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The Exclusive Collection consists of nine ultra luxury cruise lines, which have come together to offer a truly sophisticated and bespoke holiday experience. Each line has its own particular character and style, suiting varied tastes and preferences. What they have in common is a commitment to levels of excellence appreciated by the most discerning traveller. For further information visit www.exclusive-collection.co.uk For further information on the Exclusive Collection contact one of the cruising team at bgb –Louise Moore (lmoore@bgb.co.uk) or Hannah Lacey (hlacey@bgb.co.uk) |
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little taster of private charters... Cliff Richard did it to celebrate his birthday. Jane Fonda does it for charity. And hellraising Jack Nicholson does it just to amuse his friends.Yes, all three are members of an exclusive club; those with the cash and panache to charter an entire cruise ship as their personal playground, have everything on board just as they like it - and only share it with people they like enough to invite along as guests. Fortunately for those of us whose income doesn't quite match the level of Bolivia's national debt, you don't have to be a billionaire to afford your own private playground afloat. For example, it's possible to hire a private riverboat - complete with pilot, housekeeper, chef and chauffered mini-van - and spend a week exploring the waterways of France with family and friends from around £10,000 for six people - or £1,666 a head. Better still, persuade your company to charter a ship as a conference venue or incentive prize and you could find yourself luxuriating for free. Conferences and incentives are big business for the world's luxury cruise lines, whose vessels are small and exclusive enough to cater for the most demanding organisers. Modern cruise ships come ready equipped with meeting rooms and extensive conference facilities; many have private dining rooms which can be dedicated specifically to corporate events, and shore excursion staff - used to catering to the every wish of the wealthy and famous - are adept at rustling up some really special experiences ashore. The big benefit for companies is that staff are together in one venue, which makes it easier to keep track of everybody. And corporate messages can be reinforced with tailor-made entertainment, company logos, writing paper and even `winners' suites' with personalised nameplates on the doors. So next time you're seeking a really special conference or incentive venue - or just dreaming of escaping the crowd for some quality time with your loved ones - don't let cruising pass you by. |
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| ORIENT-EXPRESS Orient-Express has many years experience in arranging exclusive custom made private charters. Orient-Express’ Burma programme, ’Road to Mandalay’, can be chartered for a group of 40 up to 100 passengers and is ideal for those looking for a genuinely unique experience. The 3, 4 and 7 night cruises all offer a constant voyage of discovery. A seven night cruise along the Ayeyarwady River includes a tour of Mandalay visiting the ancient pagodas at Bagan, Mount Popa, the ancient cities of Ava and Mingun, home of the world’s largest uncracked bell before returning by air to the capital Yangon. The ‘Road to Mandalay’ operates cruises from September to April. All charter costs are calculated on an individual basis depending on number of people, route and special requirements. An example is a 5-night cruise package including a 3-night cruise and 2-night in Yangon costs from just £1,410 per person.
Tel: 0845 077 2222 or email:oesales.uk@orient-express.com |
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| PETER DEILMANN CRUISES River Cruising is becoming a more popular option amongst those looking to charter privately. Navigating a country’s rivers can provide deeper insight into the destination, as passengers are able to stop and explore more frequently. Peter Deilmann Cruises has a river fleet of 9 de luxe vessels – offering accommodation for 79 to 200 guests sailing Europe’s most famous rivers between March and October. The de luxe vessels offer exclusivity for small numbers and each private charter can be tailor made to the client’s requirements. Passengers will be able to stop at many places along each river and ‘off-vessel’ functions or activities can be arranged at nearby villages, towns and cities. The private charter hire cost of a river vessel with full board starts from £100 per person, per diem, off season, and £115 per person per diem in high season.
www.peter-deilmannrivercruises.co.uk www.peter-deilmanncruises.co.uk |
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| RADISSON SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises offers tailor made itineraries worldwide across all of its six-star fleet. The intimately sized ships provide guests with elegant surrondings and a friendly atmosphere.
