ELEGANT CRUISES & TOURS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SAILINGS
02-28-2008
ABOARD M.S. ANDREA FOR BALTIC CAPTIALS & ST. PETERSBURG; FINLAND & SWEDEN AND MED CRUISES
Niche Cruise/Tour Specialist Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary with Savings for Customers
PORT WASHINGTON, NY - In conjunction with its 20th Anniversary year, Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc., a niche cruise line specializing in culturally enriching travel to Europe, is pleased to announce three specially-priced sailings aboard the 105-passenger M.S. Andrea this summer. The special Anniversary sailings begin with Andrea’s July 1 voyage from St. Petersburg to Helsinki taking in the beautiful Norwegian Fjords and the historically rich capitals of the Baltic region. Other specially priced sailings introduce cruisers to the “lands of the midnight sun” where daylight extends well past midnight; and present the romance of the warm Mediterranean Sea and spectacular Dalmatian Coast.
Baltic Capitals and St. Petersburg, July 1 – 14, 2008.
Enjoy spectacular “20th Anniversary” pricing aboard the 105-passenger M.S. Andrea for this 13-night/12-day voyage departing from St. Petersburg, Russia and sailing to Helsinki, Finland exploring the stunning capital cities of the Baltic along the way. You’ll spend three days in St. Petersburg, Russia with the Andrea as your hotel before sailing. The popular Andrea is a comfortable, intimate “manor house” afloat, featuring the distinctive details of the 17th century Scandinavian Gustavian style. Onboard features include a forward observation deck and two passenger lounges, plus fitness area and library. After exploring St. Petersburg, the Andrea departs to visit Tallin, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Visby, Gotland, Sweden; Gdansk, Poland; Klaipeda, Lithuania; Stockholm, Sweden; Mariehamn, Aland Island, and Helsinki. Rates begin at just $3523 p.p. for cruise only; $4603 p.p. and up for the air/sea package that includes roundtrip airfare from New York.
White Nights of Finland and Sweden, July 13-25, 2008.
Set sail from Helsinki, Finland to St. Petersburg Russia at the height of midsummer, when daylight extends past midnight for this unique 12-night/11- day exploration of Lapland and the Arctic Circle aboard the M.S Andrea. From Helsinki, the Andrea cruises the High Coast of Sweden with its breathtaking scenery. Ports visited include Rauma, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also tour the majestic neo-Renaissance stone city of Sundsvall, visit the rugged, remote, rarely visited Finish islands of Jurmo, Uto, Aland and Kokar, stand within the Arctic circle among Sami tribes, then spend two spectacular days in the glittering capital city of St. Petersburg, with its remarkable palaces, museums and rich Czarist history. Cruise only prices begin at just 3750; for cruise including round-trip airfare from New York, rates begin at $4850. Fares are per person, based on double occupancy and reflect $400 per person savings from brochure rates. As a bonus, all shore excursions during this voyage are complimentary, an added value of $350 per person.
The Romance of the Mediterranean, August 23 – September 3, 2008.
This is a dream of a cruise— from Barcelona, Spain to Venice, Italy--meandering for 10 glorious days (11 nights) along the Riviera, then to the beautiful Dalmatian Coast. Experience all the romance of the sunny Cote d’ Azur and seductive Italian isles. Port calls in Sete, France; Marseille; Portofino, Italy; Bastia, Corsica; Capri; Syracuse, Sicily; Gallipoli; Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia, with disembarkation in Venice. A leisurely and elegant way to see the best of the Mediterranean, enjoying the intimate size (just 55 cabins and suites), cordial service and fine cuisine of the Andrea. Spectacularly priced - starting at $ 2852 for cruise only, and just $3992 for air/sea package including round-trip airfare from New York.
To reserve space, for more details, or to order brochures, contact Elegant Cruises & Tours (800) 683-6767 or email info@elegantcruises.com. For full details on all of our European small ship adventures, visit our website at: www.elegantcruises.com
For all group and charter space information call Mario Holly at (800) 693-6767.
About M.S. Andrea
This handsome vessel began her career as the popular Harald Jarl, cruising the Norwegian coastline and fjords where she developed quite a following over the years. Purchased and extensively renova
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