Discovery World Cruises Offers Early Booking Savings

February 6, 2006 - This summer, travelers who combine any two consecutive Northern Europe cruise vacations aboard mv Discovery can enjoy free air, city sightseeing and added savings.

As part of the combination cruise promotion, passengers receive free air transportation from select East Coast cities, a complimentary full-day sightseeing tour in Cambridge, England, and an additional five percent discount. Vacationers not from the East can also save with low air add-on fares of just $99 from the Central U.S. and $199 from the West Coast.

With ever-larger cruise ships plying Europe's storied waterways, mv Discovery – operated by Discovery World Cruises – offers a more intimate and convivial onboard experience. The mid-sized ship offers all the comforts and amenities sophisticated travelers have come to expect, yet her size enables calls at out-of-the-way ports, usually restricted from larger vessels.

As part of Discovery's hallmark "cruisetour" program, each combination cruise includes a two-night hotel stay in London before departure. Also included are talks by prominent area experts, who enrich the voyage by providing background and insights on the history, culture, flora and fauna of the destination.

Seven fascinating itineraries, sailing round-trip from Harwich, England, showcase the breathtaking scenic splendors of Norway and/ or the fascinating capitals of Scandinavia and Russia. They include:

Norwegian Fjords and Baltic Capitals, departing May 24, 2006, which highlights Norway's picturesque coastline, before exploring the grand cities of the Baltic. Ports in Norway include Gudvangen, Flåm, Ålesund, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Bergen andCopenhagen, plus Helsinki, Tallinn (Estonia), Stockholm, Warnemünde (gateway to Berlin) and St. Petersburg, where the ship will remain for two full days. Rates for the 23-day cruisetour begin at $4,330 per person, double occupancy.

Baltic Capitals and Land of the Midnight Sun, departing May 31, includes Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm, Warnemünde and St. Petersburg, with visits to Flåm, Gudvangen, Ålesund, Tomsø and Leknes. However, the highlight of this itinerary is a visit to Norway’s North Cape, stopping at Honningsvåg, the northern-most point of the European continent where the sun does not set for the season. The 26-day cruisetour is priced from $5,340 per person, double occupancy.

Land of the Midnight Sun and Baltic Discovery, departing June 12, sails to Ålesund, Honningsvåg, Tomsø, Leknes, Flåm and Gudvangen. Ports in the Baltic include Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Klaipeda, Gdynia, Warnemünde and three full days in St. Petersburg – enough time to take an optional full-day excursion by air to Moscow. Rates for the 28-day cruisetour begin at $5,721 per person, double occupancy.

Baltic Discovery and Fjords, Faroes, Fire & Ice, departing June 22, gives travelers another chance to experience three full days in St. Petersburg. Baltic ports include Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Klaipeda, Gdynia, and Warnermünde, before cruising to Flåm; Gudvangen; Lerwick (Shetland Islands); Akureyri, Isafjordhur and Reykjavik in Iceland; and Torshavn (Faroe Islands). Rates for the 30-day cruisetour begin at $6,050 per person, double occupancy.

Norwegian Explorer and Baltic Treasures, departing July 18, calls at Flåm, Gudvangen, Ålesund, Olden and Bergen in Norway; plus Copenhagen, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki and Warnemünde. Discovery will also make a maiden call at Kristiansand,Norway, a Renaissance city known for its stunning summer flowers. Rates for the 23-day cruisetour begin at $4,670 per person, double occupancy.

Baltic Treasures and Iceland, Greenland & Ireland, departing July 26, include the ports of Copenhagen, Tallinn, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Warnemünde, Reykjavik, and Cobh (Ireland). Greenland ports will include Nuuk, Ilulissat, Narsarsuaq and Sisimiut. Rates for the 33-day cruisetour begin at $6,580 per person, double occupancy.

Discovering the Fjords and St. Petersburg & the Northern Capitals, departing August 24, gives travelers one more opportunity to experience three full days in St. Petersburg aboard mv Discovery. Ports of call include Flåm, Gudvangen, Ålesund, Olden,Bergen, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Klaipeda, Gdynia, and Warnemünde. Rates for the 25-day cruisetour begin at $4,797 per person, double occupancy.

Discovery World Cruises is also offering two-for-one savings and free air on a 23-night cruisetour, departing May 13, 2006. The line’s Grand Voyage to Scandinavia begins in Nassau, then visits Grand Turk; Horta and Ponta Delgada, Azores; Harwich; Flam, Gudvangen, Alesund, Helleslyt, Geiranger and Bergen. Passengers disembark in Harwich for an included two-night hotel stay in London. Rates start from $6,195, the second guest pays port charges and airfare.

Passengers cruise Northern Europe aboard mv Discovery, which offers 351 staterooms and suites; three restaurants; five lounges; a well- stocked library; casino; Internet center; modern health club; two swimming pools, including one beneath a retractable roof; and two Jacuzzis.

For more information about these cruises, consult a travel professional, contact Discovery toll-free at (866) 623-2689 or visit www.discoveryworldcruises.com.

SOURCE Discovery World Cruises