Festiva Sailing Vacations Announces New Base Location: Cancun and The Yucatan

Beginning November 15, 2009, Festiva Sailing Vacations and the Festiva Cruise Club will begin setting sail out of northern Cancun. We will explore the coastal islands of Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy, Boca Iglesias and the exciting beaches of Cancun!

When you think of Cancun, it's hard not to envision the nightlife and hustle and bustle of some of the most popular beaches and elaborate resorts that line the Hotel Zone. With the recent development of high-end resorts, Cancun has become one of the most popular beach destinations in the western hemisphere.

Our week sailing the waters of the coast of Cancun will give you a taste of this excitement, and will also introduce you to some of the region’s more remote islands, pristine beaches and fantastic snorkeling. Eight miles off the coast of Cancun we'll find Isla Mujeres, ‘The Island of Women,’ which slows down the pace and offers unique shopping, sightseeing and relaxing beaches. We will also visit Isla Contoy, Boca Iglesias and Isla Blanca. Throughout the route you will experience incredible snorkeling, historic ruins and spectacular underwater wildlife unique to this region.

This new base has one major advantage over our other current destinations: ease of access. The Cancun Airport International (CUN) offers multiple direct flights from all of the major U.S. hubs. With affordable pricing and air travel that can be as little as two to three hours from the U.S., we hope this will offer a more convenient and cost-conscious option for many of our members.

As you know, members of the Festiva Hospitality Group family who are not part of Festiva Cruise Club do have the opportunity to reserve a cabin for two with Festiva Sailing Vacations once every four years. This can be done through exchanging your home resort week or Adventure Club points and only paying the all-inclusive fees. Alternatively, you can purchase a charter at a 15% discount off of our normal charter pricing if you do not wish to trade your week or use your points.

As an introductory offer for our new Cancun destination we are now offering a 40% discount off of our retail pricing for sailing from November 14, 2009, through March 20, 2010! In addition we have waived the one-cabin booking restriction by allowing to book one cabin up to the entire yacht for six guests so you can bring friends and family on this vacation of a lifetime.

This special offer is available for reservations made by August 28, 2009, so don’t delay! Call our Reservations Center today at 866-575-3951.

You can also submit an Online Request and include promotional code FRD to receive additional information on this offer!

To learn more about our Cancun destination, we have outlined a complete itinerary on our website for you to review.

We look forward to seeing you in the Yucatan this season!



Festiva Hospitality Group prides itself on offering superior and innovative vacationing products to its members and guests with unmatched service and quality. Nowhere is this philosophy better illustrated than in our luxury catamaran charter division, Festiva Sailing Vacations. Through Festiva Sailing Vacations, guests can enjoy an all-inclusive crew yacht charter experience on luxury catamarans out of the most sought after sailing destinations in the Caribbean: The British Virgin Islands, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Maarten and The Bahamas.

From the moment you board one of our yachts, satisfying your every wish is our goal. From our fine "island gourmet" menu selection, highlighted with your favorite cocktail, to a variety of included onboard activities such as snorkeling, sea kayaking and fishing, our captain and chef will plan your trip so it is the best it can possibly be. Throughout your week in paradise you'll spend the days snorkeling among historic shipwrecks, having a drink at some of the locals' favorite island hot spots, enjoying a romantic picnic on a secluded beach away from the crowd, and relaxing in paradise as you finally realize what vacationing was truly meant to be.

For more information on Festiva Sailing Vacations, please visit www.festivasailingvacations.com.



The Festiva Cruise Club is the membership division of Festiva Sailing Vacations. This exclusive club offers members access to charter vacations on any of the luxury yachts within Festiva Sailing Vacations' fleet. Members enjoy 12- 36 charter week vacations and have the option to choose a new destination each time they sail. They also can take advantage of special charter pricing for friends and family, and as well, enjoy all the benefits associated with membership within the Festiva family of resorts.

The Festiva Cruise Club provides the ultimate option for those who love the excitement and relaxation of luxury, crewed yacht vacations without the hassles and costs associated with yacht ownership.

For additional information on Festiva Cruise Club Membership click here.

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