Cruise News Archive
RCI's Oasis of the Seas Loses Test Balloon
Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas lost its trial balloon during sea trials off the coast of Finland. The helium-filled, blimp-like craft, called an
MSC Splendida to feature two mini bowling alleys
The countdown is on to the official launch of MSC Cruises’s 137,000 gross ton flagship, MSC Splendida, on 12 July in Barcelona. "In an exciting ...
Carnival Corporation & plc Statement on Reinstatement of Fuel Supplements
At the time we suspended fuel supplements for our six North American brands, we reserved the right to reinstate them if the price of light ...
Update: Laser Tag Added to Three Additional Carnival Ships
Following the tremendous success of a laser tag pilot program on the Carnival Valor earlier this year, the line has expanded the attraction to two ...
Carnival’s ‘PokerPro Challenge 2009’ to Offer $50,000 in Cash Prizes
Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, is hosting its 2009 PokerPro Challenge, a series of No Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournaments, which will ...
Royal Caribbean Modifies 16 Oasis of the Seas' Western Caribbean Sailings
Royal Caribbean International today announced an itinerary change to 16 Western Caribbean sailings of Oasis of the Seas, the cruise line’s highly anticipated cruise ship ...
Shows Aboard New 130,000-ton Carnival Dream Set New Standard in Shipboard Entertainment
The massive scale of Carnival’s newest and largest “Fun Ship,” the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, combined with recent technological advancements and the incredible imagination of the ...
Princess Celebrates 40th Anniversary Sailing Out of San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (June 5, 2009) To commemorate Princess Cruises 40th anniversary sailing from the City by the Bay, Rodney Fong (left), president of the San ...
CRUISE LINES ENHANCE SCREENING PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that its member lines have adopted and begun employing enhanced screening procedures on a global basis to ...
Carnival Dream to Feature Line’s First Two-Level Serenity Adults-Only Retreat
The new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream – Carnival Cruise Lines’ largest ship set to debut Sept. 21 – will offer a host of innovations, including the ...
Guests Have "Gotta Dance" on a Royal Caribbean Vacation
A new Hip Hop dance adventure that transcends all ages, languages, and skill levels is taking Royal Caribbean ships by storm. Royal Caribbean International’s ...
European Cruise Industry Strengthens Its Position
The European cruise industry continues to increase its share of the global cruise market with 21.7 million passengers visiting a European port, 4.7 million ...
Costa Presents a Guinness World Record Event on June 5 with Simultaneous Christening
The countdown has begun to Friday, June 5 when Genoa will be hosting the big event with the joint christening of the Costa Luminosa ...
Greece starts fuel cleanup of sunken Sea Diamond ship
This picture taken on board marine research vessel Phylia shows the hull of the sunken Sea Diamond cruise ship at a depth of 107 meters, filmed by a remote operated vehicle, off the island of Santorini in 2007. Greece on Saturday began a clean-up operation of the remaining fuel in a cruise ship that sunk near the Aegean island of Santorini in April 2007, according to the merchant navy ministry....
Celebrity Cruises to sail year-round from Miami
Celebrity Cruises will be sailing year-round from the Port of Miami for the first time.The cruise line will begin its new schedule in December, when ...
P&O Cruises launches first website for children in the holiday market
P&O Cruises has launched a website dedicated to children and teenagers. ‘The Cyber Reef’ www.pocruises.co.uk/reef is the first of its kind in the holiday ...
Blue Man Group To Headlines Norwegian Epic's Entertainment Offerings
Company continues legacy of innovation by revolutionizing cruise ship entertainment with world-class brands and acts in specially designed venues only on Norwegian Epic...
Pensioners 'fought off pirates with chairs'
FEISTY pensioners used deck chairs to fight off Somali pirates who tried to hijack their cruise ship on the Indian Ocean, passengers and the ...
Long Beach Welcomes The Carnival Splendor
During a reception commemorating the Carnival Splendor's inaugural voyage from Long Beach, the city's Mayor Bob Foster presented Carnival Splendor Captain Claudio Cupisti with a ...
Carnival Cruise Lines Introduces New “Your Choice Dining” Program
Carnival Cruise Lines has launched “Your Choice Dining” which provides a selection of three different dinner seating options for guests aboard the line’s 22-ship fleet. ...
FLORIDA CRUISE PORTS REPORT STRONG GAINS IN JANUARY
North America's Winter Cruise Capital Proves Consumers are Responding to Cruising's Outstanding Value...
Statement from RSSC Regarding Seven Seas Voyager Drydocking
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) confirmed today that it is necessary to cancel the upcoming April 18th and May 8th cruises of the 700-guest Seven ...
S&P cuts ratings on cruise lines Carnival, Royal Caribbean
Shares of Carnival Corp. and PLC and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. were down in morning trading after Standard & Poor’s Rating Services hit the cruise ...
Costa Plans Luminosa and Pacifica Christenings
Today marks the beginning of the official countdown for the simultaneous christening of the Costa Luminosa and the Costa Pacifica, the latest ships to join ...
Port of L.A. to be home for Disney cruise ship
HOLLYWOOD - Disney Cruise Lines announced Monday it will relocate a family cruise ship to the Port of Los Angeles beginning in 2011, a move ...
Carnival Ecstasy to Undergo Extensive Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation This Fall
The 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy will undergo an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment this fall that will include the addition of an expansive new water park, an exclusive ...
Holland America Line to Circumnavigate Australia in 2010
Plus itineraries include a new series of 14-day Sydney, Australia, roundtrip sailings -- and 34-day Australia circumnavigation voyage that includes two days' daylight scenic cruising in the Great Barrier Reef...
Holland America Adds More Sydney, Australia, Round-Trip Voyages in 2010
SEATTLE, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will add to its schedule of round-trip Sydney, Australia, sailings in 2010. The line has created three ...
Holland America Line's Culinary Arts Center Program to Host More Than 60 Experts in 2009
SEATTLE, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine sailing with a well-known executive chef from a famous restaurant or an inspiring culinary television personality. Holland America Line's ...
NCL Named Cruise Line Of The Year By The Islands Of The Bahamas
Miami - Feb 18, 2009 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) was recognized as “Cruise Line of the Year” by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and ...
Royal Caribbean Announces Enhanced Program For Suite Guests
The new suite program is designed to focus on distinctive and personalized servicing and touch every aspect of the guests’ experience from arrival through departure. ...
Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas Arrives in Los Angeles
MIAMI, Feb 19: The largest ship ever to offer cruise vacations from the West Coast arrived into Los Angeles today. At 1,020 feet long and ...
Seabourn Adds ‘Personal Valet’ Luggage Service to Online Menu
MIAMI, Feb 19: The Yachts of Seabourn has added its highly popular Personal Valet luggage shipping service to the menu of options that can be ...
Costa Cruises Introduces “Buon Appetito” Culinary Contest
MIAMI, Feb 18: From a delicious pasta dish with flavors reminiscent of a visit to a Roman trattoria, to fresh seafood that brings to mind ...
Best Ships in the World Are Crystal Ships, Vote Conde Nast Traveler Readers
LOS ANGELES, February 2, 2009 - The ships of Crystal Cruises have once again earned top honors from the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, who ...
Holland America Line Offers Sommelier Wine Package and Sommelier Dinner
Seattle, WA, February 17, 2009 � Two sommelier wine options enhance Signature Services onboard Holland America Line. Hosted fleetwide in the Pinnacle Grill on sailings ...
Extensive Multi-Million-Dollar Refurbishment Adds a Host of New Features to Carnival Sensation
The 2,052-passenger Carnival Sensation has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation and emerged with a host of new facilities and features, including a sprawling water park, an ...
Carnival CEO Arison got $4.8 million in 2008 pay
Carnival CEO Micky Arison received compensation valued at $4.8 million in 2008, less than 2007 ...
Analyst: Cruise trends are weak, but not dropping
Analyst says survey shows that cruise trends are weak, but not getting much worse ...
Disney Cruise Line Ranked As No. 1 Cruise Experience
CELEBRATION, Fla. (January 21, 2009) – Disney Cruise Line was recently named the top large cruise ship experience by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ...
New Costa Ships to Feature First-Ever “PlayStation Worlds” At Sea Including PlayStation®3 in Cabins
MIAMI, Jan 16 – Costa Cruises and Sony Computer Entertainment Italia have announced a partnership to bring Sony’s popular PlayStation to sea. Under the agreement, ...
Crystal Unveils Industry’s Most Exclusive Tennis Package
LOS ANGELES, January 26, 2009 - In an industry first, Crystal Cruises is introducing an unparalleled six-night, tennis-themed, post-cruise land program - with VIP access ...
NCL Names F3 Norwegian Epic; Announces Inaugural Season Itineraries
Miami - Jan 27, 2009 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced that it has selected the name for its new F3 ship: Norwegian Epic. ...
Grand Turk Cruise Center Expects Record 500,000 Passengers in 2009
With 229 cruise ship calls scheduled for 2009, including nearly 89 from Carnival Cruise Lines’ vessels, the Grand Turk Cruise Center (GTCC) is on track ...
Microsoft Digital Workshop Rolls Across Holland America Line Ships
Seattle, WA, January 12, 2008 - Holland America Line announced today the roll-out schedule for its popular Microsoft Digital Workshops. The successful program begun last April ...
Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces Online Check-In
"My NCL" portal streamlines pre-cruise check-in process for travel partners and cruisers ...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces Successful Completion of Major Refurbishment Project
Fort Lauderdale - January 16, 2009 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) today announced that the first phase of the company�s most ambitious refurbishment program ...
Holland America Line Named Best Cruise Value by World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society for 17th Year in Row
Seattle, January 27, 2009 � World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS) members named Holland America Line as the Best Overall Cruise Value for the ...
Holland America Line Allocated More Glacier Bay Cruise Ship Visits Than Any Other Company
National Park Service awards premium cruise line a new concession contract with an allocation of 65 use days during prime summer season � more than any other cruise line ...
Caribbean Princess Emerges From Drydock with Line's Signature Features
Piazza-Style Atrium, Adults Only Sanctuary and Crown Grill Restaurant Added During Three-Week Transformation...
Carnival Cruise Lines Launches New Brand Advertising Campaign Featuring Stand-Up Comedian
Carnival Cruise Lines kicks off the second phase of its new brand advertising program with its “Fun Director” television campaign which begins airing in select ...
Carnival Cruise Lines Rolls Out New On-Line Spa Pre-Purchase System
Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, has introduced a new on-line pre-purchase system for guests interested in booking spa treatments prior to their ...
Grand Turk Cruise Center Expects Record 500,000 Passengers in 2009
With 229 cruise ship calls scheduled for 2009, including nearly 89 from Carnival Cruise Lines’ vessels, the Grand Turk Cruise Center (GTCC) is on track ...
John Mayer & Friends Get On Board for One Splendid Evening
Carnival Cruise Lines and Mayercraft Carrier 2 present “One Splendid Evening,” a special concert event to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The one ...
Circle ‘C’ Center, Seaside Theatre, New Balconies Added to Carnival Conquest During Extensive Renovation
The 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest resumed service this week from Galveston, Texas, following an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that included the addition of a new Circle “C” ...
More sailings announced for Oasis of the Seas inaugural season
Royal Caribbean Cruises have announced that they plan to extend Oasis of the Seas inaugural season. The hugely anticipated new ship is set to launch ...
Silversea Cruises announce inaugural sailing details for Silver Spirit
Silversea Cruises have released details of the inaugural season planned for their newest ship, Silver Spirit. The ultra luxury ship will debut in lavish style ...
Cruise operators are well-positioned, analyst says
Cruise operators are positioned to weather the economic storm, analyst says...
Norwegian Pearl Recognized By Travel Channel As One Of The "Great Cruises"
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) sets sail in the Travel Channel's one-hour special entitled Great Cruises: Norwegian Pearl, hosted by Brook Lee, Miss Universe 1998. The ...
