Category: Cruising

Royal Caribbean International Introduces Voyager of the Seas to China in 2012

    Michael Bayley, executive vice president of International for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and Dr. Zinan Liu, group managing director for China and Asia, revealed that Royal Caribbean International will deploy the 3,114-guest Voyager of the Seas to Shanghai, China in June 2012. Offering a wide variety of itineraries, ranging from four nights to 10 nights, …

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Disney Fantasy Atrium Lobby Will Dazzle Guests with Art Nouveau Style and Sophistication « Disney Parks Blog

Differing from the Art Deco style of the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy lobby is inspired by Art Nouveau patterns – showcasing hues of vibrant blue, green, pink and gold that lend to the overall sophistication of this splendid space. A cascading chandelier made of stained glass and crystal beads illuminates the area from above. …

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New program in Celebrity Silhouette’s Art Studio to bring out guests’ “inner artist”

Celebrity Cruises Partners With ArtCenter/South Florida to Offer Creative, Interactive Program Led by Master Artists New program in Celebrity Silhouette’s Art Studio to bring out guests’ “inner artist” MIAMI, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Celebrity Cruises has long been recognized for its vast, exceptional collection of contemporary art. With hundreds of original works …

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Fantastic Experiences Await Guests on the Disney Fantasy: New Details Revealed Today « Disney Parks Blog

With the Disney Fantasy, guests will have a full seven days to explore every nook and cranny of the ship. The Fantasy will bring to life many of the same innovative features and guest favorites from the Disney Dream, including the AquaDuck water coaster, Magical Portholes inside the staterooms and Enchanted Art throughout the ship. …

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Disney Wonder Cruises Through Tracy Arm Fjord During Inaugural Alaskan Voyage

Yesterday, I saw one of the most breathtaking sights I’ve ever witnessed as the Disney Wonder sailed past glaciers at the Tracy Arm Fjord during her first-ever Alaskan voyage. Nestled between 3,000-foot high granite walls, the narrow, twisting slice of ocean called Tracy Arm Fjord weaves through the Tongass National Forest for roughly 35 miles. …

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YouTube – Episode 2 – Grand Princess Enters Drydock

YouTube – Episode 2 – Grand Princess Enters Drydock.

Princess Cruises Launches Daily Video Journal Chronicling Grand Princess Drydock

Viewers Can Follow Progress as Ship is Transformed During Line’s Most Extensive Drydock Ever SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Today Grand Princess begins the most significant transformation ever in Princess Cruises history, and viewers can follow along with a daily video journal chronicling the 24-day drydock. Hosted by Grand Princess Cruise Director …

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New 2012 Disney Cruise Line Itineraries and Ports Unveiled « Disney Parks Blog

Hello from New York! What are Captain Mickey Mouse and I doing in the Big Apple? Well, we just announced our itinerary line-up for 2012 and (drum roll, please) it includes three new homeports – New York, Seattle and Galveston! Do we have any Disney Cruise Line fans from those areas? Now, a Disney cruise …

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Celebrity Reflection Steel Cutting

Papenburg, 24 March 2011 – MEYER WERFT launched the production of the first steel plate for the new giant cruise liner Celebrity Reflection for the cruise operator Celebrity Cruises (Miami). The fifth ship of the Celebrity Solstice class will be delivered to Celebrity Cruises, in the autumn of 2012. This extremely energy-saving type of  ship …

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Princess Cruises Previews Newest Ship as First Steel Plate is Cut in Shipyard

Princess Cruises Previews Newest Ship as First Steel Plate is Cut in Shipyard Royal Princess Announced as Ship’s Name SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (March 15, 2011) — As the first steel plate was cut today marking the official start of construction of Princess Cruises’ next ship, the line unveiled the vessel’s profile, released preliminary details about …

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