July 2011 archive

Maritime Superstitions Set Sail on the High Seas « Why Not?

  Maritime Superstitions Set Sail on the High Seas Hi…. my name is Captain Bill Wright and I am Senior Vice President, Marine Operations for Royal Caribbean International and Azamara Club Cruises. In this role my responsibilities are for the safe and reliable maritime operations of the combined fleets of both brands totaling 24 ships …

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Key West divided over whether to widen channel for cruise ships – Florida Keys – MiamiHerald.com

Key West divided over whether to widen channel for cruise ships – Florida Keys – MiamiHerald.com.

Norwegian Cruise Line partners with USA Today to cruise for names for its two new ships

                Contest Gives Consumers a Chance to Make Maritime History by Naming Norwegian’s Project Breakaway Ships                   MIAMI – July 18, 2011 – Norwegian Cruise   Line (“Norwegian”) today announced it has partnered with the national daily   newspaper USA Today to launch a naming contest dubbed “Norwegian’s Cruising for   Names” for the cruise line’s two new next …

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Luxury accommodations complex on Norwegian’s ships to be named The Haven by Norwegian

The Haven By Norwegian Introduced On Project Breakaway                          Norwegian Cruise Line (“Norwegian”) today revealed that the exclusive suite complex for its two new Project Breakaway ships will be named The Haven by Norwegian.  The company also unveiled renderings for some of the ship’s most luxurious accommodations along with announcing that the suite complexes on five …

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Celebrity Cruises’ New Celebrity Silhouette Invites Guests to Unwind in “The Alcoves”

    Luxurious, intimate new cabanas now open for online booking MIAMI, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –Picture this: An endless expanse of the sea behind a lush, green lawn from the vantage point of a luxurious, private cabana. That’s what awaits vacationers who book “The Alcoves” on Celebrity Cruises’ stylish new Celebrity Silhouette, …

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Celebrity Cruises’ New Celebrity Silhouette Presents Industry’s First Bulgari Boutique

  Leading labels offer enticing new shopping options for upscale vacationers MIAMI, July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — In a world where there is typically too much to do and too little time to do it, a vacation is a precious respite. It also presents the ideal time to indulge in a little leisurely shopping. Recognizing …

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN TO DELIVER BEST ONBOARD OPTIONS TO GUESTS FLEETWIDE THROUGH EXTENSIVE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM

Award-winning Vessels Across Cruise Line’s Fleet Being Enhanced Through 2014 MIAMI, July 11, 2011 – Royal Caribbean International today announced that it will invest approximately $300 million to bring the latest innovations to the cruise line’s ships across the fleet and introduce the highest guest-rated programs from its award-winning Oasis-class ships. The revitalizations will offer …

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Royal Caribbean to offer elaborate behind-the-scenes tours – USATODAY.com

Add Royal Caribbean to the list of cruise lines offering passengers comprehensive behind-the-scenes tours. Royal Caribbean on Wednesday announced the launch of what it’s calling the All Access Tour, a three-and-a-half hour, $150 per person guided experience through “back-of-house” shipboard areas that includes stops at the bridge, galley, backstage of the main theater and engine …

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Princess Cruises Passengers Can Connect with Fellow Travelers with New Princess Roll Call

Facebook Section Enables Fans to Meet Fellow Passengers on Their Voyage SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (July 7, 2011) — Princess Cruises has debuted a new Princess Roll CallTM section on its Facebook page enabling passengers on each sailing to connect with each other before and after their cruise. This special feature is designed to give Facebook …

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Tight Squeeze for 26-Mile Maneuver of Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Ship

MIAMI, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — One expert driver is breathing a big sigh of relief after completing the initial stages of a 26-mile navigation – in reverse – on a luxurious, multimillion-dollar cruise ship, Celebrity Cruises’ sleek new Celebrity Silhouette.  With less than five feet of room to maneuver at certain points, the challenging …

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