Royal Caribbean Selected as Norway's Best Line
Royal Caribbean International has been selected as the best cruise line in Norway, for the 14th consecutive year, by the Norwegian travel industry in its ...
Holland America Line Increases 2010 Bermuda Cruises to 24
Roundtrip New York Sailings Begin in April Now ...
Carnival Dream Showcased With New Image Gallery, Entertaining Blog by Senior Cruise Director John Heald
Carnival has unveiled a new series of never-before-seen renderings of the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream – the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed set to debut Sept. ...
Crystal Returns To Alaska for the First Time in Three Years
Crystal Cruises returns to Alaska for the first time since 2005 with a single early season itinerary departing Yokohama April 16. The 22-day voyage also ...
Carnival Cruise Lines Rolls Out New Network TV Advertising Campaign
Carnival Cruise Lines’ new network TV advertising campaign kicks off December 25 with two :30 spots designed to evoke the kind of spontaneous and spirited ...
Holland America MS Zuiderdam to use shore power in Vancouver in 2009
The ms Zuiderdam will become the fifth ship in Holland America Line’s fleet to use shore power when it homeports in Vancouver, British Columbia, for ...
Crystal Cruises remove fuel surcharge for 2009
Crystal Cruises are removing fuel surcharges for cruises in 2009 as a result of the continuing drop in oil prices. New bookings will not be ...
Happy Birthday Cunard Queen Victoria!
Cunard Cruises Queen Victoria is to celebrate her first birthday on December 11 2008, following her amazing world debut last year. She first embarked on ...
Carnival Named ‘Best Domestic Cruise Line’ in Travel Weekly’s Annual Readers Choice Awards
Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines was named “Best Domestic Cruise Line” at Travel Weekly’s annual Readers Choice awards, receiving more votes than any other cruise line ...
Carnival Freedom Arrives in Fort Lauderdale
Port Everglades’ Director of Business Development Carlos Buqueras (right) presents Carnival Freedom Captain Orazio D’Aita with a plaque during a shipboard reception commemorating the inaugural ...
MSC Fantasia received by MSC Cruises
‘The most beautiful ship in the world’ was today handed over to MSC Cruises at a ceremony at STX France shipyard in St Nazaire, France. ...
New Carnival Splendor Earns Perfect 100 Score on Recent USPH Inspection
Carnival Cruise Lines’ new 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor received a perfect 100 score during its most recent inspection by the U.S. Public Health (USPH) Service in ...
Crystal Cruises announce exciting new 2010 itineraries
To celebrate their 15 years of awards as the world’s number one cruise line, Crystal Cruises has designed an inspiring collection of 2010 cruise itineraries ...
P&O Cruises Arcadia refit - new boutique cinema and 34 extra staterooms
P&O Cruises child-free ship Arcadia is currently receiving a multi-million pound refurbishment at the Lloydwerft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. Having arrived in the yard on ...
Holland America Line Unveils Vacation Stimulus Plan to Rally Cruise Bookings
Reduced Fares and Deposits Add Value to a Vacation ...
Regent Seven Seas add new dining venue
Regent Seven Seas will be introducing a new dining venue on Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager. The new restaurant to be called Prime ...
World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Signed for Crystal's 2009 Transatlantic Cruise
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Considered the most popular and sought after Big Band in the world today, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is set ...
NCL Teams with Lego Club on Winter Wonderland
Norwegian Cruise Line and the Lego Club have again teamed up to challenge children to use their imagination as part of the Lego Winter Holiday ...
Holland America introduces "The Retreat"
Holland America Line’s next phase of their Signature of Excellence program will include the addition of a new resort-style pool area on the aft of ...
Holland America Line and Barclays Debut New Rewards Visa Card
New customized rewards program offers ability to earn free cruises, discounts and onboard amenities through everyday purchasesHolland America Line, a division of Carnival Corporation and ...
Carnival sues Rolls over Queen Mary 2 propulsion
Carnival sues Rolls-Royce claiming faulty propulsion system for Queen Mary 2 cruise ship...
BofA inks deal with Carnival
Global cruise company Carnival Corp. has hired Bank of America Corp. to operate its North American corporate credit-card program.Carnival, whose portfolio includes Carnival Cruise Lines, ...
Threat of piracy could push up cruise insurance
ATHENS, Greece -- It's an insurer's nightmare: Heavily armed pirates, emboldened by their success in capturing cargo vessels, hijack a cruise ship with hundreds of ...
Carnival Cruise Lines to Suspend Fuel Supplement Effective Dec. 17
As fuel prices continue to decline, six brands from Carnival Corporation & plc, including Carnival Cruise Lines, have announced that they will suspend fuel supplements ...
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Removes Fuel Supplement
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today announced the suspension of its fuel supplement for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises sailings that depart on ...
Disney Cruise Line drops fuel surcharges
Following this autumn's plummet in oil and fuel costs, Disney Cruise Line announced this today that it is dropping its fuel surcharge for all new ...
Princess Cruises' newbuilding talks with Mitsubishi end without contract - paper
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has reportedly postponed plans to re-enter into cruiseship construction as early as 2012 after Princess Cruises are said to have scrapped talks ...
NCL Extends Norwegian Sky's Deployment in Miami Through April 2010
Building on the successful launch of Norwegian Sky in the three and four-day market, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced it has extended the Freestyle ...
P&O Cruises beats the credit crunch
P&O Cruises is bucking the trend and has seen an influx of bookings in the last week, proving that even in the current economic climate, ...
Luxury cruise ship outruns pirates
A 30,000-ton luxury cruise ship outran pirates off the coast of Yemen this weekend, the ship's owner said Monday. The Nautica was in an area patrolled ...
Los Angeles plans second cruise terminal
The Port of Los Angeles is planning a second cruise terminal as part of its proposed San Pedro Waterfront Project. Other elements of the 400-acre ...
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new-and-improved Norwegian Spirit
The big news at Norwegian Cruise Line the past few years has been the rollout of half a dozen shiny new vessels. Indeed, the company ...
Cruise lines begin canceling port calls in Mumbai
The widely-reported terrorist attacks in Mumbai this week already have prompted one cruise line, Royal Caribbean, to cancel an upcoming call in the city, and ...
Regent adds steakhouse; Seabourn Sojourn to debut
Two of cruise travel's ultra-luxurious brands - Regent and Seabourn - will soon be unveiling a next generation eatery and vessel.In the case of Regent, ...
St. Croix to the cruise ship world: We're back!
The comeback of St. Croix as a cruise destination officially begins today with the arrival of the 684-passenger Oceania Regatta. The upscale vessel is one ...
Bermuda to build pier for large cruise ships
Bermuda to build pier for large cruise ships, boost tourism...
Regent Seven Seas launch new audio headphone system
Regent Seven Seas have introduced a new headphone system which will help guests hear tour guides when on shore excursions. The system will be particularly ...
Carnival Rolls Out New Interactive ‘Funville’ Web Experience Featuring ‘Towel Animal Theatre,’ On-Line Videos and More
Carnival Cruise Lines has launched the new “Funville” Web experience at www.carnival.com/funville which is designed to evoke the line’s unique brand of “fun,” with images ...
Royal Caribbean International 'Floats Out' Oasis of the Seas
MIAMI, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In just over one year, Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas will make her long awaited debut. The ship, ...
Canaveral Awards $5 Million Berth Upgrades for New Disney Ships
New Parking Garage Also Gets Green Light to Proceed ...
Royal Caribbean Revises Disembarkation Process
Caribbean International introduced new procedures fleetwide to further ease the departure process on all ships. The company also added programming for guests who are staying ...
Mexico’s Puerto Costa Maya Reopens After Rebuilding
Mexico’s Puerto Costa Maya, located on the Caribbean coast about four hours south of Cancun, reopened with a festive celebration last week. The port spent ...
Royal Caribbean International ‘Floats Out’ Oasis of the Seas
MIAMI, Nov. 21 — In just over one year, Royal Caribbean Intl’s Oasis of the Seas will make her long awaited debut. The ship, under ...
Carnival ‘Gives Fun Back’ in New Orleans
As part of Carnival Cruise Lines’ “Give Fun Back” radio promotion – which awarded deserving New Orleans residents with free “Fun Ship” cruises – Larenzo ...
Carnival Splendor’s Inaugural Call at Fort Lauderdale
To celebrate the Carnival Splendor’s inaugural call at Fort Lauderdale, a reception was held aboard the 3,006-passenger vessel attended by officials from both the cruise ...
Carnival Cruise Lines to Increase Capacity on 2010 New York Departures
Carnival Cruise Lines will increase capacity on its seasonal cruise program from New York in 2010 with the 2,978-passenger Carnival Glory scheduled to operate a ...
Back by Popular Demand: Celebrity Cruises Returns to Bermuda In 2010
Miami - (November 24, 2008 ) - During preview cruises this month on its new Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Cruises revealed plans to resume cruises to ...
Crystal Mixes It Up With Cocktails, Classes & Competitions On 2009 Wine & Food Cruises
LOS ANGELES, November 24, 2008 - Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is expanding its 2009 Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery to include cocktail and mixology ...
Southampton to be Home Port for Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Eclipse in 2010
MIAMI – Nov 22 – During one of its preview cruises for travel partners, press and other dignitaries on its new Celebrity Solstice this week, ...
Royal Caribbean discontinues stock dividend
Following in the footsteps of Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said it will discontinue its common stock dividend."We recognize our dividend is important to ...
World's 'most luxurious' cruise ship cabin will cost $18 million
Not everyone is cutting back as the economy tumbles. Or, at least, that's the hope at Residential Cruise Line -- the latest entrant into the ...
Crystal Cruises "Mind, Body & Spririt" cruise in Asia
Asia is well known as a region of the world that is steeped in spirituality and ancient wellness practises and paying homage to this, Crystal ...
Celebrity Cruises unveil Celebrity Solstice Godmother
Celebrity Cruises have announced who the Godmother of Celebrity Solstice will be and unusually she is not a star of stage and screen. In fact, ...
Dubai Owners reveal QE2 plans
Cunard Cruises most famous ship, QE2, made her final departure from Southampton last week. QE2’s new owners have released plans for the ships future when ...
Kiqstart Music and Think Floyd USA Launch First Annual "Great Gig in the Sea"
Pink Floyd Themed Cruise Will Feature Think Floyd USA; Set to Sail to the Bahamas in May 2009...
Carnival Splendor Arrives At Fort Lauderdale Friday, Nov. 14
Carnival Cruise Lines’ 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor – the line’s newest and largest “Fun Ship” – made its U.S. debut Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, when it ...
A Look At The Carnival Liberty’s Two New 750-Square-Foot Suites
Underscoring the increasing popularity of balcony and suite accommodations, Carnival recently completed the construction of two expansive new 750-square-foot suites aboard the Carnival Liberty. The ...
Crystal Cruises Revises Policy On Fuel Surcharges
LOS ANGELES , November 14, 2008 - Recent drops in crude oil prices have led Crystal Cruises to revise its 2009 fuel surcharge policy. If ...
Holland America Line Wins Responsible Tourism Award from Virgin Holidays
Seattle, WA, November 12, 2008 - Holland America Line received a first place award today at the Responsible Tourism Awards ceremony sponsored by Virgin Holidays. ...
Holland America Line Wins Eight Porthole Readers’ Choice Awards
Seattle, WA, November 12, 2008 - Holland America Line has won eight Readers’ Choice Awards from Porthole Cruise Magazine for 2008, including Most Eco-Friendly Cruise ...
Carnival Wins Big In Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Annual ‘Readers Choice Awards,’ Taking Home Honors In Nine Categories
Carnival Cruise Lines led the way once again in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Reader Choice Awards,” winning in nine different categories, including two new categories – ...
Windstar Adds Cell Phone Service on Wind Star and Wind Spirit
Seattle, November 13, 2008 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the ...
Grass is greener on new cruise ship
Fort Lauderdale, Florida -- It is being called the worst travel slump since the September 11th terrorist attacks, yet Celebrity Cruises is banking on its ...
