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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 11/25/09 -- Beginning on November 27 for the next week, MSC Cruises : http://www.msccruisesusa.com/ is offering special rates on select 2009/2010 Caribbean and Mediterranean 7-night sailings, with rates starting at $399 per person. Guests who book with the special "Black Friday" promotion on these select sailings of MSC Poesia : http://www.msccruisesusa.com/fleet/poesia-cruise-ship.htm , MSC...  

Eighteen cruise passengers were threatened, robbed and held at gunpoint last week while on an eco-tour in the Bahamas. The tourists were part of two separate groups on the Disney and Royal Caribbean cruise lines and were touring the Bahamas ...  

Tui Cruises is to home port its cruise ships in Malta from 2011, Parliamentary Secretary Mario de Marco announced in Parliament this morning. He said cruise ships would be starting and ending their Mediterranean cruises here for 28 weeks...  

Two tour groups on shore excursions from separate cruise ships were robbed in Nassau by two gunmen armed with shotguns Nov. 20. The groups were on a Segway tour of a forest preserve called Earth Village near the port when the robbers tied up the Bahamian tour guide of the first group, ordered everyone down, [...]  

MIAMI (AP) -- Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line have suspended stops at Mexican ports over concerns about swine flu. Carnival said on its Web site it has canceled all calls at Mexican ports through May 4, and in ...  

One of the largest Carnival Cruise ships made its first trip to The Bahamas on Thursday - greeted with a welcoming ceremony at Prince George Wharf.4 Vote(s)  

The tourists, who arrived on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder, were accosted Friday as they toured the 200-acre Earth Village on off-road vehicles...  

Caribbean Cruise Sweepstakes to Celebrate Company's 10-Year Anniversary All Real Estate Professionals Invited to Enter to WinMarket Leader is pleased to celebrate 10 years of helping real estate professionals succeed in their businesses. To share the celebration excitement, the company is offering...  

Costa Cruises has announced a big "Moonlight Amore" sale to coincide with the Black Friday sales at all the retail stores. The sale features fares for select 7-night Caribbean cruises from just $199 per person when booking this Friday, November 27, 2009 via the following routes: Between the hours of 4-6 a.m. EST on costacruises.com. Via costacruises.com or (800) GO-COSTA between 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Availability is limited so travelers are...  

Desert Golf Cars extended its lead to two games in the Sun Cities American League on Tuesday with a 15-6 rout of Gonstead Chiropractic at Liberty Field in Sun City West. Dan McKenzie had four hits with a double while John Kaus and Dave Toepel each...  

Filed under: Cruises Cruise ships have a bit of a bad reputation. Those that love cruising really love it, and will have 10 or 20 voyages in their past. Those that hate it, will claim they'd rather be shot than take a cruise. There are lot of myths about cruise ships, so Gadling is here to help dispel some of them.Continue reading Dispelling the top myths about cruise shipsDispelling the top myths about cruise ships originally appeared on...  

Cruise lines and cruise goers long ago figured out two things about inside cabins. One, they suck. Two, installing web cams to stream outside views into the room TV makes them suck only very slightly less. But trust Disney to figure out a way to take the idea of outside web cams, create something unique, and then add a flair of animation magic for good measure. Disney engineers started by creating rounded digital "virtual portals" on their new...  

LAHAINA, Hawaii -- John Jenkins had 14 points and No. 24 Vanderbilt went on a 24-0 run in the second half for a 68-41 victory over tournament-host Chaminade in a consolation-round game at the Maui In...  

LAHAINA — John Jenkins had 14 points and No. 24 Vanderbilt went on a 24-0 run in the second half for a 68-41 victory over tournament-host Chaminade in a consolation-round game at the Maui Invitational on Tuesday.  

(Prudent Press Agency)--- Cheshire, United Kingdom –- http://www.workoncruiseships.com/ is a unique platform which provides people the opportunity of getting jobs on cruise ships. A cruise is a proper place to work since there are many obvious factors which would make it an ideal place to work in.The cruise ships offer an exciting career since those working on a cruise get the opportunity to travel around the world. They also get paid...  

Having already faced basketball teams from the Colonial Athletic Association, the Big East, and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Temple welcomed Ball State of the Mid-American Conference to the Liacouras Center last night for a nonleague game.  

NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS) -- One of the largest ships in the Carnival Cruise Lines, the Carnival Dream, made its inaugural trip to the shores of The Bahamas on Thursday. A ceremony complete with performances by The Royal Bahamas Police Band and Junkanoo ...  

With the unveiling of details for Disney's newest cruise ship, the Disney Dream, and the green light for a new theme park in Shanghai, China, meeting professionals have plenty to look forward to from Disney  

(ARA) - If international travel teaches us anything, it is the folly of preconceived notions. Whether you have high hopes or low expectations, you rarely get what you expect when traveling to new places, and it's often an exercise in disproving ...  

Fifth Online Drydock Journal Lets Enthusiasts Follow Along with Regular Updates/I/P PSanta Clarita, Calif. (Vocus) November 23, 2009 -- Capping a year of taking viewers behind the scenes as ships go through drydock, a href= http://www.princess.com/ onclick= linkClick( this.href ); t...  

The government of the Bahamas has increased security when American, Canadian, Irish and Chinese cruise passengers on a shore excursion were robbed at gunpoint. The 18 cruise ship passengers from Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and Disney ...  

In an industry first, Royal Caribbean is imbedding children's muster stations wristbands on Oasis of the Seas with an electronic code that will allow their parents to track them in real time.  

NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS) -- One of the largest ships in the Carnival Cruise Lines, the Carnival Dream, made its inaugural trip to the shores of The Bahamas on Thursday. A ceremony complete with performances by The Royal Bahamas Police Band and Junkanoo group Colours was held.  

SEATTLE, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, has been recognized by Porthole Cruise Magazine as the "Most Romantic Cruise Line&...  

Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship Dream is also its biggest and it's ready to set sail from Cape Canaveral. Among the ship's features sure to draw attention include the cruise industries longest water slide, whirlpools that extend over the ships sides and new family cabins with two bathrooms.  

Cruise ships discharged more pollution into Alaska waters last summer. State reports show a 70 percent increase in violations from the previous season. But regulators, the industry and its critics say it’s a small figure compared to the overall number of samples tested. Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau Download Audio (MP3)  

That said, she had some thoughts on the incident between Rihanna and Chris Brown:Recently, Rihanna stepped forward and obviously she had an issue with domestic violence. She was able to get away which isnt often the easiest thing. ...  

