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Norwegian Positions Two New Ships In Alaska And Bermuda For 2012 / 2013 Season
Alaska, Bermuda, Hawaii and Bahamas 2012/2013 itineraries open for sale Norwegian Cruise Line today announced its 2012/2013 deployment and itineraries for Alaska, Bermuda, Hawai'i and short cruises to the Bahamas. For the first time, the 2,376-passenger Norwegian Jewel will sail Alaska's Inside Passage joining Norwegian Pearl which is sailing to Glacier Bay from Seattle. In Bermuda, the 2,348-passenger Norwegian Star will sail to Bermuda for the first time from her new homeport in New York City. These cruises go on sale to Norwegian's top travel partners and Latitudes me...Read More...Starbucks and Royal Caribbean to Offer First Ever Starbucks at Sea on Allure of the Seas
Something unique is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International's new Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship - the first Starbucks at sea. Through the licensing agreement between Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Royal Caribbean International, the global cruise brand owned and operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL), guests seeking signature made-to-order espresso beverages and Frappuccino® blended beverages will have to look no further than their neighborhood Starbucks on the bustling Royal Promenade. "We are always looking for unique...Read More...Royal Caribbean To Debut Saturday Night Fever: The Musical Aboard Liberty Of The Seas
"The debut of Saturday Night Fever: The Musical, created by Royal Caribbean Productions' in-house entertainment team, continues to raise the bar for cruise vacations aboard one of our most innovative ships," said Lisa Bauer, senior vice president, Hotel Operations, Royal Caribbean International.
Tying The Knot at Sea!
Let’s face it, not everyone is interested in the typical 4-hour white wedding. Some may even say “been there, done that”. So what’s a great alternative? How about getting married at sea? What could be more fun than your wedding festivities lasting 7 days or longer, and spending that week in exotic ports? The best part is you can do this with a small wedding party or invite all of your friends and family to come along. Fun events can be planned both onboard and ashore throughout the week. Think of having a sail away party on deck, beach Olympics o...Read More...Disney Fantasy Maiden Voyage, 2012 Itineraries Released
Disney Cruise Line® is pleased to announce selected itineraries for 2012, including the maiden voyage of its fourth ship. The Disney Fantasy™ is scheduled to set sail on April 7, 2012, offering 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Fla. As an exclusive benefit to Clients who are Gold and Platinum Castaway Club Members, bookings open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010. You can book all other Clients beginning at 8 a.m. EDT on Oct. 20, 2010. A sister ship to the Disney Dream™, the Disney Fantasy will feature an AquaDuck water coaster, magica...Read More...The Ultimate in Villa Vacations
You can treat yourselves to the experiences of a lifetime at one of our supremely luxurious villa accommodations from American Express Vacations! Private villa vacations are our specialty. A fabulous selection of villa vacation rental residences in popular locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and Europe. We provide villa vacation planning experience for discerning travelers from around the World. The Caribbean St. Martin and St. Barts An extensive selection of more than 150 villas on each island. Choose from beachfront luxury or hillside locations with sweeping views. &...Read More...Club Med Sandpiper Bay Celebrates Reopening
This past summer, Club Med announced plans to invest $25 million dollars into an enhancement program for the newly renamed Club Med Sandpiper Bay located in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Read More...El Dorado Beach Resorts
Beachfront Luxury for Adults by Cruise Planners on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 7:00pm El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels These luxurious adults-only hotels offer specially tailored settings and amenities especially designed for romance. With a variety of pools and swim-up bars, and pristine stretches of white sand beaches along the azure Caribbean Sea, these are truly stunning locations. The resorts feature roofless outdoor showers, day beds on the terrace and all a la carte restaurants. To enhance your experience is the Gourmet Inclusive p...Read More...Taylor Swift Will Perform on the Allure of the Seas!
Taylor Swift Will Perform on the Allure of the Seas! Four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Taylor Swift is scheduled to perform live onboard Royal Caribbean International’s newest and most innovative ship, Allure of the SeasSM. She will sing her biggest hits, along with selections from her new album Speak Now, in the amazing, open-air AquaTheater while the ship is docked in Cozumel, Mexico on January 21, 2011. Guests onboard Allure of the SeasSM will have the chance to win passes to the performance by participating in Taylor Swift-themed events that will take pla...Read More...Norwegian Parties in Pink to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
Norwegian's fleet-wide White Hot Party turns pink for the month of October
Read More...Norwegian Sun to Homeport in Port Canaveral
The ship will offer seven-day cruises to the Caribbean through 2012 Norwegian Cruise Line's 1,936-guest Norwegian Sun will call Port Canaveral (Orlando) home when the ship arrives on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The ship, purpose-built for Freestyle Cruising, will sail alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing every Saturday from October 16, 2010 through April 7, 2011. The ship then heads to Copenhagen, Denmark to sail nine-day Baltic Capitals cruises from May through September 2011 after which Norwegian Sun sails her cruises from Port Canaveral through April 201...Read More...What could be more perfect than a tropical family getaway where EVERYTHING is included?
It’s no wonder that Jamaica is one of the premier destinations for Caribbean travelers. With sparkling white-sand beaches and crystalline aqua waters, there’s no greater invitation to pure bliss. Exhilarating watersports will occupy your daylight hours. When nighttime comes, you’ll hear the beat of reggae in popular clubs. In between, your days will be bridged with savory cuisine that delights everyone’s tastebuds. Jamaica waterfalls Golfing in Jamaica Read More...Another breakthrough introduction
“Allure of the Seas will soon share the title of the most
extravagant and revolutionary cruise ship on the high seas.”
