Wednesday, September 28, 2011
EseaCruising.com offers FANTASTIC Savings this week with Discounted Cruises!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE ESEACRUISING.COM TEAM:
The Team @ EseaCruising.com would like to say a special thank you to some of our very very loyal, dedicated and kind clients. The offer we sent out was proven to be popular. Over the weekend our team had to worked additional hours to fulfill the reservations and as of yesterday it was officially sold out.
We understand that many consumers have choice, choice in which ship to cruise and more importantly a choice in which travel agency to book with.
Without a doubt a limited number of subscribers part of our database often read up about the great deals we offer and take the information elsewhere to receive various quotes and price matches.
But the response to the 2 night Brisbane to Sydney cruise was different. It showed us the loyalty and kindness of our dedicated subscribers. Many of you booked and paid immediately - $10 of each confirmed booking was donated to the Queensland Flood Appeal.
Your kindness means a lot to the Team @ EseaCruising.com. It encourages and recognizes what makes us different. EseaCruising.com’s Cruising For a Good Cause initiative is our contribution to society as our business grows. We realize that our business is driven by the greater community and at times of need, we firmly believe in giving back. Like all relationships, it goes both ways.
The Cruising For a Good Cause initiative not only signifies the social consciousness of the greater EseaCruising.com brand, but the meaningful relationship we share with our clients. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our community - locally and internationally.
Finally, we recognize that you have choices in who you book with, but we thank every one of you who reserved the 2 Night Brisbane to Sydney cruise with EseaCruising.com. Together, we have made a difference for many local Queenslanders and our team looks forward to supporting other meaningful causes with our clients.
In this edition we have featured Cruising For a Good Cause in our Cruising Spotlight and please feel free to contact us if you have any particular suggestions or causes you wish to see us support.
Thank you once again and we look forward to offering our clients more opportunities to cruise for a good cause.
Happy Cruising!
From The Team @ EseaCruising.com
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Carnival Spirit the Largest Cruise Ship to Call Australia Home
In a major boost for the tourism industry, the world’s largest cruise line – Carnival Cruise Lines – has announced that it will base one of its cruise ships fulltime in Australia.
The 88,500 tonne Carnival Spirit will be the largest cruise ship ever to sail year round from Australia when she arrives in Sydney in October 2012 to operate a schedule of 8-12 day voyages to the Pacific Islands.
The move – announced globally in Sydney today – represents the first time Carnival Cruise Lines has ever ventured into Australian waters and reflects growing confidence in cruising in the region.
Carrying 2,667 passengers, Carnival Spirit will be the first ship to be based in Sydney year round that is too tall to sail under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Rising nearly 53 metres above the waterline, Carnival Spirit is more than three metres taller than the specified clearance height for ships passing under the Bridge. Because of its height, Carnival Spirit will be based at the only cruise facility east of the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay’s Overseas Passenger Terminal.
Founded in 1972 and based in Miami, Carnival Cruise Lines is the best known cruise brand in North America and is expected to carry more than four million passengers this year – the most in the global cruise industry.
As the largest cruise ship sailing from Australia year round, Carnival Spirit offers a wide range of onboard facilities and features, with approximately two-thirds of its cabins featuring private balconies – the most of any Australian-based ship.
Aimed at fun-loving Australians seeking vibrant, active holidays with a broad diversity of on-board choices, Carnival Spirit offers a host of areas for outdoor fun, including a 22 metre corkscrew water slide, four swimming pools, a miniature golf course, jogging track and a sport court. Guests have their choice of 16 lounges and bars, including a 1,170-seat three-deck-high theatre. In addition to a two-level main dining room, Carnival Spirit features a reservations-only steakhouse and an expansive casual poolside restaurant. The ship also houses a two-level health spa with wrap-around ocean views and an Internet café.
Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia, which represents Carnival Cruise Lines’ Australian deployment locally, said the cruise line’s move into Australia was testament to both the recent growth and the ongoing potential of the local cruise industry.
“Cruising is booming in this country because it offers passengers a great value holiday that includes accommodation, top quality food and loads of entertainment that appeal to all age groups,” Ms Sherry said.
