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Jul 23
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 …
Jul 18
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 …
Jul 18
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 …
Jul 15
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, …
Jul 14
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 …
Jul 11
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 …
Jul 08
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 …
Jul 08
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 …
Jul 02
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 …