Read More...Announcing Live Aqua Cancun Unlimited
Starting November 1, 2010 Live Aqua Cancun launches its ultimate luxury All-inclusive concept Live Aqua Cancun Unlimited! With endless privileges that will enhance your vacation pleasures to the maxiumum. Including deluxe accommodations with private balconies and upscale amenities, fine dining, open bar, activites and authentic service that go well beyond the expected. Read More...Club Med and Imagine Weddings
are now presenting a new special offer for those wishing to wed and spend their honeymoon at Club Med. WEDDING AND HONEYMOON ALL-INCLUSIVE PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE From $155 per person, per night.* Personalized pre-wedding planning A complimentary wedding website Complimentary room for the Bride & Groom (membership fee applies)+ Preferential location in a Deluxe Room category (based on availability) Early check-in Customized wedding ceremony and vows A non-denominational Officiate for ceremony Personal Wedding Coordinator Beach or garden v...Read More...Another breakthrough introduction
“Allure of the Seas will soon share the title of the most
extravagant and revolutionary cruise ship on the high seas.”
Read More...NCL Decade of Freestyle Cruising
October is National Cruise Vacation Month. You can truly celebrate all month long with @NCLFreestyle Decade of Freestyle Cruising event! Three great offers celebrating 10 great years: Up to a 4-category upgrade, reduced deposit & up to $250 to spend on board. www.cruisevipstyle.com Read More...October is National Cruise Vacation Month!
Cruise Planners Click on this link to see great deals and videos from some of your favorite cruise lines! Cruise Planners wlcn.cruising.org RESERVE YOUR CRUISE FROM OCTOBER 11 TO 18, 2010, AND YOU’LL RECEIVE INCREDIBLE SAVINGS AND AMENITIES FROM ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE CRUISE LINES! Read More...Port of Galveston upgrade for bigger Carnival ship
The Port of Galveston will undergo nearly $11 million in renovations to help prepare for the 2011 arrival of Carnival Magic, the cruise line's newest and largest vessel. The port board of trustees has awarded a $7.4 million contract to Houston-based Webber LLC to expand waiting areas, add restrooms and move the embarking screening area from the terminal's second floor to the first floor. The Galveston County Daily News reported Tuesday that the board also approved an agreement with Trelleborg, Sweden,-based FMT to install a new gangway by Aug. 31. The cost limit is $3.5 millio...Read More...Celebrity Cruises Celebrates Autumnal Equinox by Naming Fifth Ship In Widely Heralded Solstice Class Fleet
In light of the images of sun and shadow conveyed in the names of Celebrity Cruises' stylish Solstice Class ships, the world's top-rated premium brand is marking autumnal equinox by announcing the name of the fifth in its 'Xceptional' series: Celebrity Reflection. "Selecting the name of the fifth ship in the class led us to reflect back on the significant impact the Solstice Class has had on the cruise industry," said Celebrity's President and CEO Dan Hanrahan. "Our Solstice Class ships offer the finest in premium cruising, with service provided by the best men ...Read More...Top 10 Reasons to Cruise
by Erica Silverstein, Cruise Critic - September 14, 2010 Travelers who haven't yet tried a cruise tell us that popular cruising myths like "I'll get seasick" and "I'll feel claustrophobic on a ship" are among the reasons they've not yet crossed the gangway. At the same time, compelling lures, like commercials you see on TV of families sliding down onboard waterslides or of couples gazing out to sea from their private balcony are tempting. Even more tantalizing: friends who have cruised and who come home from vacation just raving. If you're among those who's considering a fi...Read More...Norwegian Cruise Line Kicks Off Exciting NFL Season
Norwegian Cruise Line will be the host of America's favorite pastime as the National Football League (NFL) season kicks off this fall. Norwegian will broadcast 44 NFL regular season games including three exciting match ups on Thanksgiving Day. In addition to the Sunday and Thursday night games, eight playoff games, the NFC and the AFC conference championships, and the ultimate battle for the championship ring, the Super Bowl, will be broadcast on the line's fleet of Freestyle Cruising ships (except Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem while in Europe). Guests can pack their jerseys and support...Read More...From Blue-Faced Men to Rainbow-Colored Carousels
Entertainment & Enrichment at Sea Remember when shipboard entertainment was simply a poolside game led by the cruise director and perhaps the occasional ice carving contest? These days it’s more like surfing on Royal Caribbean’s FlowRider and splashing in Disney Dream’s AquaDuck, the first water coaster at sea. When cruise lines proclaim that a vessel has more activities onboard than most resorts, they’re not kidding. Here’s a sampling of what modern ships have to offer in the arena of entertainment and enrichment. Ice Bar aboard Norwe...Read More...A sneak peek at Royal Caribbean's next ship, Allure of the Seas!
Could the 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas be the new "world's biggest cruise ship?" That's the question that was hanging in the air this week as Royal Caribbean offered cruise writers a sneak peek at the soon-to-debut sister to the much-ballyhooed, ten-month-old Oasis of the Seas (the current record holder for size). Over a two-day visit to the still-under-construction vessel at the STX Europe shipyard in Turku, Finland, the subject came up a number of times in discussions with executives (click HERE for our extensive Photo Tour of what we saw while touring Allure). At one point, Allu...Read More...Carnival Announces Unique and Magic Ways Guests Get In on the Fun On Its Newest ‘Fun Ship,’ Carnival Magic
With 246 days until its newest “Fun Ship,” the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, sets sail, Carnival Cruise Lines today revealed a peek through the porthole at some of the ship’s unique spaces and fun features. From Carnival’s first-ever pub, featuring its own private label beer, to an authentic trattoria that brings the heritage of Carnival’s Italian captains to the table, to an expansive outdoor sports complex featuring the first-ever ropes course and outdoor weight-lifting area on a cruise ship – along with cruising’s first gargantuan water du...Read More...Are Travel Agents Dinosaurs?
