A 2023 WORLD TRAVEL EVENT: LAST 8 PLACES |
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Join us on an exciting six-star 'Alaska: The Last Frontier' cruise on the world's most luxurious cruise ship, together with one of the world's great train journeys, the Rocky Mountaineer |
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DON'T MISS THIS SPECTACULAR CRUISE IN ALASKA! |
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This is the perfect way to enjoy not one but two ‘bucket list’ experiences: the Last Frontier of Alaska on a fabulous six-star 2023 cruise with Regent Seven Seas, and a trip across the Rocky Mountains aboard the iconic train the Rocky Mountaineer. This will be the trip of a lifetime: an all-inclusive 13-night journey to the world’s pristine wilderness, last vestige of the Ice Age, enjoyed in style and luxury.
You will have everything at hand to make the most of such a trip: glacier treks by helicopter, sea plane quests for wildlife, whale watching by zodiac, dog sledding, fly fishing for salmon, and Alaskan feasts . . . everything you ever dreamed of on an Alaskan adventure, and as a CountryClubuk Member you save up to £2,000 per person . . .
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THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER, ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT TRAIN JOURNEYS |
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Now is definitely the time to go. Alaska really is one of the last unspoiled regions on earth—but the changing climate is making it also one of the most threatened places on earth.
Everything is included: your luxurious suite with your private veranda on Regent Seven Seas Explorer, return flights and transfers, excellent and unlimited wines, fine dining in a collection of gourmet speciality restaurants, up to 51 free port excursions, gratuities and more . . . including a five-night pre-cruise Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf holiday . . . all that is left for you to do is relax and immerse yourself in the joys of your travels.
You have exclusive advantageous Club rates on all Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and this is one we find irresistible. The dates are July 21 to August 3, 2023. This all-inclusive 13-night holiday was featured in the latest CountryClubuk Magazine—and now only eight places remain. So please read on—and enjoy!
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MENDENHALL GLACIER, ONE OF THE GREAT ALASKAN SIGHTS. |
Dear Member
If ever you have wished to see for yourself the glories of Alaska’s wilderness and wildlife—the ancient glaciers, last relics of the Ice Age, the towering mountains, the breeching whales, the sea otters and wild bears, flyfishing for salmon in pristine rivers, the soaring gyrfalcons, the tundra carpeted in flowers—now is the time to go.
We all know the ice is melting, the centuries-old glaciers are shrinking, and each year the scenery changes. This will certainly be the experience of a lifetime—particularly when you can enjoy the Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf rail trip included in the price.
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HUMPBACK: ONE OF THE MANY WHALE SPECIES ON VIEW. |
And this is the way to see them: travelling in supreme comfort and luxury, Champagne at hand, on a six-star cruise with Regent Seven Seas and including, for our Members, one of the world's great rail journeys, the Rocky Mountaineer in summer. This is a luxurious holiday, with helicopters and sea planes laid on so you can take to the air to witness the glories of the glaciers and the wildlife. It will ensure that nothing is allowed to get in the way of your unadulterated pleasure in the sights, sounds and sheer joys of Nature at its most wild and free—close up, and in total comfort.
And this will be in perfect season—for the Rocky Mountains, which will be bathed in summer sunshine, and for viewing the Alaskan wildlife. The riches of Alaska will pass before your eyes as you cruise the Inside Passage aboard the world’s most luxurious cruise ship, the all-suite, all-balcony, six-star Regent Seven Seas Explorer. She will take you in impeccable style on an exciting journey from Vancouver to Seward, amid breathtaking sights.
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ALASKA'S GLACIERS AWAIT: LAST VESTIGE OF THE ICE AGE. |
The itinerary is fabulous: our voyage covers all the iconic, must-see elements of Alaska, taking the Inside Passage from Vancouver and making all the unmissable ports of call: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, the Hubbard Glacier and Anchorage.