JUST POSTED: New photos of Oasis' Central Park. Click HERE to view . Royal Caribbean says a torn barrier at the New York area's Cape Liberty Cruise Port is behind recent damage to passenger cars reported by the Cruise Log on Monday. Royal ...  

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 19, 2009 – Why not to be a part of the countless new onboard experiences, why not to discover the fascinating coastline as you cruise past the boundaries of ports and countries? Cruising gives you the freedom to relish ...  

SEATTLE, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the nine 2009 Readers' Choice Awards that Holland America Line has received from Porthole Cruise Magazine are five that recognize the line's varied and port-intensive cruise itineraries. Readers of Porthole conferred awards for Best Central America/Panama Canal, Best Northern Europe, Best Alaska, Best Australia/New Zealand Itineraries and Best Private Island for Half Moon Cay, the line's exclusive...  

Filed under: Transportation, Travel Deals, CruisesOne of the best features of the MSC cruise I took with my 17 year-old-daughter and 7-year-old son this summer from Venice to a Greece was the kid's club. It wasn't that I wanted a place to dump my son--we took him on every shore excursion, but when we were on the ship, it gave him a chance to play with other kids and use up energy. He has a lot of energy. For anyone taking a cruise with a...  

Are you looking for the perfect way to spend your honeymoon? How about on the deck of a luxury cruise liner, where the ocean waves can lull you into a state of euphoria?Contributor: Abu MonsurPublished: Nov 21, 2009  

The Miami-based company, formally known as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., is the world's second largest cruise line behind its neighbor Carnival Cruise Lines. The company reported a net income of $633 million in fiscal 2006. Under the brands Royal ...  

Departs from Barbados on December 12 and calls at St Lucia, Tobago, Grenada, Isle Margarita, Curacao, Colon, Panama Canal, Cartegena and Aruba aboard P & O's Artemis (0871 781 9893; www.virginholidayscruises.co.uk ). The price is based on full board ...  

If you're thinking about a last-minute holiday vacation in December, consider a cruise. Cruises can be one of the best vacation values available, especially during this holiday season. Some cruises we found are currently discounted by up to 70% and many offer exceptional deals.  

Remember the GOP mantra during the 2008 campaign about Barack Obama being nothing but a "celebrity"? They laid into his tour of Iraq and Europe and mocked his speech in Berlin as nothing more than a rock-star appearance. ...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) opened at $23.86. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $23.76 and a high of $24.25. RCL is now trading at $24.16, up $1.04 (4.5%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $5.40 to a high of $25.02. RCL shares are rising with the rest of the market after a positive report on retail sales buoyed investors' hopes for a swift and strong economic recovery. The Commerce Department reported...  

SHANGHAI, Nov. 10 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd. (SIPG) at Shanghai International Passenger Terminal yesterday. The memorandum ...  

Daily MailRoyal Caribbean International Name Seven Godmothers of OasisTransWorldNews (press release)Royal Caribbean International (NYSE: RCL) officially named their newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. The company has also decided to put a twist on one ...Photo essay: Installation of Central Park on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the SeasUSA TodayRoyal Caribbean cruise ship stops trafficDream MarineRoyal Caribbean International Appoints Seven...  

If you're thinking of taking a cruise with young children, you'll want to be sure the ship has age-appropriate programs and child-care facilities.CruiseCompete.com is offering guidelines specific to each cruise line that can help you make the right decision.Most cruise lines have a minimum age for children to sail, according to CruiseCompete, with ages ranging from 3 months on Disney ships to 12 years on Viking River Cruises.Some cruise lines...  

Daily MailLive blogging from Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, Part 3USA TodayGood morning, Cruise Loggers, from a slowly waking up Oasis of the Seas. The ship is back in Fort Lauderdale today for the day but will head out to sea ...Gigantic Cruise Ship Buoys Company's HopesNPRCruise ship report: Live blogging from Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the SeasUSA Todayall 155 news articles »  

Norwegian Cruise Line was challenged by economic conditions in the third quarter, reporting a profit of $85.6 million – down 50 percent from $171.2 million in the year-earlier quarter. Revenue fell from $639 million to $550.7 million.  

MIAMI, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Costa Cruises' renowned Samsara Spa was named "best spa" in the 2009 Cruise Critic "Editors' Picks" Awards. The awards honor the world's top cruise lines and highlight the best of the best in cruising. The Samsara Spa is featured on all of Costa's newest ships, including the Costa Luminosa, Costa Pacifica, Costa Serena and Costa Concordia. The spa will also be featured on the Costa Deliziosa (January 2010), the...  

A jury has acquitted a Princess Cruises waiter on federal charges of sexually assaulting a passenger while at sea. Jorge Teixeira, 39, cried as the verdict was announced late Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, according to his attorney, Stephen Demik. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats  

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Zagat recently released the results of its first cruise line survey revealing that travelers named Crystal Cruises as their "favorite" among mid-sized ships. The ultra-luxury line was also the winner for Top Facilities and Top Acti...  

Filed under: Launches, Consumer experience, Competitive strategyRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) reports Q3 earnings results Tuesday, hence I'll await those results before re-evaluating the stock, but today we'll take a moment to highlight a high-profile addition to its fleet: the Oasis of the Seas -- the world's largest oceanliner.Five times larger than the SS Titanic -- 225,282 gross tons and 1,181 feet in length versus Titanic's 46...  

The following post is from our advertiser, Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating a decade of monumental innovations - and now you can celebrate with NCL’s Deals of the Decade. Book your cruise to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera, Europe or South America by November 1st and get up to 80% off. And while you’re saving, you’ll sail on the youngest fleet on the planet with up to 13 restaurants on board—from...  

When Royal Caribbean International officially names its newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, on Monday, November 30, 2009, the cruise line will put a new twist on one of maritime's longest standing traditions. While normally bestowing the honor of godmother on one special person, Royal Caribbean has chosen seven extraordinary godmothers to represent the seven signature neighborhoods onboard Oasis of the Seas. Each of the seven godmothers...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is trying to cash in on the growing cruise business in Asia by signing an agreement with Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., the cruise company said Tuesday. (RCL) (CCL)  

Royal Caribbean International's (NYSE: RCL) newest cruise ship had announced the highly anticipated Oasis of the Seas made her debut recently, arriving into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida following a 14 day transatlantic ...  