Why call a Travel Agent instead of going direct? Good Question! And about 5 years ago, it was predicted that being a Travel Agent was a dying profession, and in the age of technology, travel agents would become extinct. Well, here it is 5 years later and the agent community is alive and thriving. Yes, it is true that booking an airline ticket is a commodity, so they’re not quite the order takers they once were. Today’s Travel Agent will help you figure out not only where your next vacation will be; they will help you weed through the piles of information on the internet and let ...Read More...Celebrity Cruises "MASSAGES" Convenience And Pampering Into New Pre-Cruise Spa, Salon And PersonaL Fitness Appointment Book
Latest pre-cruise offering represents another convenient way for cruisers to plan experience in advance and have more time to relax onboard. Celebrity Cruises is adding spa, salon and personal fitness appointments to its ever-growing line-up of onboard experiences available for pre-cruise booking. In today's fast-paced world, vacationers are looking to make the most of their time away from daily pressures, and Celebrity aims for this latest offering to present cruise guests with yet another way to make the most of their time onboard. "One of the most valued elements of a C...Read More...Cunard - Introducing Sailings to the Americas
Have you been longing to sail aboard a legendary Cunard Queen? Here’s your chance! For her Spring 2011 season, Queen Victoria sails the Americas for the first time. Choose two relaxing weeks, conveniently sailing roundtrip from Los Angeles to the delightful Hawaiian Islands. Departing March 3, 2011, from Los Angeles, Queen Victoria takes you on a leisurely voyage to Fort Lauderdale featuring the Mexican Riviera, Guatemala, a Panama Canal transit, and Curaçao. Also in March, combine Caribbean gems with a partial transit of the Panama Canal, departing roun...Read More...The NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii!
Aloha Stadium, Honolulu JANUARY 30, 2011 Catch all the action! Don't drop the ball... Book today! For more information contact Vera Kuemmel, ACC 877-211-2130 / 727-376-6006 Read More...Two Sailings only. All Nickelodeon. All Over The Ship!
If your family just can't get enough Nickelodeon™, imagine their excitement when you tell them they'll be sailing on a Nickelodeon All Access Cruise vacation. Nickelodeon will take over the entire ship with imaginative surprises around every corner. A Nickelodeon All Access Cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation where families will have the SLIME of their lives. Meet the stars from Nickelodeon's hottest TV shows in person. Watch never-before-seen episodes of hit TV shows like iCarly, Victorious, SpongeBob SquarePants and more. Meet all your favorite Nickelodeon characters! Every...Read More...Opening Date Set for Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa
Aloha! Bookings are now open for Disney’s new family resort on the shores of O'ahu. Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai'i, is scheduled to welcome its first Guests on Aug. 29, 2011. Aulani is a destination where families can experience the stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and friendship of Hawai'i – in a setting only Disney could create. The resort, built adjacent to a crystal-blue lagoon and a white-sand beach, features 359 hotel rooms. You can choose from a variety of room options with commanding views of the ocean, mountains or magnificent gr...Read More...Important notice regarding TSA Secure Flight information
Important Notice Regarding New TSA Flight Requirements The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that it will require full name (as it appears on their government issued ID), date of birth and gender for all passengers traveling on or after November 1, 2010 regardless of when the reservation was booked. Failure to provide this information could result in a reservation being refused by the airline. Read More...Royal Caribbean Invites Guests To Set Sail On An Adventure Of Gastronomic Proportions
Royal Caribbean International is offering guests the opportunity to transform their next cruise vacation into a gourmet getaway, thanks to 12 specialty voyages onboard Freedom of the Seas that are part of the cruise line’s “Epicurean Discovery” series. Designed to provide culinary enthusiasts with an experience of a lifetime, this mouth watering package features a variety of special events throughout the week devoted to cuisine and fine dining, with each sailing hosted by a different renowned celebrity chef, such as “Iron Chef” contender Johnny Vinczenc...Read More...Carnival Announces Superstar Live Karaoke
Industry giant Carnival today announced plans to put passengers on stage in front of other passengers in karaoke concerts backed up by live bands. Superstar Live Karaoke, as the line is calling the new offering, will involve passengers belting out favorite tunes accompanied by Carnival guitarists, keyboarders and drummers, as well as backup singers. Until now, karaoke on Carnival ships, as at most other lines, only has been offered in lounges outfitted with traditional pre-recorded, sing-a-long music track system. Carnival still will offer such traditional karaoke on its ships.Carni...Read More...NEW CRYSTAL ADVENTURES OFFER
NEW PERSPECTIVES Exclusive Access and New Points of View This fall, Crystal guests can see what backstage life is like at the Monte Carlo Ballet, how the ponies live at St-Tropez's Polo Club, view Mexico's Sierra Madre mountains from a private plane and Copper Canyon by privately chartered rail, among other "private access" experiences. The ultra-luxury line is offering nearly 100 brand new Crystal Adventures with its fall itineraries, offering travelers distinctly new perspectives on the destinations. "Crystal's well traveled guests continually seek fresh and exclusive ways to see destinat...Read More...Carnival Cruise Lines Punches Up the Fun with Fleetwide Comedy Clubs
Carnival Cruise Lines is adding more laughs and upping the fun quotient at sea with the introduction of Carnival Punchliner Comedy Clubs — dedicated comedy lounges rolling out fleetwide on all 22 “Fun Ships” by the end of the year. Building on the tremendous success of its first comedy club, which debuted on the new Carnival Dream last fall, Punchliner Comedy Clubs will feature a wide variety of side-splitting comics. Located in the ship’s aft lounge, each Punchliner Comedy Club will offer guests loads of laughs with five 35-minute shows on multiple nights du...Read More...Carnival Introduces Their Newest Ship - Carnival Breeze!
