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October is international 'Plan A Cruise Month', and the cruise deals available at the moment are fantastic!

What I love about cruising is the simplicity, you only have to unpack/repack once, it works for all kinds of travellers on all kinds of budgets, and you can do as much (or as little!) as you want!

There are hundreds of cruises on sale at the moment - far more than I can list here - so I've picked out a few popular deals, but this is just a tiny fraction of what's on offer.

If you're after a wider overview, take a look at this 24-page cruise brochure - there's a lot listed in there, and it goes into greater detail about the cruise lines, the differences between them, and what they have to offer.

If you'd like more information about the current cruise deals, please reply to this email or give me a call. 

Enjoy the long weekend!

P&O Premium Drinks Package Offer

This is hot off the press and a fantastic deal as well! A premium drinks package will cost you AUD$89 per day if you booked it on board, so multiply that by 7 nights (or more if the cruise is longer), and you're looking at a considerable saving.

The premium drinks package covers all: soft drinks, juices, beers, wines, cocktails and spirits up to and including $12 per drink. So, it's fantastic value!

For more information about the drinks package, and which cruises it applies to, take a look at the flyer here.

But wait there's more!

If you book a P&O cruise with me BEFORE 31 October 2017, I have extra bonuses for you on top of the premium drinks package deal!

1. I'll top up your onboard credit with an extra $AUD50 per room (or $AUD100 per room if your cruise is 9 nights or longer)
2. AND your deposit to secure the cruise will be reduced to $NZD100 per adult and NZD$50 per child!   

This is a special arrangement I've made with P&O and this offer is only available if you book your cruise with me before the end of the month.

Close to Home Cruises

If you're a first-time cruiser, or you're looking for a family holiday, or you're just wanting a trip close to home, take a look at these Pacific & Australia cruises.

Tahitian Treasures Cruise - Celebrity Solstice

Tahitian Treasures is a hugely popular relocation cruise from Honolulu to Sydney via Tahiti on the Celebrity Solstice. It sells like hotcakes every year, so get in touch ASAP if you'd like more information. 

Highlights of the cruise:

• Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
• Papeete, Tahiti French Polynesia
• Moorea, French Polynesia
• Bora Bora, French Polynesia 

Departs: 01 October 2018

18 night cruise from $3,981 per person, twin share*

Canada/Alaska & Hawaii

Two more bucket list cruises here.

Canada/Alaska is hugely popular, and a Holland America cruise is a fantastic option for wildlife and scenery.

Hawaii is ever-popular, and a cruise is a great way to see the islands! Flights and accommodation (pre and post cruise) are also included, so it's great value for money! 

Something Different

These are not your usual cruise holidays. The American Queen is a recreation of the late 18th century Mississippi steam-powered riverboat - this is the trip of a lifetime for anyone interested in U.S history and southern culture.  

Wind Spirit is a small group luxury sailing yacht, sailing around Tahiti. With only 73 staterooms, it's closer to a private yacht experience than your usual pacific cruise. 

Mediterranean

Cruising the Med' is one of those bucket list holidays. If you combine these cruise deals with the fantastic earlybird fares to Europe out at the moment, you've got a trip of a lifetime that's also great value for money!

River Cruising

River cruising continues to be hugely popular!

Luxurious and laid back, it's a great way to see this part of the world. I highly recommend it for first-time travellers and seasoned Europe experts alike... and the current air credit / fly free offers available are superb!