MIAMI, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship - the highly anticipated Oasis of the Seas - made her global debut today, arriving into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. following a 14-day transatlantic crossing from Turku, Finland. Hundreds of eager onlookers - ranging from Royal Caribbean top executives to local government officials, residents and media - came out to...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is fielding questions and criticism about not selling out its more than 2,700 staterooms on its gargantuan Oasis of the Seas, slated for a Dec. 5 inaugural cruise. When asked in a conference call, Royal Caribbean executives pooh-poohed the idea that they didn't discount rates enough. "We would not want to be sold out -- in fact, I think there’s been some news that says that the upper category cabinets are...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the world's second-largest cruise operator, reported third-quarter profit that exceeded analysts' estimates after passengers took advantage of reduced ticket prices at th...  

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — The world's largest cruise ship has arrived in South Florida. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s 16-deck Oasis of the Seas docked Friday at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. It set sail from Finland to Florida in late ...  

SEATTLE, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, has been voted the "Most Popular" cruise line in the small-ship category by Zagat. Windstar also received high marks in the categories of Top Overall, Top Cabins, Top Service, Top Dining and Top Facilities.  

The industry giant today announced that it's switching to e-tickets as the default option at all three of its major North American brands -- Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises.  

Costa Cruises has chosen Malta as its homeport for four different itineraries next year that promise to increase tourist arrivals to the island both by sea and air. The Italian cruise liner will be increasing its calls to Malta from 24 this year...  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The world's largest cruise ship has arrived in South Florida. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s 16-deck Oasis of the Seas docked Friday at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. It set sail from Finland to Florida in late ...  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The world's largest cruise ship has arrived in South Florida. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s 16-deck Oasis of the Seas docked Friday at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. It set sail from Finland to Florida in late October ...  

The Disney Cruise Line has announced its newest cruise ship, the Disney Dream, will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises out of Port Canaveral, Fla., to Nassau in the Bahamas and Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island. The Dream's maiden voyage,...  

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd. or “the Company”) today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009. EBITDA in the period improved by 7.1% to $151.6 million versus $141.5 million for the same period in 2008. The improvement in EBITDA was achieved despite a decline in Net Revenue in the third quarter of 15.3%. This decline resulted from a 10.1% decrease in Net Yield and a 5.7% decrease in...  

Submit your comment MSC Cruises has made a guarantee to Transnet that 150 000 passengers will embark and disembark at the Durban port this season in a bid to get the state-owned enterprise to invest i...  

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is offering more seven-day options than ever for 2010 European cruises. Six itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Baltic and British Isles allow travelers to enjoy the award-winning Crystal Experience and a wealth of intriguing ports in a shorter time than Crystal's more prevalent 11- and 12-day European cruises.  

Travelers are still vacationing, but they're spending less when they do, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said in reporting that its third-quarter profit and revenue tumbled because it deeply discounted fares. The cruise line said its traditionally slow fourth... Cruise line - Cruise - Travel - Cruise ship - Recreation  

Travelers sailing with Costa Cruises may select from 240 special eco-excursions, created to minimize their impact on ecosystems and generate economic opportunities for local communities. Excursions are available on all Costa sailings, throughout the regions Costa sails including the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Dubai, Indian Ocean and Far East. Read more...Costa Cruises Offers 240 Eco-Excursions on Sailings...  

Disney Cruise Line has announced the launch of its third vessel, the Disney Dream, which sails for the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, FL, for the first time on January 26, 2011. Seem like a long way off? Trust us, this is a trip worth waiting for, so you might just want to mark your calendars and book now. The folks at Disney are never at a loss for creativity and innovation, and they've applied plenty of both to the Dream.  

Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL) closed yesterday at $21.35. So far the stock has hit a 52-week low of $5.40 and 52-week high of $25.02. Royal Caribbean Cruises stock has been showing support around 20.33 and resistance in the 22.11 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bearish and S&P gives RCL a positive 4 STAR (out of 5) buy rating. RCL appears on the Investors Observer Volume Leaders list. For a hedged play on this stock, look...  

Last-minute bookings helped lift Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to a better-than-expected profit for the third quarter, but Florida's bleak economy is hurting its fourth quarter, which traditionally relies heavily on state residents to fill ships.  

CHICAGO (AP) -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reports results for the third quarter on Tuesday morning. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.  

Costa Cruises and the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) announced today that the new Costa Deliziosa with be named in Dubai. Costa and DTCM will team up for the event, which marks the first time a cruise ship will be named in an Arabian city. The new flagship of the Costa fleet will be inaugurated in the international locale on February 23, 2010. Today's announcement was made at World Travel Market in London. The...  

SEATTLE, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers a special 8-day cruise from Rome, Italy to Nice, France aboard the elegant, 312-guest Wind Surf departing May 9, 2010. The sailing features the glamorous Cannes Film Festival and the thrilling Monaco Grand Prix race.  

Disney Cruise Line has an early and a late dinner seating. Many families with children prefer to eat at the earlier time. There are several ways to do this.Contributor: Barbara NeferPublished: Nov 16, 2009  

We offer thousands of packages and cruise only options aboard the ships of Azamara, Celebrity, Costa, Cunard, Orion Expedition, NCL, Princess (except Sun and Dawn), Royal Caribbean, Star Cruises, and Viking River Cruises  

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd. or the “Company”) announced today that yesterday it entered into an agreement to sell $450 million aggregate principal amount of its 11.75% senior secured notes due 2016 (the “Notes”) in connection with a private offering (the “Offering”) that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In addition, the Company...  

MSC Cruises is once again offering savings of up to 60 percent on balcony suites on select Europe 2010 sailings of MSC Lirica, MSC Armonia and MSC Sinfonia. Rates start at $1,299 per person and must be booked by January 31, 201. The offer is available on select 7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries of MSC Lirica and MSC Sinfonia and on select 7-night Eastern Mediterranean sailings of MSC Armonia. Guests will also receive a $100 per...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reported third quarter profits of $230.4 million, or $1.07 a share, down 44 percent from $411.9 million, or $1.92 a share, in the year-ago quarter. (RCL) (CCL)  

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- For a record 16th year, Crystal Cruises has once again been voted the "Best Large-Ship Cruise Line" for 2009 by the readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine (U.S.). Crystal's overall score of 92.7 is one of its highest in the survey's history. The luxury line's 16 "wins" is unprecedented by any cruise line or hotel in the world.  

