January 2012 archive

Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries and Ports for 2013

First-Ever Miami Departures and New European Destinations Provide More Options for Disney Cruise Line Guests CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2012) – In 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as Venice, Italy, and the Greek Isles. In addition, Disney Cruise Line will utilize …

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A Message from Princess Cruises President and CEO Alan Buckelew Regarding the Costa Concordia Tragedy

All of us at Princess Cruises continue to be deeply saddened by the grounding of the Costa Concordia and the tragic aftermath. We are stunned that this incident occurred, and our hearts go out to all those affected, especially the families of the deceased, and to everyone at our sister company Costa Cruises as they …

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President & CEO Adam Goldstein Talks about Royal Caribbean’s Dedication to Safety

The Costa Concordia accident is a defining moment in the history of the modern cruise industry. We will need the results of the authorities’ investigations to truly understand and respond to all of the implications. But we do not need to wait for anyone or anything to underscore the preeminent role of safety in the …

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RCCL: Safety is our Business

Letter from Celebrity Cruises CEO on Safety in wake of Costa Concordia Disaster

Like you, all of us at Celebrity Cruises, both shipboard and shoreside, are deeply saddened by the events surrounding the tragic Costa Concordia accident. Miami – (January 23, 2012 ) – To Our Valued Guests: Like you, all of us at Celebrity Cruises, both shipboard and shoreside, are deeply saddened by the events surrounding the …

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Staying the Course: The challenge of navigational demand

Disney Fantasy Float Out

— PAPENBURG, GERMANY, (Jan. 9, 2012) – The newest Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Fantasy, floated out of the enclosed building dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard yesterday as thousands of onlookers watched.  This symbolizes one of the final stages of this ship’s construction and marks a significant milestone towards the March 31, 2012 maiden …

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Sapphire Princess Enters Drydock to Add Signature Princess Cruises Features

Dramatic Makeover to Include Piazza Atrium, Movies Under the Stars, Alfredo’s Pizzeria SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (January 9, 2012) — Sapphire Princess arrives today at the Victoria Shipyards drydock in British Columbia to begin a dramatic, four-week transformation. The drydock continues a multi-year fleet renovation process that has brought Princess Cruises’signature features to most of its …

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An Adventure Down Under with Royal Caribbean: Cruising to New Zealand and Australia

Physical and virtual experiences include interactive digital sweeps with $10,000 prize

Miami – (January 09, 2012 ) –           Celebrity Cruises is entering the New Year with a series of physical and virtual experiences designed to invite consumers to express their “exit strategy” – not in a business context, but in terms of sharing what they would love to “exit” in their day-to-day …

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