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Missoula, MT (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

Adventure Life just unveiled a brand new Bahamas sailing adventure aboard the Liberty Clipper, a beautifully restored 125-foot gaff-rigged schooner. Visits to Berry Islands, Andros Island, Eleuthera Island and Abaco Island make this six-day voyage perfect for relaxing Caribbean vacation. For more information on this Bahamas sailing adventure or Adventure Life reviews, call 800-344-6118.

?The Liberty Clipper is a replica of the renowned Baltimore Clippers, made famous over a century ago for its speedy and safe rounding of Cape Horn on expeditions to the California Gold Rush,? said Adventure Life Operations Director Jonathan Brunger.

This six-day Bahamas sailing adventure may include visits to the Berry Islands, Andros Island, Eleuthera Island and Abaco Island. The Captain will determine the ultimate course based upon the wind direction and any exciting events known of in the area. Each sailing cruise is unique and special in this aspect. Andros Island is home to the world’s 3rd largest barrier reef and is a migratory bird paradise where whales, marlin and dolphin abound. Berry Islands is cluster of 30 very secluded cays. It offers remarkable “swim ashore” beaches and snorkeling. The Abacos are considered the sailing capital of the world, and Eleuthera Island is known for endless white beaches, colonial villages and pineapple fields.

?Each cruise is a once in a lifetime sailing vacation where guests awaken daily to the smell of freshly baked breads from their home on the sea,? said Brunger. ?The ship has 12 cabins and a shared bathroom. Guests enjoy access to inflatable sea-kayaks for exploration on this authentic sailing experience, and a professional chef provides home-cooked meals daily.?

Trips run from January-May and November-December, and start at $ 1,199. For more information on Adventure Life?s new Bahamas sailing adventure aboard the Liberty Clipper or for Adventure Life reviews, call 800-344-6118.

About Adventure Life:

Adventure Life was founded in 1999 with a commitment to providing quality small group tours that have a positive impact on the local culture and environment. With more than 100 adventures in South and Central America, Adventure Life?s trips explore local culture, ecology and life from remote villages, to bustling city markets, to the wildest jungles and mountains. The company?s grassroots approach to travel utilizes local guides, family run hotels, and the local transportation infrastructure. Adventure Life is headquartered in Missoula, Montana, U.S.A, with partners throughout South and Central America. Adventure Life also offers the broadest selection of specialized expedition cruise services to the world?s most remote destinations. For more information or Adventure Life reviews visit them on Facebook.

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Princess Cruises is looking for 1,000 passenger-submitted cruise vacation photos to permanently showcase aboard its new Royal Princess when the ship debuts in spring 2013.

The line has launched a ?1,000 Memories at Sea? contest inviting passengers to submit their best cruise vacation shots, which will be displayed on the walls of hallways between staterooms and in other locations around the ship. In addition, one lucky photographer will win a cruise for two, including airfare, on Royal Princess.

Whether they captured the perfect Caribbean sunset, caught Alaska wildlife in action, found a breathtaking rainbow over Hawaii, or snapped a meaningful moment onboard, passengers can submit their favorite cruise photos on Facebook, at princess.com/royalprincesscontest or by mail. The ?1,000 Memories at Sea? contest will be judged by a panel which is looking for creativity, originality, style, and images that capture the spirit of what it means to ?escape completely.? Contest judges include Rai Caluori, Princess? executive vice president of fleet operations; Teresa Anderson, the line?s vice president of interior design, and Ian Johnson, director of photography and video for Princess.

?With the introduction of Royal Princess, we wanted to pay tribute to our passengers and their vacation memories made aboard our ships,? said Jan Swartz, executive vice president for Princess. ?This contest will be a fun opportunity for 1,000 of our passengers to be permanently recognized aboard our new ship, so they should start sifting through their travel photos now, and submit a remarkable shot to be considered.?

The ?1,000 Memories at Sea? contest runs through March 31, 2012 and is open to entrants 21 years of age or older, residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Full entry details for the contest can be found at princess.com/royalprincesscontest.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company’s website at http://www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.

Princess Cruises is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World?s Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations. Visit us at http://www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.

Find us:

Blog: InspiredToCruise.com

Facebook: facebook.com/PrincessCruises

Twitter: twitter.com/PrincessCruises

YouTube: youtube.com/princesscruises

Flickr: flickr.com/photos/princesscruises

Pandora: princess.com/radio

Newsroom: princess.com/news

Google+: https://plus.google.com/112949289750199509638/posts

For further information contact:

Karen Candy, kcandy(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1540

Julie Benson, jbenson(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1530

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The Cruise vacation you have been planning for a year is now a reality. You’ve packed your bags with the appropriate clothes for cruise travel. You have filled out all of the cruise documentation, do this at home, don’t wait to get to your cruise ship, and now you are ready for this highly anticipated cruise. There are a few cruises tips about embarkation day that you should know before you head for your cruise vacation.