Gerry Cahill, Carnival Cruise Lines’ President and CEO, said the cruise line was looking forward to introducing its unique style of cruising to the Australian market.
“Carnival has become the most popular cruise choice among North Americans by offering an experience that is casual, friendly and fun with a wide variety of activities for guests of all ages, including a huge array of options on our expansive outdoor decks,” Mr Cahill said.
Carnival Spirit will offer a year round schedule of 8 to 12-day cruises to the Pacific Islands and a selection of 13-day sailings to New Zealand beginning October 25, 2012, with the program expected to go on sale by the middle of this year. The shipboard experience will be tailored to the Australian market with onboard spending in Australian dollars and no tipping required.
Ms Sherry said while the primary market would be Australians and New Zealanders, Carnival’s strong brand recognition in the United States would play a role in attracting more US tourists to Australia.
Carnival Spirit’s deployment meant there would be seven Carnival Corporation & plc ships cruising fulltime from Australia by the end of 2012, ensuring the industry was well on its way to reaching its target of one million passengers by 2020, if not sooner, she said. Other Carnival Corporation & plc brands operating fulltime in Australia include P&O Cruises and Princess Cruises.
“It is amazing growth considering there were just two ships based in Australia year round in 2007,” Ms Sherry said.
“This really underscores Sydney’s position on the world cruise map and our resolve to keep growing the market with multiple brands that appeal to customers.”EseaCruising.com has been advised that itineraries and fares is expected to be made available in late April or May 2011 - to be notified of latest product updates follow EseaCruising.com on Twitter of Facebook!!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Top 3 Cruise Choices from Esea!
2010 was certainly a BIG year for cruising - the announcement of new ships, additional ships visiting Australia and lot's more!
The Team @ Esea have looked at all the wonderful itineraries in 2011 and have chosen 3 of our top choices!
Choice 1: Radiance of the Seas - 27th September 2011 17 Night Tahiti And Auckland Cruise to Sydney!
YES! The first Radiance of the Seas repositioning cruise into Sydney! What better way to see the various ports in Tahiti - then crossing the international dateline and seeing New Zealand!
Choice 2: Costa Deliziosa World Cruise - 28 December 2011 Costa Deliziosa will embark on a 100-day round-the-world cruise. Departing from Savona, the ship will visit the Caribbean, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, before returning to Italy.
Choice 3: Sea Princess San Francisco to Sydney via Hawaii/Tahiti & South Pacific 17th September 2011 Just like the Radiance of the Seas this will be Sea Princess' repositioning cruise to Sydney - excep she is here to stay in Australian waters!
So that's our top 3 picks for 2011 - what's your top 3 picks for the year? Whatever it is, be sure to contact one of the EseaCruising.com dedicated cruise consultants to arrange your next cruise!
Monday, November 29, 2010
The BIG End of Year ESEA SALE!
The End of Year BIG ESEA SALE!
EseaCruising.com is pleased to annouce the start of our End of Year BIG ESEA SALE! The Sale starts TODAY (30th November 2010) and Finishes on Monday 6th December 2010!
Customers can enjoy reduced deposits, bonus onboard credit, free upgrades and lot's more on various cruiselines including Royal Caribbean, P&O Cruises Australia, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises and Azamara Cruises!
Spread the cheer with earlybird savings of up to $500pp* on select Royal Caribbean Cruises departing from Sep 2011 to Apr 2012.
But there’s more! Celebrity Cruises, is rewarding early bookers with savings of up to $900pp* plus onboard credit of up to US$250*. Now’s the time to book sailings on the stunning Celebrity Century, making her debut to Australasian waters in 2011.
Finally, for the Azamara Fans, book your Azamara cruise now and receive up to US$1,000pp* off brochure fares on all cruises departing Apr 2011 to Mar 2012.
What’s even better? Don’t forget that with these three cruise lines you can book ONLINE with INSTANT CONFIRMATION, To take advantage of these offers you will need to book by 31 Dec 2010.
Click Here to Book Royal Caribbean
Click Here to Book Celebrity Cruises
Click Here to Book Azamara Cruises
If you prefer P&O Cruises Australia or Princess Cruises Sailings from Australia - We are offering a Reduced Deposit of 50% and Bonus $100 Onboard Credit Per Cabin on cruises sailing 7 nights or more!
