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REGENT CRUISES ( Formerly Radisson Seven Seas Cruises)

As of 28th December 2006 ultra-luxury cruise specialist Regent Seven Seas Cruises new inclusive drinks policy became available to guests across all 2007 cruise itineraries. This is a fantastic addition alongside Regent's already acclaimed fine dining options and personalised service.

Guests can now enjoy complimentary selected wines, spirits, beer and champagne at all onboard restaurants and bars.

Graham Sadler, Managing Director, said: "The new all-inclusive policy is sure to contribute to the air of friendliness onboard. It's this open, intimate spirit of camaraderie we wish to foster on all Regent cruises."

The all-inclusive policy includes all meals and drinks, onboard entertainment, onboard gratuities and port charges.

PORT OF DUBAI

Dubai has confirmed its growth in the travel industry with 6.2 million hotel guests in 2005. It is also now placed for a cruise first too. During winter 2006/2007 the cruise ship Costa Classica will depart every week from the port of Dubai on Arabian Gulf cruises: this is a first for the global cruise industry.

A total of 17 departures and 44,000 passenger movements are forecast.

The itinerary features two nights in Dubai plus one-day stopovers in the ports of Fujairah (United Arab Emirates), Muscat (Oman), Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Bahrain

ST HELENA

In 1502 three ships discovered the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena. For almost 500 years the only access to the island has been by sea. Generations of travellers have embarked and disembarked at almost the same spot in Jamestown, and little has changed over the centuries. The RMS St Helena, a 128 berth passenger/cargo ship has served the island since 1989 and is the only ocean-going vessel in the world still to carry the venerable title of Royal Mail Ship, held in the past by so many famous British passenger liners, the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary amongst them.

On May 17th 2007 the RMS St Helena will embark on a milestone voyage. For the 100th time the RMS will set sail from Cape Town for St Helena.

Whilst a glitzy send off would betray the very nature of the RMS St Helena, the 100th voyage will be special and passengers onboard will be helping to make history.

Soon, a new generation of tourists will be arriving on the island in a much more modern manner. An airport is planned for 2012 and it is likely the RMS St Helena that has served the island for many years will be retired and this very unique form of travel in today's fast paced tourism industry will be lost forever.

Cruise Advisor

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You can reach Mike through our normal number 01273 671 221 or email him at mike@redseven.co.uk


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