Carnival Magic, expected to debut in Europe in summer 2011, will accommodate 3,690 passengers. Magic is anticipated to offer the widest variety of activities, dining and entertainment of any of the other Carnival ships. Magic's sister ship, Carnival Dream, entered service September 2009. Carnival Magic will be the first ship Carnival will base in Barcelona, Spain. Look for Early Saver rates for the upcoming 2011 season. Carnival Magic will include Ocean Plaza, an indoor/outdoor cafe and entertainment venue with full-service bar and dance floor; Serenity, an exclusive adults-only retreat with sea views; and The Lanai, a wraparound promenade encircling the ship with whirlpools that extend over the ship's sides.
Representative of a bargain cruise on Magic is the nine-day round-trip excursion from Barcelona, Spain to Livorno, Italy; Rome; Naples; Sicily; Mallorca, Spain; Marseilles, France.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 N.W. 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
305-599-2600
carnival.com
Seven Seas Mariner, 709 feet, was inaugurated in 2001 and can accommodate 700 passengers in an all-suite, all balcony ship. Passengers hear guest lecturers on ports of call on the itinerary and wireless Internet access throughout the ship. Seven Seas Mariner was named "Ship of the Year 2002" by Ocean and Cruise News magazine. All on-board gratuities are included, as well as round-trip air from major cities in America, two-for-one cruise fares, free and unlimited shore excursions and up to a $1,000 bonus credit per person.
Representative of a Seven Seas Mariner bargain cruise in Europe is the itinerary from Venice, Italy to Barcelona, Spain, with port calls in Dubrovnik (Croatia); Corfu (Greece); Sarande (Albania); Katakolon (Greece); Taormina (Italy); Capri (Italy); Rome; Florence; Marseille (France). Seven Seas Mariner is in port every day of this 10-night cruise.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
800-477-7500
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Marina, 774 feet, is expected to debut in Europe January 2011 and will accommodate 1,260 passengers. Oceania is known for fine dining, and Marina will offer a Bon Appétit Culinary Center with hands-on cooking instruction under the guidance of master chefs. La Reserve, a 24-seat wine-themed restaurant, will offer wine-paired menus in an indoor/outdoor venue. All restaurants will be open-seating dining. From time to time, Marina will represent a bargain cruise in Europe by offering free airfare and two-for-one cruise fares.
Representative of Marina's itinerary is the 14-day round-trip London excursion to Edinburgh (Scotland); Alesund (Norway); Belfast (Ireland); Holyhead (Wales). There are two "at sea" days: one between London and Edinburgh and one between Norway and Ireland.
Oceania Cruises
8300 N.W. 33rd St., Suite 308
Miami, FL 33122
305-514-2300
oceaniacruises.com/default.aspx