3-D movies soon onboard Disney Cruise Lines
Disney Cruise Line is preparing to unveil overhauled theaters on both of its cruise ships that the company says will make its vessels the first ...
Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice Makes Stateside Debut November 3
Miami - (October 31, 2008 ) - South Florida residents and visitors interested in seeing the cruise industry's most eagerly awaited ship of the year ...
Princess Cruises christen newest ship Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises newest ship, Ruby Princess, was named with an incredible ‘ruby red’ themed ceremony on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale. America’s reigning reality couple, Trista ...
Carnival Dream Floated Out In Italy
The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream achieved a significant construction milestone when it was “floated out” from its outfitting quay at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. ...
Norwegian Spirit to Receive Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Norwegian Spirit to Receive Multi-Million Dollar RenovationFreestyle Cruising ship to undergo total refurbishment Miami - Nov 4, 2008 - Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that ...
Signature of Excellence Reaches $525 Million Fact Sheet/Timeline
New EnhancementsCreation of a resort-styled aft pool concept called The Retreat. Mix, a new bar concept with three separate bars–Martinis, Champagne and Spirits & Ales–as ...
QE2's final farewell to Southampton
Cunard Cruises have announced plans for QE2’s final departure from her home port of Southampton on Tuesday 11 November 2008, when she leaves for her ...
Keel laying ceremony for P&O Cruises newest ship Azura
P&O Cruises latest superliner currently under construction at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Treste, Italy, is to be named Azura and along with her ...
Ocean Village to be phased out
Carnival UK has announced that it will be phasing out the Ocean Village brand starting in autumn 2009 as part of a reorganisation of its ...
CONSUMERS SHOW STRONG INTEREST DURING NATIONAL CRUISE VACATION MONTH
Proactive Agents and Agencies Capitalize on World's Largest Cruise Night and Generate an Expected $41 million in Sales, $5.3 million in Commissions...
Carnival Breaks Record for World’s Largest Piñata
Carnival Cruise Lines broke a Guinness Record for the world’s largest piñata during a Piñata Block Party event in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 2. According ...
Celebrity Cruises "Takes the Keys" to Celebrity Solstice
Miami - (October 24, 2008 ) - The most widely heralded cruise ship to enter the market this year, Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Solstice, was delivered ...
Costa Cruises celebrates its 60th birthday with three Grand Anniversary Cruises
To end its 60th birthday (1948-2008) celebrations with a bang, Costa Cruises has arranged three Great Anniversary Cruises with an aura of exclusivity. On October ...
Carnival Liberty to Operate Year-Round Seven-Day Cruises From Miami Beginning April 2009; Introduction of Year-Round Cruises From Baltimore on Carnival Pride Moved Up to Spring
Carnival Cruise Lines has announced that its Miami-based Carnival Liberty, which was originally scheduled to reposition to Europe in May 2009, will instead remain in ...
Wedding Bells to Ring During Naming Festivities for Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises Celebrates Ultimate Romantic Milestone as Part of Ship Launch "Love Boat" Captain Gavin MacLeod and "Bachelorette" Couple Trista and Ryan Sutter Serve as ...
NCL To Eliminate Fuel Supplement
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced today that the company’s current fuel supplement will no longer apply to bookings made on or after November 10, 2008 ...
Construction begins for Britain’s newest cruise ship
A ceremony marking the keel-laying for the newest superliner for P&O Cruises will be held today at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy. ...
Carnival shares plunge after dividend suspension
Carnival shares plunge after cruise operator suspends dividend, warns of bookings slowdown ...
State nixes Ike housing on cruise ship
GALVESTON _ State officials on Friday withdrew a request for federal money to charter a cruise ship for use as emergency housing in Orange County ...
Royal Caribbean: "significant deterioration" in cruise ship bookings
Industry giant Royal Caribbean says the economic turmoil of recent weeks is spooking customers and causing a major slowdown in bookings. "While the company's order ...
SeaDream to Introduce New Magazine for Guests
SeaDream Yacht Club is introducing a glossy, full-color magazine called BLU. The inaugural issue premieres November 2008. Published by PPI Group of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, ...
Oasis of the Seas unveils final neighbourhood
MIAMI, Oct 22 – The final neighborhood to be added into the deck plans of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas concept that will ...
Princess to Debut Array of New Features and Special Touches Aboard Ruby Princess
Pub Lunch, Sabatini's Suite Breakfast, and Unique Enrichment Programs Among New Offerings Introduced...
“CARNIVAL DREAM”, THE BIGGEST CRUISE SHIP EVER BUILT BY FINCANTIERI, LAUNCHED IN MONFALCONE TODAY
“Carnival Dream”, the biggest passenger ship ever built by Fincantieri and in Italy, was launched in Monfalcone today: it will be flagship of Carnival Cruise ...
Carnival Cruise Lines Returns To Galveston November 1
Carnival Cruise Lines, the Port of Galveston’s only year-round cruise operator, announced today that it will resume service from the Texas port on November 1, ...
Celebrity Cruises “Takes the Keys” to Celebrity Solstice
Miami - (October 24, 2008 ) - The most widely heralded cruise ship to enter the market this year, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Solstice, was delivered ...
Holland America Line Enhances Platinum Cancellation Protection Plan
Seattle, WA, Oct 23 – Holland America Line guests now have the option of purchasing an enhanced version of its Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP), which ...
Carnival Cruises Launches New Marketing Campaign
With the idea that nearly half of all Americans don’t use their vacation days, Carnival Cruise line is reaching out to their customer base with ...
Financial meltdown hitting cruise ship bookings hard
ABOARD THE NORWEGIAN PEARL -- The head of North America's largest chain of cruise-focused travel agencies says the financial turmoil of the past few weeks ...
Ruby Princess to serve 'Pub Lunches' and fresh waffles
Princess Cruises tradition of evolving their on board experience for guests continues with the launch of Ruby Princess on the 8 November 2008. Ruby Princess ...
Marco opens two new restaurants on P&O Cruises ships
Marco Pierre White, star of Hell’s Kitchen, has opened two new restaurants at sea on board P&O Cruises super-liners Aurora and Oceana. P&O Cruises ship Oceana ...
Rebuilt Puerta Maya Cruise Center In Cozumel Welcomes First Ships
The newly rebuilt pier at the Puerta Maya Cruise Center in Cozumel, Mexico – closed since being damaged by Hurricane Wilma in 2005 – welcomed ...
Celebrity Cruises launch "Shop Celebrity"
Celebrity Cruises has launched a new on-line shopping portal, open for business 24 hours a day. “Shop Celebrity” allows consumers and travel agents to purchase ...
Holland America Line Goes Multi-Lingual
Language options for Web site in German, Spanish and Dutch...
Eurodam to Sail North Europe Itineraries In July 2009
Seattle, WA, Oct 16 — For those with less time on their hands who still want to take a cruise holiday that abounds with popular ...
Study: Florida is U.S. cruise capital
Florida leads the nation not only in the number of passengers leaving on their cruises from the state's ports but also in the number of ...
Ladies’ Fitness Cruise to Sail for Bahamas Feb. 26
Femme FITall, a travel group offering fitness cruises for women, will host its second annual Ladies’ Fitness Cruise on the Carnival Fascination cruise from Jacksonville, ...
Fincantieri calls off launch after worker dies
FINCANTIERI has cancelled a launch ceremony for the Ruby Princess at its Monfalcone yard after a worker died in an accident on board the vessel ...
SeaEscape Ship Goes For $3.6 Million At Auction
Thursday morning the old SeaEscape casino ship M/V Island Adventure sold for $3.6 million at an auction conducted by the U.S. Marshalls at the Broward ...
Ninety-Eight Balconies To Be Added To Carnival Sensation’s Staterooms During Scheduled Dry Dock in January 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines will add balconies to 98 existing staterooms aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Sensation during a 35-day scheduled dry dock taking place in January ...
No bomb in package floating next to cruise ship
Broward authorities said the package floating alongside a cruise ship Monday morning at Port Everglades was not an explosive device.The initial discovery raised fears among ...
Carnival Fantasy Returns To Service From New Orleans Following Extensive ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Upgrades
The 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy has resumed its popular four- and five-day cruise schedule from New Orleans following a 28-day dry dock that included the addition ...
Windstar Unveils Two New Dining Experiences which are 180 Degrees from Ordinary
Seattle, October 14, 2008 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the ...
Royal Caribbean Intl Expands Middle East Presence With 2010 Deployment in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 13 — Royal Caribbean Intl has announced its entry into Dubai in the United Arab Emirates with the deployment of ...
Celebrity Solstice launches Nov. 23 with real lawn
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The new Celebrity Solstice cruise ship with a half-acre lawn of real grass on the top deck is scheduled to launch ...
Star Princess undergoes a transformation
Following a three-week dry-dock, Princess Cruises’ Star Princess set sail this weekend with a dramatically transformed new look. Several areas on board have received the ...
Grand Turk Cruise Center Re-Opens With Day-Long Visit By 101,000-Ton Carnival Destiny
The Grand Turk Cruise Center – closed since the passing of Hurricane Ike last month – today welcomed its first cruise ship, the 2,642-passenger Carnival ...
A Grand Opening
Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy and 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy will be the first cruise ships to call at the newly rebuilt Puerta Maya Cruise ...
Holland America Line's Exclusive Pinnacle Grill Debuts New, Expanded Menu Across Fleet
SEATTLE, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pinnacle Grill, the exclusive, reservations-only dining venue on all Holland America Line ships, debuts a tantalizing new menu this ...
Carnival Corporation & Plc's North American Brands Eliminate Fuel Supplement For New 2010 Bookings and Establish Guidelines for Fuel Supplement Refunds
MIAMI, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Six brands of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) -- Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland ...
Carnival Cruise Lines to scrap fuel charge but hike prices
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Carnival Corp, which operates Carnival Cruise Lines and Cunard Line, will cancel fuel supplement for new bookings on 2010 departures effective ...
Holland America Line’s ms Veendam to Sail South America in 2009-2010
Seattle, October 10, 2008 - With South America emerging as one of the top destinations for cruises, coupled with the demand for passengers who wish ...
Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Solstice Sets Sail for First Time Historic event attracts tens of thousands of area residents
Miami - The most widely heralded ship to enter the cruise market this year, Celebrity Solstice, departed Meyer Werft shipyard yesterday in Papenburg, Germany, as ...
Celebrity Solstice sets sail for first time
The world’s most eagerly anticipated ship, Celebrity Solstice, departed Meyer Werft shipyard yesterday in Papenburgh, Germany. Celebrity Solstice is the largest ship ever to be ...
New Balcony Staterooms To Be Added On Three Carnival ‘Fun Ships’
Underscoring the tremendous popularity of its balcony staterooms, Carnival Cruise Lines will add balconies to a number of cabins on three ships during upcoming dry ...
Disney Cruise Line announces new destinations
NEW YORK - If Zack and Cody's new show "The Suite Life on Deck" inspires your family to book a cruise, Disney Cruise Line is ...
Disney Cruise Line to move ship to Europe in 2010
Disney Cruise Line to move vessel to Europe in 2010, lengthen some Caribbean trips...
Galveston’s Collaborative Efforts Facilitate Recovery
The Port of Galveston is easing back up to full strength, following substantial damage inflicted by Hurricane Ike on September 13, 2008. Recovery efforts have ...
New Guest Experience and Business Development Department Created at Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines has created a new department focusing solely on developing innovative new on-board product opportunities and enhancing existing aspects of the “Fun Ship” ...
Royal Caribbean to Sell Its Interest in Island Crusies to First Choice Holidays
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) announced today that it had agreed to sell its 50 percent interest in Island Cruises to First Choice Holidays Ltd., ...
A very special “Happy Birthday” to you in ARUBA
The Aruba Cruise Tourism (ACT) is offering all cruise Birthday celebrating guests, a special and unique Aruba Birthday Gift, on their special day while in ...
"Heavenly" AIDAluna to be named 4 April 2009 in Palma de Mallorca
The sixth ship of the AIDA fleet will be named on 4 April 2009 in an event held against the backdrop of the harbour at ...
