If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Cruise West New Ships and Itineraries!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Cruise West and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Cruise West Announces Addition of New Ships and Itineraries Yorktown Clipper and Nantucket Clipper to Expand Line Operations SEATTLE Jan. 17, 2006 Cruise West, the preeminent American-owned and operated small-ship cruise line, announced today that it has acquired the Yorktown Clipper and the Nantucket Clipper previously part of the Clipper Cruise Line fleet. The 138-guest Yorktown Clipper and 102-guest Nantucket Clipper have officially joined the Cruise West family today. Both ships are U.S.-flagged coastal cruise ships joining Cruise West's fleet of American-owned vessels, and will significantly enhance the company's operational reach. The new ships will sail the 2006 itineraries on the East Coast, Great Lakes, Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and Central America that were already published by Clipper Cruise Line, but under Cruise West ownership and management. Guest amenities will offer the comfortable and modern accommodations of these former Clipper small ships with the distinguished exploration approach that Cruise West has so successfully pioneered. Cruise West is the largest American small-ship cruise line and will now be operating 10 vessels accommodating 70 to 138 guests on itineraries in Alaska, Mexico, Costa Rica, on the Columbia River, in California Wine Country, the South Pacific, and Japan. This expansion will also increase the destinations that Cruise West guests can travel to with the new vessels' previously scheduled itineraries to the East Coast of the Americas, Great Lakes and Caribbean. Chairman and CEO Dick West said, "We are delighted to expand our operations to the East Coast and to offer our guests exciting, additional itineraries in the up-close, casual, and personal style of cruising that have branded our ships for over 60 years." Cruise West - a second-generation, family-owned business - offers the opportunity to explore remote locales by providing one-of-a-kind, personalized itineraries not offered by larger cruise lines. The casual style onboard encourages relaxation and interaction between guests and crew alike. The emphasis for all Cruise West destinations is outward on history, local cultures, shoreside attractions, and personal service. The cruising style offers flexible schedules allowing intimate encounters with wildlife, scenery and with like-minded guests. Zodiacs and other excursion crafts offer access to wilderness shorelines. Each ship features Cruise West Exploration Leaders who are experts in the history, biology and lore of the destination. For more information, contact your travel agent. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Carnival Corp Record Earnings! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 3 | December 18th, 2005 11:12 PM |
Cruise West 2006 Grand Voyages! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 0 | August 30th, 2005 06:43 PM |
HAL 2006 Deploys 13 Ships, All 7 Continents! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 0 | February 9th, 2005 04:52 PM |
Cruise Ships to Serve as Floating Hotels! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 9 | February 9th, 2005 02:53 AM |
Cruise West Launches 2004 Alaska Program! | Ray Goldenberg | Cruises | 0 | October 28th, 2003 06:09 PM |