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Server Crash
Unfortunately, we lost a server drive this evening and have had to restart with some data backups from this morning. I don’t believe any data was lost, however, if you registered a new account here at Cruise Talk Central today, there is a likely chance that the account was not recovered in the process [...]
Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam Maiden Voyage to Feature Fjords & Kilts
SEATTLE, Dec. 12 — Norway’s famed fjords and Scotland’s Highlands are highlights of the ms Eurodam’s 10-day maiden voyage of northern Europe, set for July 5, 2008. The 2,104-guest Eurodam, under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera, Italy, shipyard, will be Holland America Line’s newest ship and the first in the Signature Class series. Holland America [...]
Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2009 Europe Season to be Biggest Yet, with Unprecedented Number of Fun Ship Departures
MIAMI (December 12, 2007) – Continuing its growth in the rapidly expanding European cruise market, Carnival Cruise Lines will operate an unprecedented number of “Fun Ship†voyages within the region in 2009.
The line’s 2009 European season will feature two of its newest 110,000-ton ships – Carnival Liberty, which will operate 12-day Northern European and [...]
Princess to Offer More Sailings From “The City by the Bay” Than Any Other Cruise Line in 2008
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (December 11, 2007) - Nearly 40 years after Princess Italia set off from San Francisco on its first Alaska cruise, Princess is marking its long history of sailing from the city with more than 20 departures in 2008.
In addition to yearly favorites such as the breathtaking beauty of Alaska and the fun [...]
Nobu Brings His Legendary Cuisine To Crystal Symphony
LOS ANGELES, December 11, 2007 - World-class master chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is partnering with Crystal Cruises for two new restaurants aboard the award-winning luxury ship, Crystal Symphony. Silk Road and The Sushi Bar will debut during Crystal Symphony’s March 3, 2008 Trans-Pacific cruise from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. Nobu will join the ship [...]
Cruise West’S Refurbishments Of The Spirit Of Yorktown Are Complete
SEATTLE, WA, December 11, 2007 – Cruise West, the leader in small-ship cruising, has completed the refurbishments and upgrades of the 138-guest Spirit of Yorktown. Four Balcony-category cabins were created that include private teak-floored balconies with enough room for a café table and chairs for two. Numerous additional upgrades include redecoration and renovation of public [...]
Tui Ag And Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Announce Joint Venture To Serve German Cruise Market
HANOVER/MIAMI - December 10, 2007 - TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today they will launch a new joint venture serving the German cruise market. The new company, TUI Cruises, will begin service with one ship, in early 2009, and grow quickly with two newbuilds planned for 2011 and 2012. Sales and marketing [...]
Apollo Management L.P. Acquires Regent Seven Seas Cruises
MIAMI, FLA., Dec. 10, 2007 – Minneapolis-based Carlson and Apollo Management L.P. (Apollo) today announced that Apollo has agreed to acquire Carlson’s Regent Seven Seas Cruises operations. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2008, subject to normal conditions for a transaction of this type, including regulatory approval. The cruise [...]
Princess Cruises to Be First Sponsor of AT&T Champions Classic Pro-Am Gala Dinner
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (December 6, 2007) - Princess Cruises will become the first corporate sponsor of the AT&T Champions Classic Pro-Am gala dinner, to be held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at the College of the Canyons on March 12, 2008.
The dinner is part of the festivities which kick off the AT&T Champions [...]
MSC Cruises In The Pole Position
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (Dec. 7, 2007) – MSC Cruises will be leading the pack in 2008 as a supporter of the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World ChampionshipsTM.
MSC Cruises will be featured as a trackside advertiser at four 2008 Grand Prix events: Grand Prix of Spain (Catalunya, April 27), Grand Prix of France (Magny-Cours, [...]
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