"Breezing" into ports in the spring of 2012 will be Carnival's newest ship, the aptly named Carnival Breeze. We're proud to say that the Carnival Breeze will be the 24th vessel in Carnival Cruise Lines' fleet - and the third ship in the Dream-class. This means guests can expect all the fun, value-packed amenities on the Carnival Breeze that they've come to love on the Carnival Dream. The 3,690-passenger cruise ship will be constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the current builder of our gorgeous Carnival Magic (debuting in Europe May, 2011!) We're delighted to be able to offer...Read More...Celebrity Cruises Presents Exotic New Voyages in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and French Polynesia
MIAMI – July 19, 2010 – Like the iconic boomerang believed to have originated in Australia, Celebrity Cruises today announced plans to return to the region in 2011-12, with an enticing new series of vacations on Celebrity Century. “This marks a significant expansion of Celebrity’s diverse array of global vacation options,” said Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Dan Hanrahan. “We’re thrilled to return to Australia and New Zealand. It’s a region our guests and trade partners around the world have said they wanted to experience again wi...Read More...Norwegian Epic Sets Booking Records
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest and most innovative ship launches with record breaking booking levels for the past two weeks
Norwegian Epic Inaugural Cruise
I just returned from Norwegian Epic's incredible Inaugural cruise event in Miami and I couldn't wait to tell you all about it. What an amazing ship. This is Norwegian Cruise Line's newest, largest and most innovative ship and it's a good thing she offers 7-days to take in all of the of non-stop entertainment, incredible dining, activities, the Aqua Park and so much more, because guests are going to need them all. After experiencing Norwegian Epic first-hand, it becomes very clear that this ship really does have something for everyone. For families this ship truly is ideal with the expansive...Read More...Norwegian Epic Sets Sail On First Caribbean Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship takes residence in Miami July 10 Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line's newest and largest Freestyle Cruising ship ever, sets sail today from Miami on its first Caribbean cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, following the ship's successful inaugural festivities. Starting today, the ship is sailing alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries every Saturday and is home ported in Miami through April 2011. The 155,873 gross tons, 4,100-passenger vessel is the first new ship to homeport in Miami in three years. Norwegian Epic billed as the world's large...Read More...Comedian And "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Star Jeff Garlin To Headline Norwegian Epic Inaugural Festivities
In celebration of the world-class entertainment on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship ever, the line has selected comedian and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Jeff Garlin, also a Second City alumnus, to host the ship's inaugural Christening Ceremony in New York on July 2, 2010. The ceremony will also be webcast live so that Norwegian Cruise Line fans around the world can view the Christening of the ship that has been named the hottest, most anticipated of 2010. "Jeff Garlin is an extremely entertaining performer. It's very fitting t...Read More...Norwegian Cruise Line Partners With SVEDKA Vodka on First True Ice Bar At Sea
Norwegian Epic's Ice Bar is even cooler with special SVEDKA vodka martinis and ice wine In another first, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced an exclusive partnership with SVEDKA Vodka and Inniskillin ice wine to be introduced on board Norwegian Epic, its largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship ever. As part of the partnership, this unique frozen bar will be called the SVEDKA Ice Bar and will feature specialty SVEDKA and Inniskillin ice wine drinks. Inspired by the original ice bars and ice hotels in Scandinavia, the cruise industry's first true ice bar is the ultimate chill. Th...Read More...NORWEGIAN EPIC, LARGEST SHIP EVER TO DOCK IN NEW YORK, SAILS INTO MANHATTAN
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest and largest ship arrives in New York for inaugural festivities
Read More...Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Norwegian Epic ShipShare
St. Nazaire, France – June 17, 2010 – Norwegian Cruise Line today accepted delivery of its largest and most innovative ship to date, Norwegian Epic, from STX FRANCE SA. Norwegian Epic at 153,000 gross tons is the largest ship ever constructed in St. Nazaire and therefore represents a major milestone for STX. “Norwegian Epic represents the next level of Freestyle Cruising with branded entertainment, more than 20 dining options and a wide range of accommodations including the largest suite complex at sea,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s Chief Executive Officer...Read More...Norwegian Epic Ready To Set Sail
SAINT-NAZAIRE, FRANCE – Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, returned from her final successful sea trials on Sunday, June 13, 2010, after three days of sailing the Atlantic Ocean before she is delivered on June 17. During the sea trials, technicians and engineers from STX FRANCE SA, along with Norwegian Cruise Line representatives, checked more than 60 different aspects of the ship’s performance by running trials of the vessel’s speed, maneuverability, hydrodynamics and propulsion, amongst others. Ove...Read More...Princess Cruises Announces 2011-12 Worldwide Sailing Schedules
“Exotics” Voyages Explore the Globe with Journeys to Asia, Africa, South America,
Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
Guests Can Discover Their Inner Rock Star On Board Norwegian Epic
Exclusive program with Gibson Guitar lets guests "Check in and Rock out" on Norwegian's most innovative cruise ship
Read More...Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Top Eight Semi-Finalists In Search For The Epic Star Contest
