September 2011
Royal Caribbean International Announces 2012 Asia Schedule for Voyager of the Seas
Executives of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today Royal Caribbean International's 2012 Asia cruises deployment schedule for Voyager of the Seas - the largest and most amenity-filled cruise ship to sail in the region.
Norwegian Cruise Line Selects Finalist Names For Its Two New Ships
Royal Caribbean Forms a Strategic Relationship Government and China World Cruises
Royal Caribbean International Forms a Strategic Relationship With Xiamen Municipal Government and China World Cruises
MSC Cruises serves up an exciting program
Fancy getting an education - and enjoying a fantastic holiday at the same time? Whether you are already a gourmet connoisseur or simply looking for an introduction to the world of fine food and wine, MSC's ever popular theme cruises offer a real voyage of discovery.
MSC Divina is afloat and ready for dressing up!
Named in honour of Sophia Loren, modern day Italian film goddess and patron of the MSC Cruises fleet, MSC Divina will be appropriately themed as a divine goddes
Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line†by the World Travel Awards
NCL has been named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year and also received Europe’s Sustainable Tourism Award for its newest and most innovative ship Norwegian Epic.
Holland America Line Promotes Capt. Rik Krombeen To Director, Nautical Operations
...In this role, he will be responsible for the safe operation and nautical oversight of the premium cruise line’s 15 ships....
Royal Caribbean now allows kids in its exclusive Concierge Lounge
The lounges are reserved for passengers in Grand Suites or higher category staterooms, as well as Crown & Anchor Society Diamond Plus- and Pinnacle- level members.
Norwegian Breakaway And Norwegian Getaway Selected As Names For Norwegian's New Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line ("Norwegian") has selected the winning names for its two new Freestyle Cruising® ships: Norwegian Breakaway, launching in April 2013, and Norwegian Getaway, launching in April 2014. The names were selected as the culmination of its "Norwegian's Cruising for Names" contest held in conjunction with national newspaper USA Today.
Holland America Line Launches Alaska Cruise Sweepstakes on Facebook
MSC Cruises brings additional refinement to MSC Yacht Club
Celebrity Cruises Collaborates With "NERDEL" and The Nerdel Company to Make Wellness Education Fun for Young Vacationers
From puppets to technology, playful new onboard program will use interactive tools to teach three- to eight-year-olds how to make healthy choices
Carnival Breeze Construction Milestone Commemorated with Traditional Coin Ceremony, Initial Float Out
In a time-honored maritime tradition, a ceremony was held aboard the Carnival Breeze on Friday at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy
Celebrity Cruises Taps Top Chef to Join Culinary Team
...I am confident he will be an inspirational and creative leader within Celebrity's innovative culinary team, and will make tremendous contributions as we continue to prove to vacationers around the world that we can treat them to a dining experience that is easily comparable to the best on land."
FIRST STEEL CUT FOR NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY
The Breakaway class ships, Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, will each be 144,017 gross tons and will have approximately 4,000 passenger berths.
Disney Cruise Line Adds Second Hawaiian Cruise
...14-night itinerary departs Oct. 14, 2012, from Los Angeles. It includes stops at Kahului, Maui; Nawiliwili, Kauai; Honolulu, O’ahu; and Hilo, Hawai‘i; plus Ensenada, Mexico. In addition, there are eight relaxing days at sea.
TWO FREESTYLE CRUISING SHIPS TO RECEIVE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ENHANCEMENTS
Norwegian Spirit and Norwegian Jade will enter dry docks this fall for multi-million dollar enhancements.
Princess Cruise Passenger Runs First-Ever Marathon at Sea to Aid Help for Heroes
...cruise passenger Steve Eaton completed the world's first-ever marathon at sea aboard Princess Cruises' ship Grand Princess with a time of 5 hours, 16 minutes and 45 seconds.
PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES ANNOUNCES MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR RENOVATIONS - SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
The renovations will take place in January during the ship’s 10-night crossing from Tahiti to Brisbane and 11-night drydock in Brisbane.