Anchors Away Cruise Agency - Discount Cruises, Cruise Lines & Cruise Ship Information

Do you remember a time when days passed joyously..
Even a bit lavishly..
As you watched the world go by from the deck of a grand ocean liner?
Or do you simply dream of a place where that golden era lives on?
Whether you've lived it or dream it we welcome you aboard.

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"There's an App for that"

You can find hundreds of thousands of iPhone apps at the iTunes store, and many of those are travel applications designed to appeal to travelers of all ages and types. Regardless of where you are in the world – an iPhone travel app can help you have more fun and discover more about the city or country you are visiting. Which of these apps are the most useful? and which are really worth your time?

Travel & Cruise Apps for iPhone:

*Always be Cruising* *AroundMe* * HearPlanet* * Say Where* * Sit or Squat* *Cruise Cam* *Trips* *Travel Channel*

New Ships 2010: What, When & Where!

February

Costa Deliziosa, Costa Cruises
Tonnage: 92,700
Capacity: 2,260
Debut: Dubai
A sister to the Costa Luminosa, the Deliziosa will be the first cruise ship to be named in Dubai.
AidaBlu, Aida Cruises
Tonnage: 68,500
Capacity: 2,050
Debut: Western Europe
The AidaBlu is the German cruise line's fourth ship in the six-vessel Project Sphinx series.

March

MSC Magnifica MSC Cruises
Tonnage: 93,300
Capacity: 2,550
Debut: Mediterranean
The fourth Musica-class ship will be based in the Mediterranean.

April

Azura, P&O Cruises
Tonnage: 116,000
Capacity: 3,100
Debut: Mediterranean
A sister to the Ventura, the Azura will have P&O's first block of single-occupancy staterooms, 18 in all.
Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Cruises
Tonnage: 122,000
Capacity: 2,850
Debut: Northern Europe
The third of Celebrity's five-ship Solstice class, the Eclipse will spend its inaugural season in Europe.

June

Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Cruises
Tonnage: 32,000
Capacity: 450
Debut: Northern Europe
The second Odyssey-class ship will be named in London and will spend the season in Northern Europe.
Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line
Tonnage: 153,000
Capacity: 4,200
Debut: Caribbean
The Epic will have no main dining room or theater; it will have a bar made of ice and performances by Blue Man Group.
Independence, American Cruise Lines
Tonnage: 3,000
Capacity: 101
Debut: Atlantic coast
The Independence will operate its maiden cruise in the Chesapeake Bay and head north to Maine.

July

Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America Line
Tonnage: 86,000
Capacity: 2,104
Debut: Eastern Mediterranean
A sister to the Eurodam, the Nieuw Amsterdam will be one of six ships HAL will operate in Europe.

September

Queen Elizabeth, Cunard Line
Tonnage: 90,400
Capacity: 2,092
Debut: Western Europe, Mediterranean
The second-largest ship Cunard has built, the newest Queen will embark on a 103-day world cruise from Southampton in January 2011.

November

Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International
Tonnage: 220,000
Capacity: 5,400
Debut: Caribbean
The Allure will share with the Oasis of the Seas the title of world's largest cruise ship.

There’s nothing like a carefree and fun¬filled cruise vacation. Whether it's a week’s adventure, or just three or four days of island hopping, a cruise will move you!. Choose from a variety of affordable cruise vacations from a variety of close-to-home ports. Today's ships feature the kind of innovations that will delight even the most discriminating vacationer. Every day, more and more people are discovering the all inclusive pleasures of a cruise vacation. More singles, families, couples, and honeymooners are sailing away on the vacations of their dreams. Here are some reasons why:

The price of your ticket includes all of your meals, snacks & room service. All onboard activities, as well as nightly parties & entertainment. Not to mention a relaxing voyage to some of the most exciting and exotic places in the world.

You will find a cruise ship is a floating resort, with all the things a fine resort has to offer and more. You will meet new friends and share new memories. You can spend your days and nights as lively or leisurely as you like.

Avoid the worries of having to make dinner or show reservations. No packing and unpacking. A cruise allows you to lie back and be completely pampered. Enjoy fabulous cuisine and one great show after another. Let your cares float away and your dreams become reality.

Interested in BIG cruise discounts, the most up-to-date cruise lines happenings and access to your vacation of a lifetime? Call our cruise experts toll free at 1 888 516-6306.

Let a cruise take you to lands you've only dreamed about.
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You've seen the photos,
the beautiful turquoise waters,
the deserted white powdered beaches,
the lush tropical islands,
the mystifying history of European ports of call,
and you're now asking yourself....

Helful Hints in finding the Perfect Price:

Almost every cruise line offers some type of special promotion that can save you a significant amount of money on your cruise vacation. Most cruise shoppers do not know of these promotions. Here at Anchors Away we want to share these promotions with you so that you can save money on your next cruise vacation. Here is a list of the most common promotions offered to save you money:

2 for 1 promotion	2 cruise for the price of one!
2nd passenger 50% off!	1 passenger pays the discounted rate and the 2nd passenger pays only half of that!
Back to back cruise discounts	When booking the same ship for 2 consecutive sailings you can receive quite a discount on the 2nd sailing!
Low air add-ons	Many air cities will have special air add-ons as low as $99 round-trip!
Early Booking Discounts	Booking as early as 6 months in advance can save you a lot!
Kids sail FREE	Off season sailings will often offer kids free!
Senior discounts	Over 55? That is all it takes to receive the senior discounts offered on many sailings.
Added Value	Many sailings will offer shipboard credit, free disposable camera, etc.!
Group Discounts	Have at least 5 staterooms to book? Some sailings offer discounts for as little as 5 staterooms booked with free amenities galore.

Helpful Hints When Booking Your First Cruise

Guest Details: Upon booking your reservation you will need the names of each passenger as they appear on their passport and each passengers date of birth.

Dinner Seating: Traditional- Upon booking your reservation you will need to request your preferred dining time if your ship is not offering open seating. Standard early dinner time is 6:30pm and standard late dining time is 8:30pm. Be prepared to choose one. If you are travelling with others who are not booked through our ageny be sure to give us the reservation numbers for those passengers so that we may cross reference the bookings so that you may all dine together.

Dinner Seating: Open- Many cruise lines now offer open seating where you can dine anytime during the hours of operation in the main dining room.

Special Dietary Requirements: Cruise Lines offer a variety of dietary needs. There are menu choices offered that meet standards recommended by the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society as well as choices including vegetarian, kosher, diabetic, low-fat, low-sodium, low-cholesterol, gluten-free and lactose-free diets.

Special Occasions: Upon booking your reservation please adivse us if anyone in your party is celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary.

Special Requirements: Upon booking your reservation please advise us if you have any special requirements such as a medical condition, or if a pregnant guest will be sailing. Guests that are 27 weeks or more into their pregnancy at the time of the voyage will not be permitted to sail due to the risk of premature labor.

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Theme & Enrichment Cruises - A Guide for 20010

Our Theme Cruises are your Dream Cruises!

Theme and enrichment cruises feature special lectures, gatherings, tours, demonstrations, and performances by top personalities and groups in their subject fields. Often attractions on land are part of the theme. Passenger participation and interaction is encouraged. Among them:

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