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September Cruise Competitions

September Cruise Competitions

Regal Princess, Trieste

Quick - get entering!!Regal Princess in Trieste

We had some lovely response to our cruise competition round up last month so have done another list for you! Mixed bag of competitions this month, sea cruises are a little thin on the ground this month but there are lots of river cruises and couple of other interesting ideas too! Good Luck and please do let me know if you win a cruise - especially if you need someone to come with you!!

PS: Tiny little reality check… most of these are UK only competitions but if you are from elsewhere you can always check and see!!

COMPETITIONS CLOSING THIS MONTH…

Galleria Umberto, Naples

Galleria Umberto, Naples

Galleria Umberto, Naples

September 12th

Win an Adriatic cruise for two in June 2020, on the ‘Gold’ Cruise aboard Marella Discovery 2. The fly cruise itinerary from Naples includes Venice, Split, Dubrovnic, Ancona and Messina, as well as Gold fm themed parties in the evenings. Signup to website required. https://campaign.mygoldmusic.co.uk/marella-gold-cruise-tui-sept19

YES! it really is a ferry!!

YES! it really is a ferry!!

Yes, ok its a ferry! But its a nice ferry....

September 13th

ALMOST a cruise from Capital radio and DFDS Seaways – a trip to Amsterdam with  an outside cabin on a DFDS mini cruise to Amsterdam from Newcastle. Includes a hotel stay, in Amsterdam, meals onboard the ship and spending money.

https://campaign.capitalfm.com/dfds-capitalfm-sept19-b1

Kotor, Montenegro in the early morning mist - from Regal Princess.

Kotor, Montenegro in the early morning mist - from Regal Princess.

Heading for Kotor in the morning mist - Regal Princess

September 20th

Holiday hypermarket have a competition to win an all inclusive Mediterranean cruise, including flights for two, on the Marella Celebration. The cruise starts at  Dubrovnik before visiting Malta, Sicily, Italy and Montenegro. Everyone who enters will receive a £50 discount code applicable to ANY Marella cruise sailing from 1st October 2019 right through to 30th April 2020. Sign up required. https://www.holidayhypermarket.co.uk/hype/win-a-cruise/

River boats on the Seine

River boats on the Seine

The Seine in Paris

September 27th

Win a seven night Seine cruise, from Paris, with Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope. Two overnight stops for sightseeing and visits to Honfleur, Giverny and Rouen on the either MS Botticelli or MS Seine Princess.  Answer: Giverny https://www.cruise-international.com/win-a-croisieurope-seine-cruise/

https://www.cruise-international.com/win-a-croisieurope-seine-cruise/

September 29th

River cruising is BIG this month! this from Riviera Travel

River cruising is BIG this month! this from Riviera Travel

Lots of river cruises this month, this one from Riviera Travel

Australian Company Cruiseco and Riviera river cruises are running a competition to win your choice of cruise from their selection. Answer: Cruiseco collections. There does not seem to be a location based restriction on entry. https://giveawayalley.com/win-the-cruise-you-choose

September  30th

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Shakespeares Cliff, Dover

Shakespeares Cliff, Dover

The Telegraph have joined forces with Saga for a competition to win an all inclusive, four night, mini-cruise for two, on board Spirit of Discovery. Leaving Dover for Great Yarmouth, then visiting Amsterdam. The prize includes a balcony cabin and chauffeur transfers. Watch a video and answer a question: Japan. Sign up required. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/unique-experiences/win-a-four-night-cruise/?WT.mc_id=tmgspk_pzf_2624_As8fcq03FFwl&utm_source=tmgspk&utm_medium=pzf&utm_content=2624&utm_campaign=tmgspk_pzf_2624_As8fcq03FFwl

September  30th

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The Wonderful Cruise addicts magazine and our Confident portExplorer join forces

Our lovely friends at Cruise Addicts Magazine are always so generous with their support!

Our great friends at the lovely Cruise Addicts Magazine are running a competition to win one of three copies of The Confident portExplorer - a great book for anyone who loves cruising! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cruiseaddictsmag.com%2Fblog%2Fwin-1-of-3-copies-of-the-confident-portexplorer-by-cathy-rogers%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3vhvAR-bPLxQUvuU1yYFweKuI0zk1usf4a4maYjtjpPoREV1T9tmfZpgE&h=AT1CIH31h4QfmMAnuJFTtuNasWzchzv4BrwVg9x-BLMXubCdxL_UtOlOVooGCC-v0z60jmqfwDaJW2TtFGchbQdOmVqgUkiok5OdDWHVwAM_UAZKhDDGQG2xjTvpkFshC8mkdtFh

September  30th

A wonderful peaceful day on the ffjords

A wonderful peaceful day on the ffjords

A lovely peaceful morning on the fjords

Win a cruise for two on Celebrity Silhouette on 9th May 2020 or 27th June 2020 in Southampton. The prize is a 7-night Norwegian Fjords cruise to Bergen, Geiranger, Flam, and Stavanger and the competition involves registering with Hays Cruise. https://www.hayscruise.co.uk/win-a-cruise.phtml

LOOKING AHEAD…..

The Norwegian Encore is still being fitted out...

The Norwegian Encore is still being fitted out...

Norwegian Encore under construction

October  1st

Sign up & Register with cruise.co.uk to enter a draw for a cabin on the brand new ship Norwegian Encore. https://www.cruise.co.uk/guides/current-competition-main/?affref=googleppc5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw4Ln7pjE5AIVxtTtCh1rZgcYEAEYASAAEgLnH_D_BwE  

October 6th

The Danube at Budapest

The Danube at Budapest

Chain Bridge over the Danube, Budapest

 Classic fm have a competition to win a luxurious eight day Viking river cruise from Budapest on the River Danube. Answer: second longest river in Europe https://campaign.classicfm.com/viking-classicfm-aug19

November 14th

Heading for Bergen, Norway

Heading for Bergen, Norway

Heading for Bergen, Norway

Vote in the ‘Crafts Beautiful - Best of Craft - Awards 2019’ to win a Fjords trip for two with Cruise & Maritime Voyages https://www.crafts-beautiful.com/awards

So get entering - GOOD LUCK, don't forget to tell us if you win !!

PS Hope the lucky Cruise Addicts enjoy their books! If you're unlucky don't forget The Confident portExplorer and The Cruise Planner are both available from Amazon or our website www.portexplore.me

MSC OPERA  - A MOTHER & DAUGHTER MINI-BREAK

MSC OPERA - A MOTHER & DAUGHTER MINI-BREAK

Hidden Gems of the UK - DOVER                                  our guest blog for the HIDDEN GEMS series

Hidden Gems of the UK - DOVER our guest blog for the HIDDEN GEMS series