From spacious conference and meeting rooms to state-of-the-art multi-media facilities, Radisson Seven Seas’ six-star ships have been designed with full business capabilities. Think of the ships as floating conference centres furnished with sophisticated multi-media equipment to accommodate your business agenda. Private charter starts from £100,000 per day (based on a 490 berth ship) and port charges £15 per person, per day. Tel: 02380 682286 |
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| SEADREAM YACHT CLUB SeaDream has two members of it’s fleet, SeaDream I & II, both of which are the quintessential blend of exclusive private spa and private luxury yacht. From marble bathrooms to Balinese dream beds, Thai spas to open air dining, every whim is taken care to the highest standard. Sailing in the Mediterranean in the summer and based in the Caribbean in the winter, SeaDream I & II can be chartered for just a few days or for as many weeks as are desired, with charter clients able to choose their own itinerary if they wish
One week whole ship charters cost from around £195,000 in the low season to around £300,00 in peak season, with port & handling charges in addition. T: 0800 783 1373 |
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Each ship features a conference room with state of the art audio/visual equipment, a computer communications room, a large multi-tiered theatre that can be used for lectures and presentations, two lounges offering panoramic views and 6 star dining in three beautifully appointed restaurants one of which accommodates all guests in a single seating. Silversea's public rooms also provide excellent space and facilities for meetings cocktail parties and general group discussions etc. Flexibility is everything. A dedicated sales team works closely with clients (private or corporate) to ensure that all special arrangements are catered for; from the destination and length of journey, to customised menus and on board goodie bags. Price on application. |
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| WINDSTAR CRUISES
Facilities on board are tailored to provide the ultimate in passenger luxury, with gourmet dining for the entirety of the trip, Windstar has no set sitting times, so passengers can eat whatever they like, when they like. In addition Windstar can arrange special events during the charter such as cocktail receptions and a BBQ dinner ‘under the stars’. Windstar offers a wide range of watersports and activities with all ships boasting a water-sports platform, enabling guests to dive, snorkel, sail and even scuba dive directly off the ship in many parts of the world. For those guests looking for some pampering, all three ships offer a luxury spa and a fitness centre, both staffed by trained professionals. On a Windstar charter, all guests enjoy the same comfortable sea-view accommodations with flat TV screens, DVD & CD players, while the Wind Surf even offers a deck of spacious suites. Wind Surf is particularly suitable for corporate charters with a fully equipped business centre with computers, AV equipment and internet access. A one week fully-inclusive private charter aboard one of the Windstar fleet starts from £150,000. Windstar’s specialist Charter & Incentive team are always on hand to discuss your requirements, make suggestions, answer queries and match you up with the perfect vessel and itinerary. Contact Gill Sage on 020 7940 4489 or email gsage@carnival.com |
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Exclusive Whisperings is
published by bgb communications on behalf of the
Exclusive Collection. For further information about the
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For a less far-flung, but equally magical
private charter, look no further than
Orient-Express’ fleet of five ‘Afloat in
France’ péniche-hotels. Cruise some of the most
beautiful canals in Burgundy, Provence, the Rhone, Soane
Vallees and Languedoc-Roussillon. Each péniche-hotel is
available for a week long private charters between April
and October and is ideal for families or friends wishing
to have their own floating house. Orient-Express can help
create specifically themed itineraries such as food &
wine cruises and art cruises. Prices start from £10,190
per person based on occupancy of 4 people travelling on
board Alouette on the Canal du Midi. A per person price
of £2,547.
In
addition to the river cruise programme, Peter Deilmann
offers Ocean Cruise chartering on the 5-star,
500-passenger liner, DEUTSCHLAND. Each itinerary can be
tailor made. A full private charter on the Deutschland
starts from £8,300 per day.
When sailing with Radisson Seven Seas
Cruises, virtually every aspect of any private charter
cruise can be customised: entertainment, menus, onboard
activities, shore excursions - even the itinerary. Eat at
gourmet restaurants day and night, and always enjoy the
freshest and most varied of menus. 
Both
yachts boast the ultimate in spas, restaurant and
activities. SeaDream Yacht Club operates the pioneering
Wellness Centre, complete with Asian Spa and Fitness
Centre Gymnasium with highly-trained staff. The Wellness
Centre follows a philosophy that encourages a lifestyle
that strives for the perfect harmony between mind and
body. Gourmet food, champagne and caviar are never far
away, and are available 24 hours a day. Private chartered
yachts have a wide range of activities for the guests to
choose from, which can be specified by the guests –
what ever the whim – there will be a way!
Silversea Cruises’ four 6 star rated
ships are all available for private charter. Sister ships
Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper with a passenger
capacity of 382 guests and sister ships Silver Wind and
Silver Cloud carrying 296 guests bring a new meaning to
the word ultra luxury offering similar amenities to those
found in the finest hotels and conference centres while
cocooned in a safe, pampered and controlled environment. 
Windstar’s
fleet of three sail-assisted ships offers elegant and
understated luxury for all those onboard. Accommodating
just 148 to 308 guests, each private charter itinerary is
tailor made to each client’s requirements. Windstar
offers 7-night itineraries to a range of destinations
including Costa Rica, Belize and some of the more unusual
Caribbean islands. The Mediterranean remains a popular
destination for private charter as all three ships are
based in Europe from April to November, offering a
diverse choice of home ports.