Two Recent Man Overboard Incidents

“Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” is the ship emergency code for “Man Overboard”. This is not something you want to hear while on your cruise vacation. However, two recent man overboard incidents had ship’s crews scurrying to the rescue but ended with very different results. A man presumed to be intoxicated jumped from [...]

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MSC Cruises Offers ‘The More the Merrier’ Rates On MSC Poesia’s Caribbean Christmas Sailing

FORT LAUDERDALE, SEPT 24: Because MSC Cruises believes holidays are meant to be shared with families and friends, the cruise line is offering a special “The More the Merrier” rate with significant savings on the Christmas sailing of MSC Poesia in the Caribbean. The special rate is available on MSC Poesia’s Dec 19, 7-night Western [...]

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Celebrity Cruises celebrates autumnal equinox by naming fifth ship in widely heralded Solstice Class fleet

Miami – (September 23, 2010 ) – In light of the images of sun and shadow conveyed in the names of Celebrity Cruises’ stylish Solstice Class ships, the world’s top-rated premium brand is marking autumnal equinox by announcing the name of the fifth in its ‘Xceptional’ series: Celebrity Reflection.
“Selecting the name of the fifth [...]

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Celebrity Cruises raises another glass to its guests’ love of wine

Miami – (September 21, 2010 ) – Premium vacation brand Celebrity Cruises, employer of one of the world’s largest staff of sommeliers, will illuminate its extensive onboard wine program later this year when it launches its second annual “Wine Harvest Celebration.” Guests on Celebrity’s cruises departing November 1 to December 11, 2010 – the [...]

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Royal Caribbean And Usa Today Kick Off “Reporters At Sea: Family Style” Contest

MIAMI (September 22, 2010) – Calling all families! Royal Caribbean International and USA TODAY announced today a search for America’s best and brightest family to cover the unveiling of Allure of the Seas, which will share the title of the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship along with sister ship, Oasis of the [...]

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Cunard’s New Web Videos Showcase A Grand Celebration at Sea

22 September 2010 – Cunard Line recently launched its web video series highlighting the brand’s rich travel legacy and luxury cruise vacation experience with a focus on some of its signature offerings, such as world-class entertainment, Cunard Insights enrichment programme and its award-winning Queens Grill and Princess Grill accommodations aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen [...]

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Save $1,000-2,000 Per Couple on Crystal Symphony’s March Mexican Riviera Voyage

Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises announces new bonus savings – $2,000 per couple on penthouse accommodations and $1,000 per couple on verandah staterooms – for its March 31 Mexican Riviera cruise. For bookings by December 31, 2010, guests can enjoy the additional savings on the award-winning Crystal Symphony’s plush, butler-serviced penthouses and deluxe staterooms [...]

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Three New “Legends in Concert” to Debut on Norwegian Epic: Britney Spears, Rod Stewart and Michael Jackson

Miami – Sep 24, 2010 — Norwegian Cruise Line announced that three new “legends” will perform as part of the Legends in Concert show on Norwegian Epic beginning Saturday, September 25, 2010. The three are some of the world’s most recognized entertainers  Britney Spears, Rod [...]

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New Seabourn Quest To Be Delivered In May 2011

MIAMI, September 20, 2010 —- Construction of The Yachts of Seabourn’s third new ultra-luxury yacht, Seabourn Quest, is progressing well, and the company expects to take delivery of the vessel several weeks earlier than anticipated in May 2011. Following the delivery, Seabourn will operate two pre-inaugural cruises: a three-day round trip voyage from Monte Carlo [...]

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Sell-out Autumn world cruise proves popularity of grey gap year

A study of over 65s found that many envy the lifestyles of the young, with the majority (57%) saying they wished they had travelled more and 45% wishing they had quit their jobs and changed professions.*
The latest research reveals a 300% increase in “grey gap-years” since 2005** with the number of pre-retirement gap years now [...]

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