Holland America Line Launches Explorations Team
SEATTLE, Oct. 2 /CNW/ -- With today's traveler looking for more enrichingexperiences and activities, Holland America Line has broadened its onboardprogramming with the new Explorations ...
Cruise lines offer more options
Envision the revolutionary Patrick Henry standing up and declaring, “Give me liberty or give me death.”Or Peter Finch as anchorman Howard Beale in the 1976 ...
Planning a cruise during hurricane season? Think on this
A Carnival cruise in the midst of Ike leaves some passengers stranded. It's a warning to consider the timing, its inherent risks and possible solutions....
Royal Caribbean to switch UK focus to promoting Celebrity
Following a successful drive to grow the business of its contemporary market Royal Caribbean International (RCI) brand in the UK, parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises ...
QE2 fans bid farewell to liner
Thousands of QE2 fans turned out to say goodbye to the famous liner as she sailed up the river of her birth for a final ...
Celebrity Solstice has left port for the sea!
Only five Solstice-class cruise ships will be produced, and the first one (aptly named Solstice) has just left port for the sea. Weighing approximately 134,000 ...
NCL voted most improved cruise line
Norwegian Cruise Line was voted ‘most improved cruise line’ by CruiseOne, over 550 independent cruise travel agencies and Cruise Inc., the nation’s first host agency ...
Fred Olsen Cruise Line to go smoke free
Fred Olsen Cruise Line is due to be introducing a new policy from early 2009 which will mean all five of their vessels will have ...
Carnival Destiny Launches New Four and Five Day Cruise Schedule From Miami Saturday, Sept. 27
When the 2,642-passenger Carnival Destiny begins a new schedule of four- and five-day cruises from Miami on Saturday, Sept. 27, it will not only provide ...
Royal Caribbean Tests Surcharge for Organic Steak
Caribbean International is testing offering organic steak in its main dining rooms for an extra fee. The test is being conducted on Freedom of the ...
Holland America Line Launches New & Personalized Shore Excursion e-Brochures
Seattle - Holland America Line has launched a new Shore Excursion e-Brochure online system for its guests to view and print shore excursion information for ...
9 cruise ships violate permits for wastewater
Regulators cite nearly half of the 20 ships that regularly discharge in Alaska waters...
Fire hits Oasis of the Seas, 1,500 workers evacuated
A fire broke out on board Oasis of the Seas, the first in a series of two 225,000 gross ton cruise liners Royal Caribbean International ...
New Stateroom Décor, Verandahs, Lanai Staterooms and More on Five Holland America Line Ships
Seattle, WA, September 25, 2008 - Five Holland America Line ships will soon undergo individual month-long dry docks at a total cost of approximately $200 ...
New Zealand Gains in Popularity With U.S. Cruisers
Cruising in New Zealand is booming in popularity with the U.S. traveler. Recent figures show that New Zealand’s cruise industry has grown from 27 cruises ...
Panasonic digital signage selected by Princess Cruises
SECAUCUS, NJ — Princess Cruises offer an escape from daily life in some of the world’s most beautiful settings. Now several of their ships have ...
Carnival Cruise Lines To Operate First-Ever Quebec Voyages Aboard 102,000-Ton Carnival Triumph In 2009
For guests seeking a unique cruise alternative with opportunities to view magnificent scenery and wildlife and visit three charming cities along the historic St. Lawrence ...
Celebrity Cruises cancel Australia 2009/10 cruises
Celebrity Cruises have announced that they will be removing their Australia and New Zealand sailings from their winter 2009/10 itineraries. Celebrity Cruises begun the sailings ...
Cruise ship violates wastewater permit
JUNEAU - A Holland America cruise ship violated its wastewater discharge permit in May, June and July, according to state regulators. This is the first ...
Discovery Returns From Wet Dock Better Than Ever
America's Favorite Day Cruise completes routine surveys and repairs...
Cruise ship to Caribbean to sail from Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) - A 1,900-person cruise ship will begin sailing from Baltimore to the Eastern Caribbean and down the East Coast next year.The governor's office ...
Cruise industry watching city’s success with larger ship
Carnival Cruise Line’s Fascination has a new home port in Jacksonville. The ship can carry more than 2,000 passengers....
NCL Reportedly Tells Employees First F3 Is Cancelled
Corp. has told its employees that the first 150,000-ton F3 ship order has been cancelled but that a decision has not been finalized on whether ...
Regent Seven Seas refurbishment plans
Regent Seven Seas have announced plans to carry out major refurbishment work on its fleet of supremely luxurious cruise liners. The plan is to spend ...
Carnival, Jaxport Commemorate Arrival of Jacksonville’s Largest Cruise Ship
Carnival and JAXPORT marked the arrival of the 2,052-passenger Carnival Fascination – the newest and largest cruise ship ever to sail from Jacksonville – with ...
Celebrity Cruises has announced new itineraries for Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Mercury
Celebrity Cruises presents guests with new cruise vacation options from the historic coastal cities of Baltimore, Maryland, and Charleston, South Carolina, along with the brand’s ...
New ships to cruise the high seas
The big cruise lines are preparing to introduce their new generation of ships, and cruise travelers are in for some innovations and surprises. We're talking ...
Holland America Line Delivers Entertainment Enhancements
SEATTLE, Sept. 19 — As part of Holland America Line’s latest Signature of Excellence enhancements, entertainment on board five popular ships is evolving to feature ...
Queen Mary 2's 100th Transatlantic crossing
Sept 18 – As Queen Mary 2 prepares to sail her 100th Transatlantic Crossing, Cunard Line reveals the captivating statistics that illustrate the Line’s singular ...
The Duke of Edinburgh to bid farewell to QE2
It was with great honour that Cunard Cruises announced that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will make a farewell visit to Queen Elizabeth ...
Aker Yards rumoured to offer NCL's F3 for sale
The future of NCL Corporation's (NCL) 150,000 gross ton F3 innovative new-build due out in early 2010, seems to be hanging in the balance, Cruise ...
Carnival Cruise Lines’ Two Galveston-Based Ships To Operate From Port Of Houston
Carnival Conquest, Carnival Ecstasy to Arrive at Houston’s Bayport Terminal Later This Week...
Royal Caribbean Encores World-Class Entertainment on Oasis of the Seas
MIAMI, Sept. 16 — The curtain has been raised on another neighborhood aboard Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Intl’s newest and highly anticipated ship ...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces Major Fleet Enhancement & Refurbishment
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Sept 15 – Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that it will invest approximately $40 million dollars to implement an extensive refurbishment and ...
Cunard’s QE2 Makes Final Call to Port of Boston
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 will make its final visit to Cruiseport Boston on Sept. 18. In more than 40 years of service, QE2 has made ...
Royal Caribbean: No cut to cruise ship fuel surcharge for now
Royal Caribbean says it will keep its $10-a-passenger daily fuel surcharge in place for the time being, despite the recent plunge in oil prices."We are ...Pacific Sun Reveals New Look and Unveils Spa Oasis
Passengers on P&O Cruises’ Pacific Sun can now relax in a new child-free Oasis spa retreat – the highlight of a multi-million dollar revamp of ...
Mobile, Ala., gets larger cruise ship to replace aging Holiday
MOBILE, Ala. - Carnival Corp. will replace its Mobile-based Holiday cruise ship with the larger Fantasy vessel next year, boosting its capacity at the Alabama ...
Galveston to cruisers: Your cars are ruined
The Galveston Daily News has some bad news this morning for people who sailed out of Galveston last week on cruises to the Caribbean: Your ...
Port of Houston Authority in Assess and Operation Recovery Mode
The Port of Houston Authority is in an asset assessment and operation recovery mode. The welfare of PHA's employees, customers and neighbors is our first ...
Caribbean officials working to lure visitors back
Tourism officials trying to entice visitors, tourist dollars back to storm-raked Caribbean...
Two cruise ships blamed for emissions violations
Ship may be fined: Kelly Burnet waves goodbye to the Serenade of the Seas at the end of the 2007 season. According to the state, the ship violated visible air emissions standards last year. ...
“Turf's Up!” The Grass Really is Greener on Celebrity Solstice!
Miami - (January 19, 2008 ) - There is a new job opening at Celebrity Cruises: groundskeeper. The perfect candidate must be willing to perform ...
Holland America Line Introduces New Martini Menu
SEATTLE, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has introduced a new menu of martini cocktails on board its fleet of 14 ships. Featured on ...
The Carnival Liberty’s Captain And Crew Earn Award from U.S. Coast Guard
At a reception Saturday aboard the Carnival Liberty in Miami, Captain Marco Nogara and the vessel’s crew were presented with the U.S. Coast Guard’s Meritorious ...
USA Today and Princess Cruises Announce “Romance on the Ruby” Cruise Contest
McLean, VA, September 12, 2008 — USA TODAY and Princess Cruises today announced a “Romance on the Ruby” contest that will allow 10 lucky couples ...
Grand Turk Cruise Center Scheduled To Re-Open In Early October
The Grand Turk Cruise Center, which is operated by Miami-based Carnival Corporation & plc, and located on the island of Grand Turk, has scheduled an ...
Carnival Mascot Celebrates Sixth Birthday
The sixth birthday of “Fun Ship” Freddy – Carnival’s fun-loving mascot with a funnel-shaped head – was celebrated throughout the fleet in grand style.Kids from ...
Holland America Line Names 2010 Signature Class Ship ms Nieuw Amsterdam
SEATTLE, Sept. 10 — Holland America Line will name its latest Signature Class ship and the 15th in its fleet, ms Nieuw Amsterdam. To be ...
THE NEW PORT OF ST. PETERSBURG IS INAUGURATED BY COSTA CRUISES
The Costa Mediterranea is the first ship to call at the new passenger port in the Russian city. The event has been celebrated with a ...
A Carnival Dream Coming True
Currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the Carnival Dream continues to move along as scheduled. Most recently, workers began piecing together the ...
Hurricane Ike knocks out some Caribbean tourism
Caribbean tourist destination hit hard by 'Ike,' cruise terminal knocked out ...
Ike Damages Grand Turk, Forces Cruise Itinerary Changes
Grand Turk, home to a Carnival Corp.-built cruise port, appears to have sustained “substantial” damage from Hurricane Ike, which also forced itinerary changes for a ...
Residensea Explores New Regions, More Excursions in 09
Residensea’s The World will expand its itinerary offerings in 2009, making a maiden call in Papua New Guinea during the winter, and sailing the Bering ...
Disney Magic to Add Radio Frequency IDs for Kids’ Areas
The Disney Magic will revamp the check in area for kids’ areas during the ship’s nearly three-week drydock that started Saturday, easing the change to ...
New casino ship at Port; cruises start soon
Las Vegas Casino Lines' cruise ship Liquid Vegas has pulled into its dock at Cruise Terminal 4 in Port Canaveral as the company prepares to ...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Enhances Guest Experiences Ashore
Fort Lauderdale - September 8, 2008 - In a constant effort to provide the very best experiences ashore as Luxury Goes Exploring® around the globe, ...
Disney cruise ship to get Fantasia-themed splash pool, LCD TVs
The Disney Magic cruise ship will get a splash pool themed around the movie "Fantasia," new 22-inch, LCD television sets in cabins and a series ...
Cruise safety
Passengers should treat a cruise ship like they would a strange city and take common sense precautions....
Cunard unveils groundbreaking world cruise for 2010
It'll be the longest cruise ever for the Queen Mary 2. And the most unusual. Cunard announced Thursday that its four-year-old flagship will head off-the-beaten ...
NCL’s Norwegian Pearl Cancels Oct. 26 Sailing for Repairs
Norwegian Pearl’s Oct. 26 seven-day Western Caribbean sailing has been canceled because the ship must enter dry-dock to repair a thrust bearing in the Azipod ...
Costa Introduces Past-Guest Program to U.S.
Costa Cruises has launched its past guest recognition program, "Costa Club," in the United States. The club is dedicated to past guests who choose Costa ...