Public now has the opportunity to vote for the winner who
will perform during the Norwegian Epic Inaugural
ROYAL CARIBBEAN TO BRING SIGNATURE OASIS-CLASS EXPERIENCES
Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas to Feature Popular Groundbreaking Innovations. After revolutionizing the cruise industry with the debut of Oasis of the Seas last fall, Royal Caribbean International continues to set the standard in guest experiences and satisfaction by introducing select Oasis-class amenities and features on the popular Freedom-class ships, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. Rolling out in early 2011, guests of Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas will soon have some of the top-rated features from Oasis of the Seas, including new dining, entertai...Read More...Norwegian Epic Debuts Advance, Online Ticketing For World-Class Entertainment
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest, most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, will feature a pre-cruise online reservation system for select on-board entertainment. Norwegian Epic is changing the face of cruise line entertainment with unprecedented and world-class on-board entertainment including Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams" & Dinner, The Second City® Comedy Troupe, Legends in Concert, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos Show and Nickelodeon" at Sea. To book tickets for many of these stellar performances, Norwegian Epic guests can pre-book r...Read More...Allure of the Seas
Allure of the SeasSM will set sail in December 2010 packed full of the innovation and imagination that makes Royal Caribbean cruise vacations so remarkable. In addition to sharing the title of the world's largest and most revolutionary cruise ship with her sister-ship Oasis of the SeasSM, Allure of the Seas will feature her own special personality that includes incredible new entertainment, restaurants and retail shops! SETTING THE NEW STANDARD IN ENTERTAINMENT! Tony Award-winning Broadway Musical onboard Allure of the Seas Chicago: The Musical will become the second Tony Award-winning mu...Read More...Sandals Romantic All Inclusive Resorts!
Sandals delights two people in love with supremely luxurious accommodations among romantic tropical settings, world-class dining experiences, thrilling land and water sports, and some of the most gorgeous beaches in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and the Bahamas. Sandals' unprecedented Butler Service, only available in the highest level of suites, provides guests with an unimaginably supreme standard of service and luxury, where every need is anticipated and catered to by a personal butler, a graduate of the Guild of Professional English Butlers. Relax and rejuvenate your soul at the Red Lane&...Read More...LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER REBA MCENTIRE TO CHRISTEN NORWEGIAN EPIC
Queen of Country Music to serve as Norwegian Epic’s Godmother
European hotel prices still climbing
The average cost of a standard double room in Europe climbed another two percent this month, reaching 103 pounds per night. This marks a continued trend of increasing hotel prices that has remained steady since January 2010, when the average price was only 88 pounds. This increase has been slightly mitigated by a currently favorable exchange rate, with the net result being that British travelers are paying four percent less than they did in May last year. Significant price hikes were registered in cities like Nuremburg, which rose 35 percent; Barcelona, which climbed 22 ...Read More...CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC FINALIZES CONTRACTS FOR TWO NEW CRUISE SHIPS FOR ITS PRINCESS CRUISES BRAND
MIAMI (May 4, 2010) -- Princess Cruises, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), today announced that contracts to build two 3,600-passenger ships have been finalized with Italy's Fincantieri shipyard. The new ships -- which each will have an all-in cost of approximately 155,000 euros per lower berth -- are scheduled to enter service in spring 2013 and spring 2014. At an estimated 141,000 tons, the as-yet-unnamed ships will be the largest in the Princess Cruises fleet. The ships' design will be evolutionary, in keeping with the themes of the line's newest ve...Read More...Nickelodeon and Norwegian Cruise Line Hit the Open Sea with Nickelodeon" All Access Cruises
Norwegian Jewel sets sail February 20, 2011; Norwegian Epic July 24, 2011 Miami - Apr 27, 2010 --- Norwegian Cruise Line and Nickelodeon today announced the dates and itineraries for the two 2011 "Nickelodeon All Access Cruises." These special Nickelodeon-themed cruises will give guests exclusive access to a fun-filled, seven-day itinerary of Nickelodeon-themed entertainment all day, every day on board Norwegian Jewel from New York on February 20, 2011, and on the cruise line's newest ship, Norwegian Epic, from Barcelona on July 24, 2011. "Nickelodeon All Access Cruises' only on Norwegian ...Read More...Parents relax, kids play and families connect
Norwegian Cruise Line has been innovating cruising for over 40 years and Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. These two innovative companies have teamed up to create one-of-a-kind family cruise vacations... introducing Nickelodeon at Sea, exclusively on Norwegian Cruise line. Experience a whole new level of imaginative activities and entertainment specifically designed for everyone in the family from kids to teens to adults. Catch a show starring everyone's favorite Nickelodeon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and...Read More...New Ship Celebrity Eclipse Swaps Launch Celebrations to Support UK Holidaymaker Repatriation Mission
New cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse has cancelled the first leg of her launch celebrations - scheduled to begin on April 22 - in order to assist U.K. travelers whose return from their Easter break has been halted due to the impact of ash clouds from the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland. Celebrity Cruises is working with U.K. tour operators to collect these stranded vacationers affected by the airport closures and subsequent flight cancellations that have affected travelers in Northern Europe. Celebrity Eclipse will arrive in Southampton as scheduled at 9 a.m. on Tuesday,...Read More...Macy’s and Norwegian Cruise Line partner to deliver an extraordinary 4th of July extravaganza