Walk the Walk, the leading UK-based grant making breast cancer charity, has partnered with Celebrity Cruises (http://www.celebritycruises.co.uk) to launch the first ever Celebrity SunWalk, taking place in Southampton on 24 April 2010. The infamous Power Walking challenge will...read more  

Our QLiving’s Print Exclusive feature this issue highlights some of the great gay and lesbian cruises and winter resort getaways offered by vacation companies like Olivia and Atlantis Events. If cruises aren’t your thing, or you prefer the relaxed environment of a personally-planned vacation, there are plenty of opportunities around the globe. Here are some [...]  

Filed under: Cruises I'll admit that I know very little about the entertainment world, but for some reason, I imagine that being part of a cruise ship entertainment team is a ton of fun. You get to sail around the world, and you get to put on your best act once a night. Princess Cruises just held its first ever talent showcase at their very own entertainment studio in Santa Clarita. They had it all - from a Beatles tribute band to various...  

You know the cruising season has begun when the hurricanes and tropical storms lay into the Caribbean; it's just a hazard of the peak season. Still, this week we've been watching the progress of Hurricane Ida, which began way down in Central America and worked its way due north, eroding beaches in Cozumel and Grand Cayman before just not being downgraded back to Tropical Storm in advance of landfall in Mississippi. Most affected by the storm...  

The Disney Cruise Line has released details of its cruise ship named Disney Dream that will set sail in 2011. The ship's design offers a blend of Art Deco style and Disney whimsy. Some of the unique features on the ship include; The AquaDuck, a water coaster that sends guests racing above the upper decks of the ship. A sophisticated lounge where the sun sets over the skyline of a different world-famous city each night. Rooms contain a...  

Team Vodafone's Craig Lowndes completed a strong weekend for the team with victory in race two of the Bigpond 300 at Barbagallo as his team-mate Jamie Whincup moved a step closer to back-to-back V8 Supercar titles. Lowndes ran in the top ten in the ...  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHAT:   All-Inclusive Silversea Cruises Reports Strong Sales for New Silver Spirit -- A Silver Lining for Small, Intimate Vessels in Age of Mega-Ships   WHO: Steve Tucker, VP of Field Sales for North America;   Silversea’s Silver Spirit, following a Dec. 23rd debut, will be in Fort Lauderdale on January 21 for the naming ceremony As the cruise world gets ready to experience and gauge the success of the...  

Crystal Cruises, a luxury cruise line, is offering a number of cruise possibilities for 2010, including trips beginning or ending in Athens. These options include business or economy class air and $500 -$1000 in on-board spending credits, making the about $3800 per-person fee start to sound surprisingly affordable. I like the looks of the Seaways of Antiquity option, which starts in Rome, makes a couple of Italian port calls, and then touches...  

MIAMI, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL; Oslo) has scheduled a conference call with analysts for 10 a.m. Eastern time, Tuesday, November 3, 2009, to discuss the company's third quarter financial results. The call will be available on-line at the company's investor relations web site, www.rclinvestor.com. To listen to the call by phone, please dial (877) 663-9606 in the U.S. and Canada. International...  

MIAMI, Nov. 11 -- Celebrity Cruises is toasting guests on every sailing with a seasonal expansion of the brand's new Celebrity Life "Savor" series of onboard food and beverage programming. From now through December 15, guests on every Celebrit...  

The Disney Dream will not be launched until January 2011, but Disney Cruise Line has already announced some exciting innovations on the new ship, and reservations open November 9. At a gala event in New York on October 29, Disney executives and characters laid out and demonstrated several features of the Disney Dream. It was quite a party, and Donald Duck was probably the happiest character present since the Disney Dream will feature a five...  

Dampen your post-season Dodger blues with a seven-day cruise on the Mexican Riviera out of Long Beach. It will feature former first-baseman Steve Garvey, first-base coach and former infielder Mariano Duncan and broadcaster Steve Lyons. Interior staterooms start at $855 per person, but book soon: The cruise embarks Nov. 15. The trip, aboard Carnival Cruise lines, [...]  

I'm moderating a panel of travel-industry leaders at a Conde Nast Traveler conference. The panelists: Virgin America's CEO, David Cush; Pamela Conover, CEO of Seabourn Cruise Line; Victoria Treyger, Travelocity's Chief Marketing Officer; and Mariano Proano Salvador, the Vice Minister of Tourism for Ecuador.  

LINDENHURST, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iconic Brands, Inc. ("Iconic") (OTCBB: ICNB) a developer and marketer of the highest quality, celebrity branded alcoholic beverages, today announced that Iconics’ Danny DeVito’s Premium Limoncello will now be available on the Celebrity Cruise Line which is operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., one of the world’s largest cruise companies. "The Celebrity Cruises is a perfect setting for our celebrity...  

Academy Award® and Tony Award®-winning actress and mother named godmother of Carnival Dream and will unveil world’s largest children’s book in New York City; Carnival announces multi-year partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital /I/P PNew York, NY...  

The next time you are thinking about what to do with your time off, why not consider a cruise? Usually, the words that come to mind when pondering such an ocean voyage are elegant, relaxing, sunny, and expensive. But more and more, cruise lines are ...  

It used to be that cruise lines ended their Mediterranean programs in mid-October and fled to the warmer Caribbean. No longer. A number of lines keep cruising that ancient sea during the chilly (but not bitterly cold) late fall and winter. But in this recession-wracked year, a number of them apparently are finding it difficult to fill their vessels in those cold-weather months.  

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the launch of its newest, largest and most family-friendly "Fun Ship" ever, Carnival Cruise Lines announces that Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden will serve as godmother of the new Carnival Dream and will unveil the world's largest children's book in New York City today, along with a major, multi-year partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd or the ?Company?) announced today that it is proposing to issue $450 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2016 (the ?Notes?) in a private offering (the ?Offering?) that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ?Securities Act?).  

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd. or the “Company”) announced today that it is proposing to issue $450 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2016 (the “Notes”) in a private offering (the “Offering”) that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In connection with the Offering, the Company has received commitments for...  

