Louis Cruises Mediterranean Cruises take place aboard Louis Majesty, Louis Cristal, Orient Queen, Coral, or Aquamarine. Staterooms on each ship are equipped with Shower, WC, Wash Basin, Air Condition with individual thermostat control, Safety Boxes, Telephone with Direct Dial, Radio and TV. Guests may choose from Royal Suite, Junior Suite, Outside Deluxe, Outside Premium, Outside Superior, Outside Standard, Inside Premium, Inside Superior, and Inside Standard accommodations.

Facilities include Dining Rooms, Buffet, Entertainment Lounge, Bars and Disco, Pub, Children Club, Casino, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center, Basketball and Volley Court, Sauna / Massage, Swimming Pool, Internet Corner, Fully Air-Conditioned, Telephone Fax, Satellite, Telephone, Doctor on Board, Duty Free and Travel Value Shop.

Louis Mediterranean Cruise Ship Profile: Aquamarine

The 23,149-ton Aquamarine has 339 outside staterooms and 186 inside staterooms for a total of 525 rooms. The ship accommodates 1,250 passengers and 388 crew members comfortably. In addition to the same facilities listed above, guests will find seven decks aboard the Aquamarine including the Bridge Deck, Sun Deck, Promenade Deck, Lido Deck, Marina Deck, Adria Deck, and Bahia Deck.

To book a Louis Cruises Mediterranean cruise, visit the official Louis Cruises website at www.louiscruises.com. You may also contact a cruise travel agent or use a discount booking search engine for the best deals. Discounted cruises may start at as little as $760 per person for a 4-day cruise to $967 per person for a 5-day cruise. The following discount booking search engines are popular among cruise bargain hunters:

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Louis Cruise Lines Contact Information:

Louis Cruise Lines
150A Franklin Roosevelt & Omonias Ave.
P.O.Box 55612
Limassol, CY
Website: www.louiscruises.com

International Contacts:

GREECE
Louis Cruises Greece
8, Ant.Ampatielou Str.
185 36 Piraeus
Tel: +30 210 4583400
Fax: +30 210 4583479
Email: info@louiscruises.gr

UNITED KINGDOM
Louis Cruises UK
Chesterfield House,
385-387 Euston Road
London, NW1 3AU
Freephone: 0800 0183883
Fax: +44 2073832992
Email: info@louiscruises.co.uk

ITALY
Louis Cruises Italy
Via Fieschi 2/6
16121 Genoa
Tel: +39 010 574 0043
Fax: +39 010 553 2005
Email: info@louiscruises.it

FRANCE
Louis Cruises France
12 Rue La Fayette
75009 Paris
Tel: +33 142669725
Fax: + 33 142651533
Email: louiscruises@croisifrance.com

AUSTRIA
Louis Cruises Germany
Air-Maritime Seereisen GmbH
Backermuehlweg 59-A-4030 Linz
Tel: +43(0) 732/9006-4670
Fax: +43(0) 732/9006-4591
Email: info@louiscruises.gr

GERMANY
AIR-MARITIME Seereisen GmbH
Backermuehlweg 59-A-4030 Linz
Tel: +43(0) 732/9006-4670
Fax: +43(0) 732/9006-4591

BELGIUM
Louis Cruises Belgium
Navibelgium
29 Bergstraat / Rue de la Montagne
1000 Brussels
Tel: +32 25136115
Fax: +32 25140093
Email: info@louiscruises.gr

SWITZERLAND
Louis Cruises Switzerland
Delphi Reisen AG
Seestrasse 2
CH-8810 Horgen
Phone: +41 44 7184888
Fax: +41 44 7184889
Email: info@louiscruises.gr

CYPRUS

Just a few of the best Christmas cruise this year include Norwegian Cruise Lines 9-night Southern Caribbean Cruise, Carnival Cruises 8-night Western Caribbean Cruise, Celebrity Cruises 8-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise, and P&O’s popular Calypso Christmas and Magical Mediterranean.

To book a Norwegian, Carnival, of Celebrity Christmas cruise, just click the cruise line above to go directly to the official website to get started. P&O Cruises’ Calpyso Christmas and Magical Mediterranean cruises depart on the 17th and the 20th (CC) and19th (MM) of December. *Descriptions of each cruise are as follows:

*The Caribbean’s laid-back charm and idyllic islands are certain to make your Christmas go with a swing. Exchange the frantic festive rush for lounging by the pool with a good book, relaxing on deck with a Planter’s Punch and exploring a different island almost every day and feel the Christmas spirit mount!

