Cruise West and Voyages of the Great Explorers
The initial response to the new Cruise West Voyages of the Great Explorers has been tremendous. Hundreds have booked so far on one of the 24 voyages, many on individual Chapters and two so far on the entire voyage. Many people have indicated that they would love to be part of this groundbreaking adventure but received their notice with little time to act.
As a result, cruise West just announced an extension of the best savings opportunities to August 28, 2009 to give travelers the time necessary to make a booking and pay in full to receive maximum savings – up to 35% off brochure rates.
Cruise West's epic 335-day circumnavigation of the globe begins on March 5, 2010 and will include 242 ports, 59 countries and 85 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, crossing 14 seas and oceans, and transiting 4 canals. The Voyages of the Great Explorers have been developed around the fearless mariners who set out in search of new lands, trade routes and, most of all, new adventures. Their names and exploits are known to most of us: Marco Polo, Odysseus, Leif Eriksson, Christopher Columbus, James Cook, and Ferdinand Magellan.
It is one classic tale of adventure with six chapters and 24 unique voyages.
Cruise West, the leader in small ship exploration cruising, offers authentic, deeply personal encounters in each fascinating destination, plus the perfect ship for a circumnavigation: the all-suite Spirit of Oceanus. This small, maneuverable ship can slip into out-of-the way places, from snug little coves in the Cook Islands to the 21-meter-wide Corinth Canal, offering unique travel experiences to off-the-beaten path ports, that larger cruise ships simply can’t reach.
Further explorations with the ship’s Zodiac boats and included specially designed "Ultimate Explorers Experiences" bring guests even closer to spectacular natural wonders, wildlife, culture and the most pristine, undiscovered beaches. The voyages will also feature renowned guest lecturers from Smithsonian and other experts like Don Walsh and Dr. Stephen Dachi who will expand upon the significance of each region’s cultural and historical highlights.
So call us to reserve the cabin of your choice and realize the maximum savings on a trip of a lifetime.
Chapter I Begins: March 5, 2010 - VIEW ITINERARIES