Author Archive
You are browsing the author archives of Mr Papa.
Ruby Princess Floats Out in Italy
SANTA CLARITA, CA, Feb 1 - Ruby Princess, the new Princess Cruises ship currently under construction in Italy, reached a significant construction milestone today when water began to fill the building dock signaling the start of her official float out. A ceremony marking the occasion was held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. When the [...]
Cruise West Announces New Taste Of Pacific Northwest Cruise And Return Of California Wine Country Cruises
SEATTLE, January 29, 2008 – Cruise West, America’s leading small-ship cruise line, has announced its inaugural Taste of the Pacific Northwest itinerary, which will highlight for the first time in the company’s history the rich culinary traditions and distinctive wines of Oregon and Washington. The Taste of the Pacific Northwest, the third epicurean-inspired voyage for [...]
Princess Bids Farewell to Traditional Disembarkation Process; Rolls out New, Streamlined Experience for Passengers
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 31, 2008) - The traditional “hurry up and wait” disembarkation process that has long been a cruise industry tradition is now history aboard Princess ships, as the line introduces a new, streamlined farewell process for passengers.
Contrasted with the typical end-of-cruise departure where passengers listen to public address system announcements for their [...]
Apollo Management Unit Prestige Cruise Holdings Acquires Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Fort Lauderdale, FL - January 31, 2008. Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) today announced that the acquisition of the cruise line by New York-based Apollo Management LP (Apollo) from Minneapolis-based Carlson has been completed. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
“We are pleased to have finalized the acquisition of Regent Seven Seas Cruises and [...]
First-Ever Princess Players Championship to Offer More Than $100,000 in Prize Money and 18 Free Cruises
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 30, 2008) - Casino fans aboard seven Princess cruises in 2008 will have the opportunity to compete in the first-ever Princess Players Championship - a series of slot, blackjack and Texas Hold ‘em poker tournaments. More than $100,000 in cash prizes plus 18 free cruises will be awarded to winners [...]
New Enrichment Program from Regent Focuses on Extraordinary Australian Food and Wine
Fort Lauderdale - January 29, 2008 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises, voted the world’s #1 small-ship operator by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, will offer food and wine connoisseurs a rare treat this fall: an incomparable journey through Australia’s vibrant wine region, featuring stays at luxurious boutique hotels, sumptuous meals paired with regional wines, and [...]
Hot Trend For European Travel: Active And Outdoor Adventures
Los Angeles, CA, January 29, 2008 - Bicycling in Barcelona, cliff climbing in Croatia, and a self-driven off-road Jeep adventure in Mykonos, are among the new active outdoor excursions joining Crystal Cruises’ extensive line-up of 2008 European shore tours. From May through November the award-winning Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will offer guests 28 unique [...]
Carnival Fantasy to Under Full Evolutions of Fun Upgrades This Fall
MIAMI (January 28, 2008) - An expansive new aqua park featuring a 300-foot-long water slide, along with an exclusive adults-only area, and a totally redesigned “resort-style†main pool will be incorporated into the Carnival Fantasy when the 2,052-passenger SuperLiner undergoes a multi-million-dollar dry dock this fall.
The “extreme makeover†represents phase two of [...]
Nickelodeon Takes To The Seas On Its First-Ever Cruise, Sailing In August 2008
NEW YORK Jan. 28, 2007 - Nickelodeon, a unit of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International, Inc. (NYSE: VIA B), and Royal Caribbean International, a cruise line owned and operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL), announced a new agreement where the two will introduce the “Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean.” The [...]
Art & Architecture Circles of Interest From Regent Seven Seas Cruises Highlight Classic Creations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Jan 24 – Regent Seven Seas Cruises has scheduled three Circles of Interest enrichment programs focusing on art and architecture for 2008. Circles of Interest feature exclusive onboard and shore-side experiences delivered by world-class lecturers, instructors and authorities from the realms of art, cuisine, history, environmental conservation, photography and wellness. Art- and architecture-focused [...]
Loading ...