2010 cruises:

-Aurora R016 departs 17 Dec 10 for 23 nights
-Ventura N031N departs 17 Dec for 15 nights, Ventura N031B departs 17 Dec 10 for 28 nights and Ventura N031C departs 18 Dec 10 for 28 nights
-Oceana E027 departs 20 Dec 10 for 14 nights

Combine all the magic of Christmas with some stunning destinations in the Mediterranean on this Arcadia holiday. From the piazzas and fountains of Rome to the chic Riviera atmosphere of Cannes and the buzz of Barcelona where you’ll see in 2011, you’re sure to have a Christmas and New Year to remember.

2010 cruises:

-Arcadia J022 departs 19 Dec 10 for 17 nights

To book a P&O Christmas cruise for this year or 2011, visit the official P&O Cruises website at
www.pocruises.com. If you are feeling a little adventurous and you want to book a P&O cruise last minute, you are in for a treat. At this close to the departure date, your cruise could cost up to 75% less than regular price. Please visit the website or simply call P&O cruises at 0845 678 00 14 for details.

P&O Address and Hours:

P&O Cruises
Carnival House
100 Harbour Parade
Southampton
SO15 1ST
Tel: 0845 678 00 14 (from U.S. 011 0845 678 00 14)
Fax: 023 8065 7030 (from U.S. 011 023 8065 7030)

Opening times:

Mon-Fri: 8.00 – 8:00
Saturday: 9:00 – 5:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 4:00

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Sources

*P&O Cruises, www.pocruises.com
Cruise Compete, www.cruisecompete.com

Knossos Palace in Heraklion Crete and get a “Taste of Crete”
Ephessus & the House of Virgin Mary in Kusadasi
Mykonos through a walking tour
Patmos’ St. John’s Monastery & Grotto of the Apocalypse
Santorini’s Volcano and the Villages of Oia

Cruise excursions and ports of call may fluctuate slightly by season, so it is important to inquire within during the booking process.

Louis Cruises Greek Island Cruises typically take place aboard the Aquamarine Cruise Ship. The 23,149-ton Aquamarine has 339 outside staterooms and 186 inside staterooms for a total of 525 rooms. The ship accommodates 1,250 passengers and 388 crew members comfortably. All Staterooms are equipped with Shower, WC, Wash Basin, Air Condition with individual thermostat control, Safety Boxes, Telephone with Direct Dial, Radio and TV. Guests may choose from Royal Suite, Junior Suite, Outside Deluxe, Outside Premium, Outside Superior, Outside Standard, Inside Premium, Inside Superior, and Inside Standard accommodations.

Facilities include 2 Dining Rooms, Buffet, Entertainment Lounge, Bars and Disco, Pub, Children Club, Casino, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center, Basketball and Volley Court, Sauna / Massage, Swimming Pool, Internet Corner, Fully Air-Conditioned, Telephone Fax, Satellite, Telephone, Doctor on Board, Duty Free and Travel Value Shop.

Guests will find seven decks aboard the Aquamarine including the Bridge Deck, Sun Deck, Promenade Deck, Lido Deck, Marina Deck, Adria Deck, and Bahia Deck.

To book a Louis Cruises Greek Islands cruise, visit the official Louis Cruises website at www.louiscruises.com. You may also contact a cruise travel agent or use a discount booking search engine for the best deals. Discounted cruises may start at as little as $760 per person for a 4-day cruise to $967 per person for a 5-day cruise. The following discount booking search engines are popular among cruise bargain hunters:

Kayak.com
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Cruise411.com
Cruise.com

Louis Cruise Lines Contact Information:

Louis Cruise Lines
150A Franklin Roosevelt & Omonias Ave.
P.O.Box 55612
Limassol, CY
Website: www.louiscruises.com

International Contacts:

GREECE
Louis Cruises Greece
8, Ant.Ampatielou Str.
185 36 Piraeus
Tel: +30 210 4583400
Fax: +30 210 4583479
Email: info@louiscruises.gr

UNITED KINGDOM
Louis Cruises UK
Chesterfield House,
385-387 Euston Road
London, NW1 3AU
Freephone: 0800 0183883
Fax: +44 2073832992
Email: info@louiscruises.co.uk

