http://www.cruise-plan.net/http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-honors-cruise-planners-with-franchise-of-the-year-awardhttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-honors-cruise-planners-with-franchise-of-the-year-awardCruise Planners/American Express was recognized by Norwegian Cruise Line as its 2011 Franchise of the Year, honoring the outstanding sales partnership and overall commitment to the success and growth of the cruise line.  “Every year our professional relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line becomes stronger as we continue to be committed to this well-known brand,” said Vicky Garcia, executive vic...Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:03:27 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/splendour-of-the-seas-becomes-the-first-cruise-ship-to-feature-ipads-in-all-stateroomshttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/splendour-of-the-seas-becomes-the-first-cruise-ship-to-feature-ipads-in-all-stateroomsRoyal Caribbean International will mark another industry first with the introduction of iPad mobile digital devices in every stateroom onboad the newly revitalized Splendour of the Seas.  The hottest tablet on the market empowers guests with an additional medium by which to receive, retrieve and use information on their cruise vacation.  With a touch of the screen, guests will be able to access...Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:57:39 -0500http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-seven-travel-weekly-magellan-awardshttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-honored-with-seven-travel-weekly-magellan-awardsAwards recognize original marketing campaigns and innovative travel agent training tools CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, once again raises the bar within the travel agent business by winning a total of seven coveted Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly. The awards honor the best in the t...Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:12:54 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/carnival-magic-s-thirstyfrog-red-private-label-draught-beer-being-rolled-out-to-other-fun-shipshttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/carnival-magic-s-thirstyfrog-red-private-label-draught-beer-being-rolled-out-to-other-fun-shipsThirstyFrog Red — Carnival Cruise Lines’ private label draught beer that debuted in Carnival Magic’s Caribbean-themed RedFrog Pub in May — has proven to be such a hit that it’s being rolled out to other ships in the fleet. Currently, 15 “Fun Ships” offer the tasty amber-colored brew in select bars and lounges with three others expected to receive kegs of ThirstyFrog Red over the next few weeks....Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:55:31 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-enhances-pre-cruise-shore-excursions-and-dining-reservationshttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-enhances-pre-cruise-shore-excursions-and-dining-reservationsNorwegian Cruise Line announced that it has enhanced its reservation system adding the convenience of pre-purchasing shore excursions fleet-wide and the flexibility of pre-purchasing specialty dining on Norwegian Epic.  The company also plans to add the ability to make Freestyle Dining reservations for specialty restaurants fleet-wide in the coming months. This enhanced system gives booked gues...Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:55:20 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-to-deliver-best-onboard-options-to-guests-fleetwide-through-extensive-revitilizationhttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-to-deliver-best-onboard-options-to-guests-fleetwide-through-extensive-revitilizationRoyal Caribbean International today announced that it will invest approximately $300 million to bring the latest innovations to the cruise line's ships across the fleet and introduce the highest guest-rated programs from its award-winning Oasis-class ships. The revitalizations will offer guests a greater variety of new onboard dining and entertainment options, pervasive Wi-Fi, iPod docking stat...Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:55:08 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/norwegian-unveils-balcony-mini-suite-stateroom-designs-for-new-buildshttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/norwegian-unveils-balcony-mini-suite-stateroom-designs-for-new-buildsNorwegian Cruise Line today unveiled the first look at its new balcony and mini-suite stateroom designs for Project Breakaway, the project name for the company's two new next generation Freestyle Cruising ships scheduled for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014. Each of the 144,017 gross ton vessels will have approximately 4,000 passenger berths. Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive offi...Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:22:26 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/carnival-miracle-to-offer-year-round-eight-day-caribbean-bahamas-cruises-from-new-york-beginning-inhttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/carnival-miracle-to-offer-year-round-eight-day-caribbean-bahamas-cruises-from-new-york-beginning-inCarnival Cruise Lines will launch a year-round program of eight-day cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas from New York beginning in April 2012 – the line’s first year-round sailings from that port.On this schedule, Carnival Miracle will offer three uniquely different eight-day itineraries that visit a diversity of beautiful islands throughout the Caribbean and Bahamas. The itineraries include: ...Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:21:06 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/celebrity-cruises-partners-with-artcenter-south-florida-to-offer-creative-interactive-program-led-byhttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/celebrity-cruises-partners-with-artcenter-south-florida-to-offer-creative-interactive-program-led-by Celebrity Cruises has long been recognized for its vast, exceptional collection of contemporary art. With hundreds of original works by both recognized and emerging artists exhibited on every ship in the fleet, and the recent introduction of self-guided tours on an iPadTM, Celebrity aims to offer guests who appreciate art ample opportunities to enjoy it. And now, the line is offering an opport...Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:05:37 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-premieres-dreamworks-animation-s-3-d-film-kung-fu-panda-2-at-seahttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-premieres-dreamworks-animation-s-3-d-film-kung-fu-panda-2-at-seaRoyal Caribbean Reaches Families with the Launch of its "Pandamonium" Summer Promotion on Ships Offering the DreamWorks Experience   Royal Caribbean International is rolling out the red carpet in honor of the May 26, 2011 world premiere of the highly anticipated DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. film "Kung Fu Panda 2" with 3-D movie viewings, a family-themed promotion and special onboard programmi...Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:13:25 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/holland-america-line-celebrates-earth-day-with-roll-out-of-sustainable-seafood-programhttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/holland-america-line-celebrates-earth-day-with-roll-out-of-sustainable-seafood-programOn-board menus to feature ocean-friendly seafood In honor of Earth Day, Holland America Line has announced the roll out of its new sustainable seafood program which adopts environmentally responsible purchasing practices and features menus that showcase sustainable seafood.Working in conjunction with the Marine Conservation Institute – a Washington State partner in promoting sustainable and com...Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:12:57 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/princess-cruises-launches-daily-video-journal-chronicling-grand-princess-drydockhttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/princess-cruises-launches-daily-video-journal-chronicling-grand-princess-drydockViewers Can Follow Progress as Ship is Transformed During Line's Most Extensive Drydock Ever  Today Grand Princess begins the most significant transformation ever in Princess Cruises history, and viewers can follow along with a daily video journal chronicling the 24-day drydock. Hosted by Grand Princess Cruise Director Martyn Moss, the videos, as well as photos, are available at princess.com/gr...Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:12:43 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-puts-partners-firsthttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/norwegian-cruise-line-puts-partners-firstCruise line details company-wide commitment to its travel partnersNorwegian Cruise Line announced "Partners First," the company's corporate philosophy of putting its travel partners first at Cruise3Sixty, the official travel agency conference of the cruise line industry. Andy Stuart, Norwegian's executive vice president of global sales and passenger services, detailed how the company is putting...Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:12:29 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/carnival-to-launch-new-one-of-a-kind-short-cruise-program-from-port-canaveralhttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/carnival-to-launch-new-one-of-a-kind-short-cruise-program-from-port-canaveral Carnival Cruise Lines announced a unique and exciting new “Fun Ship” cruise program from Port Canaveral, Fla.The 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy will operate four- and five-day Bahamas cruises from the Space Coast beginning November 7, 2011.  The move further bolsters Carnival’s position as Port Canaveral’s largest cruise operator with three year-round ships carrying approximately 600,000 gue...Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:55:17 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/new-mobile-app-and-mobile-web-site-introduced-by-technology-savvy-celebrity-cruiseshttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/new-mobile-app-and-mobile-web-site-introduced-by-technology-savvy-celebrity-cruises Celebrity Cruises knows consumers' vacation time is precious, as is the time invested in researching and planning for that rare time away. So, Celebrity has made the process more widely accessible, not to mention even more fun, by introducing the brand's first mobile app and mobile web site. Now, iPhone users have the opportunity to download the free, new app from the Celebrity web site , or f...Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:53:09 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/port-authority-of-jamaica-and-royal-caribbean-inaugurate-historic-falmouth-porthttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/port-authority-of-jamaica-and-royal-caribbean-inaugurate-historic-falmouth-port Caribbean's Newest Port Offers Cruise Guests Wider Range of Jamaican Adventures The Port Authority of Jamaica and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. officially opened Historic Falmouth Port today with the maiden call of Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas, one of the world's two largest and most innovative cruise ships. Situated between the popular cruise ports of Ocho Rios and Montego...Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:52:46 -0400http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-joins-wyland-foundation-and-princess-cruises-for-a-causehttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-joins-wyland-foundation-and-princess-cruises-for-a-cause Wyland to promote environmental awareness and ocean preservation aboard Princess CruisesCruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is selling select Princess Cruises as part of its 2011 CP Cares initiative, allocating $50 from each booking made by a Cruise Planners/American Express agent to raise funds for the Wyland...Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:37:42 -0500http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/celebrity-summit-to-sail-into-2012-with-stylish-solstice-class-enhancements-spa-inspired-aquaclass-ahttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/celebrity-summit-to-sail-into-2012-with-stylish-solstice-class-enhancements-spa-inspired-aquaclass-a  New year, new look. That's what's in store for Celebrity Summit in January 2012, when the award-winning ship becomes the third in Celebrity Cruises' much-loved Millennium Class quartet to complete a significant "Solsticizing," the term the line coined for its initiative to complement its Milllennium Class ships' style and design with some of the most popular attributes found on its widely her...Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:37:26 -0500http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/three-new-legends-in-concert-to-debut-on-norwegian-epic-janet-jackson-neil-diamond-and-aretha-frankhttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/three-new-legends-in-concert-to-debut-on-norwegian-epic-janet-jackson-neil-diamond-and-aretha-frank  Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the next installment of Legends in Concert tribute artists will make their debut on Norwegian Epic on Saturday, January 22, 2011. The three Legends represent some of the world's most famous entertainers  Janet Jackson, Neil Diamond and Aretha Franklin. A staple on the Las Vegas' center strip for over 25 years, Legends in Concert is known as the pioneer of...Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:02:04 -0500http://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/carnival-to-base-ship-in-sydney-carnival-spirit-the-largest-cruise-ship-to-call-australia-homehttp://www.cruise-plan.net/blogPosts/view/carnival-to-base-ship-in-sydney-carnival-spirit-the-largest-cruise-ship-to-call-australia-home In a major boost for the tourism industry, the world’s largest cruise line – Carnival Cruise Lines – has announced that it will base one of its cruise ships fulltime in Australia.The 88,500 tonne Carnival Spirit will be the largest cruise ship ever to sail year round from Australia when she arrives in Sydney in October 2012 to operate a schedule of 8-12 day voyages to the Pacific Islands.The m...Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:01:36 -0500