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Carnival Rolls Out Extensive Redesign of Popular Web Site

MIAMI (May 8, 2008) – Carnival.com, the cruise industry’s most visited Web site, has undergone an extensive redesign and emerged with a host of new features, including enhanced navigation and layout, a variety of images and content, and numerous technical advancements, all designed to make users’ on-line experience easier and more informative than ever.

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It’s Slime Time On the High Seas As Nickelodeon Announces Activity Schedule For Nickelodeon Family Cruise With Royal Caribbean

NEW YORK-May 8, 2008-Nickelodeon has assembled seven days of non-stop fun and activities for its first-ever Nickelodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean, which sets sail August 10-17, on Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas. Vacationers will be able to participate in a variety of activities, including: a kick-off sail away party; evening shows, a [...]

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New Seabourn Catalogue Features 2009-2010 ‘Yachting Collection’

MIAMI, May 8, 2008—-The Yachts of Seabourn has published a 140-page catalogue of ultra luxury voyages aboard its intimate cruising yachts throughout 2009 and the first quarter of 2010. Titled “The Yachting Collection,” the lavishly illustrated catalogue includes complete details of 143 voyages, visiting over 220 ports in 66 countries on five continents during the [...]

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MSC Cruises Introduces ‘My Teen Card’

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (May 8, 2008) – MSC Cruises has introduced My Teen Card onboard all its ships. Targeted to the 12- to 17-year-old set, the prepaid card can be used by the holder for onboard purchases (such as sodas, gift shop items) and as a stateroom key.

Two levels of My Teen Card are available:

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Coin Ceremony For MSC Magnifica In St. Nazaire

ST. NAZAIRE, FRANCE (MAY 7, 2008) — Today, at the Aker Yards France shipyards in St. Nazaire, one of the oldest marine traditions was celebrated once again: the Coin Ceremony.

In the presence of Pierfrancesco Vago, CEO of MSC Cruises, and Jacques Hardelay, managing director of Aker Yards France, together sealed two coins into the [...]

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Celebrity Cruises “Locks” In Record Number of Panama Canal Itineraries

MIAMI, May 7 – Next year, Celebrity Cruises will offer its guests more variety than ever before for sailings through the Panama Canal’s famed Gatun Locks. The line’s 2009-10 Panama Canal sailings opened for sale today. In its late-2009-to-early-2010 season, Celebrity Cruises will offer 18 “open-jaw,” or non-roundtrip, sailings through the Canal – more than [...]

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Private Cabanas Offered on Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam

SEATTLE, May 7 — Guests on Holland America Line’s new ms Eurodam who want to enjoy the outdoors in the comfort of their own private haven will delight in the cabanas on the Observation and Lido decks of the company’s first Signature-class ship. The airy, tented cabanas are located on Observation Deck in an [...]

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Seabourn Expansion Includes Its Website

MIAMI, May 6 — The Yachts of Seabourn announced that, in keeping with the impending expansion of its fleet, the company has completed a major overhaul of its award-winning website at www.seabourn.com. The expansion created multiple new functionalities allowing guests and travel agents to research destinations, explore options and customize Seabourn vacations on line, [...]

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Princess Expands Canal Experience in 2009-10 with Extra Day in Panama

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 6, 2008) - Panama Canal passengers marvel at this dramatic transit through the Canal’s locks, but often wish they could also explore the country’s natural beauty and culture. To give travelers more time in Panama, Princess Cruises is introducing a new “Two-day Canal Experience” on all 2009-10 Canal transits of [...]

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Princess 2009-10 West Coast Sailings Offer Perfect Opportunity for Short Getaways

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 6, 2008) - Each year Princess offers passengers the opportunity to sample the line’s product with short “coastal” sailings. These West Coast cruises range from overnight to a week in length, offering a great way for travelers to explore North America’s Pacific coastline while enjoying a taste of Princess’ amenity-filled [...]

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