Travel Leaders Names Holland America Top Cruise Line
Travel Leaders, formally Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, last month named Holland America Line its Cruise Line Supplier of the Year. In a survey of all ...
Bob Hope Estate Charity Auction Kicks Off with "Bon Voyage" Luncheon Honoring Linda Hope Aboard Queen Mary 2 in New York
Pictured L-R: Commodore Bernard Warner, Linda Hope, Lucie Arnaz and Carol Marlow...
Cruise ships rerouting trips to save fuel
PORTLAND, Maine — When the 1,020-foot Explorer of the Seas cruises through North Atlantic waters next year, it'll spend more time off the coast of New ...
New Premium Air Option Available With Crystal’S 2009 Northern European Cruises
LOS ANGELES, September 4, 2008 - Travelers seeking more legroom and comfort than traditional coach — without the price tag of business class — can ...
Cunard Line Announces 2010 World Cruises
Sept 4 – Cunard’s two modern luxury liners, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, will depart in January 2010 on their World Cruises, continuing the ...
QE2 to lose her main engines
Although details about the future look and appearance of Cunard’s venerable QE2 in her new role as a floating hotel in Dubai are still a ...
New Orleans Port Facilities Spared Serious Damage
Port of New Orleans facilities were spared serious damage in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, and Coast Guard and Port officials are working to expedite ...
Princess Cruises to open off-limit crew areas to tours
Have you always wondered what happens behind the scenes on a cruise ship?You'll soon be able to find out -- assuming you sail on a ...
New Nickelodeon itineraries for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruises have announced that families will have further opportunities to sail on Nickelodeon-themed cruises, following the success of the first Nickelodeon cruise sailing ...
Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Exchange Rate for Quarterly Dividend
MIAMI, Sept 02, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ ----On July 14, 2008, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of ...
P&O Cruises replaces Oriana's 2010 world voyage with two month-long Caribbean itineraries
In a break with tradition, P&O Cruises is offering two new Caribbean Connoisseur sailings in early 2010, each of five weeks, instead of the traditional ...
Pacific Sun Dry Dock Provides Economic Boost for Brisbane
Brisbane is about to receive a significant economic boost, with P&O Cruises’ Pacific Sun heading to the local Forgacs Cairncross Dockyard in Morningside for scheduled ...
Princess Cruises Debuts New 'Ultimate Ship Tour' with Launch of Ruby Princess
Rare Behind-the-Scenes Access Will Give Passengers Exclusive Insider's View of Ship Operations ...
Cruises cheaper now than 10 years ago
It has been discovered that cruises are more affordable now than they were 10 years ago. P&O Cruises have carried out the research that found ...
Norwegian cruise ship plagued by propulsion problem
Norwegian Cruise Line says a problem with the propulsion system on the Norwegian Pearl is forcing the ship to operate at reduced speeds. The line ...
Countdown To The Caribbean: MSC Cruises Ready For Exciting Season With Msc Orchestra, Msc Lirica
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (SEPTEMBER 2, 2008) – The countdown continues as MSC Cruises prepares for an exciting 2008-09 Caribbean season that includes the much-anticipated arrival ...
Royal Caribbean announce latest neighborhoods on Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruises have revealed further exciting details about the much anticipated Oasis of the Seas. The Pool and Sports Zone and the Vitality at ...
Holland America Line Returning to Bermuda Roundtrip Cruises from New York City to Start in 2010
Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 - Beginning in 2010, Holland America Line will once again sail on regularly scheduled cruises between New York City and ...
Princess Cruises introduce new fitness programs
Princess Cruises are making it even easier to stay fit on a cruise with them by introducing new ways for guests to exercise on their ...
Holland America Line Announces $200 Million in Enhancements to Five Ships as Part of Ongoing Signature of Excellence
Seattle, WA, Aug 30, 2008 - As part of its ongoing Signature of Excellence, Holland America Line is doubling the amount to be spent in ...
Jamaica Announces the World's First Destination Loyalty Card
The Jamaica Tourist Board recently announced that Jamaica will offer the world’s first destination loyalty card, the OneLove card. The announcement came fresh on the ...
Holland America Line Delivers Entertainment Enhancements
Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 - As part of Holland America Line’s latest Signature of Excellence enhancements, entertainment on board five popular ships is evolving ...
New Stateroom Décor, Verandahs, Lanai Staterooms and More on Five Holland America Line Ships
Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 - Five Holland America Line ships will soon undergo individual month-long dry docks at a total cost of approximately $200 ...
Holland America Line Revamps Bar Ambiance on Five Ships
Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 -Centrally located bars and lounges aboard five Holland America Line ships are being upgraded and reconfigured to bring a new ...
Seabourn Named Best Small Ship Line By Virtuoso
The Yachts of Seabourn has been honored as the “Best Small Ship Cruise Line” by Virtuoso in the luxury travel network’s 2008 Virtuoso Performance Awards. ...
Holland America Line Launches Explorations Team
Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 - With today’s traveler looking for more enriching experiences and activities, Holland America Line has broadened its onboard programming with ...
Holland America Line Expands Shops with Exclusive Jewelry Boutique
Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 - The latest in high-end designer jewelry soon will be found aboard all Holland America Line ships as part of ...
New Innovative Pool Concept - The Retreat - to Debut on Five Holland America Line Ships
Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 - When Holland America Line’s ms Statendam, ms Maasdam, ms Ryndam, ms Veendam and ms Rotterdam emerge from nearly month-long ...
Sweet to sail on Norwegian Spirit
A new lesbian travel company called Sweet has announced its agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line to charter the 1,972 passenger Norwegian Spirit for a Caribbean ...
Disney Wonder to Host Disney Channel World Premiere
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder will host a red-carpet, world-premiere event Aug. 28-31 for the new Disney Channel original series “The Suite Life on Deck,” ...
Princess Rewards Loyal Past Passengers with Additional Benefits
Princess Rewards Loyal Past Passengers with Additional Benefits Wireless Internet, New Vacation Protection Plan and Exclusive Phone Line Now Available to Princess Captain's Circle Members ...
Ocean Village launch new Caribbean itineraries
Ocean Village have introduced new 14 night cruises for their winter 2009-2010 season in the Caribbean. The launch of longer cruises allows new ports of ...
Costa Maya Reopens with New Zip-Line Adventure
Puerto Costa Maya has reopened to cruise ship visits after being closed since August 2007 due to damage caused by Hurricane Dean. The port reopened ...
Carnival cruise ship rescues 44 Haitians at sea
A Carnival cruise ship rescued 44 Haitians from a sinking motorboat in the Caribbean on Friday morning. The Carnival Liberty, one of the Miami-based company's ...
NCL Corp. Lays Off 145 Shoreside Employees
NCL Corp. has reduced its global workforce by about 145 employees. The company said it is realigning its "organization to more appropriately support its pattern ...
Nickelodeon Family Cruise Announces Two Cruise Itineraries for 2009
Upon the recent return of the first-ever Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean, Nickelodeon and Royal Caribbean International announced plans for two more joint journeys ...
Princess Debuts New Onboard Fitness Programs
Staying fit on a cruise has never been easier or more fun, as Princess Cruises introduces new ways for passengers to stay active on their ...
Norwegian Majesty clean up in Bermuda
Norwegian Cruise Line has been giving something back to St Georges in Bermuda where one of their ships, Norwegian Majesty, has docked during the summer. ...
Hurricane Gustav Alters Some Caribbean Cruise Itineraries
Royal Caribbean International altered the itinerary of Mariner of the Seas out of Port Canaveral, given Hurricane Gustav’s location and projected path. Hurricane Gustav made ...
Oasis of the Seas cruises go on sale
Cruises on the worlds most eagerly anticipated ship Oasis of the Seas are set to go on sale from 1pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2008. ...
Cruise ship business gets boost from dissatisfaction with airlines
As airlines cut back on the number of flights and passenger dissatisfaction grows, the idea of driving to a cruise ship, unpacking once and enjoying ...
Carnival May Roll Out Three Dining Options
Carnival Cruise Lines probably will introduce three dining options on its ships: traditional seatings at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. and a third open seating, ...
NCL a World Savers Awards finalist
Norwegian Cruise Line has been named as a finalist in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s 2008 World Savers Awards. The awards focus on 38 travel companies ...
First ever National Cruise Week
The UK’s first ever National Cruise Week will take place next month, with travel companies from across the UK teaming up to promote the vast ...
Grand Cayman plays host to two Royal Caribbean ships
The Grand Cayman Islands were home to a momentous occasion last week when two Royal Caribbean Cruise ships called into the port at the same ...
U.S. Government Turns Down “Devastating” Rule Changes
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has declined to act on a proposed rule change in the Passenger Vessel Services Act that would have ...
Holland America Line Goes Mobile With Website
SEATTLE, Aug. 21 — Holland America Line now has a mobile friendly version of its website, www.hollandamerica.com, for all devices able to connect to the ...
Princess Cruises “Heart of Alaska” Video Wins “Best Cinematography” Award
SANTA CLARITA, CA, Aug 21 - In addition to the widespread praise already received from the film and travel communities, Princess Cruises’ “The Heart of ...
Carnival Cruise Lines to Expand Capacity in New Orleans by 34 Percent With Deployment of Carnival Triumph in Nov. 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines – which operates the only year-round cruise program from New Orleans – will increase capacity by 34 percent when the 2,758-passenger Carnival ...
Carnival Recasts Stateroom Categories for Easier Upselling
Carnival Cruise Lines will launch an extensive stateroom recategorization encompassing the entire "Fun Ship" fleet, with the Carnival Valor the first ship to feature the ...
A Triumph For The Big Easy
During a press conference held at the Port of New Orleans, Carnival Cruise Lines- which offers the only year-round service from New Orleans- announced ...
Royal Caribbean Partner with AAA on Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International is partnering with AAA Travel to unveil more about the upcoming Oasis of the Seas. The new features will be revealed during ...
MSC Cruises placed order for two new ships
MSC Cruises are once more expanding their fleet with a new order placed with Aker Yards in St. Nazair France for two Musica class ships ...
Romantic christening of Ruby Princess
It has been revealed that Princess Cruises newest ship, Ruby Princess, is to be named by a couple who met very publicly on America’s reality ...
Norwegian Cruise Line Selected by Condé Nast Traveler as a Leader In Social Responsibility
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been named a finalist in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s 2008 World Savers Awards. The awards honor 38 travel companies from ...
Carnival Cruise Lines to Increase Capacity in Mobile by 42 Percent With Deployment of Carnival Fantasy in Fall 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines – which operates the only year-round cruise program from New Orleans – will increase capacity by 34 percent when the 2,758-passenger Carnival ...
Celebrity Solstice floats out
Celebrity Cruises newest addition to the fleet Celebrity Solstice has reached another landmark in its constructed process, successfully completing its float out at Germany’s Meyer ...
Costa Cruises celebrate 100th cruise in China
The all-Italian cruise company Costa Cruises is the world’s first cruise line to sell ‘made in Italy’ cruises to the Chinese. Costa Cruises Costa Allegra ...
Trista and Ryan Sutter to Christen Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess
America's Most Romantic Couple Celebrates Fifth Wedding Anniversary Milestone by Naming Newest "Love Boat" ...
Norwegian Gem Focus of Fine Living Network's Ultimate Cruise Guide
Miami - Aug 11, 2008 - Norwegian Gem, NCL's newest Freestyle Cruising ship, takes center stage in Fine Living Network's new one-hour special: The Ultimate ...
Cunard’s 2009 World Cruises and Segment Voyages Offer Savvy Travelers a Pinnacle Travel Experience
SOUTHAMPTON, England, Aug. 14 — Today’s unfavorable exchange rate is making the quest to travel and see the world more challenging than ever but experienced ...
An International Who’s Who of Bright Minds Will Light Up Silversea’s Grand Pacific Voyage
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Aug 14 — Celebrated authors, journalists, historians, commentators, actor-dramatists, filmmakers, an astronaut, marine biologist, Harvard economist, Japanese TV personality, and an officer ...
