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OUR WEBSITE IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING STRUCTURAL CHANGES. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICES FOR CRUISE INFORMATION.
CALL 415-552-8321 OR EMAIL ALISON HAWTHORNE AT:
ARHawthorn@aol.com
Cruises are the leisure traveler's dream. Cruise vacations offer something for everyone. With thousands of ports available worldwide, individuals, couples, families and friends are experiencing unbeatable value and a variety of travel opportunities all conveniently included in just one reservation. All cruise vacations are designed to offer multiple destinations, taking into consideration passenger's interests and needs. From delectable dining to unique shore excursions to one-of-a-kind onboard activities, our travelers experience the quantity and quality in all that cruises have to offer.
Please see below for cruise vacations and specials.

Oceania Cruise Lines
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Discover Asia and South America with a $1000 price reduction offered by Oceania Cruises. South American Splendors takes you from Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso aboard the Insignia on a 19 day cruise beginning at $4299 per guest. Sailing dates are Jan. 3, 2010 and Jan. 22, 2010. Coral Seas and Asian Jewels takes you from Sydney to Bangkok on a 21 day cruise beginning at $5499 per guest. This cruise sails Feb. 8, 2010. Imperial Explorations takes your from Bejing to Hong Kong on a 15 day cruise aboard the Nautica. This cruise sails March 25, 2010. Contact our office for more information or to book your Oceania Cruise. |

MSC Magnifica

MSC Cruise Lines |
New Ship! Introducing the MSC Magnifica-The most magnificent experience at sea is yours~
The inaugural Caribbean season starts at only $499 per person, with selected departure dates January through April 2010. It is not too early to book your Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean or Bermuda cruise today. Oceanview staterooms begin at $699 per person.Balcony staterooms begin at $849 per person. Balcony suites begin at $1499 per person.
Spectacular Views at a Spectacular Value~Take in the beauty of Europe on a 7 night cruise from the comfort of your private balcony. These new balcony blowout fares begin at just $999. Sail with MSC to these extraordinary destinations on a journey you will not soon forget. Destinations include: Italy, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom; or Tunisia, Malta, Italy, France and Spain. Rates are valid through November 2009.
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European Barging
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Discover Europe aboard river cruises. Peter Deilmann cruises are offering Danube, Seine, Elbe and Provence River cruises through Oct. 31, 2009. Upper and lower deck accommodations are available on all cruises and rates begin at $1545 per person. Please contact us for more information. |

Louis Cruise Lines |
Louis Cruise Lines welcomes you to the Mediterranean for an unparalled experience of excitement and discovery. Onboard you will find a casual and friendly atmosphere, as well as a variety of facilities and activities to choose from. Guests can take a dip in the pool, indulge in a soothing massage or enjoy our onboard duty free shops. Louis Cruises offers a complete destination experience, combining famous highlights with lesser known gems in a way that will fulfill your every expectation. Discover Greece and Turkey with a 6-night package beginning at $1505 per person. |

Atlantis Cruises

Atlantis Pool Party
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Joining us on the largest gay cruise in history is easier than ever in 2010 with new low fares, starting at just $999 for 7 nights on the hottest ship sailing today. There’s never been a better time to discover the spectacle, magic, and never ending fun of our January cruise as we sail the 3700-guest Liberty of the Seas to the hottest beaches in the Caribbean! It’s the perfect winter escape, at our lowest fares in ten years. This cruise sails Jan. 17-24, 2010.
Solstice, easily the most beautiful and best designed ship in the world, for our remarkable March Caribbean cruise. In 2010, we’re taking her in a brand new direction, with our first visit to sumptuous St. Barts, and a brand new uniquely Caribbean itinerary. Best of all, rates are the same as our 2009 cruise. Don’t delay as Solstice has proved to be our most popular cruise of all-time. This cruise sails March 7-14, 2010.
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RSVP Vacation Cruises
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Enjoy great rates while spending a week with 2300 of your closest gay and lesbian friends.
The best of RSVP and Holland America come together again to create an all-new Caribbean experience. RSVP is proud to start 2010 with an original Southern Caribbean Cruise onboard the elegant MS Eurodam. Head south with us from Ft. Lauderdale to the best of the Southern Caribbean visiting Carnival in Curaçao including the night time parade, Aruba’s beautiful beaches and colorful floating markets, and a day at our own private island. Pamper yourself with three amazing days at sea on Holland America’s spectacular MS Eurodam.
It’s the perfect winter escape, to some of the most enchanting islands in the world, filled with the unique entertainers and famous theme parties that you’ve come to expect from an RSVP gay and lesbian cruise vacation. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away in an outrageous costume, have dinner with new friends, or spend a romantic evening on your private verandah, let RSVP take care of the details and make you a part of our community. Rates start at an incredible $899 per person, exactly the same as our 2009 fares. |

