The economic downturn has encouraged Classic International Cruises to launch its ‘Cruise Your Dollar Further’ campaign, with all-inclusive weeklong cruises for under $1000.

“Financial challenges mean that consumers are now more aggressively searching for the best bargains and we believe we can offer one of the best value-for-money holidays available,” said Classic International Cruises managing director – Australia, Grant Hunter.

“When you book a voyage on our flagship, Athena, from Western Australia or South Australia this summer, you pay in Australian dollars, onboard purchases are in Australian dollars, there are no foreign exchange worries and the all-inclusive fare includes more than 10 courses of fine dining a day as well as entertainment,” he said.

The Athena is offering all-inclusive
cruises for less than $1000

The 650-passenger Athena will offer 16 different cruises to and from Fremantle and Adelaide between December and March. It includes a five-night round cruise from Fremantle to Albany and Bunbury in January for $995 per person twin-share, and a six-night round cruise from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island and Port Lincoln on February from $795 twin-share.

The Athena features a wrap-around promenade deck, traditional wooden deck chairs, pool, fitness centre and sauna, five bars and lounges, nightclub, show lounge, casino, library, boutiques, cinema. internet café, formal and casual restaurants and a bath in each of its 276 cabins. All 43 suites, including eight balcony cabins, have jacuzzi baths.

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