ITALY
Louis Cruises Italy
Via Fieschi 2/6
16121 Genoa
Tel: +39 010 574 0043
Fax: +39 010 553 2005
Email: info@louiscruises.it

FRANCE
Louis Cruises France
12 Rue La Fayette
75009 Paris
Tel: +33 142669725
Fax: + 33 142651533
Email: louiscruises@croisifrance.com

AUSTRIA
Louis Cruises Germany
Air-Maritime Seereisen GmbH
Backermuehlweg 59-A-4030 Linz
Tel: +43(0) 732/9006-4670
Fax: +43(0) 732/9006-4591
Email: info@louiscruises.gr

GERMANY
AIR-MARITIME Seereisen GmbH
Backermuehlweg 59-A-4030 Linz
Tel: +43(0) 732/9006-4670
Fax: +43(0) 732/9006-4591

BELGIUM
Louis Cruises Belgium
Navibelgium
29 Bergstraat / Rue de la Montagne
1000 Brussels
Tel: +32 25136115
Fax: +32 25140093
Email: info@louiscruises.gr

SWITZERLAND
Louis Cruises Switzerland
Delphi Reisen AG
Seestrasse 2
CH-8810 Horgen
Phone: +41 44 7184888
Fax: +41 44 7184889
Email: info@louiscruises.gr

CYPRUS
info@louiscruises.com

Although Lirica travels to exciting destinations that offer endless opportunities to explore and seek entertainment, onboard activities are just as exciting. The ship features 713-seat Broadway Theater, Blue Club Disco, Las vegas Casino, Virtual Reality Games, and a video game room. The ship has eight bars and lounges with varying themes as well as spa services, a health club, and upscale retail shops.

Lirica is large enough to accommodate 1,560 guests (double occupancy). The ship has 132 suites with private balcony, 2 family size suites, and 370 outside cabins, 276 inside cabins. Accommodations include a mini bar, safe, TV, telephone, AC, and bathroom with bathtub and shower.

MSC Lirica will travel from Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed Port to five destinations between November 2011 and March 2012. Nineteen eight-day/seven-night cruises will travel regionally from Abu Dhabi to Muscat, Al Fujayrah, Bahrain, Dubai, and back to the capital.

MSC Abu Dhabi cruises are on sale now at half off the brochure price of $1,300. To book a cruise, visit the official MSC Cruise website at www.msccruiseusa.com.

About MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises has been in service since 1998 and it is owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is considered the top European cruise thanks to its excellent ‘Italian service’, fine cuisine, and itineraries that cover dozens of exotic locations around the world. MSC Cruises features Mediterranean sailings, Northern Europe sailings, Transatlantic sailings, Caribbean sailings, South America sailings, and South Africa sailings.

Eastern and Western Mediterranean sailings travel to places such as Venice, Florence, Casablanca, Istanbul, Dubrovnik, Marseilles, Sicily, France, Barcelona, Alexandria, Ephesus, Athens, Yalta, Odessa, and more. MSC Cruise Line Northern Europe sailings travel to Russia, Stockholm, Denmark, Norway, and Estonia while Transatlantic sailings travel from Ft. Lauderdale or Europe around the world. Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Key West are on the Caribbean cruise menu and during MSC Cruises’ South America sailings passengers will visit Brazil and its numerous beach towns such as Ipanema and Copacabana. And finally, South Africa sailings feature visits to Port Victoria in the Seychelles, Zanzibar, the city of Durban, Cape Town, the Canary Islands, Alexandria, Ajaccio and more!

Besides regular cruises, MSC Cruises also offers a variety of theme cruises such as hobby cruises, baseball greats cruises, astral theme cruises, well-being cruises, golf cruises, bridge cruises, food & wine cruises, big band cruises, and even singles cruises.

MSC Cruises’ features more than 70 ports of call and hundreds of shore excursions ranging from rainforest hikes and historic tours to snorkeling and shopping in open-air markets. Just a few MSC Cruise Line tours include: panoramic tours, walking tours, bus tours, bike tours, and ATV tours.

The MSC Cruises’ fleet includes 11 luxury liners, each its own individual style and amenities. The MSC Cruises fleet includes: MSC Magnifica, MSC Fantasia, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Melody, and MSC Rhapsody. Just a few of the ships’ amenities include: casinos, discos, gyms, spas, beauty salons, cinemas, libraries, jogging tracks, laundry services, and conference facilities. Guests can also find plenty of duty free shopping aboard MSC ships as well.

