Peter Deilmann Cruises
Date: April 14th, 1999
Peter Deilmann Cruises, known for its specialty river cruises, announced that they are expanding into the luxury cruise domain and offering free airfare on most of their 1999 cruises, including some Greek destinations.
The new ship, the Grand Hotel, was built in 1998 and Deilmann president was quoted in a press release waxing poetic about the new flagship for the Peter Deilmann line.
"At a time when new ships are carrying thousands of passengers at once, where neon masquerades as glamour and endless corridors stretch as far as the eye can see, the Deutschland offers a Grand Hotel reminiscent of the grand era of cruise travel."
"She is a true ocean liner, newly constructed in 1998. Exquisitely appointed and graciously designed, the ship re-introduces the gleaming crystal chandelier, palm-filled winter garden and fine antiques. The splendor of the Edwardian period as well as the Roaring '20s are evoked through fine teak wood, etched glass, brass, marble, Tiffany ceilings and resplendent upholstery in the lounges."
THE GRAND HOTEL BY THE NUMBERS
Tonnage: 22,400 tons
Length - 574 feet
Width - 82 feet
Draft - 18 feet, 4 inches
The Grand Hotel has nine decks, and 288 cabins, 224 outside, on the 4th through 8th decks.
Details on available sailing dates, cruise itineraries and complimentary air fare from 32 cities are available by calling Deilmann Cruises. Certain air fare restrictions apply. The 52-page "Grand Hotel Voyages" brochure is available from Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises at 1-800-348-8287, by fax at 703-549-7924 and by E-mail at europe@cais.com.
