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Holland America Line Wins Eight Porthole Readers’ Choice Awards

Seattle, WA, November 12, 2008 - Holland America Line has won eight Readers’ Choice Awards from Porthole Cruise Magazine for 2008, including Most Eco-Friendly Cruise Line, Best Private Island for Half Moon Cay, the line’s exclusive Bahamian port call, and Best Alaska Itineraries.

Holland America Line also won in the following categories:

Best Canada/New England Itineraries
Best South [...]

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Carnival Wins Big In Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Annual ‘Readers Choice Awards,’ Taking Home Honors In Nine Categories

Carnival Cruise Lines led the way once again in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Reader Choice Awards,” winning in nine different categories, including two new categories – Best Web Site and Best Mexican Itineraries.

Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Readers Choice Awards” are determined by thousands of the publication’s readers who vote on their favorite cruise line in a wide [...]

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Polka Cruise Joins Baseball, Big Band Theme Cruises During MSC Cruises’ 2009-10 Caribbean Season

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (NOVEMBER 12, 2008) – In addition to having two state-of-the-art ships sailing Caribbean itineraries for the first time– the new MSC Magnifica, fresh from her inaugural, and MSC Poesia – MSC Cruises’ 2009-10 Caribbean season will feature several already popular theme cruises and the line’s first Polka Cruise.

Baseball Theme Cruises: Because MSC [...]

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Windstar Adds Cell Phone Service on Wind Star and Wind Spirit

Seattle, November 13, 2008 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, is offering cell phone service at sea on Wind Star and Wind Spirit. Wind Surf already offers this service.

Wind Star will have the service [...]

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Asia Wellness Cruise Offers Crystal Guests Peace of ‘Mind, Body & Spirit’

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 — In keeping with the traditions of a region steeped in spirituality and ancient wellness practices, Crystal Cruises is announcing a “Mind, Body & Spirit” focus on its March 27 Asia cruise. Complementing the destination’s heritage, the Experience of Discovery sailing will feature guest experts for yoga, Pilates, stress management and [...]

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Norwegian Spirit to Receive Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

MIAMI, FL, Nov 11 – Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Norwegian Spirit is undergoing a multi-million dollar refurbishment focused on enhancing the total guest experience. The 2,376 passenger Freestyle Cruising ship is receiving a total renovation to its public areas, staterooms and suites. These refurbishments are in addition to the enhancements already made as [...]

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Get the Skinny on Seabourn Odyssey With New Blog

Miami, Nov 11 – We could go on and on about the luxury that awaits guests aboard Seabourn Odyssey, the hotly anticipated addition to The Yachts of Seabourn – but why take our word for it? Let the designers, shipbuilders and crew tell you about it themselves at blog.seabourn.com, a new blog dedicated to [...]

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Silversea Expands Free Air Program to 16 New Europe & Mediterranean Sailings in 2009

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Nov 12– Silversea Cruises is offering North American travelers complimentary roundtrip economy air transportation from Montreal, New York, Miami and 24 additional eastern cities on 16 new voyages to Europe and the Mediterranean next summer. In total, 28 voyages in 2009 offer the special free airfare incentive. Generously discounted economy roundtrip [...]

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Sail Away to a Magical Winter Holiday with Disney Cruise Line

CELEBRATION, FL, Nov. 11 — This holiday season, give a gift that’s both nautical and nice: a cruise on the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder, both decked to the “raft-ers” with holiday cheer. From Thanksgiving and continuing through to the new year, Disney Cruise Line adds sparkle to both ships, from traditional “turkey [...]

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Holland America Line Announces Four Grand Voyages in 2010

Seattle, WA (Nov. 11, 2008) - Holland America Line unveiled its 2010 Grand Voyage itineraries, giving cruisers the opportunity to choose either the full, 114-day Grand World Voyage or one of the Grand Voyages, ranging from 51- to 70-days. The four globe-spanning odysseys encompass the savannah of South Africa, the treasures of ancient China, the [...]

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