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Between the beautiful weather and the emerging election results, we realize we had a bit of competition for our November 7th virtual river cruise event! So do not worry if you missed it — we were able to record each of the two webinars so that you may watch at a time that is convenient for you.

     To watch the Danube webinar, click here.

     To watch the Rivers of France webinar, click here.

Virtual Cruise Event Exclusive Offer:  2-for-1 Cruises

Applies to the following sailings:

–AmaSerena/Best of Holland & Belgium, July 3, 2021

–AmaMora/Captivating Rhine, July 8, 2021

–AmaBella/Romantic Danube, July 18, 2021

–AmaCello/Essence of Burgundy & Provence, July 22, 2021

–AmaCerto/Melodies of the Danube, August 21, 2021

Applicable to categories CB to AA; excludes E/D and Suites

Must be booked by November 30th

Alternative Offer

For all other 2021 and 2022 AmaWaterways sailings booked by November 30th, Ama is offering Just Cruises Plus clients $100 off per person (in addition to other promotions that may apply to that sailing).

Have you ever been curious about river cruising?  Are you interested in seeing medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery?

Please join us “virtually” in the South of France, Normandy Beaches, the castles along the Rhine and the legendary Danube on Saturday, November 7th.

Virtual Event Overview

We have invited Kathie DeVincenzo of AmaWaterways to host two separate sessions, each which cover different sets of rivers in Europe.  Kathie has sailed these rivers, so she will speak from her firsthand experience.  AmaWaterways is one of the premier lines servicing the rivers of Europe.

Right now, we can’t be sure when the Europeans will allow US citizens to visit.  However politics and COVID-19 can’t stop us from dreaming and perhaps put a river cruise on our “bucket list”.  If you’ve always wondered how a river cruise is different from larger ship travel or if you are simply interested in a more intimate view of these parts of Europe, you will not want to miss these two sessions!

The description of each of the sessions and the links to register are below.  We encourage you to register and check out one or both sessions.  You must register for each session independently.  

SESSION 1:  November 7th, 12:00 PM EST: Sip and Sail on the Danube and Rhine Rivers with AmaWaterways

Join Kathie for a “sip and sail” along the Danube and Rhine Rivers, the two most requested rivers by first-time river cruisers.  Kathie will take you on a virtual journey to ports along each river and share her firsthand experience sailing on these two iconic rivers.  This session will be kept to 45 minutes, including Q & A.

SESSION 2:  November 7th, 1:00 PM EST:  Sip and Sail in France with AmaWaterways

For this “sip and sail”, Kathie will compare and contrast river cruises in 3 amazing but distinct areas of France:  cruises along the historic Seine, cruises in romantic Provence and cruises in the wine region of Bordeaux.  Each area has highlights unique to that area so you’ll walk away knowing which cruise is best for you based on your interests and passions.  This session will be kept to 45 minutes, including Q & A.

Our October 24th Virtual Event has been postponed due to an unanticipated scheduling conflict.  We are working on a new event and will provide you with the date, time and other details within the next few weeks.  Please stay tuned!

Are you looking forward to your next cruise?  Then it’s time to start planning.  Shortly, the CDC will lift its ban on cruising in large measure due to the final report by the Healthy Sail Panel.  Click here for the full report.

If you moved your 2020 cruise to 2021 or 2022 or if you’re considering a cruise, you don’t want to miss Just Cruises Plus’ and Celebrity Cruises’ joint webinar on Saturday, October 24^th.  Even if you are not considering a Celebrity cruise, we’re sure that you will gain knowledge about some very interesting destinations.

Our guest host will be Mary Varaitis of Celebrity Cruises.  We expect to cover different topics/destinations between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 4:00 PM ET.  As we get closer, we will put out a schedule and you will be able to virtually attend the topics that most interest you.   We’d like your input.  Please let us know which topics or destinations interest you!  Please email us at info@justcruisesplus.com.

If you’ve already sailed with Azamara Cruises or if you’d like an introduction to a cruiseline with  smaller ships and more time in port, we invite you to register for Azamara’s Virtual Evening.

Immediately following the event, for a small window of time, we are offering an exclusive bonus that can be applied to most sailings.  Book between 8/28 and 9/4 and you will receive:

– 50% Deposit

– Shipboard Credit ranging from $250 to $1000 per stateroom (depending on stateroom type)

Remember to register for the event!

Tapestry II on Seine River in Les Andelys, France
Photo taken by Rachelle – August 2016

What’s Hot and What’s Not?

Europe!  It’s both hot and not.  Rachelle and Wayne were in France this August.  We went to a local restaurant for lunch in Isigny-sur-Mer, very near to the Normandy beaches.  There was only one table occupied.  The owner came over to our table and personally thanked us for coming to France.  She said that there have been very few Americans in her restaurant this year.  By the way, we found everyone we encountered in Normandy to be very warm and welcoming.

While Normandy, as well as other areas of Europe, is starving for American tourists, the river cruise ships in Europe are consistently filled to capacity and more are being built as you read this.  There are very few “not so good” river cruise companies.  Most are very good.  However, in our opinion there is one that stands out for value.  Avalon ships ply most of Europe’s rivers and provide passengers with unmatched cuisine and well-appointed staterooms together with exquisite service.

One of the difficulties of river cruising is deciding upon which river to cruise.  Some emphasize history and culture while others excel at scenery and still others have themes like wine tasting.

If you are considering a river cruise, you won’t want to miss the presentation by Doug Brown of Avalon Waterways and Globus Family of Brands.  He has been on the most popular rivers of Europe and will give an overview of those rivers.  The size of the audience will be limited, so we ask that you RSVP now if you want to hear Doug’s very informative talk.

