Princess Details Its Most Expansive Europe Season Ever for 2008

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 29, 2007) — An unprecedented selection of European cruises awaits Princess passengers in 2008, presenting travelers with a delightful dilemma. Should they luxuriate among the sun-drenched shores of the Greek Islands, or lose themselves in the splendor of a czar’s palace? Do they want to walk where gladiators once marched or [...]

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Norwegian Dawn to Undergo Unscheduled Dry Dock

Miami – March 30, 2007 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced that Norwegian Dawn will be entering a previously unscheduled dry dock on May 29 to conduct necessary repairs on a thrust bearing in the ship’s ABB-manufactured azipod propulsion system. During routine inspections, Norwegian Dawn’s engineers identified localized wear in the thrust bearing and [...]

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MSC Cruises: Full Steam Ahead with Contract for a Fourth MSC Musica Class Ship: MSC Magnifica

MSC Cruises continues its era of expansion with the announcement that the Company is exercising its option to build a fourth Musica class Panamax ship, MSC Magnifica, thereby increasing the Company’s fleet to 12 ships within the next three years. Since 2003 MSC Cruises is taking delivery of one vessel a year. This makes MSC [...]

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Swing Through Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico with Silversea’s “Silver Links” Golf Program

Ft. Lauderdale, FL — March 29, 2007) — A golfer’s dream come true, Silversea’s 2007 Silver Links program offers golf enthusiasts the chance to combine their love of luxury travel with their passion for golf on 15 diverse itineraries aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, featuring over 45 challenging courses in more than 25 countries [...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Partners With Nintendo to Feature Wii on Board its Fleet

Miami – March 29, 2007 – Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced it is the first cruise line to offer guests a chance to experience Nintendo’s red-hot Wii” video game system on board its ships. Since its launch in November 2006, the Wii system from Nintendo has become one of the most popular game systems. [...]

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Children’s Water Parks, Adults-Only Areas to be Introduced As Part of Carnival’s $250 Million Evolutions of Fun

MIAMI (March 29, 2007) – Expansive children’s water parks, a new design style and features for the pool areas, and the creation of the Serenity adults only deck area will be part of a dramatic transformation of the open decks of Carnival Cruise Lines� eight Fantasy-class ships.
The new features are just part of Carnival’s [...]

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Intimate Chef’s Table to Debut on Emerald Princess

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 27, 2007) – When Emerald Princess sets sail for the first time this spring, she’ll offer “foodies” a unique treat: a rare opportunity to be welcomed into the inner sanctum of the ship’s galley by the executive chef for pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a specially prepared multi-course tasting [...]

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Grand Princess Rescue Press Releases

Here is the initial press release from Princes regarding the rescue of two folks that fell overboard. Afterwards, you can find an update from Princess on the press release.
Initial Press Release
3/25/2007
Grand Princess Rescue — Media Statement
This morning at 1:30 am local time, when Grand Princess was approximately 150 miles off the coast of [...]

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Royal Caribbean Announces First Loyalty Program Designed For Young Cruisers

MIAMI, March 26 — In another industry-leading move, Royal Caribbean introduces the first loyalty program specifically designed for cruisers below the age of 18. Launching on Liberty of the Seas’ maiden voyage on May 19, 2007, the Crown & Anchor Society Youth Program will offer membership benefits for younger guests every time they sail with [...]

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Baby Boomers, Seniors, Can Save Up to Half Off on Select MSC Cruises Europe Sailings

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (March 21, 2006) – Baby Boomers and Seniors can save more than 40 percent � and as much as 51 percent off retail rates on selected 2007 Europe sailings of MSC Cruises’ ships.
The Senior Saver prices are available on bookings made through April 30. Prices begin at $745 for Mediterranean cruises and [...]

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