MIAMI – April 13, 2010 - This year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® in New York is sure to be truly epic. Norwegian Cruise Line and Macy's today announced that Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship, Norwegian Epic, will be the host venue for the 34th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks event taking place on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The event includes a national, one-hour, live entertainment broadcast on NBC-TV beginning at 9 p.m. and takes place on board Norwegian Epic where invited guests will have a front row view of the fireworks display. As Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and mos...Read More...CELEBRITY CRUISES’ NEW CELEBRITY ECLIPSE TO BE NAMED BY COURAGEOUS OCEAN-RACING YACHTSWOMAN
Celebrity Cruises today announced the appointment of Emma Pontin, an inspirational UK-based yachtswoman, to serve as Godmother of Celebrity Eclipse, the third in a series of five stunning Solstice Class ships. Pontin will name the ship in Southampton, England, during the ship’s formal naming ceremony April 24, which will conclude with a magnum of champagne, custom-made by The Corning Museum of Glass, commemoratively crashing against the hull of the 2,850-guest ship. Pontin began her career as an ocean-racing yachtswoman in 2002 when she crewed on her first Challenge Transatlantic race...Read More...Norwegian Epic To Set Sail With Three "Legends In Concert:" Madonna, Elvis And Tina Turner
Get ready for some rock and roll! Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the first three "legends" to perform as part of the Legends in Concert show on Norwegian Epic will be three of the world's best-known entertainers - Madonna, Elvis and Tina Turner. A staple on the Las Vegas' center strip for over 25 years, Legends in Concert is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows and has assembled the greatest collection of live tribute artists and celebrity look-alikes in show business."Where else outside Las Vegas could you see three of the world's top entertainment legends - Madonna, Elvis an...Read More...Remy - Premier dining on the Disney Dream
In an exquisite, top-deck restaurant with incredible ocean views, Disney Cruise Line® debuts Remy – its first-ever premier dining option. With French-inspired, gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs, Remy melds classic and contemporary styles in a sophisticated dining concept exclusively for adults on the new Disney Dream™. Chef Arnaud Lallement from l’Assiette Champenoise, a Michelin two-star restaurant just outside Reims...Read More...Kids Can Choose Their Own Adventure on Disney Cruise Line
Kids Can Choose Their Own Adventure on Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line® is once again reinventing onboard children’s experiences. Through an entirely new approach to youth activities, kids can let their imaginations set sail by customizing their cruise vacation. More youth activities than ever before are available, and children choose experiences based on their interests, not their age. Exciting new youth activities and dedicated children’s spaces are available now on the Disney Magic® and the Disney Wonder®, and are co...Read More...Cirque Dreams On The New Norwegian Epic!
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Dazzling aerialists flying over your head. Acrobats and contortionists performing in front of you. Muscle men, jokesters, musicians all around.All in spectacular costumes. And all while you nosh on filet mignon or chicken florentine served up by waiters who become part of the show. Norwegian Cruise Line this month offered USA TODAY a sneak peek at Cirque Dreams and Dinner, the elaborate new circus show it plans for its next ship, the soon-to-debut Norwegian Epic, and -- as promised -- it's nothing like anything currently found at sea.Created by theatri...Read More...Walt Disney World Summer Nightastic!
The “Main Street Electrical Parade” will light up the Magic Kingdom® Park and headline “Summer Nightastic!”, a season of after-dark excitement coming to all four Theme Parks at the Walt Disney World® Resort. With floats and characters appearing for the first time at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” will return to the Magic Kingdom Park in early June 2010 with its joyous sights and sounds. Marking its first engagement in Florida since 2001, the cherished parade will be led by Tinker Bell waving from t...Read More...Club Med Theme Weeks
WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. June 6-13, 2010 This gourmet all-inclusive week is a premiere event hosted by Club Med Corporate Chef Erik Peters and features guest celebrity Chefs and Sommeliers. Your experience will consist of wine workshops, rum tastings, 4-course signature dinners, twice daily cooking demonstrations and much more. SPIN-FEST 2010 Club Med Cancun Yucatan, Mexico October 10-17, 2010 A week dedicated to music. Hosting five world renowned gifted DJ's. Get ready for your perfect party vacation. Witness the most unbelievable themed dance parti...Read More...Norwegian Epic To Feature Largest Spa At Sea!
Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship will offer innovative spa treatments, suites and expansive fitness center
Read More...Norwegian Cruise Line To Signficantly Enhance Its Private Island Great Stirrup Cay
Miami - Mar 17, 2010 --- Norwegian Cruise Line announced today at Cruise Shipping Miami that it will make major enhancements to its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, located 120 miles east of Ft. Lauderdale in the Berry Island chain of the Bahamas. The 250-acre island will undergo a two-phase renovation, totaling in excess of $20 million, spanning 22 months and scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011. "We have one of the best private islands, particularly for swimming and snorkeling. With these improvements, we can provide an even more enjoyable island experience for the more ...Read More...Fares will increase April 2nd. Book Now.