Royal Caribbean International took delivery today of its newest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, from STX Europe in Turku, Finland. Kicking off the 12-day countdown until her U.S. debut into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be departing Turku on Friday, Oct. 30 with Captain William S. Wright at the helm. Her transatlantic crossing will be chronicled on...  

MIAMI, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After nearly six years in the making, Royal Caribbean International proudly took delivery today of its newest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, from STX Europe in Turku, Finland. Kicking off the 12-day countdown until her U.S. debut into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be departing Turku on Friday, Oct. 30 with Captain...  

Variety Cruises will debut its new Tales of the Adriatic cruise in summer 2010 with an extra flourish - a free pre- or post-cruise land program in Venice or Split. This includes two complimentary nights in a four-star hotel and a half-day sightseeing tour, valid for select sailings June-August 2010. Transitioning to the sea, travelers spend seven nights exploring the hidden gems of Venice and Croatia along the Adriatic Coast. Variety Cruises...  

SEATTLE, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Holland America Line's flagship ms Rotterdam will sail from Seattle to Alaska in 2010, featuring convenient, seven-day, roundtrip cruises. The Rotterdam will offer a total of 18 Alaskan Explorer sailings departing Saturdays from May 15 through September 11.  

Hang on to those Hats and Glasses when you board the next innovation to come from the Disney Cruise Line. The new Disney Dream will debut the cruise industry’s first-ever shipboard water coaster, a.k.a. the AquaDuck. The ride will take guests on a high-speed flume ride above the upper decks of the ship and even [...]Save up to $325 on Florida Vacation Packages! or get Orlando Hotels from $32! The Disney Blog recommends Kelson Prime for web...  

In response to customer comments, Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) is modifying its dress code starting with the 2009/2010 New Year's cruises. Given the trend to more casual dress in the workplace and with other cruise lines, this announcement is not surprising, and will be welcomed by many cruisers. Personally, I love to dress up, and cruising is one of the few times I get to do so. However, with the ever-tightening airline baggage...  

The much-loved small-ship cruise line Windjammer Barefoot Cruises may be gone, but a group of former employees is keeping the concept alive by launching Island Windjammers, Inc., which will begin six-day cruises from Grenada on Nov. 15 aboard a 101-foot brigantine schooner, the Diamant. The Diamant can accommodate 12 passengers in six air-conditioned staterooms. Rates start at $1,599 per person and include all meals, soft drinks, beer and wine...  

Sail the seven seas with this Disney Cruise Line license plate. The license plate features the famous Disney Magic cruise ship in a tropical paradise with faces of your favorite Disney characters in the clouds.  

NEW YORK, USA (Reuters) -- The cruise industry has touched bottom and is now stabilizing, but questions linger about when a rebound will occur, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's CEO said in an interview . "We've been at the bottom and we've stabilized at the bottom," Chief Executive Richard Fain said.  

So stammen die Motoren für das neue Schiff vom Unternehmen MAK aus Kiel, einzelne Segmente für das Schiff werden auf der Rostocker Neptun Werft vorbereitet, bevor sie in Papenburg auf der Meyer Werft zusammengebaut werden. Das Logistikzentrum für die Ausrüstung der gesamten Flotte hat seinen Sitz in Hamburg. Das Investitionsvolumen in Höhe von 352 Millionen Euro verhelfe zudem Handwerksbetrieben aus dem Umland mittelfristig zu einer soliden...  

Opposes commonsense measures to protect against sexual assault onboard In a galling move, Representative John Shadegg last week voted against a commonsense effort to increase personal safety measures aboard cruise ships - a bill pressed by Shadegg's own constituent, Ken Carver of Phoenix, whose daughter mysteriously disappeared from an Alaskan cruise in 2004. "In the face of reports of sexual abuse onboard cruise ships, it's...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is pleased to announce that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd. at Shanghai  

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allin Corporation (Pink Sheets: ALLN) announced that it has secured an agreement with Costa Cruises to install Allin's DigiMix(TM) digital interactive television solution on the Costa Deliziosa, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Italy. Scheduled to begin service in February 2010, Costa's Deliziosa will carry 2,826 passengers and a crew of around 1,000.  

9 night Miami roundtrip package onboard Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line's biggest ship ever. Packed with innovatife features including the first ever ice bar at sea!. Departs between Sep 2010 & Apr 2011  

The fares on these incredible Mediterranean itineraries have been reduced even more and offer an affordable European holiday for the whole family. Combine 2 cruises and receive an additional discount of $150pp#. And don't forget that the kids under 18 cruise free when sharing a cabin with 2 adults (port charges of $200-$280 per child apply).  

Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line  are convicted felons. That’s right. They each pled guilty in Federal Court in Miami to felonies. These included polluting our waters and lying about it to the United States Government in repeated cover ups....read more  

It cost a whopping $1.5 billion and will be the floating home for 6300 passengers per voyage, and it's now headed for Port Everglades. It's called the Oasis of the Seas, and it's been turned over to it's new owners, Miami-based Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.  

(The Associated Press) The world's largest cruise liner - the Oasis of the Seas - has set sail for Miami from the Finnish shipyard where it was built.The 1,200-foot (360-meter) ship has a price tag of almost euro1 billion ($1.5 billion) and was commissioned by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. It is due to begin cruises out...  

RCL ), on Tuesday reported a decline in profit for the third quarter, hurt by a drop in revenues from last year, mainly due to pricing pressure on its softer fall season sailings. Earnings came in w...  

In advance of Disney Cruise Line's big announcement today in NYC, Scott Liljenquist of Mouseketrips shares his observations about the next ship to join the fleet...(read more) This is a summary only, for more in depth info about the Walt Disney Company and the Entertainment Industry in general, visit JimHillMedia.com.  

MIAMI, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This November, just in time for Thanksgiving, Royal Caribbean International will unveil their newest and most innovative cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. ABC's "Good Morning America" will be there to welcome Oasis of the Seas into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and give viewers an exclusive first glimpse of the highly anticipated ship during a special live broadcast.  

From CNN Money. This ship is 5x the tonnage of the Titanic, and nearly 1/4 mile long, but is all okay--it's "green".Cruise ships generally get 8 gallons to the mile. The greenest way to cruise is staying home."Notorious for consuming massive amounts of fuel, dumping waste into the oceans and spewing carbon into the skies, cruise ships have abysmal environmental track records. Miami-based Royal Caribbean (RCL) has at least been talking about...  