Azamara Cruises |
Your 12-night European Cruise will visit the ports of Copenhagen, Denmark, Berlin, Germany, Helsinki, Finland, St. Petersburg, Russia, Tallinn, Estonia, Stockholm and Sweden. Departure date is June 6, 2010 with prices starting from $2349.
An exciting 12-night adventure cruise is offered with the cruise ports of Copenhagen, Denmark, Oslo, Norway, Eidfjord, Norway, Alesund, Flam, Stavanger, Geiranger and Molde. Departure date is June 18, 2010 with prices starting from $2299.
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Lindblad Expeditions |
15-day Central America cruise that includes Panama, Costa Rica, the Arenal Volcano and Sarapiqui. Book now to enjoy your oceanview cabin beginning at $6940 per person. Sailing dates include 11/21/09 and 12/05/09. Travel on these selected departure dates and receive a $500 per person air credit. |

Uniworld European River Cruises
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From 9-day to 30-day cruises that take you to such European destinations as Amsterdam, Paris and Vienna, treat yourself to the luxury of a European River Cruise with selected departure dates of March-December 2009. Contact us for a free brochure and find out how you can be a part of this extraordinary adventure.
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Fun Ship Freddy

Carnival Cruise Ship

Oceanview Cabin
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With year-round sailings aboard your choice of 22 of the newest and most innovative ships at sea, it's easier than ever to find the perfect cruise for you. The wide selection of amazing itineraries, superior service, variety of entertainment options, total cruise dining and, of course, spectacular shows, are ALWAYS included in the low price of your cruise. Which is your "Fun Ship"?
Carnival Dream -7-day Exotic Western Caribbean Inaugural cruise departing 12/21/09 from Port Canaveral and sailing to Cozumel, Isla Roatan, Belize and Costa Maya. Oceanview cabins begin at only $759 per person and balcony cabins begin at only $959 per person.
Carnival Fantasy - -7 day Western Caribbean Cruise, departing on Saturdays in 2010. Oceanview cabins begin at $429 per person. Sailing dates are limited to Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, 2010.
Carnival Elation - - 3,4 and 5 day Baja Mexico cruises. Oceanview cabin rates for the 3 day cruises begin at $209 per person, $169 for the 3 day cruises and $259 for the 5 day cruises. Selected sailing dates are available through December 26, 2009.
Carnival Splendor--7 day Mexican Riviera cruise, departing on Feb. 14, 2010. Oceanview cabin rates begin at $549 per person with selected balcony cabins beginning at $709 per person.
Carnival Freedom - 7 day Western Exotic Caribbean cruise departing on Feb. 13, 2010. Oceanview cabin rates begin at $739 per person with selected balcony cabins beginning at $999 per person.
Carnival Victory -8 day Southern Caribbean cruise departing on Jan. 31, 2010. Oceanview cabin rates begin at $679 per person with selected balcony cabins beginning at $809 per person.
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Star Princess~Sailing Nov. 22, 2009 this 16-day South America cruise begins at $1120 for an outside standard cabin.
Star Princess~Sailing Nov. 22, 2009 this 16-day South America cruise begins at $1299 for an outside standard cabin with your airfare included.
Royal Princess~Sailing Nov. 28, 2009 this 35-day Trans-Atlantic cruise begins at $4199 for an outside standard cabin.
Star Princess~Sailing Dec. 8, 2009 this 14-day American Horn cruise begins at $1299 for an outside standard cabin.
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Royal Princess~Sailing Jan. 2, 2010 this 14-day Amazon cruise begins at $2699 for an outside standard cabin.
Ocean Princess~Sailing Feb. 20, 2010 this 14-day Orient/China cruise begins at $2595 for an outside standard cabin.
Sun Princess~Sailing March 3, 2010 this 42-day Orient/Asia/Australia cruise begins at $6999 for an outside standard cabin.
Crown Princess~Sailing April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010 this 7-day cruise begins at $999 for an oceanview cabin and $999 for a balcony cabin.
Many other sailings are available. Please contact our office for more information or to book your Princess Cruise.
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Princess World Cruise
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Princess Announces its 2010 World Cruise~
This 107-day cruise embarks from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Jan. 27, 2010 to begin an adventure of a lifetime. 37 ports of call await, including: Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Los Angeles, Honolulu, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea, Micronesia, Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand and India. Rates for this World Cruise begin at $28, 895 for an oceanview cabin, $28, 494 for a balcony cabin and $38,894 for a mini-suite or suite cabin. Other details are available. Contact our office for more information or to book your World Cruise.
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Norwegian Cruise Lines