Norwegian Experiences Exceptional Booking Volumes During Wave Season Norwegian Cruise Line experienced an unprecedented year-to-date increase in booking volume during its "Year of the Freestyle Vacation" wave season promotion in January and February. In addition, group business was up close to twofold. The company also saw a strong interest in its new ship debuting in June, Norwegian Epic, and for its Hawaii-based ship, Pride of America. Because of this demand, prices are set to increase fleet wide up to seven percent as of Thursday, April 2, 2010. "Our first quarter wave season promotion d...Read More...State Department Proposes Increased Passport Fees
The U.S. State Department published a proposed rule for new passport fees in the Federal Register in February. The proposed schedule of fees for passport application services is as follows: • Total Cost: $135 for a first-time U.S. Passport Book for adults (age 16 and over). • Total Cost: $110 for U.S. Passport Book renewal (age 16 and over only). • Total Cost: $105 for a U.S. Passport Book for minors (under age 16). • Total Cost: $55 for a first-time U.S. Passport Card for adults (age 16 and over). • Total Cost: $30 for a U.S. Passport Card for adults (age 16 and ...Read More...Norwegian Epic To Offer 11 Complimentary Dining Options
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest, most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, will feature an extensive number of complimentary Freestyle dining options - 11 out of 21 total - that are included in the cruise fare. The additional 10 dining options will have a nominal cover charge. Guests on board Norwegian Epic can select from a variety of cuisines, dining styles and atmospheres on board with a total of 21 dining options. Those that will be free of charge are: -Taste, the atrium restaurant serving traditional and contemporary cuisine; -Manhattan R...Read More...Oceania Unveils Newest Ships Marina & Riviera
The recent Marina float-out and Riviera steel cutting visually demonstrated the strength of today's cruise industry. We were invited to see Oceania Cruises' first ever purpose-built ship, the Marina - weighing 65,000 tons able to carry 1,252 passengers, which will begin operation in January 2011. How appropriate to visit the hometown port of Christopher Columbus where he dreamed of sailing the same seas that the Marina and Riviera will soon voyage upon. On our arrival to the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy, we saw the Marina in a dry dock, a sloped concrete birthplace, propped-up and...Read More...Princess Cruises Announces Largest Europe Program Ever for 2011
Season Includes Most Princess Ships to Sail in Europe, 42 Unique Itineraries and 135 Ports More Than Half of Ports Include Opporunity to Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 10, 2010) – Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive Europe season ever for 2011, with more ships, departure choices and itinerary options than in previous years. In total, seven vessels will offer 42 itinerary choices, including seven new routes, with calls at more than 135 ports. More than half of these ports feature access to notable attractions designated UNESCO World Heritag...Read More...US carriers on-time performance data for January released
Here are U.S. carriers, listed in order of their on-time arrival rating for January. The figures are from the U.S. Transportation Department. 1. Hawaiian Airlines, 86.7 percent 2. Alaska Airlines, 85.8 3. United Airlines, 83.7 4. Frontier Airlines, 83.2 5. Continental Airlines, 82.3 6. Delta Air Lines, 81.4 7. Southwest Airlines, 80.1 8. Mesa, 80.0 9. American Airlines, 79.8 10. AirTran Airways, 79.5 11. US Airways, 79.4 Industry average, 78.7 12. Atlantic Southeast, 78.3 13. ExpressJet, 76.0 14. SkyWest, 74.6 15. JetBlue Airways, 74.5 16. Comair, 73.0 18. Pinnacle, 73.0Read More...MSC Magnifica Joins MSC Cruises as 11th Ship in Fleet
Added by Cruise Planners MSC Magnifica - the fourth Panamax cruise ship in the MSC Cruises Musica class-joins MSC Cruises as the 11th ship in the fleet after being christened in Hamburg, Germany on March 6. Renowned Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti, adult contemporary/soft rock/pop artist, performed on stage during the christening while Italian screen legend and icon Sophia Loren, participated in the ribbon cutting as the godmother of her eighth MSC ship. MSC Magnifica combines the intimacy of her three Musica Class sister vessels with the state-of-the-art facilities and comfort of...Read More...Nickelodeon At Sea Exclusively On Norwegian Cruise Line
Nickelodeon And Norwegian Cruise Line Partner To Deliver The Ultimate Family Experience With Nickelodeon will be the featured family brand on Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Epic; Norwegian to Offer Annual Nickelodeon Specialty Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a new partnership with Nickelodeon in which select Norwegian ships will feature Nickelodeon-themed family entertainment and programming all year long. Beginning in April on Norwegian Jewel and this summer on Norwegian Epic, Nickelodeon and Norwegian experiences for the entire family will include: character meet and g...Read More...Cunard Begins Next Chapter of Literature and Liners
Acclaimed writers announced to take part in second year of literary enrichment programme aboard Queen Mary 2 in 2010 26 February 2010 - Cunard Line announces the return of their popular Literature and Liners series as part of Cunard Insights, the line’s award-winning onboard enrichment programme. Introduced in 2009, Literature and Liners provides guests sailing on select Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossings the opportunity to interact with some of the literary world’s most intriguing figures. Best-selling authors scheduled to sail as part of this year’s programme are (from...Read More...Disney Dream Features the Latest in Techno-Cruising
When 2011 rolls around, there'll be a brand-new star joining Disney Cruise Line – and this time it's the ship herself. The Disney Dream, scheduled to make her maiden voyage January 26, 2011, is the third – and largest – addition to Disney's fleet of luxury ocean liners that harkens back to the golden age of cruising while providing an unforgettable vacation for every member of the family. Due to set sail from Florida's Port Canaveral, the Dream is currently under construction in Papenburg, Germany. Disney Cruise Line's Jason Lasecki talks about the Company's decision to ...Read More...Carnival to cruise fans: Book now for summer or face higher prices
Thinking about booking a Carnival cruise for the coming summer? You might want to do it sooner rather than later. The world's largest cruise line today announced it plans to implement an across-the-board price increase on March 22 for all summer sailings as bookings continue to bounce back from the downturn of 2008. Carnival says in a statement that bookings since early January have been running at a record pace. "For the period of Jan. 1 through Feb. 21, 2010, bookings were at unprecedented levels," the statement says. Carnival says the price increases it plans will vary by departure date ...Read More...Cheapest Times To Visit Pricey Spots
If you want to visit Hawaii, Aspen, New York, Paris or Napa, you can bring a large billfold. Or you can time your visit to the periods during the year when these places are at their most affordable. International travel was estimated last month to have declined by 4% in 2009 to 880 million travelers, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. This year the UNWTO predicts industry growth of between 3% and 4%. The best time to travel varies from destination to destination. That can mean shoulder season or off season, or finding that window in high season when rates take a d...Read More...Cunard's Queen Victoria is “Pretty in Pink” in Sydney
Beautiful sight for a great cause! Breast Cancer Awareness
Read More...Celebrity Cruises: Next ship to have hipster haven called iLounge
Celebrity Cruises today announced plans for a souped up Internet cafe on its next ship that will include a retail space with the latest must-have Apple gadgets.The iLounge, as Celebrity is calling it, will offer 26 stations with MacBook Pros in "a hip, modern lounge ambiance," the line says. It'll be aboard the 2,850-passenger Celebrity Eclipse, which debuts in April.The 122,000-ton Eclipse is the third in the line's much-heralded Solstice Class series, which began arriving in 2008. Two additional Solstice Class ships are under construction for delivery in 2011 and 201...Read More...St Martin vs St Maarten- Do you have a favorite side?