And our rail journey takes the historic route from Banff to Vancouver amid the beauties of the early Fall. This is surely the best time to see the Rocky Mountains! We shall travel through the legendary Spiral Tunnels to Komloops, Lake Louise, Rogers Pass in the Glacier National Park, the Thompson River, the Cisco Crossing, the Rainbow Canyon, the Fraser Canyon and Hell's Gate—all historic names to inspire our imaginations while the reality of being surrounded by spectacular mountains and dramatic canyons captivates our senses afresh.
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WITH THIS CRUISE ITINERARY YOU SEE THE BEST OF ALASKA. |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises wins the most coveted awards:
Best for Accommodation: Best for Luxury: Best for Excursions:
Best Luxury Cruise Line: Favourite Cruise Line and more. And for all this fully-inclusive luxury you have exclusive access to special rates available only to you as a CountryClubuk Member.
With Regent Seven Seas everything is included: your luxurious suite with your private veranda on the 732-passenger Regent Seven Seas Explorer, return flights and transfers, excellent and unlimited wines, fine dining in a collection of gourmet speciality restaurants, up to 51 free port excursions, gratuities and more . . . including the five-night Rocky Mountaineer trip . . . all that is left to do is relax and immerse yourself in the joys of your travels.
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CHANCE TO TAKE A HELICOPTER TREK OVER THE GLACIERS. |
Our itinerary begins on July 21, with our flight from London and arrival in Calgary International Airport for transfer to Banff to begin the Rocky Mountaineer pre-cruise holiday, staying the night at this charming Rockies resort town; Day 2, Tour of Banff and Lake Louise; Day 3, Board the Rocky Mountaineer to Kamloops; Day 4, Re-board the Rocky Mountaineer and travel west to Vancouver; Day 5, Tour of Vancouver; Day 6, After a walking tour of Vancouver, board Regent Seven Seas Explorer for our seven-night Alaskan cruise along the Northwest Passage to Anchorage. |
BEARS GONE FISHING: SEE THEM HUNT, IT'S ALL INCLUDED! |
Wed Jul 26, Seven Seas Explorer sails at 7pm; Thurs, Jul 27, Cruise the Inside Passage; Fri, Jul 28, Ketchikan, Alaska; Sat, Jul 29, Juneau, Alaska; Sun, Jul 30, Skagway, Alaska; Mon, Jul 31, Sitka, Alaska; Tues, Aug 1, Cruising the Hubbard Glacier; Wed, Aug 2, Seward (Anchorage), Alaska, followed by flight home.
In such isolated, spectacular locations, where there is so much to see and do that it will take your breath away, the 44 shore excursions really come into their own. At each port of call you can take as many excursions as you wish—and have energy for!—among the variety of adventures, sheer luxury and discovery.
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COLOURFUL HISTORY: SKAGWAY, GOLD RUSH TOWN.. |
Take, for examples, the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Quest; the Tongass Rainforest Expedition; the Cruise to George Inlet and Crab Feast; the White Pass Scenic Railroad; the Chilkoot Trail Hike and Float Adventure; the Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest; the Five Glacier Seaplane Exploration; the Taku Glacier Adventure by Air, Water and Ice; the Evening Whale Watching Quest; Neets Bay Bear Watch by Floatplane; the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour; the Dog Sledding on Mendenhall Glacier; Fly-In Fly Fishing for Salmon; Historic Gold Mining and Panning; the Eagle Preserve Adventure and Cruise; Skagway by Streetcar; and so much more. And as always with Regent, you can choose a strenuous or a relaxing style of excursion—it's your choice.
Most are free of charge—and even the fantastic additional excursions including helicopter and sea plane flights are extremely affordable—particularly when you factor-in your exclusive Club savings. And of course, all that you require aboard Mariner is generously, no-holds-barred free of charge.
