Royal Caribbean Enhances Dining Program

April 30, 2009 by  
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Miami, April 27: Royal Caribbean Intl has announced enhancements to the cruise line’s dining program, offering guests greater flexibility, personalization and convenience. With the introduction of new flexible dining programs called My Time Dining and My Family Time Dining for kids and other enhancements, guests will now have a diverse variety of choices to dine [...]

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Cruise West Alaska’s Whales & Wilderness Itinerary Boasts Two Days in Glacier Bay

April 30, 2009 by  
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Seattle, WA – Drawing on its 63 years of tour/cruise experience in Alaska, small-ship cruise line Cruise West (www.cruisewest.com), is offering tremendous value for its Alaska’s Whales & Wilderness itinerary that includes two days in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve to explore the abundant wildlife and glaciers ? Cruise West is the only cruise [...]

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Holland America Line Contributed $576 Million Dollars to Washington Economy in 2008

April 30, 2009 by  
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Seattle, April 24, 2009 — With three Seattle-based ships sailing out of Seattle for the five-month cruise season in 2008, Holland America Line contributed US$418 million to the Seattle economy and $576 million in Washington State. These numbers are up from $408 million and $502 million respectively in 2007. In 2009, the company will again [...]

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Carnival Cruise Lines, Port of Baltimore Commemorate Launch of City’s First Year-Round Cruise Program

April 30, 2009 by  
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MIAMI (April 27, 2009) – Later today, Carnival Cruise Lines and the Port of Baltimore will launch the city’s first year-round cruise schedule when the 2,124-passenger Carnival Pride sails on its inaugural departure from Baltimore.
The Carnival Pride arrived this morning at the South Locust Point Cruise Terminal, accompanied by, appropriately enough, The Pride of Baltimore, [...]

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Princess Increases Caribbean Capacity in Summer 2010

April 30, 2009 by  
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 29, 2009) — Two Princess ships will sail to the Caribbean during summer 2010, more than doubling the line’s capacity for the season. Passengers will have the option of five itinerary choices, as well as sailing from New York and Florida.
Caribbean Princess returns to offer the popular nine-day itinerary from New [...]

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Dozens Of New Northern Europe Adventures Highlight Crystal Symphony’s Summer Cruises

April 30, 2009 by  
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LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2009 – Capitalizing on Northern Europe’s robust cultural assets and spectacular options for nature lovers, Crystal Cruises is introducing 50 brand new Crystal Adventures to its roster of nearly 300 in the region this summer. Options to glacier trek, cycle, flight-see and snowmobile complement sightseeing of historic treasures and ballet theatre. [...]

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All Inclusive – As You Wish Credit Expanded

April 30, 2009 by  
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LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2009 – Due to the overwhelming response to its recent All Inclusive – As You Wish spending credits for Europe, Crystal Cruises has expanded the offer to most of its cruises in 2009, as well as most of 2010. Guests can enjoy a shipboard credit of up to $2,000 per couple [...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Withdraws Norwegian Sun From Alaska In 2010

April 30, 2009 by  
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Miami – Apr 27, 2009 — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced that it has redeployed Norwegian Sun for the summer of 2010, moving the ship from Alaska to Europe. The 1,936-passenger Norwegian Sun is assuming the summer 2010 itinerary previously announced for Norwegian Jewel and will [...]

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Silversea Expands Popular $1,000 “Onboard Spending Credit” Offer To 37 Additional Voyages In 2009

April 30, 2009 by  
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(29 April 2009) For sophisticated globe trekkers looking for the perfect travel deal, now is the time to book! Due to the success and popularity of Silversea Cruises’ US$1,000 per suite “Onboard Spending Credit” promotion, the ultra-luxury line has added 37 additional voyages, including fall sailings, that offer the special booking incentive. [...]

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Cruise Lines Cancel Stops in Mexican Ports in Response to Swine Flu

April 29, 2009 by  
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Cruise Lines Cancel Stops in Mexican Ports in Response to Swine Flu

In light of the recent CDC Travel Advisory to Mexico because of the Swine Flu outbreak, some cruise lines are canceling their port stops in Mexico. The advisory states that travelers should avoid all unnecessary travel to Mexico. The following is summary of announcements made by each cruise lines in light the recent [...]

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