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Welcome to the June 2026 update. Our team at Get Out There Cruise and Travel continues to grow. This month we welcome our newest advisor, Amy Purvis to the team. Amy and her husband reside in Carolina Shores, North Carolina. Amy is a retired special education teacher and her husband, Gene, retired from the Masonic Home for Children Oxford, NC. You can reach Amy by email at amyp@gotcruises.net. Keep in mind we also welcomed Corie Spiess last month. She and her husband live in Berea, North Carolina and Corie can be reached at corie@gotcruises.net Please join me in welcoming Amy and Corie to the team and wishing them all the best.
It's hard to believe that summer is right around the corner. School is out and families are heading out on their summer vacation. If you haven't finalized your plans, reach out to one of us for assistance. Our trusted travel advisors are standing by to help. And, it's not just Summer vacations that are on the horizon, Christmas market river cruises are selling out fast and early 2027 cruises to the warm Caribbean waters are also booking up. If cruises are not your cup of tea, we can help with land based packages such as Trafalgar, Brendan, Collette, or Tauck tours, for example. Last, we can also assist with all-inclusive resorts. So, whatever your travel needs might be, please contact one of us at Get Out There Cruise and Travel. Below are some ideas we thought we would share with you this month. Wherever your travels take you, we wish you a bon voyage.
Brendan Vacations hosts many tours of Ireland and Scotland. From the Best of Ireland to Scenic Scotland, Brendan has expert guides to show you the sites. This flyer shows some of the options available ranging from 7 - 10 days. Plan now to be a part of a Brendan Tour in 2026 or 2027. Reach out to one of our travel advisors for more details.
From the Caribbean to Alaska, to the Mediterranean, fun times await on one of Carnival's ships. And, if your travels take you to the Bahamas and Caribbean, there is a good chance you will have an opportunity to visit your new day in paradise, Celebration Key. Short on time? Carnival offers many three and four day getaways from convenient locations in Florida and elsewhere. Contact us to learn more about June specials.
Have it All!!! From prepaid gratuities to wi-fi packages, beverages, shore excursion credits, and specialty dining credits, Holland America truly does offer a "have it all" package. And now, through July 23, 2026, book a verandah stateroom or higher and receive a $300 onboard credit. Just mention code CBBONUS26. Venture to the Caribbean, Mexico or the Panama Canal and enjoy a Holland America cruise.
Imagine seeing a high dive water show at sea. Imagine seeing an ice skating show at sea. Or, imagine seeing a Broadway musical at sea. Imagine no more as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines offers all of these and more. Whether it is a short weekend getaway, a four day sail, or longer, you have the opportunity to experience all of this and it is at no additional cost to you. When it comes to family fun, Royal Caribbean has something for everyone.
Thinking about staying closer to home? Why not explore the national parks and other areas with a Trafalgar Tour. Their expert guides will help to make this a truly memorable vacation. We have so much to see right her in the United States. Isn't it time you explored some of the sites on your bucket list? Contact one of our travel advisors at Get Out There Cruise and Travel for more information and pricing.
There are many companies offering these types of cruises and this month we are featuring Viking Cruise Lines. Their river cruises carry less than 200 passengers and ocean cruises carry approximatly 900 passengers. Each cruise includes your cabin, an excursion in each port, wi-fi, and wine, soda, and beer with lunch and dinner. With reduced deposits of $25.00 per person, isn't it time you explored the Rhine, Danube, or Porto rivers. Perhaps it is an ocean cruise to Southeast Asia or the Med. Whatever the location, contact us for help in planning your next Viking cruise.
Whether you are in Anchorage, Juneau, Skagway, or another town on your Alaska vacation, Viator offers excursions ranging from city tours to wildlife excursions, to landing on a glacier to dogsledding, and more. As an alternative to booking through the cruise line, Viator has options in Alaska and throughout the world.
Simplify your next cruise by booking your air travel through Royal Caribbean when you book your next Royal Getaway. Whether it is Seattle, San Juan, or Athens, your Air2Sea program will whisk you away with refundable and special rates. Last, with Royal Caribbean's flex pay program, book now and pay later. Ask us how. We are ready to help.
If traveling abroad is not for you, contact me about a Great Lakes cruise or land based package to Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes region. Enjoy small ship cruising or chart your own land based itinerary. Whatever way you choose to visit this region of the United States and Canada, the beauty will unfold around you. Book an excursion on the Maid of the Mist and get up close to Niagara Falls. Visit Mackinac Island in Michigan. And, if you want a different location in the United States, think about traveling on a Mississippi River or Snake River. Options are available. Contact us for further details.
The Viking Mira is certain to wow us with a fantastic crtuise. Still under construction, ,this ship will launch in the Spring of 2026. This is Viking's Iconic Western Mediterranean itinerary. We will board the Viking Mira in Rome, Italy on March 31, 2027 and end our cruise in Barcelona, Spain on April 6, 2027. Why book so soon? Two reasons: first, the ship is already booking up. Second, we can work with you on monthly payments, if you choose, to spread out the total cost of the trip. Remember, with Viking, airfares can be added and transfers will then be included. Wi-fi and excursions in each port are included as are beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. This adults only cruise line with all-veranda cabins and just 998 guests. Because it is just 784 feet long, the ship can dock where larger ships cannot. Come and join us on the Viking Mira.
For years, Celebrity Cruise Line has created Epic vacations on their many ships cruising Alaska, the Caribbean, and Europe, to name a few. Now, Celebrity is embarking on river cruises. Beginning in 2026, Celebrity will sail on the Danube River as well as holiday cruises to Nuremburg for the famous Christmas Market. Enjoy this short video showing Celebrity's vision of what cruising the Danube should be like. Contact me for more information and be one of the first to sail on a Celebrity River Cruise.
Looking for something different than cruising, why not enjoy Sandals Royal Curacao all-inclusive resort. We have embedded a 15 minute video showing what it's like to experience an all-inclusive vacation through Sandals. Whether it is Curacao or another island in the Caribbean, Mexico or elsewhere, let me know and we'll put together a trip you are certain to remember...........and want to do again and again.
I am often asked when it is the best time to see the Northern Lights? While there is no guarantee you will see them, the best times are later in September through the end of March when the days are shorter. However, if you prefer more daylight, there is still plenty to see in the land of fire and ice. In fact, you can take a cruise around Iceland or join a guided tour. Whatever your preference is, reach out to us and let's get you to an unforgettable experience, and perhaps, a glimpse of the Northern Lights or most certainly the Blue Lagoon.