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Emerald Princess Christened on Mother’s Day
ATHENS, Greece (May 13, 2007) - This morning Princess Cruises officially christened its newest ship, Emerald Princess. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Princess united some of television’s most famous mothers and daughters to serve as the christeners and chose Greece, the birthplace of Mother’s Day, as the site for the naming festivities.
The ship’s godmothers are [...]
NCL Announces Largest Bermuda Deployment Ever in 2008
NCL Corporation today announced the largest deployment to Bermuda in the company’s history with itineraries from five East Coast cities. The Bermuda itineraries include: Norwegian Dawn sailing from New York, featuring the city’s only seven-day cruise to Bermuda; Norwegian Dream replacing Norwegian Majesty sailing from Boston offering Boston’s only Bermuda cruise; and Norwegian Majesty [...]
NCL Announces Caribbean Itineraries From New York for 2008/09
NCL Corporation today introduced its 2008/09 Caribbean sailings from New York, which include Norwegian Gem, its newest ship, sailing from New York through the winter, along with Norwegian Spirit offering alternating six-day Bahamas and Florida cruises and eight-day Eastern Caribbean voyages. Caribbean itineraries from New York are on sale now.
“NCL initiated year-round cruising from [...]
Redesigned Cruise Talk Central Coming Soon!
We have been hard at work on a redesign of Cruise Talk Central. One of our goals is to make information easier to find. We are also hard at work on research for a bunch of new cruising resources. Our Cruise Line Dress Code Policies resource has been well received and we [...]
Reservations Open Today for Carnival Splendor’s 2008 Northern Europe, Caribbean Voyages
MIAMI (May 10, 2007) - Carnival Cruise Lines began accepting reservations today for its new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor, whose much-anticipated inaugural 2008 season will include the line�s first 12-day Northern Europe program, as well as a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing and week-long “exotic” eastern Caribbean voyages.
Representing a new class of vessel for the line, the 3,006-passenger [...]
Silversea Expands WI-FI Coverage From Stem To Stern Throughout Its Entire Fleet
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL — May 10, 2007) Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced today it has expanded wireless Internet access to 100% coverage throughout its four ships, enabling guests with Wi-Fi-enabled laptops and PDAs to surf the Internet and check e-mails from the comfort of their suites as well as public areas.
“We’re pleased to be [...]
Disney Cruise Line Adds Pizzazz with New Shows, Parties, Excursions and Activities for First Mediterranean Sailings
CELEBRATION, Fla. — When the Disney Magic crosses the “pond” for its first-ever Mediterranean sailings, deck parties will pop, new shows will “wow,” on-board activities, including food and beverage, will feature European flair, and port excursions will be studded with special Disney touches.
New deck parties will create a carnival-like atmosphere while lavishly produced Broadway-style shows [...]
Princess Adds Capacity on Alaska Inside Passage Routes for 2008
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 9, 2007) - Home to rushing waterfalls, soaring eagles, lush forests, and the area’s iconic glaciers, southeast Alaska and its famed Inside Passage draw visitors each year who come to view the breathtaking scenery and experience the many colorful cultures that make up this intriguing region. In 2008, Star Princess, the [...]
$1,000 Per Person For An Ultimate Vintage Room Dinner Aboard Crystal Cruises
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2007 - Beginning with a 1996 Cristal Rose champagne and concluding with a 1983 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, Crystal Cruises is introducing the Ultimate Vintage Room Dinner for connoisseurs. During Crystal Symphony’s May 17, 2007 cruise from Dubai to Rome, Crystal Cruises will debut a one-of-a-kind luxury dining experience featuring some of [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Debuts Unconventional Marketing Initiatives
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced a series of innovative marketing initiatives designed to capitalize on the company’s successful new brand identity and communicate the benefits of the cruise line’s signature Freestyle Cruising in a free-spirited, lighthearted tone. The initiatives are a continuation of the company’s successful brand launch last fall.
New for spring 2007 [...]
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