Here's another Disney promotion-- and it looks pretty good. Families who take an Adventures By Disney "family adventure" (an all-details handled kind of holiday, with itineraries in Europe, Australia, Costa Rica, Wyoming, Mid-Atlantic, and more) -will get a free three-night Disney Cruise to the Bahamas. Sweet. Read more...Free Cruise on Disney Cruise Line originally appeared on About.com Family Vacations on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at...  

We know someone whose biggest travel dream is to visit the Alaskan town of Skagway while on a cruise along the Alaskan coast. It's hardly unattainable, with cruise ships hitting up Skagway and other towns like Sitka and Ketchikan all through the summer. But what to do once you've done the typical Alaskan cruise? Thanks to melting of the polar ice caps—or rather not, since this is a very bad thing, environment-wise—cruise ships are discovering...  

Top-rated premium brand Celebrity Cruises today announced the appointment of Lisa Kauffman as vice president of Marketing. Kauffman will lead the brand's overall marketing program, including brand strategy and development, web marketing, research, loyalty and direct marketing, public relations, and advertising. She will report to Celebrity's President CEO Dan Hanrahan. "We are elated to have someone of Lisa's caliber join Celebrity...  

Royal Caribbean officials announced that due to bad weather the world's largest cruise ship – Oasis of the Seas – will dock at a Fort Lauderdale port two days later than scheduled. The cruise will arrive at Port Everglades on the morning of Friday, Nov. 13th. A spokeswoman for Royal Caribbean said the exact time would be released on Monday after the average speed is calculated.  

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- For the week ending Tuesday, October 20, Crystal Cruises announces a surge of new bookings for 2010 since the luxury line announced reduced and value-added pricing. The ultra-luxury line enjoyed a 70% increase in new bookings since four weeks ago.  

MIAMI, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 16,000 suggestions from more than 40,000 travel agents and fans around the world, the names of the 16th and 17th ships in the Costa fleet have been selected. The two sister ships, set to debut in 2011 and 2012, will be named the Costa Favolosa and Costa Fascinosa. The selections were chosen as a result of Costa's "Send Us a Sea of Names" project whereby travel agents and fans sent in name...  

View of the cruise ship “Voyager of the Seas” carrying dozens of victims of swine flu among its 5000 passengers and crew is anchored in the bay of Villefranche sur Mer, southeastern France, July 3...  

MIAMI, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When Royal Caribbean International officially names Oasis of the Seas - the world's largest and most revolutionary cruise ship - on Nov. 30, 2009 from Port Everglades Cruise Terminal in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the renowned cruise line will be doing more than making wishes come true for vacationers, it will be granting wishes for children across the country through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Royal...  

The 1,187-ft long Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, towers 213 feet above the water and carries four 7,500 horsepower bow thrusters. Here are pictures of the construction, test run and maiden voyage of the Oasis.  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reports results for the third quarter on Tuesday morning. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.  

Taking almost six years to build and worth an awesome $1.47 billion, Oasis of the Seas has been delivered to the Royal Caribbean cruiseline in Turku, Finland and is on its way to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Contributor: Susan JanePublished: Oct 31, 2009  

Booking Royal Caribbean cruises to Asia are abiding to accommodate you with the best vacation ever. This cruise band has called some of the best ....  

Cruise travelers who love long days at sea and exotic destinations will appreciate this discount. Cunard Line has announced a special offer on the final segment of Queen Mary 2's 2010 World Voyage: the 21-day Great Atlantic Odyssey from Cape Town to New York, 25 March-15 April. Guests may reserve a Balcony Stateroom (Category B6) for the price of an Inside Stateroom (Category D8), using promo code: RDK. Highlights include a maiden call to...  

Ancient sites like Machu Picchu in South America have always been high on my list of places to visit. Since Machu Picchu is inland in Peru, it is impossible to see on a one-day shore excursion when you cruise ship is in Lima. However, over the next two years, Holland America Line will incorporate a two- or three-day call at Lima on five voyages on the ms Rotterdam. These three 30-day South America adventures in 2010 and two more in 2011 will...  

Review of Carnival Valor Cruise to Grand Cayman, Roatan, Cozumel and Belize On October 4, 2009, my husband and I, along with two other couples, took a cruise on the Carnival Valor on its Western Caribbean itinerary. The Carnival Valor set sail from ...  

The Disney Dream is scheduled to sail three-, four- and five-night cruises out of Port Canaveral, Fla., to Nassau in the Bahamas and Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island.  

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Michelin Star-awarded chefs Michael Mina and Heinz Beck, Master sommelier Robert Bath, and mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim are part of the distinguished roster of food, wine and spirit experts aboard Crystal Cruises' 14th annual Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery cruises in 2010. Aboard seven Wine & Food itineraries, the special guests will draw inspiration from the destinations visited, as well as their own...  

SEATTLE, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- As Microsoft Corp. rolls out Windows 7 worldwide, Holland America Line joins in the fun with a month-long series of festive High Seas Launch Parties of its own across its entire fleet. Holland America Line's parties - the only cruise industry events sch...  

Royal Caribbean names every ship "[cheese-ball word] of the Seas", so their ENTIRE FLEET is comprised of large blocks of floating, luxury cheese. Even so, naming a BOAT after a body of water is just... goofy. Either way, I'm diggin' all those bars and lounges. Royal Caribbean knows how to keep the adults entertained/loaded. #oasisoftheseas Gordonium  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:RCL) announced earnings for the third quarter of 2009 and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year. Key Highlights •     

Booking Royal Caribbean cruises to Asia are abiding to accommodate you with the best vacation ever. This cruise band has called some of the best ....  

CLICK HERE to return to PAGE 1 of this story -- Adult activities. Disney is bringing back the adult-only playground concept found on its earlier ships, with a nightclub and bar distrinct called The District. Among its most notable venues:...  

Will Archambault (22) ... 20 November 2009: LaSalle defeats Davidson 84-70 at the ESPN Charleston Classic held at Carolina First Arena in Charleston, SC. (Tim Cowie photo) Coach Bob McKillop. 20 November 2009: LaSalle defeats Davidson 84-70 at the ...  

Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest vessel, the Norwegian Epic (pictured), set to debut next year, broke company records in terms of bookings during the first week that the ship’s itineraries went on sale to the public (beginning May 21), according to NCL. All categories of staterooms were in demand, from the new studios for the value-conscious traveler to luxury villas, penthouses and owner’s suites. Prices start at $699 per person, double...  

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 20, 2009 – FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (September 28, 2009) - Guests looking for a getaway during the upcoming winter months can save more than 60 percent off retail rates on select 7-night sailings of MSC Poesia to the warm ...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises has just signed a new agreement with Shanghai International Port Co under which will see the shipping company play a role the development of the international cruise terminal.  

MOBILE, Alabama - The largest cruise ship ever based in Mobile, Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,056-passenger “Fun Ship” Carnival Fantasy, arrived Wednesday at the Alabama Cruise Terminal.  

In this photo, provided by Carnival Cruise Lines, the Carnival cruise ship Fantasy arrives at the Port of New Orleans Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006.The Fantasy from Carnival Cruise Lines was due to arrive ...  

CHICAGO - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday that the recession kept passengers from booking vacations on its cruise ships during the third quarter, cutting into profit and revenue. But the c...  

MIAMI, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced earnings for the third quarter of 2009 and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year.  

Costa Cruises, Italy’s largest tourism group and Europe’s number 1 cruise company, and the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) have announced in London on  

') E-mail '); Last spring, thousands of cruise travelers with stops in Mexico had their cruises changed or canceled after a swine flu outbreak in the region. However, the swine flu, or H1N1, and seaso...  

Disney Cruise Line is a premium line that charges premium prices, but you can find some good bargains on Disney cruises to the Bahamas.Contributor: Barbara NeferPublished: Nov 12, 2009  

Join our two newest luxury ships on these stunning 11-night cruises in the Mediterranean. Discover fascinating ports of call combined with the finest hospitality and entertainment afloat. Book now for your cabin upgrade.  

Cruise ships to be courted with a modernized terminalSacramento BeeSince then, the company has made more than 1000 sailings from the city, mostly to Alaska's Glacier Bay or the Mexican Riviera, port officials said. ...and more »  

Who says cruise ships only get B-list performers? Industry giant Royal Caribbean today announced that pop star Rihanna will perform next month aboard the much-ballyhooed Oasis of the Seas -- the worl...  

B.C. Ferries is looking for feedback on a plan to use its new vessel, the Northern Expedition, on mini-cruises from Tsawwassen to Prince Rupert.Spokeswoman Deborah Marshall said discussions about the ...  

There are a number of low-cruises that call on the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Virgin Islands, but sailing to the Southern islands of the Caribbean usually comes with a higher price tag. In addition, these unique voyages usually require costly airfare ...  

MSC Cruises is discounting select seven-night cruises to the Caribbean as part of its Winter Getaway promotion . All cruises are aboard the MSC Poesia and travel round trip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Guests looking for a getaway this coming winter months can save more than 60% off the retail price. Price starts from $399 per person, double  occupancy on select sailings and stateroom types. For example, the Eastern Caribbean Enchantment...  

Discover the beauty of the Norwegian Fjords and the Baltic Capitals on these amazing Northern Europe itineraries - 7 night cruises from $1389pp. Combine 2 cruises and receive an additional discount of $150pp#.  

Royal Caribbean Cruises said Tuesday that the recession kept passengers from booking vacations on its cruise ships during the third quarter, cutting into profit and revenue. But the cruise line owner ...  

Whatever country or city you are visiting, it is always nice to get up close and personal with the environment. And what better way to do just that than by hopping aboard one of the open-topped 'London' buses that cruise around the country? Whether ...  

Friday, November 6 marks the official opening of the world’s largest cruise terminal that will house the 2 largest and most revolutionary ships in the world, and this is located at Port Everglades which is situated within the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach, Florida.   The opening was also a part of the preparation [...]  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Cruises is offering travelers planning to cruise Europe next summer the opportunity to take advantage of a "Best Fare, Best Room" savings promotion.  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday that the recession kept passengers from booking vacations on its cruise ships during the third quarter, cutting into profit and revenue.  

The new Disney Dream will debut the cruise industry's first-ever shipboard water coaster, a.k.a. the AquaDuck. The ride will take guests on a high-speed flume ride above the upper decks of the ship and even out over the ocean. ... Using the theories behind Walt Disney's family oriented entertainment and education, this blog is intended to be a safe read for the whole family. The Disney Blog is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company in any...  

Cruises-Direct offer a range of destinations from Island Cruises, the Island Escape cruise liner. Now customers have the chance to win a free cruise with Lilia and Darren from hit TV show, Strictly Co...  

Realizing vacations are the perfect time to bond as a family, Adventures by Disney has developed a unique limited-time offer allowing parents and children to embark on two great Disney vacations: Guests purchasing some of Adventures by Disney’s most popular destinations – ranging from Europe, China, Australia, Costa Rica and the American Southwest – between Oct. 26, 2009, and Jan. 15, 2010, will receive a free three-night Disney Cruise Lines...  

MSC Cruises last minute specials for all members from $619*e-Travel Blackboard (press release)From the world-famous authentic Italian cuisine to the personal attention and friendliness of an Italian crew, MSC guests are treated to the finest Italian ...  

Three years ago, with much fanfare, most of the major cruise lines announced that they would no longer permit travel agents or others to discount the price of their cruises. This time, they said, the...  

Carnival Cruise Lines left me for dead in the Bahamas. After being notified about our detainment at the Atlantis Resort (we were filing a police report - separate story). The Carnival Destiny set sail without us, leaving me in the...  

Add Norwegian Cruise Line to the list of cruise operators pulling ships from Alaska. NCL today announced it will redeploy the 1,936-passenger Norwegian Sun to Europe for the summer of 2010 instead of sending it to Alaska as it has in the past. The ...  