Quick! Don't Miss Out! Get Ready for 2011 and Book NOW!
Availability is STRICTLY LIMITED, so take advantage of our NO OBLIGATION reservation policy - No credit card or payment is required to hold a cabin for up to 5 days* @ EseaCruising.com!
Children Prices: For children's rates and availability, please submit a booking request and we will send you a quote within 1 business day.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Excuses for Taking a Floating Holiday
1. I'm saving the environment. Where else can you find everything you could possibly want to do, see, hear, and eat all in one place? Take all-inclusive South Pacific cruises, for example. You'll never have to get into a carbon-emitting car to go to the casino, to the gym, to get your hair done, or out for a night of dancing. When you get to your destination, you'll find sunshine, sand and surf from the first moment you step off the ship.
2. I like saving money on a holiday package. Think floating holidays are expensive? Think again! There are discount cruises available to just about every destination you can imagine. You can increase your odds of finding discount cruises if you aren't picky about destination, and if you are flexible when it comes to travel dates.
3. I don't mind showing my age. Age is beauty, and sometimes age is savings too. There are many cruise deals available to seniors with Royal Caribbean. So if you're over 55, don't hide your age, use it to your advantage!
4. I enjoy mixing pleasure with pleasure. You can book a cruise holiday that combines the fun and relaxation of cruising with your favorite hobby. There are cruises for scrapbookers, antiques lovers, golf enthusiasts, bridge and chess players, and more. Imagine enjoying all of the perks that cruising offers: dancing, dining, swimming and gaming, plus engaging in your favorite leisure activity.
5. Cultural exposure is important to me. There are ships sailing all over the world. No matter what culture tickles your fancy, there's probably a boat sailing in that direction. Are you drawn to the South Pacific Islands? Asia or the Mediterranean? Do you prefer the tropics? Try a Hawaiian island cruise. Do you want to explore the rugged beauty of the mountains? An Alaskan holiday cruise might be just right for you. Besides diverse destinations, you can even get a taste of culture right onboard ship. Sample cuisine from several countries. See shows featuring dance styles from different continents. Plus, you'll meet people from all over the world.
6. I think it's important to see how "the other half" lives at least once in a lifetime. Where else can you go on holiday and have absolutely everything done for you? Imagine no cooking, no cleaning, no curfew and no demanding schedules. You do whatever you want, whenever you want. You'll never run out of things to do. Or you can do nothing at all.
Now that you have some good excuses to take a cruise, it will be much harder to find an excuse NOT to!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
A great way to save money whilst on holidays…
Your furry ‘child’ wonders in with half the garden on their coat and you notice, has traipsed mud through the lounge room. Pooch! What on earth are we going to do with you?? A call to the kennel reveals a cost of $30 PER DAY. That’s at a lot of money not to be spending on you!
www.happyhousesitters.com.au is the answer.
Happy House Sitters are a FREE in-home house and pet sitting service. They cover ALL , no matter where you live. They have a list of 1000’s of house and pet sitters available for you to choose from. IN return for staying in your home rent free, their experienced house and pet sitters will feed, water and play with your pet, as well as do odd jobs around the house (take messages, collect mail, care for lawns and gardens). The biggest advantage though is keeping your home secure by maintaining a presence while you’re away. However, you don’t have to have a pet to get a house sitter. Even if you do not have a pet, our sitters will collect mail and messages, maintain a secure presence in your home. Their house sitters tend to be professional couples saving for their first home, people moving out while doing renovations to their own home or seniors travelling. We can offer this great service to all home and pet owners for free as our costs are covered by sitter’s membership fees.
They are an Australian family owned and run business that has been operating since 1999. Over the last decade and helped thousands of people have a break while saving lots of money, as well as providing peace of mind about their home and pets.
Please call them on 1300 780 809 to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, visit their website to find out more at www.happyhousesitters.com.au/owners/houseown.aspx or join at www.happyhousesitters.com.au and search for a sitter now. It’s a good idea to post your ad as early as possible. However, they have helped a huge number of people find their sitter with only days to go before the ship leaves port.
Happy cruising and happy house sitter hunting!