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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 …

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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 …

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New Video of pelican plunge at castaway cay

With summer right around the corner, we wanted to share with Disney Parks Blog fans some fun video of our brand-new Pelican Plunge water feature at Castaway Cay. Check out the two corkscrew water slides in action, giant bucket dump and water cannons.

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® …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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