Savvy Travelers Club to Meet April 9

Jeanette, Marite, Gary Lee, Brent, and Maryann in Sydney in March

Jeanette Rajamaki

Join us for a special presentation by Princess Cruises on the launch of their new ship.

Our Arizona director of sales will also discuss the benefits of the new Sanctuary Stateroom category now offered on the new ships. No dues, just lots of information, travel, and tips. The meeting is on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Country Club in the Saguaro Room. We will have refreshments and lots of brochures.

The last meeting of the season is Thursday, May 8, with Oceania Cruises in the Saguaro Room at 6:30 p.m.

Below are a few trips we have space on and groups with extra amenities.

Group Travel Scheduled for 2025 and 2026

Aug. 5, 2025: Viking River Cruises, 10-night Bucharest, Romania, to Budapest, optional pre to Transylvania and post in Budapest visiting Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and more with daily excursion included, wine and beer at lunch and dinner. Hosted by the Hermanns and the Halls.

Aug. 18, 2025: Oceania Cruises, 10-night Alaska on the larger ship Riviera. We have gratuities included, culinary experience, $250 onboard credit, excellent pricing veranda is starting at $4,750 per person. This ship has floor-to-ceiling windows in their Ocean View rooms starting at $4,085.

Oct. 26,2025: Oceania’s new ship Allura, 15 days Montreal to Miami, overnight in Montreal, Quebec City, Saguenay, Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Halifax; stops in Boston, Newport, Rhode Island; overnight in New York City, Charleston, S.C. Gratuities included. Wine, beer, and champagne with lunch and dinner.

March 17, 2026: Oceania Marina 21-day voyage, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Miami includes five days on the Amazon River. The cost of $342 a day is a great price. Specialty dining included, gratuities included, $250 onboard credit.

July 13-27, 2026: Explora Journeys, Greece and Croatia, new ship, all suites starting at 377 square feet with 850 passengers, nine culinary experiences, gratuities and adult beverages included. Our contract for the next 90 days will give us a ton of discounts and solo rates for each segment. We have six couples and four solo travelers booked so far. Join us on a new, luxury ship.

July 13, 2026: Viking Cruises, sail the Douro River, 10 days starting with two nights in Lisbon. Wonderful wine country and picturesque villages. Prices start at $4,599. Coach air for $999. Hosted by Vic and Joanna Hermann and Jim and Peggy Hall.