FORGET THE APRON, SIT DOWN TO A 5-STAR CHRISTMAS AT SEA
TOSS away the apron and let the chefs of Oceania Cruises indulge you in a Christmas Day this year like no other, and allowing you to soak-up seventeen luxury nights from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago's port of Valparaiso aboard the mid-size MS Marina – a vessel that Berlitz has elevated into its elite "Five-Star Club."
And before you join Marina on December 12 you'll enjoy two nights at the beachfront Caesar Park Ipanema Hotel in Rio with breakfasts and airport, hotel and port transfers, then a night and a day aboard ship still in Rio, and at the end of your cruise a full day and a night aboard in Valparaiso followed by a night at the San Cristobel Tower Hotel in Santiago – again with breakfast, port, hotel and airport transfers.
And book through Cruiseco and you can start celebrating Christmas from the moment you go aboard: they're throwing in a US$500 per stateroom onboard spending credit for bookings that have to be made by September 30 2012.
Prices start from $7785pp twin-share including return economy air travel from Sydney, port charges, government fees and air taxes*. For full details and the name of your nearest Cruiseco cruise specialist travel agency visit www.cruising.com.au. *Air taxes can change without notice.
Marina is classed as one of the world's Top Ten mid-size ships, delivering unparalleled onboard experiences with no fewer than nine restaurants, five bars and lounges, classic Afternoon Teas, premium wine, martini and food tastings, a casino and live stage productions.
As well Master Chefs offer hands-on cooking instruction and artists-in-residence teach fine arts, while there's also a gym, Spa, internet centre and library.
