RSSC: Luxury Crusing in Alaska
John Sisker
We received this press release from Regent Seven Seas Cruises and thought it
may be of interest to this newsgroup as well.
Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES WILL OFFER A TENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF LUXURY
CRUISING IN ALASKA
"Route of the Glaciers" itineraries, exclusive Grandview Train transfers,
extensive land programs and shore excursions highlight 2008 and 2009 seasons
aboard Alaska's only all-suite, all-balcony ship
FORT LAUDERDALE - April 9, 2008 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises, voted the "#1
Small-Ship Cruise Line" in Condé Nast Traveler's 2007 Readers' Choice Awards
poll, will offer the perfect way to vacation in the 49th state in 2008 and
2009 aboard the 700-guest Seven Seas Mariner®, the only all-balcony,
all-suite ship sailing in Alaska.
Alaska's most experienced luxury operator, Regent Seven Seas Cruises will be
celebrating 10 consecutive years of service in the region in 2009. Because
the all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Mariner is a medium-sized ship, it
offers guests plenty of open deck space - both private and public - from
which to experience Alaska's natural wonders. Additionally, the "Route of
the Glaciers" itineraries offered aboard Seven Seas Mariner provide guests
with more of Alaska compared to roundtrip departures from Seattle or
Vancouver offered by other cruise lines.
"Seven Seas Mariner offers the perfect blend of all-suite luxury and fine
dining to complement the rugged wilderness of Alaska," stated Mark Conroy,
President of Regent Seven Seas. "We are extremely pleased to be returning
for our tenth year and look forward to many more," added Conroy.
The 2008-2009 Alaska itineraries include:
- Vancouver, B.C. to Seward, Alaska - A full season of seven-night
voyages from Vancouver to Seward through Alaska's breathtaking Inside
Passage, calling at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka, with scenic
cruising through Tracy Arm and past inspiring Hubbard Glacier. Per-person
fares start at $4,195.
- Seward, Alaska to Vancouver, B.C. - A full season of seven-night
journeys through the Inside Passage to visit Sitka, Juneau, Skagway,
Ketchikan and experience scenic cruising through Tracy Arm and past Hubbard
Glacier. Per-person fares start at $4,195.
- Vancouver, B.C. Roundtrip - (Sept. 3, 2008 and May 27, 2009) - Sitka,
Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan with scenic cruising through Tracy Arm and
past Hubbard Glacier with one day at sea. Per-person rates start at $3,895.
Regent Seven Seas will also offer Alaska visitors a comprehensive choice of
pre- and post-cruise hotel and land packages in and around Anchorage, Alaska
and Vancouver, Canada.
From Anchorage, in addition to the traditional tours in Denali National
Park, Regent also offers a great selection of exclusive packages that
encompass wild bear viewing; an in depth visit to Glacier Bay; fishing
tours; and a tour to the Arctic Circle. More exclusive tours include a
two-night program with private plane transportation, and an exclusive tour
to Winter Lake Lodge, famous for its spectacular scenery, award-winning
cuisine, gourmet cooking classes and outdoor adventures. Located deep in the
heart of Alaska's wilderness on 15 acres overlooking Winter Lake, the lodge
is reached by float plane. Wolverine Mountain, located behind the lodge,
offers intriguing hiking and wildlife viewing. Additionally, world-class
chef Kristen Dixon welcomes guests into her kitchen at any time.
From Vancouver, B.C., Regent offers a tour to the Canadian Rockies on the
fabled Rocky Mountaineer train; a tour that includes the famous Fairmont
Chateau Whistler hotel; and a helicopter tour that includes tea at the
legendary Empress Hotel in Victoria. In Regent style, also available are
pre-and post-cruise packages to the Secret Cove Resort, a luxurious, private
oasis nestled among arbutus trees. Guests encamp in a secluded tent house
complete with heated slate floors, shoji screens, a king-size bed, panoramic
hydrotherapy tub and private veranda overlooking the Malaspina Strait.
Regent offers a myriad collection of shore excursions on all Alaska cruises,
ranging from a wilderness sea kayaking program in Sitka to a float plane
adventure over Revillagigedo Island in the Tongass National Forest and
dog-sledding in Skagway. As always, guests can also customize their
experiences ashore by pre-arranging private tours through The Regent Travel
ConciergeSM, reachable at 888-TOUR-321.
A special feature of all cruises that begin or end in Seward, Alaska is
Regent's private, exclusive transportation aboard the Grandview Train
between Anchorage and Seward. This pre-bookable, four-hour rail journey
passes through some of Alaska's most pristine wilderness, and the
single-level dome cars are excellent for viewing majestic glaciers, massive
ice fields, and wildlife along the route, including Beluga whales, bald
eagles and Dall sheep.
Families traveling together are always welcome aboard Regent Seven Seas, as
selected Alaska departures will feature the Ambassadors of the Environment
Youth Circles of InterestSM program. Created by Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of
the famous oceanographer, the program introduces travelers ages 9 to 17 and
their families to extraordinary natural wonders while demonstrating
imaginative ways to build environmental sustainability into their lives back
home. Regent Seven Seas also offers special children's pricing on four-night
Denali National Park programs.
Full details of all 2008 and 2009 Alaska programs, including special offers
on select departures, can be found at www.RSSC.com.
About Regent Seven Seas Cruises - Regent Seven Seas, a Prestige Cruise
Holdings company, operates a fleet of medium-sized luxury cruise ships that
visit over 300 ports on all seven continents, including Antarctica. RSSC is
consistently rated among the world's top three cruise lines by readers of
luxury travel magazines. Travel professionals worldwide voted RSSC the
"World's Best Luxury Cruise Line" for the fourth consecutive year as part of
the 2007 Travel Weekly Awards and readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine
voted RSSC "World's Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" in 2007. For further
information, contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises, 1000 Corporate Drive, Suite
500, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334. For brochures, call toll-free (866)
284-4079; for reservation information call toll-free (800) 285-1835; or
visit www.RSSC.com.
About Prestige Cruise Holdings - Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is a
subsidiary of Apollo Management L.P. and the parent corporation of Regent
Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. Formed in 2007 to manage select
assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio, PCH is led by
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Del Rio, the founder of
Oceania Cruises. PCH is the market leader in the Upper Premium and Luxury
segments of the cruise industry with more than 4,450 berths between the
Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises brands, a number the company expects
will grow to more than 6,700 berths by 2011.