If you are interested in booking an MSC Cruise Lines vacation, booking online has several advantages. If you book early online, you can save hundreds of dollars. Booking early can cost you as little as $1,149 for an interior room (12-day cruise) up to $2,049 for a suite with balcony (12-day cruise). MSC Cruises features sailings ranging from 3 days up to 22 days. MSC Cruise Line features a wide range of Internet only specials as well. A good example is MSC Cruise Lines Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises. The seven night Caribbean cruise may cost as little as $75 per night, especially if you book off-season. Not only can you enjoy discounts of up to 50% on MSC Caribbean cruises, but kids under 17 sail free These discounts may be available through your local travel agent as well, so inquire within.

All Kristina Katarina cabins have a shower and private restroom. They also have a phone for internal calls, radio/music channels, and a/c. An elevator is located between decks 4-6. Large cabins have a separate lounge and sleeping compartment, , windows, a double bed, sofa, and desk. Small rooms have 2-4 berths, porthole, shower and private restroom. Katarina sails the Suez Canal & Redsea, Croatia, Greek Archipelago, Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, Istanbul, Black Sea, Mediterranean, Madeira & the Azores, Western Europe, Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Denmark, and Iceland & Greenland. Offerings change annually as Kristina Cruises sail to more than one hundred ports in 30 countries.

M/S Kristina Brahe is a former military vessel, built in Chicago, IL. in 1943. M/S Kristina Brahe has 45 cabins, 5 different cabin classes, on four decks. According to the official Kristina Cruises website:

Kristina Brahe is known to have crossed the Atlantic Ocean once during the war under the flag of USA. The vessel was called HMS Kilchernan when she served under the Union Jack as a submarine destroyer at the western coast of Africa and the Gibraltar area.

In 1948 the ship was sold to Norway and rebuilt to become a passenger ferry. Named Sunnhordland, the vessel operated as a mail steamer between Bergen and Stavanger up to the year 1973. At that time the vessel’s capacity was 600 passengers and 13 cars.

The ship was sold to Finland in 1971 and was named Kristina Brahe after Ristiina, the vessel’s that time home port. The ship was turned into a cruise vessel by building more cabins and restaurant facilities.

Kristina Brahe’s maiden voyage took place on 15th May, 1975. At first the ship cruised mainly on Lake Saimaa making two- to five-day cruises. In the following years the cruising area was expanded, first to Vyborg and to the Gulf of Finland. In 1982 Kristina Brahe made the first cruise across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki to Tallinn and in the next year to Leningrad, now known as St. Petersburg.

In 1985 Rannikkolinjat Ltd. bought the shipping company who owned Kristina Brahe and Kotka became the vessel’s new home port. More cabins were built and the restaurant improved. At the same time more cruises were made abroad.

Today, Kristina Brahe cruises “The Czars Route,” which takes her to Lake Saimaa, the Saimaa Canal, Gulf of Finland, and the Archipelago Sea.

M/S Kristina Regina was a traditional passenger ship originally built in Oskarsham in 1960. The ship received upgrades in 2001 including refurbished cabins and public spaces, the addition of a health center and laundry, and a new computer system. Guests had the option to relax in the comforts of the panorama café , the ships “living room” or take in the sights from a restaurant or scenic deck. M/S Kristina Regina’s last cruise was August 23, 2010. she is now used as a museum, hotel, and restaurant ship in Turku.

If you would like to reserve a Kristina Cruise, please call Kristina Cruises directly at +358 5 211 4230. You can also fax your request to +358 5 211 4500, or e-mail: info@kristinacruises.com. To learn more about Kristina Cruises, visit the official Kristina Cruise website at www.kristinacruises.com.

Costa Cruise Line features a fleet of luxury vessels that offer something for everyone. In addition to the latest edition – the spectacular Costa Deliziosa , the Costa Cruise Line fleet consists of Costa Allegra, Costa Atlantica, Costa Classica, Costa Concordia, Costa Favolosa, Costa Fortuna, Costa Luminosa, Costa Magic, Costa Marina, Costa Mediterranea, Costa Pacifica, Costa Serena, Costa Romantica, and Costa Victoria.

