Construction of Queen Elizabeth Begins

2 July 2009 - Today a ceremony to mark the keel laying of Cunard Line’s new Queen Elizabeth was held at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy. The second largest Cunarder ever built, Queen Elizabeth’s keel is the third Cunard has lain in the space of seven years. When she enters service in [...]

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P&O Cruises and Cunard 2011 world voyages open to record bookings

Bookings opened for the P&O Cruises and Cunard 2011 world voyages this week with a record breaking start. On Wednesday 1 July, 2,044 people booked voyages from the two programmes, 47% more than on the same day last year for 2010 world voyages, when a total of 1,385 bookings were made.
P&O Cruises is offering [...]

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July Three-Day Sale Offers Big Savings on Five Crystal Cruises

LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2009 – For three days only – July 8, 9 and 10 – Crystal Cruises is offering 25% additional savings off of its low special savings fares on five varied itineraries this fall and winter. New savings – from $885 to $2,000 per person – apply to all deluxe outside [...]

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Carnival Dream Successfully Completes Sea Trials in the Adriatic Sea

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, Carnival Cruise Lines’ largest ship, is shown here conducting sea trials in the Adriatic Sea in preparation for its Sept. 21 debut from Europe.
Currently under construction by the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, near Trieste, the 3,646-passenger vessel had a full contingent of officers, technicians and engineers on board who thoroughly [...]

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Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Equinox to raise a few eyebrows New 2,850-guest ship to feature AquaClassSM staterooms, indulgent spa offerings including “24-Karat Gold Facial” and “Lash and Brow bar”

Miami - (July 01, 2009 ) - When Celebrity Cruises’ newest Solstice-class ship, the 2,850-guest Celebrity Equinox, sets sail for the first time this summer, her sleek exterior and critically acclaimed interior design won’t be the only features raising eyebrows among cruise and travel enthusiasts. Playing off the success of the launch of her [...]

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Dining Options Aboard MSC Splendida Satisfying For Any Palate

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, June 30: When MSC Splendida launches on July 12 in Barcelona, the new flagship in the MSC Cruises’ fleet will offer guests the chance to experience a vast selection of food and spirits in its 18 bars and lounges, four restaurants, and two buffets. Traditional fare includes provincial food and fine [...]

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MSC Splendida Set To Debut July 12 Will Utilize Latest “Green” Technologies Onboard

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, June 29: Reflecting the high personal standards and love of the sea of its owners, MSC Cruises has incorporated the latest and best systems for protecting the environment into the new MSC Splendida, which will be christened by godmother Sophia Loren on July 12. Like her sister ship MSC Fantasia, the MSC [...]

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Windstar Cruises Unveils 2010 Signature Collection Host Series

Seattle, June 30, 2009 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most sought-after destinations, announces its 2010 Signature Collection Host Series which offers guests the unique opportunity to cruise with distinguished experts in the culinary arts, wine, photography and writing.
Hosts in [...]

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Holland America Line Enters 2010 With Most Diverse Alaska CruiseTour Program Yet

Seattle, WA, June 30, 2009 – For travelers wishing to see the beauty of Alaska and the Yukon, Holland America Line features 31 CruiseTour itineraries in 2010 exploring Southeast Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula, Arctic, Denali and the Yukon Territory. All CruiseTours combine an Inside Passage sailing with in-depth land tours, designed to show guests the [...]

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Holland America Line’s Innovative Lanai Staterooms Prove a Big Hit on ms Veendam

Seattle, June 29, 2009 – Holland America Line’s latest Signature of Excellence innovation has received rave reviews by guests on ms Veendam. Similar in size to the premium line’s spacious outside-view staterooms, the new, unique lanai accommodations were recently added to the ship and feature large sliding glass doors with direct access to the Lower [...]

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