OYSTER POND, St. Martin — Just a few feet beyond the twisting border that separates the French and Dutch sides of this Caribbean island, things start to change. And the changes don't always sit well with visitors. Like one afternoon, at my hotel on the French side, I met an Ohio couple who had just returned from Le Galion, a fine beach tucked into a bay and favored by families for its tame surf. The couple, however, were unnerved by women baring their chests while children frolicked in the sand. They had seen no such thing on the Dutch side. "Coming from the U.S., that was obviously...Read More...Princess Cruises to allow non-cruisers aboard ships on departure day
Princess Cruises is reviving a signature tradition from the early days of cruising, the opportunity for passengers to have non-sailing friends and family come aboard on embarkation day to wish them a "bon voyage."The only catch: It'll come with a charge.The "Bon Voyage Experience," as Princess is calling it, will cost $39 per person. As Princess notes in an announcement of the program today, friends and family of cruisers once routinely came aboard vessels to see them off, but the practice disappeared more than two decades ago as security procedures tightened.Princess says visitors who sign...Read More...World's Best Carnivals, Unmasked
It's everyone's favorite excuse for a party. Here are the most over-the-top celebrations, each with its own traditions for music, costumes, and cutting loose. By Sean O'Neill, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 New Orleans: Say "Mardi Gras" in the U.S., and everyone thinks of New Orleans, with its masked partygoers. The city's pre-Lent Carnival is tamer now than it was before the 2005 hurricane. But it's still a blast (mardigrasday.com). Be sure to stop by Mardi Gras World, a museum showcasing famous floats and memorabilia (mardigrasworld.com). Belgium: Binche—a town close to the border w...Read More...In a nutshell, how would you describe Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai'i?
A premier oceanfront resort on the island of O`ahu, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is a place for families to gather, reconnect and immerse themselves in the stories of Hawai`i. Storytelling vividly brings to life Hawaii’s culture and connection to nature, so each member of the family gains from a deeper understanding, appreciation, and ultimately, enjoyment of Hawai`i. The design of the Resort honors Hawaiian tradition in its village concept, including hotel rooms, Disney Vacation Club Villas, meeting rooms and wedding facilities—spread over 21 wondrous acres. Disney’s world-class ser...Read More...NORWEGIAN EPIC TO SET SAIL IN EUROPE IN 2011
Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date will summer in the Mediterranean NEW YORK – January 26, 2010 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, debuting this July, will summer in the Mediterranean as part of her 2011/2012 deployment. The ship will sail a seven-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, Spain from May through October 2011. Ports of call include: Florence/Pisa (Livorno); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples, Italy; an...Read More...OASIS OF THE SEAS - Did You Know?
• Pier 18 is designed to get each cruiser from the curb to the check-in procedures and onboard the Oasis of the Seas within 15 minutes, once all departing guests have been cleared. • Pier 18 boasts a 4,000-square-foot skylight, frosted glass accents, and TVs to direct guests to security and check- in areas. • The Cruise Highlights flyer will be delivered to guests on the first day of the cruise to help with planning activities and entertainment for the week. • Onboard Oasis guests won’t have to retrieve life jackets from their stateroom and then...Read More...The Disney Dream--- New Feature – Miniature Golf Course!
The top of Disney Cruise Line's next ship will feature a miniature golf course themed around Goofy and a water play area for kids that has Nemo as its inspiration. The 2,500-passenger Disney Dream, currently under construction at a shipyard in Germany, also will boast an adults-only decktop pool area with a swim-up bar. The new decktop features, unveiled today, are in addition to a previously announced high-speed flume ride that will wrap around the top of the vessel -- a cruise industry first. The Dream is Disney's first new cruise ship in more than a decade. It's scheduled ...Read More...Radiance of the Seas Sets Sail From Tampa
Beginning October 9. 2010, Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas will begin sailing out of the Port of Tampa. The October 9th sailing will be 7 days visiting the ports of Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Belize and Cozumel. She will then alternate 4 and 5 day sailings.Read More...Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Secrets Resorts & Spas Enters New Destination
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River Cruising…More than a cruise.
Traditional cruisers seeking an alternative to big-ship travel are discovering the delightful difference a river cruise provides.
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