Princess Cruises Announces Winners of “1,000 Memories at Sea” Photo Contest

oto of Ephesus Wins Grand Prize Out of 57,000 Entries
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 23, 2012) — After sorting through the more than 57,000 cruise vacation photos that were submitted to the Princess Cruises “1,000 Memories at Sea” photo contest, judges have chosen an image of the soaring columns of Ephesus submitted by Christine Svircev of [...]

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Prominent Local Entertainers to Perform Aboard Every 2012 European Crystal Cruise

With increased overnights and more time in port, Crystal Cruises is expanding its regional entertainment programming — and all inclusive ease.   On every European voyage in 2012, the ultra-luxury line is bringing aboard the highest caliber of gifted dancers, singers, and musicians whose art reflects their homeland’s culture and traditions.  From dramatic Flamenco in Barcelona [...]

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Showcases Wellness Tips from Ports around the World

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Showcases Wellness Tips from Ports around the World
Miami, March 23, 2012 – From antioxidant-rich Mediterranean cuisine to ancient healing rituals of India, the experts at Canyon Ranch have teamed with Regent Seven Seas Cruises to develop wellness tips culled from ports around the world to help travelers maintain and enhance their [...]

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NEW, ENHANCED ‘SEABOURN CLUB’ EXPANDS LOYALTY BENEFITS

SEATTLE, May 15, 2012—The luxury small-ship cruise line Seabourn has announced a major expansion of the benefits it offers to loyal guests returning to its award-winning ships. Seabourn Club benefits, which already included a milestone award of a complimentary cruise after sailing 140 days, have always been the most valuable in the cruise industry. Now [...]

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The Spa aboard Silver Spirit Voted #1 by Condé Nast Traveler

 
 
 (21 May 2012) The Spa aboard Silversea’s Silver Spirit was chosen by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler as the top spa at sea in the US magazine’s 2012 Spa Poll. Silver Spirit was the only ship to score a perfect 100 for its treatments. The results are published in the magazine’s June issue.
Ellen Bettridge, [...]

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The Naughty Room

The Naughty Room is the frequent cruiser’s nickname for the room where the cruise line security sends suit cases that might have forbidden item tucked away in side them. These types of items can range from something as seemingly innocuous as a power strip or something more serious like a diving knife or a bottle [...]

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Thanks to Cruise Line Flexibility, We’ve Changed our Plans for 2013

(Photo Courtesy of Andreas Depping at Cruiseship-Gallery.de)
About 10 months ago we booked our cruise for 2013. It was to be a dream 20th anniversary cruise for my husband and I featuring a spectacular itinerary from Sydney, Au, to French Polynesia ending in Hawaii. However, we had been looking for a way [...]

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American Cruise Lines Announces Plans for Travel Agent Web Portal

New website will feature travel agent training & certification; comprehensive marketing tools
GUILFORD, CT – April 26, 2012 – American Cruise Lines (www.americancruiselines.com) announced today plans for an upcoming travel agent portal, the first of many new features to be added to the company’s new website. In an effort to maximize travel agent potential with American [...]

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Holland America Line Now Serves A New Vegetarian-Only Alternative Menu

52 vegetarian dishes featured, largest selection at sea
Seattle, Wash., May 2, 2012 — Holland America Line has introduced a new alternative, vegetarian-only menu, as well as 30 new vegetarian dishes to their main dining room menu, furthering the line’s commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences for all guests.
Holland America Line’s award-winning Master Chef Rudi Sodamin [...]

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Celebrity Cruises Expands Already Rich Slate of Suite Offerings

Additional luxury amenities complement 24/7 European butler service and more
May 01, 2012Vacationers who love a rich array of luxurious services and amenities have always enjoyed an indulgent experience while sailing in any Celebrity Cruises suite. And now, the “suite life” on Celebrity – already offering one of the industry’s broadest array of luxury amenities – [...]

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