A Look at Explorer of the Seas

There's never been a cruise ship like this. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice-skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall. There was only one way to accommodate all of these innovative ideas. We built a bigger cruise ship. The 138,000-ton, 3,114-guest Explorer of the Seas offers more space for every guest - plus enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities. This cruise ship is so high-tech, it even features the University of Miami Ocean Lab, a state-of-the-art oceanographic and atmospheric science lab.

Highlights

Take a walk down the Royal Promenade - it's Main Street U.S.A., right in the middle of the ocean Challenge yourself on a rock wall 200 feet above the ocean Work on your slice in a golf simulator Soak up the sun in the stunning Solarium Dance the night away at a world-class nightclub Share a bottle of wine with new friends at Vintages, our wine bar (Navigator of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas only) Hoist your favorite ale or lager at our unique British-themed pub Enjoy your favorite treats, like Ben & Jerry's® ice cream (Navigator of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas only) and Seattle's Best Coffee® Sample cuisine and wines from around the world in a spectacular three-story dining room Share a romantic meal at one of our specialty restaurants Enjoy a juicy burger and fries at Johnny Rockets® Learn to skate backwards on our ice-skating rink Pick up a basketball or volleyball game on our full-size court Give the kids a vacation to remember with our award-winning Adventure Ocean® Youth Program

For more information about the 2010 Holiday cruise aboard Explorer of the Seas from NJ please visit:
http://www.holidaycruise2010.makeswebsites.com/

Christmas Cruise 2010 from New Jersey

It's beginning to feel a lot like summer, so, why am I blogging about a Christmas Cruise - that's more than 2 years away? Simple, it's call promotion. What's the point of having a great product or in this case cruise deal, if no one knows about it? Am I right?

Cruise Freek Forums is almost a year old and still very much unknown. There are a lot of people who think there is only one cruise message board out there and, it's not true. Unlike the other boards Cruise Freek Forums don't have a lot of silly rules or board politics or favorites. You should come over and give us a try! We have free cruise quotes, professional travel agent board hosts, and freedoms such as the ability to recommend travel agents, place contact information in your profile and lots of other liberating features!

We also have a bounty of cruise opportunities including:

1. Grand Princess - Caribbean Holiday Cruise- December 19, 2008
2. Celebrity Solstice in Europe - May 25, 2009
3. Explorer of the Seas - Bermuda - June 20, 2009
4. Queen Mary 2 - New England/Canada - July 1, 2009
5. Radiance of the Seas - Alaska - July 17, 2009
6. Celebrity Equinox Inaugural - Europe - August 8, 2009
7. Mariner of the Seas - Mexico - October 11, 2009
   
8. Project Genesis Inaugural Sailing - Fall, 2009
9. Queen Mary 2 - Caribbean Holiday Cruise - December 20, 2009

Coming in 2010:

Celebrity Solstice - Caribbean President's Week - February 14, 2010

Disney for Easter - 3 Night Cruise/4 Night Park Combination for Easter week 2010

4th of July week - Princess Cruise Lines from NYC

***Holiday Cruise - Royal Caribbean from NJ

Spring/Summer - Cunard European Cruise

Fall - Cunard Inaugural of the NEW Queen Elizabeth

Cruise Freeks is proud to offer BOTH PEAK AND OFF PEAK WEEK GROUP CRUISES!

BACK TO CHRISTMAS CRUISE 2010
Our pre-cruise plans are going to be rather unconventional for a sailing from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ at Christmas. If you have a tight budget, we apologize but, this is what the majority want on the message board and, unlike other boards, majority rules on Cruise Freeks Forums Cruise Message Board.

We are planning one and two night pre-cruise packages in Manhattan. Yes, you read right, Manhattan. We understand fully that hotel prices are going to be double of hotels located in New Jersey but, it's part of the experience we are offering our cruisers. Why? Because Manhattan during the Holidays can only be described as magical. Currently in the works are plans to offer a city holiday lights tour (a very worthwhile enclosed bus tour that will allow you to see all the glam and glitter without the blisters on your feet), and, we are currently taking a poll to see if people would rather attend a Broadway show or go to Radio City for the Christmas Spectacular or both. We will be including dinner in the package and, it's going to be a wonderful time for all who join our group.

Some people like to make arguments about holiday cruises - that's they're too expensive. However, one could argue that the money saved on buying Christmas presents, food, your time and factoring intangible expenses such as aggravation, a few hundred dollars might just off-set the extra cost!

It is also the opportunity for the majority of people to escape Winter's cold grasp to enjoy some fun in the sun in the beautiful, tropical Caribbean.

Additionally, with the price of gas climbing and climbing with no signs of slowing down, cruising is becoming one of the best vacation values around, even more than it already is and this is a proven fact, not just opinion!

I think the biggest argument of why people don't sail during the holidays is family related issues like "My parents will kill me if we don't come to visit". Well, here's a thought...why not invite them along? It's not like a cruise is a last minute decision as studies show that most people book their cruise 6 months in advance and with holiday sailings it jumps to over a year in advance; so, there is time to set up a budget and pay it off as the months roll along. And, being the veteran of many holiday sailings I've seen more extended families on board during holiday sailings than any other time of year.

Another family related issue is that the kids will miss Christmas at home - interesting argument because the kids I see on the ships don't look like they are missing a thing! Santa always manages to find the cruise ships, clever parents can bring presents along with them as token gifts, and, I'm sure it's a better memory maker being on a cruise with their family than sitting around listening to same stories told by relatives...again.

So you have over a year to think about it and discuss it. Pricing for Christmas/New Years will be out sometime in April, 2009. It will be to your advantage to sign up today for our no obligation newsletter because that's exactly what it is...NO OBLIGATION. All the newsletter will do is keep you informed about this sailing. You can unsubscribe at anytime and it's FREE!

WHAT'S THAT?
Why are we sailing from the cold weather port of Bayonne, NJ? Because an estimated 60 Million people live within a four hour drive of Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ. That eliminates the hassle of flying for lots of folks. And that's who we're targeting. We're also targeting those who wish to take advantage of our New York for the Holidays pre-cruise package.

So why are you still sitting there? Join the list today!
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Cruise-Freek-Forums-Present-Holiday-Cruise-2010-h63.htm

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