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Disney Cruise Line Arrives In Europe, Begins First-Ever Mediterranean Cruises
BARCELONA, Spain (May 24, 2007) — Thousands of colorful fireworks filled the nighttime sky over Barcelona this evening as, for the first time, the Disney Magic cruise ship approached the Spanish port city nestled along the Mediterranean coast, signaling Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever foray into the European cruise market.
In grand Spanish style, the 2,700-passenger ship [...]
First-Ever Elvis Cruise Scheduled to Set Sail Aug. 30, 2007 on Carnival Cruise Lines’ Celebration
MIAMI (May 24, 2007) – Carnival Cruise Lines and St. Louis, Mo.-based Jazz Cruises, LLC, a provider of full-ship charter music cruises, have partnered to offer “The Elvis Cruise,†the first authentic, fully licensed specialty cruise that celebrates the music and life of the legendary Elvis Presley. The four-day cruise is scheduled to depart from [...]
NCL Welcomed as First Cruise Line to Join U.S. Army’s Partnership for Youth Success Program
NCL Corporation today announced it is the first cruise line to participate in the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. Representatives of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) and NCL signed an agreement at the company’s Miami headquarters to provide priority hiring status on the company’s U.S.-flagged NCL America ships to qualified [...]
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“Kids Sail Free†on Two Panama Canal Cruises Combining Educational Eco-Adventure with Family Holiday
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2007 - Crystal Cruises invites children 11 and under to cruise for free on two Panama Canal cruises this Thanksgiving when sharing a stateroom with two adults. Part classroom, part adventure, children of all ages will marvel at the science of transiting the Canal and the drama of experiencing nature from [...]
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With the recent redesign of Cruise Talk Central, we added some of our cruise videos. The amount of times these have been viewed in the first day since our redesign has amazed us.
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Celebrity Cruises Announces Fourth Solstice-Class Ship
MIAMI, May 21 — The stars aligned for Celebrity Cruises today, as the line confirmed its order for a fourth Solstice-class cruise ship. The new vessel will enter service in Fall 2011, following sister ships Celebrity Solstice in Fall 2008, Celebrity Equinox in Summer 2009, and Celebrity Eclipse in Summer 2010, bringing Celebrity’s total fleet [...]
Crystal Cruises Publishes 2008 Worldwide Cruise Atlas
LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2007 - Crystal Cruises’ 2008 Worldwide Cruise Atlas is now available to travel agents and luxury vacationers. The 162-page, full-color guide showcases the luxury line’s 61 itineraries, visiting 167 ports. From shipboard life to shoreside adventures, every detail of a Crystal vacation is presented in a clear and concise format. The [...]
Regent SevenSeas Cruises’ Paul Gauguin Celebrates Record-breaking 10 Years of Service in Tahiti, Announces Developments for 2008
Fort Lauderdale - May 1, 2007 - More than 100 years ago, famed French impressionist Paul Gauguin was so beguiled by the lush, secluded islands of Tahiti that he chose to live out his days amid the splendor of this island paradise. It is here too where another South Seas legend, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ [...]
Liberty of the Seas is Officially Named in Stateside Ceremony
MIAMI, May 18 — With a dramatic smash of the champagne bottle against its brand new hull, Royal Caribbean International’s 21st cruise ship, Liberty of the Seas, was officially named by travel agent godmother Donnalea Madeley today at the Port of Miami. The naming ceremony included performances by the Miami Children’s Chorus, blessings by Rabbi [...]
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