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TAKE A HELICOPTER FLIGHT—AND GO DOG SLEDDING. |
So if it is your pleasure to enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne with canapés on your private balcony each evening as the sun sets red over yet another glittering, glacier-cloaked mountain, consider it done: a bottle will arrive, on ice, at the appropriate moment. Whole Alaskan king crabs and Maine lobster? Foie Gras au Sauternes or Homard Rôti et Mousseline de Saint-Jacques? Fresh truffles and foie gras? Caviar with your scrambled eggs? All are yours for the ordering. Private dinner for two in your suite? Certainly: any time of day or night. Roulette? The casino is open for play. Cognac and cigar? Time to visit the Connoisseur Club. Golf? Tennis? Cabaret? A good book or film? Swimming? Sunbathing, iced cocktail to hand? All are at your disposal. |
CHAMPAGNE AND GOURMET FOOD AWAIT—FREE OF CHARGE. |
You have only to ask once, and your preferences are remembered—and there is no need to worry about carrying a wallet on board ship; it is all taken care of. Fares include all drinks, meals and speciality restaurants, excellent wines and premium spirits; return flights and transfers; unlimited shore excursions (which with other cruise lines can really add to the costs); all onboard activities including guest lectures, fitness programmes and entertainment; 24-hour room service and in-suite dining; free Wifi, films and music; and all gratuities. Everything is planned so you can enjoy yourself, no worries. |
GLORIOUS SIGHTS FROM THE ICONIC ROCKY MOUNTAINEER. |
For the savvy traveller the all-inclusive price of all these often makes a Regent Seven Seas cruise work out financially more advantageous than cruises where you must pay for things separately. As you can tell, these are important benefits—particularly with these seriously advantageous Club savings—on this holiday our Members are saving from £1,000 to £2,000 per person on the best available Regent Seven Seas rates, depending on chosen suite. You are warmly invited to join us, and enjoy! |
VANCOUVER IN JULY: PERFECT WEATHER, PERFECT TIMING. |
BOOK AND SAVE UP TO £2,000 EACH AS CLUB MEMBERS
This 13-night holiday comprises a five-night pre-cruise GoldLeaf Rocky Mountaineer journey from Calgary (Banff) to Vancouver, followed by a seven-night, six-star cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage (Seward), including return flights (which adds an extra night) and transfers. The dates are Jul 21 to Aug 3, 2023.
Below are some of the suite categories and Club savings. Rates are per person for two sharing, with all the same all-inclusive benefits of passengers paying full fare, including free flights.
This cruise and the pre-cruise Rocky Mountaineer programme are already popular—only eight places remain, and both the train and the suite categories are subject to independent availability when booking. And though we realise time is short, we could not resist the chance for our Members to have this amazing experience at this exclusive Club rate—so please don't delay!
CHOOSE YOUR SUITE CATEGORY:
Explorer Suite, prestige suite, approx size 655 sq ft with balcony of an additional 263 sq ft, including two marble bathrooms, personal butler and more: Current best available RSSC rate £16,483. CCUK, including Pre-Cruise Rocky Mountaineer Programme, £14,379. Click here to register your interest and for more details.
Return economy flights are included. Upgrades can be arranged at additional cost. Savings of up to £1,160 per person are available when arranging your own flights and transfers, or booking through the Club flight desk.
This cruise—and in particular the Rocky Mountaineer journey—will soon be sold out, so please get in touch just as soon as you can! Call the Member Services team on 020 7399 2960 or click on one or more of the above Suite links.
If you prefer to book the cruise only, for this and different dates, current all-inclusive CCUK rates are from £6,697. Please call us on 020 7399 2960 for immediate availability and rates.
For more details about what makes Seven Seas Explorer officially the world's most luxurious cruise ship, please read on!
