Cruise West Waives Fuel Surcharge & Extends Alaska Early Booking Promotion
December 30, 2008 by Mr Papa
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SEATTLE, WA, Dec 29 – Cruise West, the global leader in small-ship exploration voyages and the largest American-owned cruise line, is extending the Alaska early booking discount and waiving the fuel surcharge for guests who book and pay in full by January 30, 2009. In addition, to encourage new guests to book any Cruise West [...]
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Crystal Returns To Alaska for the First Time in Three Years
December 30, 2008 by Mr Papa
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LOS ANGELES, December 29, 2008 – 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 marks the first time Crystal Serenity has ever visited the Great Land, with calls at Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, Seward and Ketchikan. Crystal Adventures will [...]
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Oceania Cruises Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary With Uprecedented Savings
December 30, 2008 by Mr Papa
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Miami, FL, December 29, 2008 – On January 7th Oceania Cruises will launch its largest promotion ever with unprecedented price reductions on more than 40 voyages. To celebrate its Fifth Anniversary, exceptional savings will be offered on the lines most alluring voyages in Europe, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, South America and the Caribbean.
The Celebration [...]
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Windstar’s Wind Surf Assists in Rescue Efforts of a French Catamaran Off the North Coast of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea
December 26, 2008 by Mr Papa
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Seattle, December 24, 2008 – 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, assisted in the rescue of the French catamaran Sofrane off the North Coast of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea on the evening of Dec. 23, 2008.
Windstar’s Wind [...]
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Carnival Dream Showcased With New Image Gallery, Entertaining Blog by Senior Cruise Director John Heald
December 22, 2008 by Mr Papa
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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. 21, 2009 – along with an entertaining and informative new blog by Senior Cruise Director John Heald who recently toured the ship during its construction at Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard.
The new [...]
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Crystal Cruises Launches Vehicles For Charitable Giving
December 22, 2008 by Mr Papa
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LOS ANGELES, December 22, 2008 – Through a charitable donation program extending from its shore-side headquarters to its worldwide ships, Crystal Cruises is inviting its employees, guests, travel agents and the general public to help save the lives of children under five around the world.
Nearly 10 million children in impoverished countries die every year of [...]
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Save Now, Save Later With New Crystal Promotion
December 21, 2008 by Mr Papa
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19 — With its most aggressive promotional offer to date, Crystal Cruises is introducing a compelling savings opportunity designed to reap travelers rich rewards in 2009 and 2010. When guests sail on any 2009 Europe, Transatlantic, or Crystal Symphony Asia cruise, they’ll be guaranteed 20 percent savings on almost every cruise in [...]
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Royal Caribbean Expands Oasis of the Seas Inaugural Season
December 21, 2008 by Mr Papa
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MIAMI, Dec 19 – Vacationers will now be able to experience the world´s most highly-anticipated cruise ship even sooner. Royal Caribbean International today announced two additional sailings to Oasis of the Seas´ inaugural season: a 7-night inaugural Eastern Caribbean itinerary, sailing on Dec 5, 2009; and a special 4-night voyage departing Dec 1, 2009 – [...]
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Carnival Cruise Lines Rolls Out New Network TV Advertising Campaign
December 21, 2008 by Mr Papa
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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 fun that underlies the Carnival vacation experience. The two spots were shot during local events held recently in Dallas and Philadelphia attended by several thousand people. During the events, Carnival [...]
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NCL Introduces Freestyle Resolution Sales Event With Unprecedented On-Board Credits Up To $500
December 21, 2008 by Mr Papa
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Miami – Dec 19, 2008 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its biggest ever Freestyle Resolution Sales Event, three weeks ahead of the traditional start to Wave Season, the period from January through March when the majority of cruises are booked. The early release and enticing [...]
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