CruisesOnly, Norwegian Cruise Line Encourage Drive-To Cruising with Free Gas Card Up to $150.Business Editors/Travel Writers WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2004 In a move to mitigate steadily rising gas prices, CruisesOnly(R) (www.cruisesonly.com), in conjunction with Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a company operating cruise ships, headquartered in Miami, Florida. It is most well known for its Freestyle Cruising, which means that there are no set times or seating arrangements for meals, nor is formal attire required. , is buoying travelers' enthusiasm for drive-to cruising with a free gas card worth up to $150. Now through June 30, travelers who book selected Norwegian sailings with CruisesOnly are eligible for the card, which is awarded based on the type of stateroom state·room n. A private cabin or compartment with sleeping accommodations on a ship or train. stateroom Noun 1. a private room on a ship 2. booked: -- $50 gas card for oceanview stateroom -- $75 gas card for balcony stateroom -- $150 gas card for suite (One per stateroom) "High gas prices shouldn't prevent people from enjoying the convenience of drive-to cruising," said Faith Gladding, Director, Brand Management, of CruisesOnly. "The popularity of drive-to ports around the country continues to attract many people. It's a trend that's here to stay." The selected cruises set sail between July 12, 2004 and May 8, 2005, from the ports of Miami, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , and Seattle. Included are: -- A 7-night Western Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Sun Norwegian Sun is a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She entered service in 2001 in a dual christening ceremony at the Port of Miami with the Norwegian Star. She was constructed at the Lloyd Werft Shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. departs from Miami with sailings October 16 through December 18, 2004 and January 1 through January 29, 2005. Oceanview staterooms begin at $599. -- A 7-night Bahamas & Florida cruise on Norwegian Dawn Norwegian Dawn is a cruise ship that entered service in 2002 and is currently in operation with Norwegian Cruise Line. History This ship entered service at the end of 2002. departs from New York with sailings September 12 through October 24, 2004. Oceanview staterooms from $699. -- A 7-night Alaska & Sawyer Glacier cruise on Norwegian Spirit The Norwegian Spirit (formerly the SuperStar Leo) is a cruise ship currently in operation with Norwegian Cruise Line. History The vessel was constructed by Meyer Werft in Germany. departs from Seattle. Sailings July 17 through September 11, 2004. Oceanview staterooms start at $779. -- An 8-night Mexican Riviera The Mexican Riviera refers collectively to several cities and resorts lying on the western coast of Mexico. Although there are large distances between these cities, they are often referred to as the Mexican Riviera because of their popularity among tourists. cruise on Norwegian Star Norwegian Star is a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. History This ship entered service at the end of 2001. She was originally intended to operate with Star Cruises under the name SuperStar Libra departs from Los Angeles with sailings September 29 through December 15, 2004 (excluding October 20) and January 8 through May 8, 2005. Oceanview staterooms from $759. -- A 10-night Exotic Southern Caribbean  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. cruise on Norwegian Dawn departs from New York. Sailings November 18, 2004, through January 30, 2005. Oceanview staterooms begin at $1,199. -- An 11-night Exotic Southern Caribbean cruise on Norwegian Dawn departs from New York with sailings November 28, 2004, through February 10, 2005. Oceanview staterooms from $1,299. About CruisesOnly CruisesOnly is the World's Largest Cruise Agency - and for good reason. For two decades, cruise experts have taken the time to carefully match customers with their ideal cruise vacation. CruisesOnly offers a huge variety of cruise deals on the world's best cruise lines, from Alaskan adventures and last-minute Caribbean getaways to Hawaiian honeymoon cruises. They continue to develop products, services, and technology to meet the demands of today's savvy traveler. Booking online is a snap, and cruise experts are available 24/7. To learn more, visit www.cruisesonly.com or call 1-800-CRUISES. CruisesOnly is part of NLG NLG The ISO 4217 currency code for the Dutch Guilder. , one of the nation's largest online and offline leisure travel companies. Terms & Conditions All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, quoted in U.S. dollars, and valid for new bookings only. Exact price depends upon date of travel, ship, and stateroom category. Cruise prices are cruise-only and include port charges. Cruise prices do not include administration fees, departure tax, gratuities, or shore excursions. Prices do not include a non-refundable $15 processing fee. Blackout, weekend, and holiday peak season surcharges may apply. Rates accurate at time of announcement and are subject to changes, availability, and restrictions. Cancellation and change fees apply. All offers may be withdrawn at any time. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion