Oasis of the Seas to be Featured Discovery Canada, Tues June 2nd, Nat. Geo on June 10th, 8pm Eastern
May 31, 2010 by Cruise Arizona
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(Update, this segment will be shown on the National Geographic Channel in the US under the title “Man Made: World’s Largest Cruise Ship” on Thursday, June 10th at 8 pm Eastern. Check your cable or satellite listings for showings in your area. It will air again at 11 pm, and on [...]
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Norwegian Epic June 24 Transatlantic Sold Out
May 29, 2010 by Mr Papa
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MIAMI – May 27, 2010 – Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that its largest and most innovative ship Norwegian Epic is sold out on its June 24, 2010 seven-day transatlantic sailing from Southampton, England to New York City. The line has launched a wait list for those interested in sailing on the transatlantic should cancelations [...]
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Celebrity Mercury to Become Second Ship in TUI Cruises Fleet
May 29, 2010 by Mr Papa
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Miami – (May 27, 2010 ) – Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Mercury will become the second ship in the fleet of TUI Cruises, a cruise brand established in 2008 through a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and TUI AG, tailored for the German market. The new ship, to be named Mein Schiff 2, [...]
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The Yachts Of Seabourn Takes Delivery Of Seabourn Sojourn
May 29, 2010 by Mr Papa
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MIAMI, May 28, 2010 — The Yachts of Seabourn took delivery of Seabourn Sojourn today at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Sojourn represents the company’s fifth yacht and the second of three 450-guest vessels being added to Seabourn’s fleet of intimate yachts. The line has won numerous awards and consistent acclaim for highly [...]
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Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper Completes Major Refurbishment
May 29, 2010 by Mr Papa
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL, May 27: Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper sailed from Rome this week on her first voyage following a successful 14-day dry-dock project in Genoa, where extensive renovations were made to most areas of the ultra-luxury ship.
“The enhancements aboard Silver Whisper represent our ongoing commitment to delivering a luxury travel experience that is unsurpassed,” [...]
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A Sad Goodbye to Celebrity Mercury
May 27, 2010 by Cruise Arizona
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Celebrity Cruises announced that in Feb 2011, the Mercury will be leaving the Celebrity fleet to move to the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. joint Venture with TUI. This announcement had been rumored in the “Blogosphere” for months now as, unlike its sister ship the Century, the Mercury did not receive an extensive make over [...]
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Seabourn Offers “A Royal Experience†On New Overnight Excursions to Prague & Berlin
May 26, 2010 by Mr Papa
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MIAMI, May 26: During the maiden season of its new, all-suite Seabourn Sojourn this summer, The Yachts of Seabourn is introducing new overnight shore excursions to two of Europe’s most popular cities – Berlin, Germany, and Prague in the Czech Republic. Each excursion offers a unique opportunity to discover one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals [...]
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Holland America Line Announces Complete 2011 and Winter/Spring 2012 South America Cruise Season
May 26, 2010 by Mr Papa
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SEATTLE, May 26 – In 2011 and 2012, three Holland America Line ships –– ms Veendam, ms Rotterdam and ms Prinsendam –– will explore South America’s rugged natural beauty, indigenous cultures and contrasting cities during unforgettable cruising expeditions. The itineraries range from 12 to 37 days and include two extended, port-intensive Collectors’ Voyages aboard Veendam. [...]
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Elvis’ 75th Birthday To Be Celebrated Aboard Carnival Fascination
May 26, 2010 by Mr Papa
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Posted on 26 May 2010 – Elvis Presley Enterprises, Sixthman and Carnival Cruise Lines have announced The Elvis Cruise celebrating The King’s 75th birthday. The voyage will depart November 4, 2010 on Carnival’s Carnival Fascination from Jacksonville, Fla.
The four-day cruise, which will include a stop in Nassau, The Bahamas, will be hosted by Elvis’ friend [...]
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Exceptional Fall Values Available With Carnival’s ‘Early Saver’ Program
May 26, 2010 by Mr Papa
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Posted on 26 May 2010 – For consumers seeking an affordable vacation getaway this fall, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering exceptional advance purchase Early Saver rates on a wide variety of three- to eight-day “Fun Ship†departures, with prices starting at just $209 per person.
In addition to offering unprecedented value, Carnival’s Early Saver program offers [...]
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