Costa Deliziosa is not the largest Costa Cruise ship, but is it among the most elegant and it is designed for pure spa enjoyment. Costa Deliziosa has 1,130 cabins. Fifty-two cabins have direct access to the ships main attraction – the Samsara Spa. Samsara Spa is 3,500 m² on two levels. It features a gym, Thalassotherapy, treatment rooms, sauna, Turkish bath, and a UVA-ray solarium. One-hundred and six suites have private balconies and four suites have direct access to the spa.

Costa Deliziosa also features 11 bars, four restaurants, a 4D cinema, a theater on three levels, a casino and a disco, and a multipurpose sports pitch, and pool deck with retractable glass roof and giant screen. If you are interested other forms of exercise and recreation, the ship also has a Grand Prix Simulator, Golf Simulator, and PlayStation World.

A cruise aboard Costa Deliziosa will take you to any of the following destinations and more: Atlantic Ocean and Canary Islands, Eastern Caribbean, Eastern Mediterranean, Far East, Grand Oriental, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Northern Capitals, Norwegian Fjords & Highlands, South America, Transatlantic, Western Caribbean and Western Mediterranean. Sample itineraries include: Bahamas, Bermuda, Antilles, Canary Islands, Spain, (24 nights); Dubai, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Italy (16 nights), Mauritius, Seychelles, Kenya, Madagascar (14 nights), Italy, Corsica, Tunisia, Malta (five nights), and Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Shetland Islands (14 nights), to name a few.

A Costa ruise aboard Costa Deliziosa offers a wide variety of excursions for any type of itinerary whether you are traveling for just a few days or several weeks. Costa Cruise Line features shore excursions specifically designed to allow the passenger to get up close and personal with different cultures, environments, and habitats. Guests can choose from three different levels including: Easy, Moderate and Hard — all specially designed to provide something for all tastes and abilities. For example, natural and cultural tours are typically designed with age in mind. Some are suitable for older guests, while others will suit younger guests. In addition, active and sports-oriented excursions are also available for individuals who are on the adventurous side.

While Costa Cruise Line vacations are available 365 days, booking far in advance is highly recommended as space tends to fill up rather quickly on these popular luxury cruises. To book a Costa cruise, you can contact the cruise line directly by phone at: 020 7940 5398 or visit the Costa Cruise Line website at: www.costacruise.com. You can also contact your local cruise travel specialist to help you plan the your vacation

The typical western Mediterranean cruises features stops in Spain, France, Italy, Tunisia, and Sicily. The ports of call vary greatly, but Barcelona is one of the top stops in Spain. In Barcelona, there are hundreds of sights to see, but travel professionals and cruise critics say a Barcelona highlights tour that features the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Church, and various urban vistas is a must for first-timers.

According to Cruisecritics.com, Western Mediterranean cruises are no longer limited to spring, summer and fall. Cruise lines such as Costa and MSC currently offer year-round voyages in the region. Barcelona and Marseilles still remain on many itineraries, “but some ships move further south, to Morocco and the Canary Islands, during the cooler months,” according to cruise critics.

If you are interested in saving money, try booking in early spring or late fall. During this time, rates are competitive and crowds are thin. If you are sailing with a family, try mid-June to mid-August. The prices will be higher during this time, but activities for kids are plentiful during these times.

If you would like to book a Barcelona Spain cruise, click any of the cruise lines below to visit the cruise lines official website.

·Cunard Line
·Costa Cruises
·Regent Seven Seas
·Silversea Cruises
·Oceania Cruises
·Yachts of Seabourn
·MSC Cruises
·Holland America
·Royal Caribbean
·Carnival Cruise Line
·Disney Cruise Line

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Established in 2002 by well-known industry veterans Joe Watters and Frank Del Rio, Oceania Cruise Lines is one of the newer kids on the block in the world of luxury cruises. is Oceania Cruise Lines. While Oceania Cruise Lines has not been around as long as the competition, it has managed to become a heavy hitter among some of the largest premium cruise lines in the world. Oceania cruises accomplishes this by offering spectacular luxury accommodations, more exotic destinations than most other luxury cruises, stellar service, and a mature and sophisticated clientele.

Oceania Cruise Lines features three premium vessels including Regatta, Insignia, and Nautica. Each 30,277-ton vessel accommodates 684 guests, which creates an intimate environment for the ultimate in comfort and relaxation.