Holland America Line Program Surpasses $1 Million Raised for Susan G. Komen for the Cure
SEATTLE, Aug. 12 — Holland America Line has surpassed the million-dollar mark in contributions raised for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® via its On ...
Norwegian Gem to appear on The Ultimate Cruise Guide
Norwegian Cruise Line’s amazing new cruise ship Norwegian Gem is to appear in a Fine Living Network TV special in America. The one hour special ...
Ocho Rios, Jamaica Adds an Exciting Attraction for Cruise Visitors
A country of beautiful beaches, friendly people, and amazing cuisine, Jamaica has a lot to offer its visitors. Because of the many activities available, Jamaica ...
Christmas takes an Aussie twist with P&O Cruises
Holidaymakers can enjoy Christmas with a distinctly Australian twist on P&O Cruises’ Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun this festive season – barefoot beach cricket on ...
P&O Cruises to offer luxury cosmetics Couleur Caramel in spas
P&O Cruises have announced that they will be offering the organic make-up range Couleur Caramel in the on-board Spa on all of their P&O Cruises ...
Celebrity Solstice Takes A Step Closer to Its Debut
The Celebrity Solstice will make its inaugural cruise on November 23th, 2008. The cruise ship marks the birth of a new class of ships for ...
Pink Floyd Themed Cruise Set to Sail in 2009
Pink Floyd will be the subject of their very own themed cruise, even though no actual Floyd members will board the ship. ...
Cruise lines prefer add-on fees to fare hikes
When oil prices skyrocketed last year, cruise lines introduced fuel surcharges - supposedly a temporary, stop-gap measure to make up for a failure to hedge ...
Cruise giant is sued over toxic gas
Royal Caribbean is being sued by a former captain who said he was injured in a 2005 accident in which poisonous gas escaped onboard a ship....
Princess Cruises Sails With IBM InfoSphere Software
IBM Data Warehousing Software Powers Marketing and Promotional Initiatives for Cruise Giant ...
Norwegian Gem Focus of Fine Living Network's Ultimate Cruise Guide
Norwegian Gem, NCL's newest Freestyle Cruising ship, takes center stage in Fine Living Network's new one-hour special: The Ultimate Cruise Guide. The special was filmed ...
Disney Cruise Line Recognized as a Top Cruise Experience by Readers of Travel + Leisure MagazineDisney Cruise Line Recognized as a Top Cruise Experience by Readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine
Disney Cruise Line continues to receive top honors in the cruise industry, most recently being recognized in Travel + Leisure magazine’s “2008 World’s Best” awards.The ...
Ruby Princess Completes Successful Sea Trials
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (August 5, 2008) - Ruby Princess has completed another major milestone in preparation for her November 8 debut, with the completion of ...
Cruise control: ships cut fuel cost
Squeezed by high fuel costs, Royal Caribbean Cruises hired a chief to put energy management on the front burner; other lines may follow suit....
MSC Cruises body shaping treatment
MSC Cruises newest addition to its fleet, MSC Fantasia, will offer treatments in its magnificent new wellbeing centre Aurea Spa that will help reshape the ...
Cruise ships surpass 1 million visitors to Saint John
When American tourist Helen Camper walked down the gang plank in Saint John Wednesday, she had no idea she was the millionth cruise ship passenger ...
Mobile Is Carnival’s “Fantasy” Port
Carnival's Fantasy cruise ship will continue to operate out of Mobile until it goes into drydock in September.The cruise line fears lingering delays from an ...
Carnival Sensation to Undergo Full ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Upgrades Following Jan. 2009 Dry Dock
Carnival Sensation will undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment that will include the installation of an expansive water park, an exclusive adults-only retreat and tropical-themed mid-ship pool ...
SILVERSEA ANNOUNCES RECORD GROWTH OF NEW CUSTOMERS
Aggressive Sales and Cooperative Marketing Efforts Driving New-to-Silversea Business...
Holland America Line's 2009 Mexico Cruises Feature Bahia Magdalena and Santa Cruz Huatulco
SEATTLE, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is introducing the new port of Santa Cruz Huatulco, Oaxaca, and scenic cruising through wildlife- abundant Bahia ...
Cruise Ship Condominiums in Vancouver
New concept creates boutique housing idea for winter Olympics...
Oceania names first newbuilding Marina as construction starts
Work has started on the first of two 65,000 Oceania class gross ton newbuildings of the Florida based upper premium operator Oceania Cruises at the ...
Allegra Opens Shanghai's New Cruise Terminal & Costa's 100th Cruise in China
Great festivities have been planned in Shanghai to celebrate the arrival of the Costa Allegra (28,500 dwt and a capacity of 1,000 guests). The first ...
MSC Cruises launch express check in service
In an effort to reduce the time is takes to embark on their ships, MSC Cruises have launched an on-line check in service for guests ...
DRIVING TO THE SHIP ADDS VALUE, CONVENIENCE TO CRUISE VACATIONS
CLIA Cruise Lines Sail to All Parts of the World from More than 30 Ports in U.S. ...
Cruise ship cleared to leave Auckland
A cruise ship on which dozens of passengers were injured when it struck stormy seas off New Zealand on Wednesday has been cleared to depart ...
Cruise ship passengers offered discount
Passengers on a cruise ship hit by severe stormy weather are to be offered reduced tickets for a future trip in the wake of their ...
P&O Cruises introduce 'once in a lifetime' shore excursions
P&O Cruises are aiming to attract guests looking for adventurous holiday experiences with the introduction of their new shore excursions for 2008/9. The new excursions ...
Greater Fort Lauderdale Gears for Upcoming Cruise Season
Just in time for the 2008-2009 winter Caribbean cruise season, Port Everglades, located in Greater Fort Lauderdale will become home to five of the cruise ...
Building a Dream
Set to debut in Europe September 21, 2009, the new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream is beginning to take shape at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard. Pictured above are ...
Editorial: Between the devil and the deep blue sea
The issue of pre-term, or premature, births was very much in the news last year, following the incident aboard a Cayman Airways flight to Jamaica; ...
42 injured after cruise liner hit by New Zealand storm
The Pacific Sun, here pictured off the Loyalty islands, New Caledonia, has been hit by the storm. Photo / Martin Sykes...
Regent Seven Seas new ship in development
Regent Seven Seas, the luxurious 6 star cruise line, has recently announced that they have a new ship under development. Currently Regent Seven Seas fleet ...
Oasis of the Seas set to be "coolest" ship ever with kids
Royal Caribbean Cruises newest ship currently under construction, Oasis of the Seas, looks set to be a definite success with the kids.Cruises Mates teen reporter ...
Stars Shine with Celebrity Cruises: “Soap Cruise” to set Sail on Celebrity Century
Miami - (July 28, 2008 ) - Cruise enthusiasts who enjoy the intrigue, drama and romance of daytime TV’s most popular soap operas – and ...
Costa Cruises Commissions Monumental Sculpture by Fernando Botero to Add to Fleet’s Multimillion Dollar Art Collection
MIAMI, July 28 — Costa, Europe’s Number One Cruise Line, has commissioned a monumental bronze sculpture by world-renowned artist Fernando Botero for its newest ship, ...
P&O Cruises announce new Gary Rhodes summer menus
P&O Cruises celebrity chef Gary Rhodes, who recently won a Michelin star for his latest restaurant, has created a new fresh menu for the summer ...
Two cruise ships collide in Greece
Remember the Celebrity Zenith? The much-beloved, 1,378-passenger vessel, well known among American cruisers before it was transferred to Spanish line Pullmantur in 2006, was involved ...
Silversea in major company restructuring
Leading luxury operator Silversea Cruises is currently in the middle of a major company restructuring which is aimed at raising quality aboard its ships as ...
MSC Cruises MSC Splendida float out ceremony
A momentous floating out ceremony took place yesterday at the Aker Yards in St. Nazaire, France. MSC Splendida, the newest addition to the MSC Cruises ...
Captain's to perform wedding ceremonies at sea
Azamara and Celebrity Cruises now offer weddings with a difference in that you can be married by the ship’s captain in the new captain-led ceremonies. ...
Oceania Cruises Intros 2009 European Collection
Oceania Cruises has launched its 2009 European Collection brochure, with 56 voyages for cruisers to choose from. In addition, for a limited time, the cruise ...
P&O Cruises to ban smoking on ships
P&O Cruises is to ban smoking from all inside areas on three ships in its fleet. The operator will not allow smoking on Oceana, Ventura, and ...
Holland America Line Offers Early Advantage Fares on 2009 Cruises Booked by September 15
SEATTLE, July 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for its 2009 cruise season, Holland America Line will offer Early Advantage savings on a wide selection of ...
Crystal’s Ultimate Wine Experience for $1,300 per Person
LOS ANGELES, July 23 — A $5,000-per-bottle 1989 Petrus and an increasingly rare 2000 Chateau Hosanna top the list of nearly-impossible-to-get wines procured for Crystal ...
Cruise ship traffic a threat to Arctic waters, U.S. expert warns
An American marine shipping expert says eastern Arctic waterways should be protected from a growing influx of cruise ship traffic.Arctic cruise ship traffic has jumped ...
Regent Seven Seas Confirms New Ship, Refurbishes Vessels
Regent Seven Seas Cruises confirmed that a new ship is under development. During an America's Vacation Center webinar yesterday, Regent Seven Seas President Mark Conroy ...
Carnival Fantasy rerouted to Mobile due to MS. River closing
MOBILE, Ala. -- Mobile residents will see a new Carnival cruise ship along the waterfront Saturday, but only for a short time. Due to the ...
Job cuts at major cruise line to have little effect on Antigua
The recent announcement by Royal Caribbean Cruises to axe 400 jobs owing to a 55 per cent increase to its fuel costs and a sharp ...
Port Everglades Becomes Sister Seaport to Marseille
Broward County Mayor Lois Wexler, along with Port Director Phillip Allen, signed an agreement officially linking Port Everglades to the Port of Marseille, France, as ...
Fuel costs hit Royal Caribbean; Cutting 400 jobs
MIAMI, Fla. - Cruise operator Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported sharply lower second-quarter earnings Monday, blaming higher fuel prices, and said it would cut 400 ...
Norwegian Cruise Line Recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s August Cruise Issue
Miami - Jul 21, 2008 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) received top billing in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s special August cruise issue, which hits newsstands ...
Carnival Glory and Carnival Miracle Achieve Perfect 100 Scores on Recent U.S.P.H. Inspections
The 2,974-passenger Carnival Glory and 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle each earned perfect 100 scores on their most recent inspections conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service ...
Earnings Preview: Royal Caribbean Cruises
Earnings Preview: Analysts expect fuel costs to weigh down Royal Caribbean earnings ...
Cruise ship designs face a sea change
When it comes to cleverly using the limited but ever-expanding real estate on cruise ships, maritime designers have often stepped outside the box. Royal Caribbean ...
RCCL Reportedly to Downsize Staff
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. may undergo a large staff downsizing, according to Seatrade Insider News. The online publication cites "widespread industry sources" as reporting that ...
Viking River Cruises Honored by Readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine
Viking Top-Rated Dedicated River Cruise Line...
Time to fold 'em: Company shuts down gambling ship
Sterling Casino Lines recently shut down its Port Canaveral-based offshore gambling ship, which had operated for 12 years. Although the ship docked 45 miles south ...
Crystal Cruises adds Acupuncture to its wellness services
Crystal Cruises is expanding its collection of wellness services by the introduction of on board acupuncture. In addition, Crystal Cruises will also be offering a menu of Chinese herbs believed to aid the restoration of health and wellbeing....
All Guests of Seabourn Odyssey’s Maiden Voyage to Become “Godparents”
Miami, July 17 – One extraordinary yacht, one incredible voyage, and 450 godparents. Those are the numbers behind the highly anticipated launch of Seabourn Odyssey, ...
