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Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Amsterdam Named in Venice
In a gala ceremony rich with Dutch heritage, Holland America Line named ms Nieuw Amsterdam in Venice, Italy. Her Royal Highness Princess Máxima of the Netherlands officially named the premium line’s 15th ship in front of invited dignitaries, cruise guests and media during the special celebration before the ship embarked on its maiden cruise. “We are exceptionally honored to have Her Royal Highness Princess Máxima as the godmother of this beautiful ship and to continue a long and proud tradition of having members of the Dutch Royal Family name our ships,&rd...
Posted on 31/7/10 in Holland AmericaRead More...
Carnival Cruise Lines Punches Up the Fun with Fleetwide Comedy Clubs
Carnival Cruise Lines is adding more laughs and upping the fun quotient at sea with the introduction of Carnival Punchliner Comedy Clubs — dedicated comedy lounges rolling out fleetwide on all 22 “Fun Ships”by the end of the year. Building on the tremendous success of its first comedy club, which debuted on the new Carnival Dream last fall, Punchliner Comedy Clubs will feature a wide variety of side-splitting comics. Located in the ship’s aft lounge, each Punchliner Comedy Club will offer guests loads of laughs with five 35-minute s...
Posted on 31/7/10 in CarnivalRead More...
Cunard Announces the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company
When Cunard Line’s new Queen Elizabeth debuts in October 2010, the Line will introduce an original concept in theatrical entertainment at sea with the newly formed Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company. Guests will enjoy a brand new repertoire of shows premiered by the Theatre Company’s 29 singers, dancers, actors and musicians. Video blogs about the new entertainment programme have been posted on the Line'sWeAreCunard YouTube.com channel, featuring Queen Elizabeth's Entertainment Director Alistair Greener chatting with Cunard President Peter Shanks an...
Posted on 31/7/10 in CunardRead More...
Celebrity Cruises gets personal with enhanced concierge service. Program designed to offer even more personalized service
Celebrity Cruises has introduced a new "Personal Concierge" program aimed at further enhancing the brand's "Designed for you" reputation, by emphasizing the extraordinary customized onboard service that has long set Celebrity Cruises apart from its competitors. By individually communicating with guests to learn their personal preferences, tastes and needs, Celebrity's new Personal Concierges deliver individualized attention - much like that of a personal assistant - for any guests who wish to heighten special occasions and create new ones."Our guests cruise for many reasons, whether...
Posted on 31/7/10 in CelebrityRead More...
New 130,000-Ton Carnival Magic to Operate Seven-Day Caribbean Cruises From Galveston Beginning November 2011, to be Port’s Largest Year-Round Ship
Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship, the 3,690 passenger Carnival Magic, will operate seven-day Caribbean cruises from Galveston beginning Nov. 14, 2011, becoming the largest cruise ship based at the port year-round. Additionally, the 2,758-passenger Carnival Triumph will reposition from New Orleans to Galveston to operate year-round four- and five-day Caribbean cruises from that port beginning Oct. 6, 2011 Homeporting the Carnival Magic and Carnival Triumph in Galveston represents the largest-ever capacity commitment by a cruise line to Texas....
Posted on 30/6/10 in CarnivalRead More...
Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery Of Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line has accepted delivery of its largest and most innovative ship to date, Norwegian Epic, from STX FRANCE SA. Norwegian Epic at 153,000 gross tons is the largest ship ever constructed in St. Nazaire and therefore represents a major milestone for STX. "Norwegian Epic represents the next level of Freestyle Cruising with branded entertainment, more than 20 dining options and a wide range of accommodations including the largest suite complex at sea," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's Chief Executive Officer. "Following more than four years of develo...
Posted on 30/6/10 in NorwegianRead More...
From the Big Screen to the High Seas: Royal Caribbean and DreamWorks Animation Unveil an Unprecedented Strategic Alliance
Stars of 'Shrek,' 'Madagascar,' 'Kung Fu Panda' and 'How to Train Your Dragon' to Delight Guests with Exclusive Entertainment and 3D Movies, Starting Onboard new Allure of the Seas in December 2010 Furthering Royal Caribbean International's commitment to providing guests with unparalleled vacation experiences, the global cruise line today announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA), the world-class animated film studio powerhouse, to bring the next generation of family programming and quality entertainment to the hig...
Posted on 30/6/10 in Royal CaribbeanRead More...