Inside Norwegian Cruise Lines
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Caribbean
7-day Western Caribbean cruise, roundtrip from Miami, sailing dates are Oct. 10, 2010 through April 10, 2011
7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise, roundtrip from Miami, sailing dates are Oct. 17 through
April 3, 2011.
7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise, roundtrip from Orlando, sailing Oct. 9, 2010 through
April 9, 2011.
7-day Western Caribbean roundtrip from Orlando, sailing Oct. 16, 2010 through
April 16, 2011.
Canada & New England
7-day Canada & New England cruise, roundtrip from New York, sailing Sept. 12, 2010 through Oct. 3, 2011.
7-day Canada & New England cruise, roundtrip from Boston, sailing Sept. 25, 2010 through Oct. 9, 2011.
7-day Canada & New England cruise, roundtrip from Quebec, sailing Oct. 2, 2010 through Oct. 16, 2011.
7-day Canada & New England cruise, roundtrip from New York, sailing Sept. 22, 2010 through Oct. 12, 2011.
Repositioning Cruises
14-day Panama Canal from Los Angeles to Orlando, sailing Sept. 24, 2010.
16-day Panama Canal from Los Angeles to Orlando, sailing Sept. 23, 2010.
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Norwegian Coastal Voyage
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Norwegian Coastal Voyage announces Antarctica. Discover this breathtaking destination aboard the MS Nordnorge. From Santiago to Buenos Aires, book your 19 day expedition featuring expedition guides, lectures and PolarCirkel boat landings. Rates for this cruise begin at $6999 per person.
Interested in another Antarctica destination? How about the Falkland Islands? This 21 day excursion features expedition guides, lectures and PolarCirkel boat landings starting at $6375 per person.
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Viking European River Cruises |
AMSTERDAM TO BUDAPEST
Imagine 15 magical days along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. From Holland's windmill-studded tulip fields to Germany's fairy-tale castles, from the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal to the picturesque vineyards of Austria's Wachau Valley, this epic voyage presents the highlights of Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. From $2999 per person, you'll enjoy 14 guided tours, 5 countries, all meals, all taxes and surcharges and departure dates from April - November 2010.
The Viking Spirit, Viking Neptune, and Viking Pride are the chosen ships for this itinerary.
This same offer is available for cruises sailing from BUDAPEST TO AMSTERDAM.
Contact us today for more information.
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Many more cruise specials and vacations are available. Contact our office today for more information or to book your cruise.

Alison Hawthorne
Owner, Over the Rainbow Travel
ACC-Accredited Cruise Counselor
KATS-Kenya Authorized Travel Specialist (Master)
FGASA-Level 1; Field Guides Association of Southern Africa
CST # 1012185-40 (California Seller of Travel)
ARHawthorn@aol.com
1205 Oak Street Suite 4, San Francisco, CA 94117
Office (415) 552-8321
Fax (415) 431-3167
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