Majestic Autumn River Escapes
September 2, 2008 by admin ·
Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, offers great ways to experience the beauty of fall on the Mississippi or Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Majestic America Line presents 7-night fall foliage cruises aboard American Queen which cruise the Mississippi River between St. Louis, Mo., and Red Wing, Minn., highlighting the vibrant hues of color along the riverbanks. Onboard Discovery Guides share history, culture and scenic landscapes with guests during the cruise. September 20 and October 18 sailings visit Winona, Minn.; La Crosse, Wis.; Dubuque, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Burlington, Iowa; and Hannibal, Mo. September 27 and October 11 sailings visit Alton, Ill.; Hannibal, Mo.; Dubuque, Iowa; and La Crosse, Wis. Highlights for both itineraries include charming towns, bustling cities, navigating through an impressive system of locks and dams, Amish Country, Mark Twain’s hometown, and the famed Gateway Arch.
A 6-night St. Louis to Memphis sailing departs October 25 and visits Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Paducah, Ky.; and New Madrid, Mo., featuring historic landmarks, quaint downtown districts, Civil War sites, the Trail of Tears and the home of Elvis.
Majestic America Line also offers 7-night roundtrip cruises from Portland on the Columbia and Snake rivers. The October 11 sailing on Columbia Queen and the November 2 and November 9 sailings on Queen of the West feature Native American hunting grounds, Lewis and Clark-era forts, shimmering waterfalls, steep-sided canyons and golden fields of wheat. Guests will have the opportunity to view Multnomah Falls’ 4,000 foot-high cliffs, experience North America’s deepest gorge and visit the oldest settlement west of the Rockies, marking the completion of Lewis and Clark’s quest. Enrichment opportunities and custom shore excursions of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, Pendleton Woolen Mill and Underground Tour, Tamatslikt Cultural Center, Hells Canyon Jet Boat Ride, Mt St. Helens Visitor Center, and Fort Clatsop are included in the cruise.
Each journey aboard a Majestic America Line cruise promises an extraordinary American experience, with awardwinning hospitality, wonderful enrichment programs and warm, attentive service from an American crew. Fares start at $1,999 per person. For more information contact a travel agent, call 1-800-434-1232 or visit www.majesticamericaline.com.
About Majestic America Line
Majestic America Line is the premier river and coastal cruising company in the United States, offering uniquely American cruise itineraries that provide an extraordinary travel experience.
With a fleet of six U.S.-flagged and built ships, Majestic America Line travels America’s great rivers and coastal waterways from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to the Heartland and the Lower Mississippi. The company’s specially designed ships deliver an unequalled boutique cruise experience that combines an unmatched attention to quality with deluxe comfort and warm, attentive service from an American crew.
Based in Seattle, Majestic America Line is a division of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Ambassadors International, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMIE).
Official Press Release Majestic America Line dated 2nd September 2008.
Cruise the Mississippi River
August 18, 2008 by admin ·
Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, is offering guests a rare opportunity to see the colors of fall at their finest along the historical Mississippi River aboard American Queen at special savings. Guests will also receive a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay, city tour and a $100 per person shipboard credit.
Majestic America Line offers eight American Queen Fall Foliage sailings on the Mississippi River, designed to highlight the brilliant, picture-perfect colors that the region is famous for. Guests will be enchanted by the rhythm of small-town America at its best and refresh themselves in the crisp, clean air of fall. Onboard Discovery Guides will share the history, culture and scenic landscapes with guests as they cruise along the river.
Seven-night St. Paul to St. Louis sailings depart September 6, 20 and October 4, 18 with 7-night St. Louis to St. Paul sailings departing September 13, 27 and October 11. The cruises visit Winona, Minn.; La Crosse, Wis.; Dubuque, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Burlington, Iowa; and Hannibal, Mo. Highlights include tranquil towns, bustling cities, an impressive system of locks and dams, Amish Country, Mark Twain’s hometown, and the famed Gateway Arch.
A 6-night St. Louis to Memphis sailing departs October 25 and visits Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Paducah, Ky.; and New Madrid, Mo., featuring historic landmarks, quaint downtown districts, Civil War sites, the Trail of Tears and the home of Elvis.
In size and style, American Queen represents the crown jewel of river cruising worldwide, offering for just 436 guests at a time, an extraordinary experience of America. Featuring six decks and measuring 418-feet in length, the opulent American Queen is the world’s largest river cruise ship, powered by a state-of-the-art propulsion system that combines authentic steam engines and a 45-ton paddlewheel with modern diesel-electric Z-drives.
Staterooms and suites feature the comfort and luxury of a boutique hotel. Designed to be a sanctuary for guests, deluxe bedding, feathery duvets, plump pillows and spa-quality bath amenities make it easy for guests to relax and enjoy the view.
Each journey aboard a Majestic America Line cruise promises an extraordinary American experience, with award-winning hospitality, wonderful enrichment programs and warm, attentive service from an American crew.
Fares start at $1,999 per person. For more information, contact a travel agent, call 1-800-434-1232 or visit www.majesticamericaline.com.
About Majestic America Line
Majestic America Line is the premier river and coastal cruising company in the United States, offering uniquely American cruise itineraries that provide an extraordinary travel experience.
With a fleet of six U.S.-flagged and built ships, Majestic America Line travels America’s great rivers and coastal waterways from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to the Heartland and the Lower Mississippi. The company’s specially designed ships deliver an unequalled boutique cruise experience that combines an unmatched attention to quality with deluxe comfort and warm, attentive service from an American crew.
Based in Seattle, Majestic America Line is a division of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors International, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMIE).
Official Press Release Majestic America Line dated 10th July 2008.
Majestic America Line Increase Fuel Surcharge
May 13, 2008 by admin ·
Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, will increase its fuel surcharge from $8.50 to $10.00 per person, per day for future bookings due to the continued escalation in fuel prices.
The surcharge applies to all currently published sailings through the 2008 season, for all new bookings, beginning May 19, 2008.
“We are disappointed that this adjustment is necessary, but we hope our guests understand the impact that soaring fuel prices are having on the cruise industry,” said Diane Moore, president, Windstar Cruises.
Abridged Press Release Majestic America Line Dated 13th May 2008.
Holland America Sell Windstar
February 22, 2007 by admin ·
Carnival Corporation have announced that Holland America the owners of Windstar Cruises have sold the boutique line to Ambassadors International for $100 million.
Windstar will join Ambassadors’ Majestic America Line. MAL operates noted U.S. river and coastal cruise vessels such as Delta Queen Steamboat, Queen of the West, Empress of the North, and American Queen, among others.
This follows on from Carnival Corp. announcing last year that the Swan Hellenic line was to close, another boutique style cruise line. Carnival seem to be moving to a big is beautiful style of cruise lines.
Majestic America Line are based in Seattle and was created by Ambassadors in 2006 after they acquired two lines: American West Steamboat and the vessels of Delta Queen.
Windstar Cruises’ has three ships, allwith distinctive masts and include the 312-passenger Wind Surf, and the 148-passenger Wind Star and Wind Spirit.
