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A Wave of Enhancements for the Disney Magic Cruise Ship as it Returns from Dry Dock

CELEBRATION, Fla. – New enhancements are now in place on the Disney Magic as the ship returns from dry dock. The 2,700 passenger cruise ship received a series of upgrades from Sept 6 - 24, 2008.

Here is a glimpse at what’s new onboard the Disney Magic:

Indulgence and Relaxation
Quiet Cove, the serene pool retreat reserved [...]

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Popular Eurodam News Blog Exceeds 10 Million Hits and 1 Million Page Views

Seattle, September 26, 2008 - Holland America Line’s popular Eurodam News Blog passed the 10-million-hit threshold and million-page-view mark this week. The Eurodam News Blog can be accessed at www.eurodamnews.com and was designed as the primary portal for information about the construction and operation of the premium line’s first Signature-class ship, ms Eurodam, which launched [...]

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Cruiseone, Cruises Inc Award NCL Top Honors For Partnership 2.0 Efforts

Norwegian Cruise Line (”NCL”) was voted “most improved cruise line” by CruiseOne, a leading U.S. franchise operation of more than 550 independent cruise-only travel professionals, and Cruises Inc., the nation’s original host agency network with nearly 500 independent contractors, at the agency’s 15th annual 2008 national conference which took place at sea on September 14-22, [...]

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Carnival Destiny Launches New Four and Five Day Cruise Schedule From Miami Saturday, Sept. 27

When the 2,642-passenger Carnival Destiny begins a new schedule of four- and five-day cruises from Miami on Saturday, Sept. 27, it will not only provide consumers with an exciting new “Fun Ship” vacation option but will also be the largest ship to be deployed year-round on short cruise itineraries.

Additionally, the Carnival Destiny offers nearly 500 [...]

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New Stateroom Décor, Verandahs, Lanai Staterooms and More on Five Holland America Line Ships

Seattle, WA, September 25, 2008 - Five Holland America Line ships will soon undergo individual month-long dry docks at a total cost of approximately $200 million. The most dramatic alterations during the latest Signature of Excellence enhancements will result in an additional 32 verandah staterooms added to the aft portion of each ship. In addition, [...]

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Crystal Cruises Announces Founding Partnership with Conde Nast Traveler Five & Alive Fund

LOS ANGELES, September 25, 2008 - Crystal Cruises announces that it has become a founding partner of the Condé Nast Traveler Five & Alive Fund. The announcement came during the magazine’s 2008 World Savers Congress in New York City on September 23. Five & Alive, a program of Population Services International (PSI), supports children five [...]

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Holland America Line Launches New & Personalized Shore Excursion e-Brochures

Seattle, Sept 24 — Holland America Line has launched a new Shore Excursion e-Brochure online system for its guests to view and print shore excursion information for booked cruises. Now, a cruise guest can receive up-to-the minute, personalized information that is specific to the guest’s cruise itinerary. This technological Web enhancement allows guests to access [...]

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Carnival’s ‘October Recharge’ Event Offers Special Booking Incentives

Carnival Cruise Lines will roll out its first-ever “October Recharge” event featuring special offers throughout the month of October.

The month-long promotion will feature a variety of booking incentives, including free stateroom upgrades and special discounts on select “Fun Ship” cruises through 2009.

The special offers are available in conjunction with a variety of “Fun Ship” [...]

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Windstar Cruises Signature Collection Host Series Sets Sail With Winemaker Gary Eberle

Seattle, September 24, 2008 - Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, offers guests a unique opportunity to travel with acclaimed winemaker Gary Eberle on a Costa Rica sailing aboard Wind Star, departing February 21, 2009, from Puerto Caldera.

Windstar’s [...]

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Carnival Cruise Lines To Operate First-Ever Quebec Voyages Aboard 102,000-Ton Carnival Triumph In 2009

For guests seeking a unique cruise alternative with opportunities to view magnificent scenery and wildlife and visit three charming cities along the historic St. Lawrence River, Carnival Cruise Lines will operate a series of nine-day voyages to Quebec aboard the 102,000-ton Carnival Triumph in summer 2009.

The cruises will operate round-trip from New York [...]

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