Norwegian Sky Returns To Miami, Sailing Three, Four-Day Bahamas Cruises
Norwegian Sky returns to Miami and will begin sailing three and four-day Bahamas cruises next Monday, July 14, 2008. The ship recently underwent a two-month ...
Carnival to Expand Popular ‘Seaside Theatre’ Concept to Five Additional ‘Fun Ships’
“Carnival’s Seaside Theatres” — jumbo-sized LED screens currently featured poolside on five Carnival “Fun Ships,” including the new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor which debuted earlier this ...
Legislation Could Protect Cruise Passengers
Congress Works On Legislation To Ensure Safety Of Victims...
Holland America Line inaugurates new ship
The US-based cruise company Holland America Line has taken a new vessel into its fleet in the hope of raising its profile in Europe. The ...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Introduces Enhanced Past Guest Amenities
Fort Lauderdale - Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering new enhanced insurance coverage - along with several other benefits - to members of its Seven ...
Couples on Rosie O'Donnell cruise ship wed in Saint John
About a dozen gay and lesbian couples who arrived in Saint John on a cruise ship on Tuesday tied the knot in the port city, ...
Meet the biggest Carnival ship of them all
The Carnival Splendor arrives in Dover, England earlier this month. The newest ship of Carnival Cruise Lines' fleet is 952 feet long and can accommodate more than 3,000 guests....
Celebrity Cruises' sumptuous enhancements to culinary dining
Celebrity Cruises has made an array of enhancements to its award-winning dining experience. Celebrity Cruises culinary program is a central element of “Celebrity’s Star Treatment” ...
Carnival Corporation & Plc Declares Dividend
MIAMI, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced that it has declared a dividend of $0.40 per share.The ...
CLIA ISSUES STATEMENT ON CRUISE INDUSTRY'S COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry group, today reaffirmed the industry’s continued commitment to the environment and advanced wastewater treatment management, ...
Plans for extensive downtown development unveiled
Hundreds of stakeholders turned out on Thursday evening at the Heritage Hotel to witness the presentation of a comprehensive master plan which is aimed at ...
P&O Cruises Voted Best Cruise Operator…Again!
P&O Cruises has won the National Travel Industry Awards (NITA) for ‘Best Cruise Operator’ for the third year in a row, and was inducted into ...
A First Look at Carnival Splendor’s ‘Cloud 9 Spa’
The launch of the Carnival Splendor also included the debut of the ship’s luxurious new “Cloud 9 Spa,” a stunning two-level 21,000-square-foot health and wellness ...
Keel laid for new Costa Cruises ship
Costa Cruises new ship Costa Deliziosa is currently under construction in Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera, a province of Venice. Costa Deliziosa will be the 15th ...
Crystal Cruises Voted “World's Best” Of Any Cruise Ships, Large And Small, By Travel + Leisure Readers
Unmatched Record of #1 Wins in the Cruise and Hotel Industry ...
Celebrity Cruises Dangles 'CARATS' and Dazzling Collections Boutique on Celebrity Solstice to be exclusive source of first-ever 86-cut diamond
Miami - (July 09, 2008 ) - This year's most eagerly-awaited cruise ship � Celebrity Solstice � just added another first to its series of ...
Carnival Splendor Arrives in Dover
Carnival’s newest and largest ship, the 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor, arrived in Dover this morning following an eight-day cruise from Genoa.Following a naming ceremony presided over ...
Highly-Anticipated Celebrity Solstice Extends Inaugural Season - Three additional sailings in 2008 include new maiden voyage
Miami - Celebrity Solstice, widely heralded as the most exciting ship entering the market even before it launches, has introduced three additional sailings for cruisers ...
Holland America Line Showcases Alaska's Grandeur in Style With Eight Ships Sailing Three Itineraries in 2009
Seven-day cruises depart from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward...
New Carnival Splendor’s European Cruises Offer Variety of Exciting Golf Opportunities
Golfers sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor during its inaugural season in Europe will have the opportunity to play a variety of ...
Celebrity Unveils Retail Space Plans for Solstice
Celebrity Cruises said its new Celebrity Solstice, set to debut this November, will offer guests the chance to purchase a 10-sided diamond cut for the ...
P&O Cruises Launches a Magic Print Campaign
P&O Cruises has launched a new print advertising campaign to showcase the magic of a cruising holiday and the choices available onboard. The new magazine ...
Oasis of the Seas to visit the Virgin Islands
Royal Caribbean Cruises newest addition Oasis of the Seas, currently under construction, is to make ports of call at the Virgin Islands as part of ...
Italy frees hijacker of Achille Lauro cruise ship
ROME - Italian authorities have ordered a Palestinian man expelled after he served his sentence for taking part in the 1985 hijacking of the Achille ...
Oasis of the Seas Caribbean Itineraries
Royal Caribbean Cruises have released the details of itineraries for their newest ship Oasis of the Seas inaugural year, with sailings planned in the east ...
Norwegian Dawn Double Rescue on High Seas
Norwegian Dawn, while sailing off the coast of Massachusetts and New York on Monday, June 30, 2008 on its way to Bermuda, answered two separate ...
Carnival Partners on New Ocho Rios Attraction
Carnival Corp. & plc partnered with Rain Forest Trams Ltd., a local bank and businessmen to develop Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain, a new ...
Royal Caribbean to tap on cruise passenger growth in Asia
SINGAPORE : It has been one year since Royal Caribbean Cruises started creating waves in Asia, and with cruise passengers in the region seen hitting ...
Royal Navy Divers Rise to the Occasion Myleene Klass Plays in Divers to Name Carnival Splendor
First ever underwater-to-hull bottle break to name biggest passenger ship to sail from Dover...
Holland America's Eurodam Christened in Rotterdam
In a traditional ceremony yesterday in Rotterdam, Holland America’s newest ship Eurodam was christened by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. The christening also ...
Holland America Returns to Its Roots
There are few cruise lines in this business with any real history. After all, the cruise industry as we know it today dates from the ...
RCI Names St. Thomas First Oasis Port Call
Royal Caribbean International has announced that its new mega-ship Oasis of the Seas will make Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, its first port of call. The ...
New On-Line Store Markets all Things Carnival
Carnival Cruise Lines has launched the cruise industry’s most extensive on-line store, www.carnivalfunshop.com, offering a wide variety of “Fun Ship”-branded merchandise. Designed as a unique ...
Groups say they will sue cruise lines
Groups say they will sue cruise linesANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Two Alaska groups concerned with ocean pollution say they will sue cruise ship companies.The groups ...
NCL Stars in TLC's "What Not To Wear" Cruise Special
National TV special filmed on Norwegian Gem premieres Friday, July 11 ...
Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery of New 113,300-Ton Carnival Splendor
Earlier today, in ceremonies at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri, Italy, Carnival Cruise Lines officially took delivery of its newest “Fun Ship,” the new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor....
Cutting-Edge Kinesis(TM) Fitness System to Debut on Crystal Ships
More Than 250 Possible Exercises Focus on Strength, Flexibility and Balance...
Crystal Cruises 2009 Themed Cruises
For cruisers looking to enrich their mind and knowledge whilst on their cruise holiday, Crystal Cruises are introducing ‘Experiences of Discovery’. A fascinating collection of ...
To save money, people are cruising closer to home
The Caribbean remains a top destination among cruisers, and more are bringing their children along for the journey, according to a new survey by the ...
Two Costa Ships Launched Simultaneously
The Italian Company Costa Cruises and Fincantieri have together set record: for the first time ever, two ships have been launched the same day – ...
Holland America Line’s New ms Eurodam Blends Traditional Dutch Art and New Works
Seattle, June 26, 2008 - From the Dutch Golden Age to dramatic sculpture, the new ms Eurodam will showcase a stunning range of artistic works. ...
Destination is the most important factor to cruisers
A survey has found that 49% of people booking a cruise holiday said that the most important factor is a ship’s port of calls.The survey ...
Pan-Asian Cuisine Showcased at Holland America Line’s New Tamarind Restaurant
Seattle, June 27, 2008 - Dim sum, satay and Rijsttafel all take the stage at Tamarind, one of three new dining venues debuting on ms ...
Survey: Caribbean remains top cruise destination
Industry survey pegs Caribbean as top cruise destination, but cruise lines raising surcharges ...
Royal Caribbean Cruises declines on analyst note
Royal Caribbean Cruises moves lower, analyst lowers target due to soaring fuel costs ...
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Built-in Value and Incredible Variety of Cruises offered by CLIA member Lines Give Consumers Unique Opportunities to Make Every Penny Count ...
Oasis of the Seas - Royal Caribbean release more enticing details
Oasis of the Seas - Royal Caribbean release more enticing details Royal Caribbean Cruises have released details of the amenities to feature on their newest ...
Norwegian Cruise Line's F3 ships to be Ice Cool
The newest addition from Norwegian Cruise Line, F3 Generation, is set to be a ‘cool’ cruise ship. With rock climbing walls, bowling alleys, ice skating ...
Holland America's ms Eurodam luxury Spa Staterooms
Holland America has just received delivery of its latest ship, the 14th ship in the fleet and the first of its new Signature Class series. ...
Building a Dream
As Carnival prepares to take delivery of the new 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor next week, it also eagerly anticipates the debut of the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream, ...
Princess Passengers Are First Cruisers to Experience Nintendo's Hugely Popular Wii Fit(TM) Game System
Innovative Fitness Program Debuts This Week Fleetwide; Makes Exercise Fun for the Whole Family...
Cruise tourist gets $2,500 fine for cannabis
An American tourist received a hefty fine for bringing cannabis into the Island on board a cruise ship. Robert Beal, 53, of Massachusetts, pleaded guilty ...
Design, Itinerary Details Unveiled for New 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, Largest ‘Fun Ship’ Ever Constructed
MIAMI, June 23 – The new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream – the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed, offering a host of on-board innovations and amenities – ...
Royal Caribbean announces Oasis of the Seas itineraries
With the astounding array of choices and amenities being introduced on Royal Caribbean International’s next generation of cruise ships, vacationers will be hard-pressed to find ...
Sen. Kerry Vows to Propose Cruise Ship Safety Bill
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) last week said he would introduce legislation to oversee passenger safety on cruise ships after another federal hearing on the issue. ...
World's Biggest and Most Expensive Ship
When launched next year, Royal Caribbean's $1.24 billion Project Genesis will be 1,180 feet long, and carry 5400 passengers ...
Cruise Lines International Association And Conservation International Sign Agreement To Address Environmental Issues
Ocean Conservation and Tourism Alliance Reflects Cruise Industry’s Ongoing Commitment to Minimize Environmental Footprint and Protect Biodiversity...
Costa Beats Last Year’s “One Million” Booking Mark by Five Weeks in 2008
MIAMI, FL, June 20 – Costa, Europe’s Number One Cruise Line, beat last year’s historic record of booking one million guests by doing so five ...
Cruise ship arrives with suspected norovirus
A suspected norovirus outbreak on a Holland America cruise ship left 112 passengers ill in Seward, according to the state Division of Public Health.The outbreak ...
Innovation and Imagination are Cornerstones of the Neighborhood onboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
Revolutionary Design Creates Boardwalk with AquaTheater, Sky-lit Royal Promenade and Unique Loft Accommodations...
Nightspots on Norwegian's next ship will have cover charges
Would you pay to get into a nightclub on a cruise ship? Norwegian Cruise Line is betting you will. ...
Senate studies cruise ship safety
Protecting the millions of Americans from crimes and accidents when they embark on foreign-flagged cruise ships has become a high-profile issue for Congress as victims ...
Norwegian plans `ultra hip ship'
Royal Caribbean International plans to build a boardwalk with a handmade carousel on the Oasis of the Seas, which will be the world's largest cruise ...
Nearly 100 Shore Excursions Available in Conjunction With Carnival Splendor’s 12-Day Northern Europe Cruises
For its first-ever Northern Europe cruise program set to debut aboard the new Carnival Splendor July 13, Carnival Cruise Lines has assembled nearly 100 different ...