Date: October 31, 2009 Time: Approx: 5:15 p.m. Hello, My name is (removed by Brian Vike) and I have seen something on the ocean. I don't know what it was, so I took a picture of it. Here is how it happened. I was on a Cruise returning from Bahamas. It was a clear day. At 5 o'clock I decided to sit on the deck to wait for the sun to set. It was Halloween on the ship, so most were dressed in costumes. I started to take pictures of the sun as it...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., the world's second-largest cruise operator, expects international passengers to overtake U.S. guests as demand increases abroad."Within a year or two, 2011, 2012, we will...  

by James Prestwich Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines have the charm to attract everyone irrespective of age. Its huge fleet of 21 ships sails to more than 170 destinations around the globe. It is beyond question that one does not enjoy a Royal Caribbean Cruise. These ships are fully equipped to give you the maximum thrill and excitement on the cruise. Rock climbing, wave pools, boxing arenas and mini golf courses are a few of the activities that...  

Disney Cruise Line has announced plans to do something at its private island, Castaway Cay, that it can't do at any other port of call: renovate. Why? "Castaway Cay continues to be our guests' favorite port of call," says Disney Cruise Line spokesman ...  

Dominica has renewed a three-year contract with Carnival Cruise lines. Tourism Minister Ian Douglas says at this present time of challenges in the tourism industry Dominica is elated that this contract was renewed, especially when other Caribbean ...  

Through a new cultural partnership with the Music Center–Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, Crystal Cruises is showcasing some of tomorrow’s brightest stars on cruises this summer. The new Emerging Artists Experiences of Discovery cruises will boast performances by grand prize finalists of the center’s Spotlight Awards. The Music Center has fostered the development of arts education and mentored young talent for more than two...  

By Robert Niles: The Disney Cruise Line (which rolls up under the parks in Disney's corporate structure) revealed details about its third cruise ship, the Disney Dream, in a live webcast today.The notables? A "virtual porthole," i.e. a circular TV screen for inside cabins that will broadcast a video feed from outside the ship. But since it's Disney, animated characters will crawl by now and then, such as the sea creatures from "Finding Nemo...  

JUST POSTED: Have you ever had a scary moment on a cruise ship? Click HERE to discuss . Passengers on Royal Carribean's Enchantment of the Seas had some scary moments Wednesday as they watched the 963-foot-long Carnival Legend bear down on them. But ...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. posted Tuesday a third quarter net profit of $230.4 million, down from a net profit of $411.9 million in the same period a year ago.  

Royal Caribbean International is introducing a new Gotta Dance program designed to teach and perform hip-hop dance moves. Based on the documentary film by Dori Berinstein, the guest-participatory Gotta Dance experience will be offered fleetwide this summer. The documentary will be shown on big screens starting in July. Gotta Dance chronicles the senior citizen, hip-hop dance troupe for the New Jersey Nets basketball team. Each cruise will...  

We took a cruise on Carnival earlier this year. As part of the services, we signed up for the transportation option that included Pickup/Transfer at the airport the days of embarkation and debarkation. The fee for this was $160. The Carnival...  

Jude, Carnival Cruise Lines' goal is to raise $3 million to help achieve the hospital's mission of finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. To support the hospital, under the theme “Care to Play,” ...  

Royal Caribbean Cruises hopes enviro-friendly Oasis of the Seas can burnish its green image. The world's largest cruise ship-–featuring 16 decks and an interior Central Park that's longer than a football field with more than 12000 ...  

coaster'+ (AP) - NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (Kyodo)—Disney Cruise Line unveiled an outline Thursday of its newest cruise ship, which features a high-speed flume ride billed the world's first on-board "wat...  

Disney Cruise Line revealed details of its newest ship, the Disney Dream, which features new amenities such as a translucent water coaster. The Disney Dream will set sail in early 2011 with features such as the AquaDuck, the water coaster, virtual ...  

2009-10-27 11:15:54 - Indochina Sails is a susidiary of Huong Hai Junks, one of the first companies to offer luxury tourist cruising on Halong Bay, Vietnam. With Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Indochina Sails ( www.indochinasails.com ...  

Sun-Sentinel.comBig ships give "repositioning" bargainsSeattle TimesRoyal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas ship has a children's water play zone. When cruise lines need to move their ships long distances to ...Deal of the week: Royal Carribean cruiseDetroit Free PressActive cruises target runners, walkersDallas Morning NewsRoyal Caribbean Cruises (Asia) wins Best Cruise Operator Award at TTG Travel ...TravelBizMonitorExaminer.com -CruiseCritic...  

PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 27, 2009 – Indochina Sails is a susidiary of Huong Hai Junks, one of the first companies to offer luxury tourist cruising on Halong Bay, Vietnam. With Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Indochina Sails ( http ...  

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12 -- Allin Corporation (Pink Sheets: ALLN) announced that it has secured an agreement with Costa Cruises to install Allin's DigiMix(TM) digital interactive television solution on the Costa Deliziosa, currently under construction at ...  

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allin Corporation (Pink Sheets: ALLN) announced that it has secured an agreement with Costa Cruises to install Allin's DigiMix(TM) digital interactive television solution on the Costa Deliziosa, currently ...  

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The Government of the Dominican Republic has granted Costa Cruises a five year extension on the public concession for the use of C atalina Island, continuing in its role as a private beach resort reserved for the exclusive use of Costa Cruises ...  

Carnival Cruise Lines Selects Discover the World Marketing for Indonesia SalesReutersSCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines has selected Discover the World Marketing as its first partner in Indonesia to help with ...and more »  

JUST POSTED: Carnival to take things up a notch with new buffet. Click HERE for details . Looking for a deal on a fall vacation? You might want to look at the latest offers from Princess Cruises , which has slashed rates for voyages to the Caribbean ...  

Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)Bhaya Cruises offers 2 days luxury cruise in Halong Bay with one night free at ...Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)(live-PR.com) - Hanoi, 20 Oct 2009 - Bhaya Cruises, the premier cruise operator in Halong Bay Vietnam, has announced the winter cruise promotion. ...  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines has selected Discover the World Marketing as its first partner in Indonesia to help with its passenger sales representation. "India was the first market where we had the opportunity to ...  

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--(Marketwire - October 28, 2009) - When Royal Caribbean International® officially launches the Oasis of the Seas -- the world's most revolutionary cruise ship -- on Nov. 30 ...  

Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines has selected Discover the World Marketing as its first partner in Indonesia to help with its passenger sales representation. 'India was the first market where we had the opportunity to represent Carnival  

New York, NY ( PRWEB ) October 27, 2009 -- Fodor's Travel partners with Princess Cruises to announce the co-sponsorship of travel photography contest, "Show Us Your Italy." From October 26th through November 30th, visitors to Fodors.com can upload ...