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 CUNARD HOLIDAY CRUISE 2009 - JOIN US
Announcing Cunard Queen Mary 2 Holiday Cruise 2009 Departing: December 20, 2009 Returning: January 4, 2010 REDUCED DEPOSIT SALE! ONE WEEK ONLY! BEGINNING JUNE 7, 2008 ENDS JUNE 14, 2008!
DEPOSIT FOR 2ND PASSENGER IS WAIVED! PLUS ADDITIONAL ON-BOARD CREDIT Category Amount*
PRICING:
Prices are PER PERSON
Space is very limited. Please
reserve
early to avoid disappointment. Exclusive Amenities include
As the group grows there is the chance that extra OBC will also be awarded so tell your friends! PRE-CRUISE PACKAGE
We realize that sometimes doing business on the
Internet can be risky and that's why Cruise Freek Forums is proud to have
Nina Van Harn, owner of Ambiance Travel, as our official travel agent for
of our Christmas and New Year's cruise aboard Queen Mary 2. Ambiance
Travel is a Virtuoso affiliate agency. What is a Virtuoso agency? Virtuoso is an exclusive network of travel agencies who serve the most affluent, well-traveled individuals worldwide. Out of over 30,000 travel agencies in the USA, just 300 are Virtuoso agencies and membership is by invitation only! Virtuoso travel specialists have an average of 20 years of experience in the travel industry and are certified with the Institute of Certified Travel Agents. Additionally, Ambiance Travel is a Cunard Commodore Agency. This means that Nina Van Harn has completed an extensive training program offered exclusively through Cunard Cruise Lines. The Cunard Academy focuses on White Star Services and the Cunard fleet. Lastly, you can rest assured service from Ambiance Travel does not end when you book your cruise. From start to finish Ambiance Travel is there to assist your needs and, Nina Van Harn will be on-board the Christmas and New Year's sailing of Queen Mary 2 and, she will be in New York City for all the pre-cruise activities escorting those who choose to participate in the fun. Pre-Cruise Hotel and Activities Information: While Cruise Freek Forums group cruises NEVER forces socialization, we do offer fun and interesting packages for those who are interested. For those who wish to take advantage of the Pre-Cruise package in New York City, here's what you can anticipate. Accommodations at The Library
Hotel. The Library Hotel is well situated on Manhattan's
East
Side, located at 41st Street and Madison Avenue. This boutique hotel
is themed after the Dewey Decimal System and features over 6,000 books in
it's private library, all at your reading disposal. Your nightly
rate
includes breakfast, all day snacks, complimentary Internet access, and, a
cocktail reception. Rates begin at just $289 per person, based on
double occupancy. Please note that The Library Hotel is a smoke-free environment. Dinner at Rosie O'Grady's and Evening Performance of the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Rosie O'Grady's is a wonderful steak and seafood house that is a Theater District fixture and offers a dinner menu for nearly taste and budget, and, it will be a wonderful start for our planned evening out. After dinner it's off to Radio City for an evening performance of the annual Christmas Spectacular. The Christmas Spectacular has been running for over 75 years and features Santa Claus, live animals and, of course, the world famous Radio City Rockettes. The show is approximately 90 minutes in length. Pricing will be made available sometime in 2009 for these two activities. **Depending on timing we will be offering photo opportunities at Rockefeller Center either before or after the show. Rockefeller Center is just steps away from Radio City Music Hall. On-Board Activities: As already mentioned, Cruise Freek groups never force socializations, however, if you are so inclined, many of our group members are already in the planning stages of on-board activities including:
You are invited to join Cruise Freek Forums and contribute your ideas for our on-board activities! Ready to
Book?: Contact: Nina Van Harn Ambiance
Travel http://ambiancetc.com/ Phone number: 1-616-405-6950 Fax number: 1 (866)762-2709 E-mail: Nina@ambiancetc.com For more information visit the dedicated website for this sailing: http://www.cunardholiday2009.makeswebsites.com/
WHY CUNARD?