Carnival Cruise Lines Featured on Travel Channel’s ‘Samantha Brown: Great Cruise Weekend’ Debuting Thursday,June 19
Carnival Inspiration – the first “Fun Ship” to feature the line’s hugely popular “Evolutions of Fun” enhancements – will be showcased on Travel Channel’s “Samantha ...
ms Eurodam Offers Top-Deck Spa Staterooms
Holland America Line’s new ms Eurodam is taking guests to new heights with 56 luxury Spa Staterooms located on the two highest decks of the ...
Record Construction at Canaveral, New Port Deals Boost Economy
PORT CANAVERAL, FL— June 19, 2008 – With a record $213 million in current projects and newly signed cruise deals bringing the world’s largest ships ...
NCL Redefines Nightlife at Sea, Reveals Hottest Clubs on its New Ships - F3
Miami - Jun 17, 2008 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed its vision for the future of nighttime experiences at sea designed specifically for ...
Resident Artist & Photographer Program Debuts Aboard Silversea Expeditions
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, June 17 — Silversea Expeditions is kicking off its new Resident Artist and Photographer Program aboard Prince Albert II’s June 12 inaugural ...
More Penthouses Planned for Crystal Serenity
Due to high demand, Crystal Cruises is increasing the number of luxurious Penthouse accommodations on its Crystal Serenity. During a two-week dry dock beginning November ...
Caribbean remains top cruise destination
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Caribbean remains a top destination among cruisers, and more are bringing their children along for the journey, according to a ...
Surging fuel prices likely to hurt Carnival's 2Q
Analysts expect fuel prices to cut into Carnival's 2nd-qtr earnings...
ms Eurodam Officially Delivered to Holland America Line
MARGHERA, Italy/PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line and its parent company, Carnival Corporation and plc, officially accepted delivery of its newest ship, ms Eurodam, in a ...
Carnival Splendor’s Shows Bring a Little ‘Rock and Roll,’ Splash of the Tropics to Europe
When the new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor debuts in Europe July 2, 2008, so will three fun and high-energy revues – “The Beat,” “Vrooom,” and “Fiesta ...
Cruise Ship Encounters Migrants At Sea
MIAMI -- Passengers aboard a Carnival cruise ship spotted seven Cuban migrants floating on a raft near Miami on Saturday. Two women were on the ...
NCL Announces Freestyle Cruise Rewards for Guests, Agents
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a Freestyle Cruise Rewards program to guests and agents. While sailing on an NCL ship, guests who book a future ...
The World Cruise Ship Announces 2009 Itinerary
The World, the only private residential community at sea, has announced its itinerary for 2009, which includes a stop in Seoul, South Korea, the ship's ...
Windstar Cruises Offers Guests “White Glove” Luggage Service with Monogram Valet
Seattle, June 13, 2008 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s ...
Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) Announces New Contract with Royal Caribbean Ltd. to Continue to Provide Cellular Service at Sea
Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), the world leader in providing cellular service to the cruise line industry, announced today that they have signed a new five year contract to continue providing cellular at sea wireless service to guests and crew members on all ships from Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. and Celebrity Cruises. New ships entering the fleets are also included under this agreement. ...
Carnival Cruise Lines Earns ‘Best Contemporary Cruise Line’ Honors in Travelage West’s ‘WAVE Awards’
Carnival Cruise Lines was named the “top contemporary cruise line” at the recent WAVE (Western Agents Votes of Excellence) Awards presented by TravelAge West Magazine. ...
Carnival's Cahill ‘Hangs Ten’ on Grand Turk FlowRider
Who knew that Carnival President and CEO Gerry Cahill was also a surfer dude, too? The leader of the “Fun Ship” fleet is shown here ...
Costa Cruises Breaks World Record for Longest Pizza Line
MIAMI, FL, June 11 – Costa Cruises made history on Sunday in Sydney, Australia by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest pizza line, ...
Aboard Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic Crossings, Plays & Workshops by London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Set the Stage for Enriching Voyages
June 11 - With Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic season underway, the accomplished actors and directors of London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) are engaged ...
CLIA Releases 2008 Cruise Market Profile Study
Findings Demonstrate Growing Cruise Industry Driven By Satisfied Customers, with Travel Agents Playing Essential Role...
CORRECTED: U.S. cruise ship pays fortune to cross Panama
(Corrects first paragraph to read one of highest ever but not a record after Panama Canal Authority corrected information) PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - A U.S.-owned ...
Amazing Carnival Splendor Facts
The 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor isn’t just the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed - it’s a true “floating resort” offering a host of innovative on-board amenities ...
Hub for cruise tourism
BAHRAIN hopes to land 100,000 extra tourists a year, as a cruise ship destination.The green light for the new initiative was given following a presentation ...
New ‘Crystal Memories’ Plan Available On 2009 Sailings
LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2008 - Crystal Cruises is unveiling its largest ever family and multigenerational group promotion, ‘Crystal Memories,’ which is valid on virtually ...
Princess Adds 110 New Shore Excursion Options in Europe This Summer
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (June 10, 2008) - This summer Princess passengers in Europe have 110 new ways to enjoy their ports of call, whether they ...
US cruise pays record fee in Panama
PANAMA CITY, Panama (AP) -- The Disney Cruise Line has paid a record $331,200 for one of its ships to cross the Panama Canal. The ...
Kenya: Suppliers Locked Out of Luxury Cruise Business
Ship chandlers have been locked out of luxury cruise business because of failure to meet international supply standards.The local suppliers remain completely shut out of ...
Oceania Cruises Announces Cruise Fuel Surcharge Update
Miami, FL, June 6, 2008 — In response to the continually escalating price of fuel, Oceania Cruises is increasing its fuel surcharge* to $15 per ...
Holland America Launches New Premium Shore Excursions
The Collections of Holland America Line, debuting this summer on Alaska, Canada/New England and European itineraries, provide guests with nearly 500 specially selected shore excursions. ...
Port eyes new cruise terminal for Carnival traffic
Baltimore’s new status as a year-round cruise ship port sounds great to the state’s economic boosters, but port officials say accommodating the new addition will ...
Myleene Klass picked to be 'godmother' of giant cruise ship which carries 3,710 passengers
Myleene Klass has been picked to name a giant cruise liner at its British ‘coming-out party’.The classical musician, singer and presenter will be ‘ship’s godmother’ ...
Holland America Line and Microsoft Introduce Onboard Digital Workshops
Guests Learn Digital Photography and Video Editing, Blogging and Web Skills While Cruising ...
Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Flight Assistance Hotline
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a flight assistance hotline for guests experiencing flight or weather-related delays while traveling to a cruise homeport. Guests with new ...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Partner Offers Private Jet & Luggage Service
FORT LAUDERDALE – Regent Seven Seas Cruises will offer new private-jet and luggage transportation services, providing guests with customized options to avoid the restrictive schedules, ...
Cruise ship ports of call visits could bring $6 million to Brevard
The number of cruise ship port of call visits to Port Canaveral will double in 2009, port officials announced Thursday, raising the estimated annual economic impact on Brevard County to $6 million....
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Sets Sail to 'Destination Joy' - A Fundraising Partnership With The Make-A-Wish Foundation
MIAMI/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Throughout the month of June, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will be participating in the Make-A-Wish Foundation's "Destination Joy" fundraising campaign, allowing guests onboard ...
NCL Makes Adjustment to Fuel Supplement
As oil prices have continued to rise since NCL's earlier announcement of a fuel supplement, the company announced today an increase to its current fuel ...
Carnival Freedom to Operate Year-Round Six- and Eight-Day Caribbean Cruises From Ft. Lauderdale Beginning Nov. 2008
Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,974-passenger Carnival Freedom, which was originally scheduled to operate six- and eight-day Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on a seasonal basis, ...
Carnival Cruise Lines to Introduce Baltimore’s First Year-Round Cruise Program in September 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, will launch the first year-round cruise program from the Port of Baltimore with seven-day cruises aboard the ...
Mounties to pay $37.5-million to rent Olympic cruise ships
VANCOUVER — Mounties guarding the 2010 Winter Olympics will sleep on two cruise ships at a cost that might make some taxpayers seasick, $37.5-million.The Games' ...
Putting Their Best Foot Forward
Carnival’s “On Deck for the Cure” program – a breast cancer fundraising initiative aboard the “Fun Ships” – recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, with 50,000 ...
California Cruise Ship Bill Passes Senate
The California State Senate approved legislation seeking to post ocean rangers on cruise ships to enhance safety, provide environmental monitoring and strengthen homeland security. Senate ...
Cruise operators dip on price worries
Cruise operators drop as analyst says survey shows demand slowdown and pricing softness ...
Arctic countries unprepared for cruise ship accidents: officials
As more cruise liners travel in Arctic waters, fuelled by tourists' interest in the North and made possible by shrinking sea ice, U.S. and Canadian ...
The QE2 sails into the sunset
The QE2 first sailed the Atlantic in May 1969. I was in New York at the time and watched from the top of the Empire ...
Norwegian Pearl Earns Environmental Award from Port of San Francisco
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced that Norwegian Pearl recently received the Port of San Francisco’s Cruise Ship Environmental Award. In 2007, Norwegian Sun was honored ...
Windstar Cruises Ranked #1 by Celebrated Living for Second Year
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, was recognized ...
Norwegian Cruise Line First to Offer BOTOX Cosmetic and Restylane Treatments at Sea
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), in partnership with Steiner Transocean, LLC (”Steiner”), announced today that it is the first cruise line to offer BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane® ...
Silversea’s New Expedition Ship Is Dedicated By HSH Prince Albert II In Monaco
(Monaco — June 3, 2008) In the heart of Monte Carlo’s harbor this morning, the expedition ship Prince Albert II officially joined the Silversea fleet ...
Carnival Cruise Lines Selects Arnold And MPG As New Advertising Agency And Media Partner
Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, has selected Arnold and MPG to oversee its comprehensive advertising programs, including all print, broadcast, design, direct ...
The Queen will bid farewell to the cruise ship QE2 after nearly 41 years of service on the 55th anniversary of her coronation.
The vessel was launched by the Queen in September 1967 who will travel to Southampton for a final visit before the ship is retired from ...
Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Exchange Rate for Quarterly Dividend
MIAMI, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On April 23, 2008, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 (U.S.) ...
Private Cabanas Offered on Holland America Line's ms Eurodam
Guests luxuriate in spa-like settingSeattle, May 7, 2008 - Guests on Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam who want to enjoy the outdoors in the ...
Holland America Announces Signature of Excellence Upgrades for Zuiderdam
The ms Zuiderdam, Holland America’s first ship in its Vista-class series, came out of dry dock after undergoing three weeks of extensive renovations at the ...
Highly Anticipated Celebrity Solstice Extends Inaugural Season
MIAMI – Celebrity Solstice, widely heralded as the most exciting ship entering the market even before it launches, has introduced three additional sailings for cruisers ...
Dozens Of Musicians Jazz Up Crystal’s Fall Mexican Riviera Cruise
Los Angeles, CA - More than two dozen jazz legends and contemporary jazz artists will dazzle music lovers aboard Crystal Cruises 2008 Jazz voyage this ...
Royal Caribbean Sets 2009-2010 Winter Program
Royal Caribbean International will offer sailings in Australia, Asia, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean in winter 2009-10. The three- to 18-night itineraries are operated ...
Celebrity Solstice to pay three additional visits to St. Kitts
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- May 30, 2008 -- St. Kitts, which is fast becoming a well-sought after cruise destination, will get three additional visits by ...
Norwegian Sky Moving to Miami
The Norwegian Sky, in a change of plans, will leave the Hawaii market and sail short cruises to the Bahamas from Miami....
Royal Caribbean Selects Malaga as Home Port
“Navigator of the Seas” and “Brilliance of the Seas” will start and finish their voyages from MálagaThe Port of Málaga will be a home port ...
Azamara Journey Cruises up the Thames and Dwarfs Tower Bridge
It's not a traditional destination for a luxury cruise, but today the Azamara Journey floated through central London on the River Thames.As the enormous cruise ...
