Extensive Multi-Million-Dollar Refurbishment Adds a Host of New Features to Carnival Sensation
February 19, 2009 by Cruise Arizona
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MIAMI (February 17, 2009) – 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 exclusive adults-only retreat, and redesigned tropical themed main pool. Ninety-eight balconies were also incorporated onto existing ocean view staterooms and a new Circle C facility [...]
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Dalmation Coast Emerges As The “New Riviera†On 2009 Crystal Cruises
February 19, 2009 by Cruise Arizona
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LOS ANGELES, February 17, 2009 – In 2009, Crystal Cruises is offering guests more time to discover one of Europe’s most rapidly-growing hot destinations – the Dalmatian Coast. Emerging as the “new Riviera,” the region offers luxury and adventure travelers a vacation playground featuring stunning 13th-century walled cities, medieval villages, outdoor cafes and sun-bleached beaches [...]
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NCL Named Cruise Line Of The Year By The Islands Of The Bahamas
February 19, 2009 by Cruise Arizona
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Miami – Feb 18, 2009 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) was recognized as “Cruise Line of the Year” by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation during the 13th Annual Cacique Awards held in Nassau, Bahamas on January 30, 2009. The Cacique Awards recognize the roles [...]
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Economy Effecting Cruisers in Many Different Ways
February 19, 2009 by Cruise Arizona
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Thanks again to all our our readers who responded to our cruise and the economy poll. The answers were all over the board. Here’s a snap shot of our results as of February 19th 2008:
How has the current economic down turn affected your cruise plans for this year?
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Think MSC Cruises For a Last-Minute Romantic Gift You Will Both Always Remember
February 16, 2009 by Mr Papa
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Feb 13: When you’re looking for a special last-minute romantic gift or a memorable way to mark any special occasion, there could be nowhere more romantic than on the magnificent ships in the MSC Cruises family – the most modern cruise fleet in the world, with breathtaking designs, truly sumptuous facilities and [...]
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Political Satirist Christopher Buckley to Sail Aboard Queen Mary 2’s November 5 Transatlantic Crossing
February 16, 2009 by Mr Papa
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Feb 12: Award-winning author and political satirist Christopher Buckley has joined the distinguished list of literary luminaries scheduled to sail aboard Cunard Line’s flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2. He will be aboard the Nov 5 Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton. Hailed as “the quintessential political novelist of our time†by Fortune magazine, [...]
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Celebrity Revises Tipping Policy
February 16, 2009 by Cruise Arizona
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For the past 6 years Celebrity has been my preferred cruise line. One of the policies that differentiated Celebrity from other lines was their tipping policy. In the past Celebrity would only add your tips to your onboard account if you filled out a card requesting that the tips be added to [...]
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Holland America Adds More Sydney, Australia, Round-Trip Voyages in 2010
February 13, 2009 by Mr Papa
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Seattle, Feb. 11, 2009 — Holland America Line will add to its schedule of round-trip Sydney, Australia, sailings in 2010. The line has created three exciting 14-day cruises aboard ms Volendam geared to exploring the vast region that encompasses Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Two cruises, departing Jan. 20 and Feb. 28, are set [...]
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Carnival Cruise Lines Offers Early Booking Discounts Of Up To $200 Per Person On Summer And Fall Voyages
February 13, 2009 by Mr Papa
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Carnival Cruise Lines is currently offering Early Saver rates providing savings of up to $200 per person on summer and fall cruises for those who plan ahead and book early.
Early Saver rates are available up to three months prior to sailing date for cruises of five days or less and up to five months prior [...]
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Princess Cruises Celebrates Valentine’s Day by Naming Ruby Princess Godparents Trista and Ryan Sutter to Department of Romance
February 13, 2009 by Mr Papa
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 12, 2009) – Love is “exciting and new” at Princess Cruises in celebration of Valentine’s Day, as the line announced that the christeners of Ruby Princess, Trista and Ryan Sutter, will join its Department of Romance as its newest experts, and that a new online community for all Princess Cruises romantics [...]
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