Norwegian Cruise Line Launches Kids Free Shore Excursions

April 25, 2012 by  
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Children under 12 receive free shore excursions* with new 2012 cruise reservations through May 13
Miami – Apr 16, 2012 —
Just in time for summer vacation planning, Norwegian Cruise Line (“Norwegian”) is launching an exciting offer for families who book a 2012 cruise from today through [...]

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How The Internet Has Changed the Way I Research, Book, and Take Cruises

February 16, 2012 by  
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How The Internet Has Changed the Way I Research, Book, and Take Cruises

As I sat at my computer yesterday, I started thinking about how much the internet has changed the way we learn about, book, enjoy, and share our cruising experience.   I have to think that the information age has certainly required cruise lines to ” up their game” in order to keep the quality of the [...]

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St. Thomas Parasailing Accident Brings Safety of Activity to Forefront.

December 1, 2011 by  
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St. Thomas Parasailing Accident Brings Safety of Activity to Forefront.

That is me (Cruise Arizona) in the photo parasailing in 1981 in Mazatlan Mexico during a cruise vacation. Who knows how safe the operation was that worked off the resort beach in Mazatlan? I did enjoy a great 10 minute ride around the bay, but I also nearly crashed into the hotel when I [...]

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Princess Cruises Announces Winners of 2011 Alaska Region Shore Excursion Awards

October 11, 2011 by  
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 7, 2011) — Each year, Princess Cruises marks the end of the Alaska season with shipboard awards ceremonies celebrating the year’s favorite local tour operators. The line’s 12th annual C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards have just been handed out, honoring the best shore excursion experiences and guides in most ports on Alaska itineraries, [...]

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