Keep all of your documents with you, that includes tickets for the cruise, any vouchers, passport and any immigration forms that the cruise line has sent you. That includes bus vouchers from the cruise line that will deliver you to the ship from the airport. In is wise to pack a change of clothes in your carry on in case your baggage gets delayed. If you have purchased the vouchers from the cruise line, a cruise line representative will meet you at baggage claim and take you to the bus or van that will transport you to your cruise ship.

If you decided to handle the transfer on your own, check ahead of time to find out how much a taxi will cost from the airport to the pier. It is good to know how long it will take to make the transfer so you have timed your flights accordingly. Make sure you have attached your cruise line tags with ship name, cruising date, and stateroom number. When you arrive at the pier a porter will relieve of your bags. He will expect to be tipped. The going fare is one dollar per bag.

Cruise tips are always helpful so pay attention to this one. Let the cruise line make your airline reservations. The reason for this is that if your flight is delayed the cruise line will handle it. If there are several other passengers on the same flight the cruise line will delay the departure of the ship. If it’s just you and your traveling companion they will probably put you up in a hotel in the town of your embarkation and get you on the ship at the next port of call. If you opted to do it on your own, you will have to make all those arrangements. So, for safety and peace of mind let the cruise lines do it.

If you have decided to go to the town of embarkation a few days before the cruise, that will not be a problem, so make your own reservations. Some travel insurance companies will pick up these expenses but make sure you read the fine print on the policy BEFORE your cruise vacation.

When you get to your cruise ship, embarkation could be a little chaotic. There will be lines, especially early in the check in process. There will be a lot of stressed out people so just relax and take it in stride. After you have gone through the check in process you will be aboard and your cruise vacations begins. Here is where it pays to have all of your documentation completely filled out. Many of the cruise lines have loyalty programs so if you are a repeat cruiser many times they have preferred check in areas. Many of the cruise lines will have preferred check in for cruisers who have booked suites or mini suites. Check this out with your cruise travel agent.

This is a little off topic but it’s one of the best cruise tips you will hear. Use a cruise travel agent for all of your cruise travel. It is important to deal with an agent that has sailed on many different cruise lines so they can give you an honest opinion on the difference between cruise lines. Check and see if they are CLIA certified cruise lines organization. Be careful they don’t push you onto cruise ships where they have preferred status which means they get a higher commission. Scour the internet for cruise reviews on cruise travel to back up what your travel agent is telling you.

Now back to the pier. While you are checking in you will have to give the cruise line a credit card for any on board charges. Most times your room card is also your credit card and identification for getting on and off at ports while on the cruise ship. If you can get on the ship early in the process you get two benefits. One you get to have lunch and two you get the first shot at spa and beauty appointments. It will also give you time to peruse your cruise ship and then head for the pool. Having been a savvy cruise traveler you knew to bag a bathing suit into your carry on luggage.

Just before you get to the gangway you will be stopped by the ships photographer and a picture will be taken to commemorate your cruise vacation. It will be on display in the ships photo gallery but you are under no obligation to purchase it. Check in procedures will be different from ship to ship even within the same cruise lines. It depends on the experience of the staff and the cooperation of the passengers. Remember that these folks that are checking you in have been working since seven o’clock in the morning off loading the people from last weeks cruise vacation. Then they turn around and start putting on a whole new set of passengers for the next cruise.

The most important advice is to try to keep a cool head. You are headed for the best thing you can imagine, a cruise vacation.

Happy Cruising!

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Cruise deals to the Caribbean are offered all the time and for various reasons. Sometimes good deals are offered because the ship is disembarking during an off peak travel season and sometimes it’s because there aren’t enough cabins filled to justify the cruise ship taking off. When the cruise ship wants to fill its occupancy so that it can cruise with a full passenger list, the cruise line will offer last minute cruise deals. Royal Caribbean is one of the lines that offers these kinds of deals. Last minute cruise deals aboard Royal Caribbean will not only save you money but you’ll have the time of your life.

Upgrades

The best thing about last minute cruise deals aboard Royal Caribbean is that you may be able to get a free upgrade if the ship is empty enough. The cruise ship’s cabins are separated according to price. The internal cabins, which often don’t have windows, are much cheaper than, say, a suite with a balcony. You could potentially get one of these rooms with a balcony for the same price you’d get an internal room at by taking advantage of last minute cruise deals aboard Royal Caribbean. So how do you get one of these deals? You just have to ask for them.

Full Occupancy

If a cruise ship disembarks with less than full occupancy, it could potentially lose money. All the food, fuel and other amenities are stocked to provide for a full passenger list. If the ship is only half full or less, a lot of this stuff will have to be thrown away which is detrimental for the cruise line. That’s why they will be more than willing to offer last minute cruise deals aboard Royal Caribbean so that they can cruise at full occupancy.

Ask For What You Want

The best way to get one of these last minute cruise deals aboard Royal Caribbean is to call the cruise line directly and ask their representatives about last minute deals. Tell them you’re willing to spend money but that you want an upgrade, you want a free excursion or anything else they may be willing to offer. If the cruise date is coming up and the ship is hurting in occupancy, the odds are in your favor that you’ll get one of these last minute cruise deals aboard Royal Caribbean and you’ll have the best vacation you’ve ever had while saving loads of money in the process.