Oceania’s premium vessels make year around voyages to the most exotic destinations in the world including: Africa, Arabia, the Black Sea, the Caribbean, Central America, China, the Greek Isles, Iceland, India, the Mediterranean, Mexico, Russia, Scandinavia, South America and Southeast Asia. Guests traveling to China will enjoy overnight stays in amazing cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Shanghai, Hanoi, Saigon, Kyoto, Bombay, Luxor and Dubai.

Regatta, Insignia and Nautica sail to more than 80 ports in Scandinavia and Russia, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, the Black Sea and exotic destinations such as Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco.

Aboard each Oceania cruise ship, guests will enjoy personalized service uncommon aboard larger ships. With 400 staff members per ship, requests are handled quickly and efficiently, meaning guests will always feel pampered – as if they were on a private yacht.

Oceania accommodations run the gamut from 160 sq. ft. staterooms to spacious suites that total close to 1,000 sq. ft. Oceania’s largest suites, called owner’s and vista suites typically feature Jacuzzis, 42-inchplasma flat-screen TV’s with Bose surround sound systems along with a 2nd plasma to enjoy from the comforts of a queen-sized Tranquility Bed. Accommodations also include an entertainment center with CD & DVD Players, Laptop computers with Internet access and refrigerated mini-bars. Rooms also feature a 2nd bathroom for guests, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and wraparound teak verandas.

Oceania Spa features a full-service spa, fitness center, and salon. The spa offers facials, wraps, detoxification procedures, massage and a spa deck while the fitness center features a full-service gym, personal training and complimentary classes combining, aerobics, body tone, dance and step.

Oceania Cruises offers fine dining at sea comparable to 5-star hotel dining. Guests have six dining options to choose from ranging from the grand to casual poolside dining. Options include: Polo Grill, Tapas on the Terrace, Terrace Cafe, The Grand Dining Room, Toscana and Waves. Oceania’s wine list features more than 150 vintages and 24-hour room service is also available.

Visit any one of Oceania’s six bars or lounges for cocktails, martini’s or wine. The Polo Lounge features single-malt Scotch and full-grain whiskey or visit the Observation Lounge for cocktails. Entertainment ranges from live jazz and comedy to magicians. In addition, Oceania offers a variety of guest and celebrity speakers as well as dance lessons, arts & crafts classes and culinary demonstrations.

How to Get a Job on Oceania Cruise Lines

Oceania Cruises has an employment center that can be accessed directly through the official Oceania Cruises website. Scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click “employment.” The page lists specific departments that are currently hiring, job openings, and specific instructions on how to apply. The website offers direct links to apply for hotel positions from butler to restaurant manager, and specific websites to visit if you are interested in casino, spa or boutique positions.

Hotel positions include:

• Assistant Chief Housekeeper
• Butler
• Cabin Stewardess
• Cellar Master
• Chef de Partie
• Executive Chef
• Executive Sous Chef
• Head Baker
• Italian Chef
• Matre’d
• Pastry Chef
• Provision Master
• Restaurant Manager
• Sommelier
• Waiter

To apply for casino, spa, and boutique positions, please visit the websites listed below to begin the process. It is important to note that casino positions require a minimum of three years shipboard experience and you must speak German and English. Boutique positions are offered through Harding Brothers and include trainee managers, sales assistants, fragrance consultants, watch sales specialists, and jewelry sales assistants. Spa positions include spa manager, massage and beauty therapists, hairstylists, and fitness instructors.

Casino Positions: www.casinosaustria.us
Boutique Positions: www.hardingretail.co.uk
Canyon Ranch At Sea Spa Positions: www.canyonranch.com

Tip: When applying for jobs on Oceania Cruises, please follow the application procedure to the letter. The ability to follow directions is one of the top requirements on this luxury cruise line. If you do not follow the application procedures, it is likely that you will not receive a call for an interview.

Orient Cruise Lines was founded in 1991. Orient Cruise Lines magnificent vessel, Marco Polo was acquired by Shipping & General Ltd. in 1991. At that time it was named Alexandr Pushkin, originally built in 1965 by the German company, V.E.B Mathias-Thesen Werft. Shipping & General Ltd., owned by Gerry Herrod, rebuilt Alexandr Pushkin from 1991-1993 under the supervision of Knud Hansen, naval architects, and A&M Katsourakis, and renamed it Marco Polo. The vessel made its debut in 1993. Marco Polo is 22,080 tons and 578.4 feet in length. It has 12 decks and it carries 826 passengers comfortably.

