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May 25
Royal Caribbean Adds Europe Itineraries
Royal Caribbean International has added 47 additional Europe cruises for the 2011-12 season aboard Splendour of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas. Splendour of the Seas will depart from Venice on a series of 10- and 11-night Greek Isles and Turkey tours, while Mariner of the Seas departs on six- to 13-night voyages from …
May 20
Royal Caribbean to Open “Historic Falmouth Jamaica†Port in 2011
There was a time, not so long ago, when cruise lines had little or no role to play in the development of ports other than their own private destinations. Things sure are different now, and the change is best exemplified by a huge project Royal Caribbean has spearheaded in the Caribbean as described by Craig …
May 17
Norwegian Epic Debuts Advance, Online Ticketing For World-Class Entertainment
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest, most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, will feature a pre-cruise online reservation system for select on-board entertainment. Norwegian Epic is changing the face of cruise line entertainment with unprecedented and world-class on-board entertainment including Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreamsâ„¢ & Dinner, The Second City® …
May 14
New Construction Photos of the Disney Dream Bow « Disney Parks Blog
Quite astonishing in size, yet very recognizable is the bow of the Disney Dream cruise ship, pictured here in its unfinished state in the shipyard. Soon this section will be lowered into place in the building dock where construction continues, on track for the January 26, 2011, Maiden Voyage. Similar to the Disney Magic and …
May 13
Reba McEntire To Christen Norwegian Epic
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that one of music’s most iconic performers, Reba McEntire, will christen the company’s newest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, the hottest new ship of the year. The christening ceremony will take place in New York on July 2, 2010 on board Norwegian Epic. Ms. McEntire, …
May 13
Allure of the Seas Set to Entice Vacationers – 3-D Movie Screens, Trendy Retail Stores and New Dining Offerings
MIAMI, May 13, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –When she debuts this December 2010, Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas will bring a refreshing new array of features and amenities to the high seas as the world’s next largest and most innovative cruise ship. Following the announcement of Chicago: The Musical as the ship’s signature …
May 11
Newly “Solsticized” Celebrity Constellation sets sail with style
Miami – (May 10, 2010 ) – Celebrity Cruises coined the word “Solsticized” in January, and yesterday, the meaning behind it became reality for guests embarking on Celebrity Constellation in Amsterdam. Following an ambitious 15-day drydock and revitalization period, Celebrity Constellation now boasts some of the most popular venues found on the line’s widely-heralded Solstice …
May 10
Norwegian Cruise Line hopes stand out with Epic ship
BY MARTHA BRANNIGAN mbrannigan@MiamiHerald.com When the new Norwegian Epic hosts Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks in New York this summer, NBC-TV will broadcast the show live on prime-time national television. It’s a fitting U.S. debut for the 4,100-passenger Epic, which will be Norwegian Cruise Line’s biggest and most expensive ship ever. NCL Corp., the cruise …