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LOS ANGELES, September 4, 2008 - Travelers seeking more legroom and comfort than traditional coach — without the price tag of business class — can now purchase optional Premium Economy air service with Crystal Cruises’ 2009 summer cruises to the Baltic, North Cape and British Isles. The service is available with all seven Crystal Symphony [...]

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Whilst the cost of everyday household items and food increases, it seems that the cost of holidays has dropped significantly. Cruise holidays, once the preserve of the wealthy, have now become affordable and accessible.

Research conducted by P&O Cruises finds that whilst a two week cruise holiday this summer in an ocean view cabin costs £1579 [...]

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (SEPTEMBER 2, 2008) – The countdown continues as MSC Cruises prepares for an exciting 2008-09 Caribbean season that includes the much-anticipated arrival of MSC Orchestra in North American waters, several special theme cruises and new itineraries, including the line’s first visits to Bermuda and New York.

Plus, there is still time to [...]

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SEATTLE, August 25, 2008 – Cruise West (www.cruisewest.com), a leading innovator of small-ship voyages, has announced eight designated PENTAX Photographers’ Cruises for the 2009 season designed to help photography buffs capture the natural beauty of their worldwide voyages. The specialty sailings are in partnership with PENTAX Imaging Company, a leader in digital photography, and will [...]

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September 3, 2008 - Leading small-ship cruise line Cruise West (www.cruisewest.com) has announced 26 itineraries for the 2009 season, including four new and one re-introduced cruise. The four new voyages will visit Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, the Danube River, the East Indies and Melanesia; the Vietnam itinerary is being re-introduced by popular demand.

The 2009 cruises [...]

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Seattle, September 3, 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 exceptional opportunities to experience Costa Rica with its lush jungles, pristine beaches and abundant wildlife or the legendary Panama Canal.

Travelers on Windstar Cruises can [...]

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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 2, 2008) — Most cruise ship passengers are aware that behind the scenes of their relaxing cruise vacation there’s a bustle of activity to deliver an excellent experience, but few have gotten an up-close look at these inner workings. This will change in November with the debut of Ruby Princess [...]

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Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 - Beginning in 2010, Holland America Line will once again sail on regularly scheduled cruises between New York City and Bermuda. Holland America is the only major cruise line that calls on both Hamilton and St. George’s, Bermuda’s cultural and shopping hubs. Additionally, guests of Holland America Line will have [...]

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Seattle, WA, August 30, 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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Seattle, WA, August 30, 2008 - The latest in high-end designer jewelry soon will be found aboard all Holland America Line ships as part of a continuing and extensive Signature of Excellence initiative which represents an investment of more than $525 million.

Merabella, a high-end jewelry boutique with one-of-a-kind collections, was first added to ms Amsterdam [...]

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