Sail the British Isles Aboard Princess Cruises with award-winning author, Mark Nesbitt.

Southampton Roundtrip, August 7-14, 2010; Save Up to $1,000 over direct rates.

About the Cruise


This itinerary-packed cruise takes you the the very best of the British Isles in just 7 days.  Offering the convenience of sailing roundtrip from London (Dover), you will visit Dartmouth, England; Waterford, Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; and Edinburgh, Scotland.

A Luxury Cruise Counselors Exclusive


As our client, you will enjoy an exclusive enrichment program on this cruise.  Award-winning author and paranormal expert, Mark Nesbitt, will host a series of events available exclusively to our clients.  These will include an onboard cocktail reception and a lecture series, coupled with optional private shore excursions that will take you to all the must-see sights on our cruise.  Trace the steps of Jack the Ripper while you tour London's landmarks like Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace.  Walk the streets of Edinburgh, considered the most haunted city in all of Europe, tour Edinburgh Castle, and attempt to communicate with the spirits of prisoners from the American Revolutionary War.  On this cruise, you will experience all of this and more.

Your host, Mark Nesbitt, is a former National Park Ranger/Historian.  He started his own research and writing company in 1977 and did research and advertising copy for some of America's best historical artists. Beginning in 1978 he began writing books, including If the South Won Gettysburg (1980), 35 Days to Gettysburg (1992), Rebel Rivers (1993), Saber and Scapegoat: J.E.B. Stuart and the Gettysburg Controversy (1994), Through Blood and Fire (1996), and the best selling Ghosts of Gettysburg Series (1991- present). Many of his stories have been seen, and/or heard, on The History Channel, A&E, The Travel Channel, Unsolved Mysteries, Coast to Coast AM, and numerous other local television programs and specials. In July of 2004, his Ghosts of Gettysburg Series received the National Paranormal Award for “Best True Hauntings Collection” and “Best ‘Local Haunt’ Guidebook."  Mark has been a keynote speaker for the Virginia House of Delegates, the Lotus Literary Club of New York, and the Capital Area Intermediate Unit of the Teaching American History Project.  He also has been a guest lecturer for the Gettysburg College class, "Death and the Meaning of Life."

Our Ship:  The Ocean Princess


Our voyage will be aboard the Ocean Princess.  The Ocean Princess is unique among the Princess fleet.  Catering to just 700 total guests, the Ocean Princess offers a more intimate experience onboard.  Fewer guests means no lines and a more quality, pampered onboard experience.  For the price of your cruise, you will enjoy all the following:

  • Luxurious accommodations in the stateroom category of your choice;
  • All onboard meals;
  • All onboard entertainment;
  • All onboard enrichment programs with Mark Nesbitt.
     

 

Our Rates Represent Substantial Savings


Our rates are substantially below rates that are currently available directly through the cruise line.  This is because we locked in these rates months ago.  Please compare with the following chart:

Category Interior (I)

Ocean View
(obstructed) (EE)

Ocean View (D) Balcony (BC)
Going Rate $1,449 $1,999 $1,999 $2,249
Our Rate $1,199 $1,499 $1,549 $1,999
Savings $500/stateroom $1000/stateroom $900/stateroom $500/stateroom

 

 

How to Book


Space is limited on this cruise.  Consequently, we recommend booking your cruise early to ensure the best selection of staterooms at the best rates.  To reserve your stateroom requires a deposit of just 20% of your base cruise fare.  No further payment is due until May 17, 2010.  Your deposit is fully refundable if cancelled no later than May 17, 2010.  You may place your deposit on any major credit card.  To book or to request further information, please call toll free:  (866) 368-7327, or simply click "quote" below and we will respond to you promptly.

Rest Assured


Book with the assurance that should Princess Cruises lower your cruise fare prior to final payment, you are eligible for an adjustment of your cruise fare.  Booking early, however, will ensure that should rates increase, your lower rate is locked in.

Details

Cruise Line
Princess Cruise Line
Duration
7 Days
DayPortArriveDepart
1London (Dover), England 5:00 PM
2Dartmouth, England8:00 AM5:00 PM
3Waterford, Ireland9:00 AM6:00 PM
4Dublin, Ireland9:00 AM6:00 PM
5At Sea  
6Edinburgh (Rosyth), Scotland8:00 AM1:00 AM
7At Sea  
8London (Dover), England5:00 AM 
Dates/Pricing
DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
August 07, 2010Quote
Disclaimer
Rates are per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability at the time of booking. Port charges are included in the rate. Taxes, airfare, and optional travel insurance are additional.

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