What’s the Worst Cruise Line?
May 13, 2009 by Cruise Arizona
Filed under Features, Planning
“What’s the worst cruise line?” was a question once posted by a college student doing a research paper on the cruise industry on one of the popular cruise message boards. I’ll never forget the diplomatic, but true answer posted in reply. The response was basically that in the current North American market there [...]
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Disney Channel Stars Ahoy! Kodak and Disney Cruise Line Bring Exclusive Fan Experience to the High Seas
May 11, 2009 by Mr Papa
Filed under Cruise News
CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 11, 2009) – In a Disney exclusive, numerous Disney Channel stars will set sail this summer, joining thousands of Disney Cruise Line guests aboard the Disney Wonder for eight special sailings during the first-ever “Disney Channel Summer at Sea,” presented by Kodak.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Disney Channel and offer guests on [...]
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Princess Ships Spotlight Alaska Culture This Summer for State’s 50th Anniversary Year
May 8, 2009 by Mr Papa
Filed under Cruise News
SANTA CLARITA, CA, May 8: When Princess Cruises ships begin their Alaska season this weekend, the line will offer passengers more local tastes and culture onboard than ever before, giving them a rich “Great Land†experience not only on land, but also while at sea.
“Alaska’s 50th anniversary year is the perfect time to celebrate the [...]
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Holland America Line Launches Cruise With Purpose
May 8, 2009 by Mr Papa
Filed under Cruise News
SEATTLE, May 6: Holland America Line’s innovative pilot program, Cruise With Purpose(SM), enables cruise guests to participate in meaningful community volunteer work and scientific data collection on specially designed tours. Beginning in Alaska this summer, select tour operators, partnered with local non-profit organizations, will offer guests the chance to contribute some of their time to [...]
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MSC Cruises Brings European-Style Cruising to NYC with Historic Inaugural Visit of MSC Orchestra
May 8, 2009 by Mr Papa
Filed under Cruise News
NEW YORK, May 6: Start spreading the news–MSC Cruises introduces its brand of sophisticated European-style cruising to New York City and will be returning in the Fall of 2010 with a series of Canada/New England itineraries. MSC Orchestra arrived in New York City Tuesday morning to a warm welcome from city officials. Her historic arrival [...]
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Costa Luminosa Delivered by Fincantieri at Marghera Shipyard
May 8, 2009 by Mr Papa
Filed under Cruise News
MIAMI, May 1: The thirteenth ship in the Costa fleet, the Costa Luminosa, was delivered yesterday by Fincantieri at the Marghera (Venice) shipyard. Built as the most exclusive and innovative ship in the Costa fleet, the Costa Luminosa (92,700-tons; 2,828 double occupancy) is the first in a new class of ships for Costa and is [...]
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Royal Caribbean Unveils 2011 Dubai Vacations
May 8, 2009 by Mr Papa
Filed under Cruise News
DUBAI, MAY 7: Royal Caribbean International today announced Brilliance of the Seas’ 2011 return to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates following the cruise line’s 2010 inaugural season. The second consecutive seasonal sailings will comprise nine roundtrip sailings from January through March 2011, visiting some of the Arabian coast’s most intriguing destinations on a 7-night [...]
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Royal Caribbean Announces 2010-11 Seasonal Caribbean Cruises
May 8, 2009 by Mr Papa
Filed under Cruise News
MIAMI, May 7: Royal Caribbean International today announced 101 seasonal Caribbean sailings for the 2010-11 winter and spring seasons. Seven ships – Adventure of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas Jewel of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, and Voyager of the Seas – will offer 31 [...]
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Celebrity Cruises Unveils New 2010-11 Caribbean Itineraries
May 8, 2009 by Mr Papa
Filed under Cruise News
Miami – (May 04, 2009 ) – Celebrity Cruises’ stylish new Celebrity Solstice made such a resounding splash in the Caribbean in her inaugural season that the brand today announced the ship will sail there year-round in 2010.
“The extraordinary response from our guests to Celebrity Solstice has created a corresponding demand for the ship [...]
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Princess Takes Passengers Around the Globe with 2010-11 Worldwide Itineraries
May 8, 2009 by Mr Papa
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 7, 2009) — Princess Cruises once again spans the globe in 2010-11 with a new season of worldwide cruising to all seven continents. With the new program, passengers will be able to explore the charm of the South Pacific with an extended program on sailings to the romantic isles of Tahiti [...]
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