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WINE, DINE AND LIVE IN LUXURY ON THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS CRUISE SHIP—IT'S OFFICIAL! |
If ever a luxury cruise ship started life at the top of the 'rich list', the £350 million Seven Seas Explorer is the one. Built in Genoa, Italy, christened by a Princess in Monaco in 2016, she is 'the most luxurious ship ever built'—an accolade based on the millions of pounds she cost per suite, exceptional space-to-passenger ratio and crew-to-passenger ratio. So celebrated was her launch that the Explorer was even the subject of a Channel 5 TV documentary. |
With artwork and sculptures everywhere, lined with Carrera marble, glittering with chandeliers and Murano and Lalique glass, and displaying masterpieces plentiful enough to stock an art gallery, the Explorer is a palace. But this isn’t the glitz and bling of some ships. Everything looks valuable, impressive and sophisticated rather than showy. Then there is that space ratio, which sounds boring but on a ship is essential to make you feel relaxed and less crowded. Space to breathe, and wind down, is a vital element on a truly relaxing cruise . . . |
For starters, all the cabins are suites, and what sets Explorer apart is that every suite also includes a balcony. Many of even the lowest-class balconies are 10ft deep—large when compared with other luxury ships. The average balcony size is 138 sq ft. All suites include indulgent touches—marble and granite bathrooms with rainfall showers, walk-in wardrobe, European Sleep Slumber beds, high-end linens and French toiletries by Guerlain or L'Occitane's Mer & Mistral. |
You might not require the showcase £8,000-per-night Regent Suite's 4,443 sq ft of space. But the fact is that all of the 375 suites on Explorer are much more spacious than many competitors—and this living space makes the entire cruise feel more tranquil: Explorer is not a place for queuing. |
As for the food, this is gourmet cuisine throughout the ship. Guests can choose to lunch or dine in no fewer than six restaurants—all serving excellent and distinctive dishes. As well as pan-Asian cuisine in Pacific Rim, guests enjoy Parisian dining in Chartreuse, steaks in the surroundings of a private London club in Prime 7, the contemporary look of Compass Rose (only plates by Versace are good enough for this restaurant!) and the feel of the 1960s Italian Riviera in La Veranda. For hands-on cooking there is the Culinary Arts Kitchen, lessons included! |
The spa is the celebrated Canyon Ranch Spa Club, suitably ritzy in style and decorated with silk fabrics, Swarovski crystal and twinkling lights. At 750 sq ft, the spa is the fleet's largest, spanning two levels, and has its own infinity pool, eight treatment rooms; a large thermal suite with heated ceramic loungers and a private outdoor deck. It also includes infrared saunas, aroma steam rooms and cold rooms. The treatment menu is vast and impressive. |
The spa is the celebrated Canyon Ranch Spa Club, suitably ritzy in style and decorated with silk fabrics, Swarovski crystal and twinkling lights. The treatment menu is vast and impressive.
As well as excellent expert lectures, entertainment ranks high on Mariner: the Constellation Theatre has the vibe of an upmarket jazz club and the nightly shows—more elaborate than on many other vessels—range from American jazz to London dance, a Parisian-style burlesque that blends dance, song and spectacular costumes, and Tony Award-winning music and comedy from Broadway.
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Numerous stylish lounges include The Observation Lounge, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for incredible ocean views. This lounge also features a classic Art Deco theme with dark wood furniture and deep leather sofas.
As well as excellent expert lectures, entertainment ranks high on Explorer: the two-tier 694-seat Constellation Theatre has the vibe of an upmarket jazz club and the nightly shows—more elaborate than on other vessels—range from American jazz to London dance, a Parisian-style burlesque that blends dance, song and spectacular costumes, and Tony Award-winning music and comedy from Hollywood’s golden age.
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If you think it all sounds just a little expensive, you might think again. Because Regent’s fares include flights, multiple shore excursions, excellent wines, spirits and other drinks, speciality restaurants, free Wifi and gratuities, the cost per person per day can actually work out less than taking a smaller suite on a premium cruise line ship twice the size—and this is even more obvious when you factor-in your exclusive savings as a Member of CountryClubuk. |
BOOK NOW AND SAVE UP TO £4,000 FOR TWO
This 13-night holiday comprises a five-night pre-cruise GoldLeaf Rocky Mountaineer journey from Calgary (Banff) to Vancouver, followed by a seven-night, six-star cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage (Seward), including return flights (which adds an extra night) and transfers. The dates are Jul 21 to Aug 3, 2023.
Only eight places remain on this Alaska cruise and Rocky Mountaineer journey—they will soon be sold out, so please get in touch as soon as you can! Call Member Services on 020 7399 2960 or click on the above Suite links. If you prefer to book the cruise only, for this or different dates, CCUK rates are from £6,697. Please call us on 020 7399 2960 for immediate availability and rates. All bookings subject to Club Rules and Terms & Conditions, and to those of Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the Rocky Mountaineer.
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