Cunard Line has been named #1 among the top ten largest cruise lines in the new 2008 Berlitz Guide to Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships. The Line also received top honors for Best Overall Food and Best Overall Service in the independent guide, which was written by renowned cruise authority Douglas Ward, whose expertise spans 960 sailings and over 5,400 days at sea on virtually every cruise line in the world. "It is especially gratifying to receive this recognition for our flagship
Queen Mary 2 and beloved QE2 as we prepare to launch our newest ship,
Queen Victoria in December of this year," said Carol Marlow, Cunard's
president & managing director. "It is a very exciting time for Cunard, particularly with our recent announcement to build the new 2092-passenger Queen Elizabeth, which will debut in 2010." Douglas Ward, the world's top authority on cruising and cruise ships, is
president of the Maritime Evaluations Group, an independent international agency that rates cruise ships worldwide. With over 40 years of experience, he spends more than 250 days a year aboard cruise ships, inspecting and evaluating their facilities. Cunard Line has long been synonymous with the quest for new discoveries and the epitome of British refinement since the company's first paddle-wheeled steamer, Britannia, crossed the Atlantic in 1840. Cunard voyages bring together like-minded travelers who relish the Cunard hallmarks of impeccable White Star ServiceSM, fine dining, sophisticated adventure, the legacy of historic voyages and transatlantic travel. WHY BOOK A GROUP CRUISE WITH CRUISE FREEK FORUMS? 1) No forced socializations! We will certainly organize Meet and Greets and other such activities if there is enough interest, however, you are never required to attend. Likewise, you may select your dining time and table size just like if you were booking an individual reservation. It's your vacation, it's your time! 2) Groups generally tend to receive some type of amenities package like onboard credit and discounted rates on fares. Cunard has one of the best and flexible group programs in the industry, even though you book as part of a "group" your reservation is treated like an individual reservation. 3) Reliable, dependable, trustworthy travel agents to make booking your cruise a pleasure. Unless there is a scheduling conflict, our assigned travel agent will be escorting the group to aid with any onboard requirements that might arise. 4) The "other" boards usually don't offer group holiday cruises, reasoning that prices are too high and most people won't book. We've often found this to be a very strange argument considering holiday cruises are among the most popular of the year and often sold out long before the sailing date. Why not join the group that gives you want you want, when you want it! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q) ARE CHILDREN WELCOME AND WHAT TYPE OF PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THEM? A) Of course children are welcome! Cunard welcomes families with a beautiful Nursery and children’s center full of toys, games and activities which are supervised daily by fully trained nannies and youth staff. Older children and teens will enjoy activities offered by the Youth Staff such as sports, discos, video games, scavenger hunts, and arts and crafts. Q) IS CUNARD STILL ON THE "CLASS SYSTEM". I DON'T WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE A SECOND CLASS CITIZEN. A) This is one of the biggest misconceptions about Cunard Cruise Lines! All Cunard passengers have the use of the entire ship with one or two exceptions and these basically pertain to the dining arrangements. Suite and mini-suite passengers have their own seperate dining rooms, known as Queen's Grill and Princess Grill. This is one of the very few exceptions. Cunard prides it's self on service and you will never be treated as "second class"! Q) WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR CUNARD? A) Unlike the mainstream cruise lines, Cunard aheres to tradition. One of the joys of sailing with Cunard is the
glamour of evenings at sea. In keeping with the high standards of
elegance aboard, it is suggested that you dress for dinner as you would
for a fine restaurant. There will be formal nights announced, and dress
suggestions will be listed each day in the ship's Daily Programme.
Evening attire will be specified as one of the following: Q) WHAT TYPE OF ACTIVITIES WILL CUNARD HAVE ON DAYS AT SEA? A) Well, you aren't going to find hairy chest contests! However, you’ll be amazed by just how much there is to do. From deck sports, friendly quizzes and dance classes to fascinating talks and terrific movies, there’s so much to choose from. Your ship’s Daily Programme (delivered daily to your stateroom) has full details of all the activities, events and entertainments happening each day. Just watching your chefs carve their fabulous ice sculptures on deck is an inspirational way to pass the time! Cunard Cruise Lines if for those who seek a more refined and relaxed cruise experience. If you'd like to join us for the holidays in 2009 then please fill be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for this event. Updates will be sent when a travel agent has been assigned to this sailing and the ship and itinerary has been selected. And, yes, international passengers are welcome, this offering is not limited to residents of the USA. Here's a preview of New York City and Queen Mary 2
Travel Agent Contact Information: Nina Van Harn Ambiance Travel Phone: 616-405-6950 Email: Nina@ambiancetc.com Website: http://ambiancetc.com/default.aspx Powered by Global Translation Services and LEC
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