*TERMS & CONDITIONS: Full terms & conditions apply for all featured deals & offers. Sales until 31 October 2017 unless otherwise stated, withdrawn or sold out earlier. Prices are per person, twin share, cruise only for specific departure dates & room categories. Higher fares may apply to other dates & categories listed. Offers are based on the best available cruise fare inclusive of all applicable discounts, port, handling & government fees (which are subject to change). Meals are included as specified & charges may apply for specialty restaurants. Airfares, hotels, transfers & gratuities are additional unless specified. See individual pages for cruise lines additional conditions. All prices & offers are correct at time of printing & are subject to availability, capacity control, currency fluctuation & may be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Valid for new bookings only & not combinable with any other offer. Prices are in New Zealand dollars unless specified, based on cash, cheque or Eftpos payment only. We welcome ALL major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Due to the popularity of cruising, fares detailed cannot be guaranteed, they are subject to change or withdrawal at any time without notice up until full payment is received. Deposits, final payment due dates & amounts vary by cruise line & will be required to secure your booking. Please note some deposits are non-refundable & non-transferable. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Please note some ocean view cabins may have obstructed views. Itinerary routings are also subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. Cruise lines reserve the right to impose a fuel surcharge should oil prices exceed their specific threshold per barrel. All cruises are subject to the full booking & passage conditions of the respective cruise lines, which passengers will be bound by. Children & Infant pricing may be available on request. It is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure they have a valid visa to enter those countries that require one. Travel agent services fees will apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. We strongly recommend full comprehensive travel insurance. Further terms & conditions apply. Contact your travel specialist for full details.

P&O Premium Drinks Package Offer

*Fares are cruise only, per person in NZD in a complete quad or twin room based on lead interior category at publication date (18 October 2018), inclusive of all discounts, charges and taxes (which are subject to change). Campaign commences 18 October and ends 12 December 2017. Pricing shown are P&O’s Value fares only (fare type inclusions are available at www.pocruises.co.nz/fares). Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate during the campaign period. Campaign offers only available on P&O’s Value and Value Plus fare types (note that the Premium Beverage Package offer is a standard inclusion on Value Plus fares on cruises 7+ nights, exclusions apply). Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Supplements apply for other room categories. Some oceanview rooms have obstructed views. Fare based on specified departure dates. Different fares apply to other dates listed. A 1.1% surcharge for Visa and Mastercard and a 2.3% surcharge for Amex applies to direct bookings made through our call centre and website. Paypal payments will incur a 1% surcharge. Travel agents may charge additional fees - check with your travel agent. ‡Premium Beverage Package is available on cruises 7 nights or more in duration departing between 4 November 2017 and 1 April 2019 (excluding the 7 night Melbourne Cup sailings (W754 & W857)), and is non-transferable and non-refundable. Premium Beverage Package applies to first 2 persons booked in the lower berths (ie passengers 1 and 2) and the passengers must be aged 18 years and over on the date of cruise departure. No Premium Beverage Package is applicable for 3rd and 4th passengers in the room. The Premium Beverage Package includes any individual beverage item up to the value of or equal to AUD$12 per item. Items exceeding AUD$12 are not included and full charges will apply to these items. Beverages will be served one drink per order, per eligible guest. If multiple drinks are purchased at one time, the most expensive drink(s) (that is AUD$12 or under) will count towards the drink(s) package and the other drink(s) will be charged to the guest’s onboard account. The Premium Beverage Package does not include energy drinks, espresso coffee drinks, T2 beverages, in-room bottled water or apply to room service, food, merchandise items, events, special promotions, sponsorships, charitable partnerships or tastings, beverage and merchandise packaged items, New Zealand Natural ice cream products or cover charges. Service is subject to P&O Cruises’ Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Policy, which includes an ability to restrict service. #Onboard Spending Money applies to cruises 6 nights or less: $50 per room for interior/oceanview rooms and $100 per room for balcony and suites, and on the 7 night Melbourne Cup sailings (W754 & W857): $100 per room for interior/oceanview rooms and $200 per room for balcony and suites. Onboard Spending money is not transferable, cannot be used in the medical centre or casino and expires at the end of your cruise. †For P&O SeaBreaks, if your cruise is unable to visit the destination on its itinerary because of an unforeseen circumstance such as weather, civil unrest or a mechanical issue, we will endeavour to visit an alternative destination deemed safe by the Captain. To be read in conjunction with the P&O Cruises Australia Booking and Passage Conditions available at www.pocruises.co.nz/conditions which passengers will be bound by. Whilst all information
is correct at time of publication, offers are subject to change or withdrawal. Carnival plc trading as P&O Cruises Australia. ABN 23 107 998 443.