Marco Polo was home to a staff of 350 deck officers, crew members, and social staff from European, Filipino, British, and American backgrounds. Registered in the Bahamas, Marco Polo features an Ambassador Lounge, the Polo Lounge, The Charleston Club, a Bistro restaurant called Raffles, Severn Seas Restaurant, Palm Court, Le Bar, a Card and Game Room, an Aerobics studio, and a Casino with 23 slot machines.

The list of Marco Polo amenities was virtually endless. Amenities include: ATM, Barber Shop, Beauty Center, Boutiques, Direct Dial Telephones, Disco, Duty Free shop, Electric Current (110/220v), Elevators (4), Dance Hosts (except in Mediterranean), Hair Dryers (all cabins), Health Club, Helipad, Internet Cafe, Jacuzzis (3), Laundry/Valet, Lecture Series (except in Mediterranean), Library, Massage, Medical Center, Minibars (suites only), Music Console (all cabins), Passenger Decks (8), Photo Shop/Gallery, Piano Bar, Refrigerators (suites only), Safes (all cabins), Safe Deposit Boxes, Saunas, Shuffleboard, Stabilizers, Swimming Pool, Table Tennis, Telefax/Telex, Televisions (all cabins), Thalasso Therapy, Tour Office, and Zodiacs.

Orient Cruise Lines staterooms consist of 63 superior deluxe rooms with ocean views, 102 deluxe staterooms with oceanviews, and dozens of superior, and standard room types. Marco Polo also features 2 Deluxe Suites and 4 Junior Suites. Deluxe Suites are located on the Upper Deck and they include queen-sized beds, a separate living room, marble baths, and walk-in closets. Junior Suites are located on the Sky Deck and they include two lower beds (convertible to queens), sitting areas, marble baths, and walk-in closets. Marco Polo features a total of around 425 elegant staterooms.

Norwegian Cruise Lines acquired Orient Cruise Lines in 1998. For the next ten years, Norwegian Cruise Lines Orient Line sailed to exotic and faraway places such as Morocco, South America, Antarctica, Spain, Italy, and more. Transatlantic voyages were among the most popular voyages as well as long voyages up to 50 days or more.

Marco Polo’s final cruise took place on March 2, 2008. The 24-day repositioning cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon, Portugal featured stops in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands; Fortaleza, Brazil; Arrecife Lanzarote, Canary Islands; Agadir, Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco; Cadiz, Spain; and Gibraltar, United Kingdom, to name a few.

Marco Polo, formerly of Norwegian Cruise Lines Orient Line, has found a new owner according to Norwegian Cruise Line representatives. Although the name of the new owner has not yet been released, reports mention “Global Maritime” as Marco Polo’s new owner, with a purchase price of $30 million.

Cruise lines will do anything to book their cruises way in advance, so you may enjoy hot cruise deals such as special incentives, credits, and cash back just for booking far in advance. If you’re one to procrastinate, you too may be rewarded! If a cruise isn’t booked several weeks or so before the cruise departure date, prices are slashed. If you book last minute, you may enjoy savings up to 75 percent!

Other ways to enjoy hot cruise deals include: booking off-season, booking with a group, taking advantage of package deals, booking online, and booking with popular cruise lines. Some of the world’s most popular cruise lines include: Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, SilverSea Cruises, and Windstar Cruises.

If you want to book off-season, you’ll find the most hot cruise deals in year round destinations. For example, slow or “shoulder” seasons for say Alaska, may differ from the Mexican Riviera. Here is a list of destinations and their slow seasons: Alaska, May and September; Bermuda, April-May and September-October; Canada/New England, July-August; the Caribbean, late April-May, September-early January; Hawaii, late August, late November, and February; Mexican Riviera, early January and May, October-November; Eastern and Western Mediterranean, March-April and September-November. Expect plenty of perks during these times as well.

Besides hot cruise deals for groups and families, just about every cruise line features special rates for seniors. The only catch is, to lock in special senior rates you can’t book online. You must call a cruise travel specialist or book directly with the cruise line. Keep in mind that a senior is typically defined as a person who is 55 or older and proof of age is required.

For more hot cruise deals visit any of the following popular discount booking search engines’ websites to check out some of the best hot cruise deals, to shop and compare, and you can even book your cruise right online!

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
VacationsToGo.com