October 2011 archive

Norwegian Gem To Feature Nickelodeon Family Programming

Norwegian Cruise Line and Nickelodeon today announced the expansion of their   exclusive partnership, extending the popular family entertainment and   programming from two to three ships with the addition of Norwegian Gem,   beginning in February 2012. Nickelodeon-themed family events, shows and   activities were first introduced in April 2010 on Norwegian Jewel and in July   2010 on …

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Atlantis Events Charters World’s Largest Cruise Ship for A Second Time

Los Angeles, CA – Atlantis Events, Inc., the largest gay vacation company in the world, will once again be the first and only company – gay or straight – to charter the world’s largest cruise ship. With an expected 5,400 gay and lesbian guests from 32 countries, Atlantis will host the largest gay cruise in …

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Princess Cruises to Feature Largest Australia and New Zealand Deployment of Any North American Cruise Line in 2012-13

Highlights Include a Special Solar Eclipse Cruise and a New Cruisetour Featuring a Historic Train Ride Into the Outback SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 26, 2011) — Featuring the largest Australia deployment of any North American line in the region, Princess Cruises’ 2012-13 season of “Down Under” cruising offers intriguing new routes, a special solar eclipse …

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INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS COMING TO AMERICA – WINTER 2012-13

Three Freedom-class Ships to Offer Vacationers Variety of Choices for Caribbean Cruises MIAMI, Oct. 26, 2011 – Independence of the Seas is returning to America! Royal Caribbean International is bringing the Freedom-class ship back to Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. for the winter 2012-13 season. Vacationers will have a choice of three Freedom-class ships …

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL REVITALIZATION OF SPLENDOUR OF THE SEAS

Cadiz, Spain, October 28, 2011 – Global cruise line Royal Caribbean International signed an agreement today in Cadiz, Spain with Reparaciones Navantia for the extensive revitalization of their Vision-class ship Splendour of the Seas. The agreement was signed by Luis Cacho, Consejero Delegado de Navantia and Kevin Douglas, Vice President, Newbuild, Royal Caribbean International. Splendour …

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Keel Laying for Royal Princess Marks Construction Milestone

Shipyard Ceremony Begins Countdown to Spring 2013 Debut for Newest Princess Cruises Vessel SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 20, 2011) — A significant construction milestone occurred today when the keel for the new Royal Princess was laid in the building dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. As the keel — the bottommost part of …

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Royal Caribbean and DreamWorks Animation Host Red Carpet Premiere of Puss in Boots Onboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas Premieres Features Appearances by Actors Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Royal Caribbean International and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) hosted a one-of-a-kind red carpet premiere aboard Royal Caribbean’s newest and most innovative ship, Allure of the Seas. DreamWorks Animation’s newest …

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New Water Features to Help Guests Cool Off Aboard the Disney Fantasy « Disney Parks Blog

AquaLab, a new addition to deck 12, is a fanciful wet play area filled with pop jets, geysers and bubblers – designed to drench the entire family. As the story goes, AquaLab was created by Donald Duck’s nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie. But now they’re away – leaving young cruise guests to operate AquaLab and …

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Norwegian Cruise Line Launches New Brand Platform

TV, social, digital and onboard elements invite vacationers to ?Cruise Like a Norwegian’                  Miami – Oct 10, 2011 — Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it is unveiling a new brand platform and integrated national advertising campaign, “Cruise Like a Norwegian,” that embraces and celebrates the community of diverse vacationers who embody the passion, freedom …

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Celebrity Cruises Presents Exceptional New Series of Vacations Immersing Guests in Top Wine-Producing Regions of Europe

Celebrity Constellation to visit France, Spain and Portugal with several overnight stays; select Mediterranean sailings enhanced with more visits in Italy and Croatia MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Inspired by guest interest, and to continue to offer the best vacation experiences in Europe, Celebrity Cruises has modified a portion of its European …

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