Celestyal Cruises


	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celestyal Cruises Unveils 2015/2016 Cuba Cruise Brochure -- The newly designed catalog features port of call highlights, detailed deck plans, and vibrant island photography -- Athens, Greece – May 12, 2015 – The newly designed 2015/2016 Cuba Cruise brochure is now available for digital download and in print from Celestyal Cruises. The colorful brochure combines beautiful Cuba and cruise vessel photography, with port of call highlights, new extended sailing dates and detailed deck plans. Celestyal Cruises is proud to launch its third operating season in Cuba, offering seven-night cruises that feature the authentic Cuba experience. Embarkations begin December 18, 2015 through April 11, 2016, with convenient weekly departures from both Havana and Montego Bay. Travel professionals can now book their Cuba-curious clients through the brand’s online agent portal or by calling 1-855-364-4999. Travel agents and tour operator partners are awarded with competitive commission rates as well as frequent incentives, such as hosted trade FAMs. "There is a growing interest from travelers to experience the authentic Cuba," said Pythagoras Nagos, Director of Sales, Celestyal Cruises. "Our new 2015/2016 brochure will help inspire your clients to choose new and exciting way to discover Cuba." The 2015/2016 brochure features details about Cuba Cruise’s newest port of call, Maria La Gorda, located in Western Cuba. The sales tool also includes a full-page description of the stunning Celestyal Crystal cruise vessel and its available cabin categories. Information about Cuba Cruise’s experiential shore excursions, from rainforest hiking to visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is also provided. Celestyal’s Cuba Cruise experience artfully presents Cuban culture both on the ship and ashore. Guests enjoy interacting with local Cubans, dining in local restaurants, visiting working plantations and cigar factories, and exploring the rich architecture and biodiversity of the island. It’s never been easier for Americans to visit Cuba. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has introduced new general licenses within 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba that require no formal application, prior permission, nor post trip report to U.S. officials. Cuba Cruise now welcomes Americans on board by offering two easy ways to travel: book a comprehensive program with a U.S. tour operator partner, like Road Scholar and InsightCuba, or book directly with Cuba Cruise and register for a People-to-People Cuba Cruise program with U.S. non-profit organization Fund for Reconciliation and Development (FFRD). For more information, visit yourcubacruise.com or call 1-855-364-4999. The new brochure can be downloaded via the following link: http://yourcubacruise.com/resources/brochure/cubacruise-trade-brochure-2016.pdf ### About Celestyal Cruises: Celestyal Cruises is the only home porting cruise operator in Greece and the preeminent cruise line for the Greek Islands and Turkey. Two of the company’s ships, the “Thomson Spirit” and “Thomson Majesty,” are under charter to Thomson Cruises of TUI AG. Since 2011 Celestyal Cruises has been a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a worldwide cruise industry alliance that promotes a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment. At the 2015 Greek Tourism Awards, Celestyal Cruises was awarded a Gold Award for Themed Events, a Silver Award for Contribution to the National Economy, a Silver Award for Contribution to Local Economies and a Bronze Award for Promotion of Local Cuisine. Celestyal Cruises’ new brand, Cuba Cruises, provides passengers with an authentic Cuban cruise experience, the best of Cuba on impeccable eight-day voyages. The Celestyal logo evokes the sea, the sun and the wind. It reflects the company’s commitment to its Hellenic roots, and to supporting the economy and preserving the environment of each destination it visits. For more information, please visit CelestyalCruises.com. MEDIA CONTACTS: Marlene Oliver, NJC Communications (305) 491-0512, moliver@njccorp.com Tyler Sminkey, NJC Communications (786) 390-8510, tsminkey@njccorp.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Celestyal Cruises Unveils 2015/2016 Cuba Cruise Brochure
-- The newly designed catalog features port of call highlights, detailed deck plans, and vibrant island photography --

Athens, Greece – May 12, 2015 – The newly designed 2015/2016 Cuba Cruise brochure is now available for digital download and in print from Celestyal Cruises. The colorful brochure combines beautiful Cuba and cruise vessel photography, with port of call highlights, new extended sailing dates and detailed deck plans. Celestyal Cruises is proud to launch its third operating season in Cuba, offering seven-night cruises that feature the authentic Cuba experience. Embarkations begin December 18, 2015 through April 11, 2016, with convenient weekly departures from both Havana and Montego Bay.

Travel professionals can now book their Cuba-curious clients through the brand’s online agent portal or by calling 1-855-364-4999. Travel agents and tour operator partners are awarded with competitive commission rates as well as frequent incentives, such as hosted trade FAMs.

"There is a growing interest from travelers to experience the authentic Cuba," said Pythagoras Nagos, Director of Sales, Celestyal Cruises. "Our new 2015/2016 brochure will help inspire your clients to choose new and exciting way to discover Cuba."

The 2015/2016 brochure features details about Cuba Cruise’s newest port of call, Maria La Gorda, located in Western Cuba. The sales tool also includes a full-page description of the stunning Celestyal Crystal cruise vessel and its available cabin categories. Information about Cuba Cruise’s experiential shore excursions, from rainforest hiking to visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is also provided.

Celestyal’s Cuba Cruise experience artfully presents Cuban culture both on the ship and ashore. Guests enjoy interacting with local Cubans, dining in local restaurants, visiting working plantations and cigar factories, and exploring the rich architecture and biodiversity of the island.

It’s never been easier for Americans to visit Cuba. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has introduced new general licenses within 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba that require no formal application, prior permission, nor post trip report to U.S. officials. Cuba Cruise now welcomes Americans on board by offering two easy ways to travel: book a comprehensive program with a U.S. tour operator partner, like Road Scholar and InsightCuba, or book directly with Cuba Cruise and register for a People-to-People Cuba Cruise program with U.S. non-profit organization Fund for Reconciliation and Development (FFRD). For more information, visit yourcubacruise.com or call 1-855-364-4999.

The new brochure can be downloaded via the following link: http://yourcubacruise.com/resources/brochure/cubacruise-trade-brochure-2016.pdf

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About Celestyal Cruises:

Celestyal Cruises is the only home porting cruise operator in Greece and the preeminent cruise line for the Greek Islands and Turkey. Two of the company’s ships, the “Thomson Spirit” and “Thomson Majesty,” are under charter to Thomson Cruises of TUI AG. Since 2011 Celestyal Cruises has been a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a worldwide cruise industry alliance that promotes a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment.

At the 2015 Greek Tourism Awards, Celestyal Cruises was awarded a Gold Award for Themed Events, a Silver Award for Contribution to the National Economy, a Silver Award for Contribution to Local Economies and a Bronze Award for Promotion of Local Cuisine. Celestyal Cruises’ new brand, Cuba Cruises, provides passengers with an authentic Cuban cruise experience, the best of Cuba on impeccable eight-day voyages.

The Celestyal logo evokes the sea, the sun and the wind. It reflects the company’s commitment to its Hellenic roots, and to supporting the economy and preserving the environment of each destination it visits. For more information, please visit CelestyalCruises.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Marlene Oliver, NJC Communications
(305) 491-0512, moliver@njccorp.com

Tyler Sminkey, NJC Communications
(786) 390-8510, tsminkey@njccorp.com