Norwegian Epic Debuts Advance, Online Ticketing For World-Class Entertainmen
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that its largest, most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, will feature a pre-cruise online reservation system for select on-board entertainment. Norwegian Epic is changing the face of cruise line entertainment with unprecedented and world-class on-board entertainment including Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams" & Dinner, The Second City® Comedy Troupe, Legends in Concert, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos Show and Nickelodeon" at Sea. To book tickets for many of these stellar performances, Norwegian Epic guests can pre-book...
Posted on 31/5/10 in NorwegianRead More...
Carnival Cruise Lines’ New 130,000-Ton Ship to be Named Carnival Breeze
Carnival Breeze has been selected as the name for the line’s new 130,000-ton cruise ship scheduled to enter service in spring 2012. To be constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Breeze will be the third in the line’s Dream class. The series’ namesake vessel, Carnival Dream, entered service in 2009 and a sister ship, Carnival Magic, is currently under construction at Fincantieri and is scheduled to debut in Europe in May 2011. Carnival Breeze will offer many of the popular innovations featured on Carnival Dream as well as some ...
Posted on 31/5/10 in CarnivalRead More...
ALLURE OF THE SEAS SET TO ENTICE VACATIONERS WITH DISTINCT FEATURES AND EXPERIENCES
When she debuts this December 2010, Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas will bring a refreshing new array of features and amenities to the high seas as the world's next largest and most innovative cruise ship. Following the announcement of Chicago: The Musical as the ship's signature Broadway production, Royal Caribbean is sharing the next of several new onboard amenities that will surprise and delight Allure of the Seas' guests. "Allure of the Seas will offer g...
Posted on 31/5/10 in Royal CaribbeanRead More...
Cruise Planners Adds Online Air, Car, Hotel and Vacation Rentals Booking Tool
Cruise Planners is proud to announce a new feature just added to our website, cruise-plan.net. This convenient booking tool offers you state of the art technology to research and book your air, car, hotel and vacation rentals. This new tool will make your travel planning, with or without a cruise, much easier, and if you require additional service or help with the reservations, I’m just a phone call away. This new technology includes over 100,000 hotels worldwide, many of which offer specially negotiated rates. Plus this will include Trip Advisor, the most popular...
Posted on 6/4/10 in Cruise PlannersRead More...
Cruise Planners Rakes in the Honors
Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, was recognized by three top travel companies with awards reflecting dedicated corporate partnerships and support to the cruise travel industry. The awards include the “Globe Award ” from American Express Vacations; the Globus “Top Producing Premier Partner” award; and recognition in Oceania Cruises'Cruise Connoisseur Club. Recognized for delivering outstanding customer service and booking unforgettable trave...
Posted on 19/3/10 in Cruise PlannersRead More...
NORWEGIAN EPIC TO OFFER 11 COMPLIMENTARY DINING OPTIONS
MIAMI, FL - March 17, 2010 - Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest, most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, will feature an extensive number of complimentary Freestyle dining options – 11 out of 21 total – that are included in the cruise fare. The additional 10 dining options will have a nominal cover charge. Guests on board Norwegian Epic can select from a variety of cuisines, dining styles and atmospheres on board with a total of 21 dining options. Those that will be free of charge are: • Taste, the atrium resta...
Posted on 17/3/10 in NorwegianRead More...
MSC Favolosa delivered in June 2012
Three days after the MSC Magnifica flag ceremony at the STX Europe shipyard in Saint-Nazaire (France), MSC Cruises signed a letter of intent for the delivery of a new ship in June 2012, to join the eleven new vessels built in the last 7 years. Measuring 333.3m in length and 38m in beam, MSC Favolosa will have a total of 1751 cabins and will be able to travel at speeds ofup 23.7 knots. Thanks to award-winning naval architects De Jorio Design International the new addition to the Fantasia class, technically called V32, will herald a state-of-the-art concept in space management, which will...
Posted on 9/3/10 in MSCRead More...
Princess Revives Nostalgic Cruising Tradition with New Bon Voyage Experience
Passengers Can Once Again Invite Friends and Family Aboard Ship On Embarkation Day SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- Reviving a signature tradition from the early days of cruising, Princess Cruises is debuting an innovative, new program giving passengers the opportunity to invite their friends and family aboard their ship on embarkation day to wish them "bon voyage" and get a taste of the onboard experience. Called the "Bon Voyage ExperienceSM," the program is a new twist on the departure celebration of bygone days, when friends and family would routinely come aboard to see off pas...
Posted on 9/3/10 in PrincessRead More...