October 29, 2016 at 1:30 PM

RSVP:  Call 215.364.3310 or email just-cruises@comcast.net

Anthem of the Seas docked at Cape Liberty

This cruise is sold out.  We are accepting wait-list requests only.

Join us on the fabulous Anthem of the Seas February 19, 2017.  This 7-night cruise, sailing from Cape Liberty, NJ, includes multiple dance sessions led by three passionate and experienced dance instructors – Carol Feldman, DJ Pete Burdack and Billie Jo Burdack.

Dancing is optional, so whether you’re a dancer or not, come join us for a fantastic time aboard this amazing ship.  The Anthem is a destination in and of itself – an experience you will not want to miss!

Call or email now to reserve your stateroom and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.  When you reserve your cabin we will check current promotions and will book you under the best value promotion. This cruise is sold out.  Accepting wait-list requests only.

* Price includes all taxes and fees. Gratuities and optional insurance are extra.

More about Carol Feldman

Carol Feldman has been teaching and dancing since 1992. She began her teaching at a country western club called Oakley’s. She has continued to teach in many clubs in the New Jersey area including Prospector’s, Michael’s Cafe and Katmandu to name a few. She ran dances for many years at the Hightstown Ballroom. She teaches regularly at Hillbilly Hall and often for Central Jersey Dance in Princeton. She hosts frequent dance workshops and often volunteers in the dance community. She was awarded the Christopher Nardone Spirit of Giving Award in 2006 for her work in the dance community.

More about Pete Burdack

Whether it’s line dancing, west coast swing, lindy or two step, Pete is known for his energy and enthusiasm on the dance floor. Needless to say, he transfers that intensity to his DJ style. Pete consistently delivers the “wow” factor not only for the dancers but for the spectators who just want to listen to music and be part of the scene. It is no wonder why he can be heard a several large dance venues and organizations including but not limited to the Colorado Cafe, Rhythms of the Night, and Central Jersey Dance Society.

More about Billie Jo Burdack

While Billie graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Pre-Law, her true passion is dance! She has been dancing for over 20 years – training and competing in several dance forms. While growing up, her main dance training focused in Ballet/Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Tap. She later began to study Modern and Hip-Hop. Billie began teaching dance in 2003. In 2004, she was awarded the DIVA-In-Training Scholarship Award for best solo in any category and in 2008 became certified as a Group Groove Instructor. While she still continues to teach dance in her root forms, since 2010 she has expanded her training, competing and teaching backgrounds to include American Ballroom / Latin and Swing. Billie brings true dance style and technique to any dance floor. With experience teaching students age 2 through adult, she works well teaching any dancer no matter age, experience or level.

Call us: (215)364-3310 or (800)78-7489

Email us: info@justcruisesplus.com

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Experience North Star and the Bionic Bartenders

We took the videos below while aboard the Anthem of the Seas’ sister ship, the Quantum of the Seas.   Click below to experience North Star and the Bionic Bartenders.

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Exclusive Rates Extended to 5:00 PM Friday, 10/31

Come join us for next year’s Country Western Line Dancing cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas  – sailing from the fabulous city of New Orleans to the Western Caribbean January 17, 2015.

This cruise includes multiple dance sessions with two passionate and experienced dance instructors – Carol Feldman and DJ Pete Burdack.

For each type of cabin, there are a limited number of cabins available at our special group rates, so call soon to ensure you get the cabin you want.

Our exclusive rates for this sailing beat any other current Royal Caribbean promotions.  These prices are per person and include all taxes and fees:

– Inside $609

– Oceanview $749

– Balcony $839

In addition to the dancing, your package includes a private cocktail party and a $100 shipboard credit per cabin!

Book by Friday, October 31st at 5:00 PM to take advantage of these exclusive group rates.  Call or email now to reserve your stateroom!

More about Carol Feldman

Carol Feldman has been teaching and dancing since 1992. She began her teaching at a country western club called Oakley’s. She has continued to teach in many clubs in the New Jersey area including Prospector’s, Michael’s Cafe and Katmandu to name a few. She ran dances for many years at the Hightstown Ballroom. She teaches regularly at Hillbilly Hall and often for Central Jersey Dance in Princeton.  She hosts frequent dance workshops and often volunteers in the dance community. She was awarded the Christopher Nardone Spirit of Giving Award in 2006 for her work in the dance community

More about Pete Burdack

Whether it’s line dancing, west coast swing, lindy or two step, Pete is known for his energy and enthusiasm on the dance floor. Needless to say, he transfers that intensity to his DJ style. Pete consistently delivers the “wow” factor not only for the dancers but for the spectators who just want to listen to music and be part of the scene. It is no wonder why he can be heard a several large dance venues and organizations including but not limited to the Colorado Cafe, Rhythms of the Night, and Central Jersey Dance Society.

Questions?

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 – Email us:  info@justcruisesplus.com

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Woodcarver Cruise – Click on image to enlarge

Come join us for our 3rd Annual Woodcarvers Cruise aboard the beautiful Celebrity Eclipse – sailing to fantastic southern caribbean ports in January of 2015.

Book an oceanview or higher stateroom by July 31st and these special rates combine with Celebrity’s Pick-a-Perk Promotion:

You Pick one of the following Perks:

– Free Gratuities OR

– $300 Shipboard Credit OR

– Free Classic Beverage Package

This cruise includes a space-limited class with an expert woodcarving instructor. Call us soon as possible to reserve your spot. Space for this class is limited.

This is an exclusive Just Cruises Plus offer.