Miami – (March 01, 2011 ) – Get ready for some company, Sydney Opera House. Another thing of beauty will share Sydney Harbour when premium cruise brand Celebrity Cruises sends its award-winning Celebrity Solstice to Australia and New Zealand for the winter of 2012-13. “Celebrity Solstice has satisfied guests around the world since we introduced her …
Category: Cruising
Feb 21
Grand Princess to Undergo Dramatic Transformation
Makeover Will Include Piazza Atrium, Tea Lounge, Pizzeria and Nightclub Download image SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The most significant transformation ever of a Princess Cruises ship will occur this spring aboard Grand Princess. Â During a 24-day makeover the ship, which was the prototype for the line’s “Grand Class” vessels, will undergo …
Feb 21
New Online Process Makes Checking In Fun, Easy and ‘Goofy’ for Disney Cruise Line Guests « Disney Parks Blog
At Disney Cruise Line, it’s our goal to make everything hassle free, and most importantly FUN, for our guests. Now, it’s even possible for you to enjoy the process of checking in online for your cruise. We recently updated My Online Check-In at disneycruise.com, making it especially simple for you to complete the required paperwork …
Feb 16
Royal Caribbean Signs Letter of Intent to Build New Generation Cruise Ship
MIAMI and PAPENBURG, Germany, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. has signed a letter of intent with shipyard Meyer Werft to build the first of a new generation of Royal Caribbean International cruise ships. Â Developed under the code-name “Project Sunshine,” the new vessel design incorporates new and exciting features that take advantage …
Feb 16
Keel Laying Ceremony Marks a Milestone for the Disney Fantasy Today
This morning in Papenburg, Germany, I watched the Disney Fantasy move a step closer to reality as Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying during a special ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard. I felt honored to witness such a monumental moment. The keel laying marks a significant milestone in the ship building process – …
Jan 30
Maiden Voyage Guests Enjoy Innovation and Pixie Dust Aboard the Disney Dream « Disney Parks Blog
After visiting Nassau in the Bahamas yesterday, the Disney Dream is spending today at sea during her four-night maiden voyage. On Thursday, Disney Cruise Line guests spent the day enjoying everything from the thrills of AquaDuck, the world’s only water coaster aboard a cruise ship… …to the chic sophistication of exclusively adult venues like Skyline …
Jan 30
Disney Dream Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage Full of Fun and Excitement « Disney Parks Blog
Ahoy from the Disney Dream! Our newest ship visited Nassau today as part of her four-night maiden voyage to the Bahamas and we’ve got an exclusive report directly from onboard. For all the Disney Cruise Line guests who departed from Florida’s Port Canaveral on Wednesday, it was a day full of fanfare, festivities and many …
Jan 22
Royal Caribbean Upgrades Crown & Anchor Society
 Cruise Line’s Loyalty Program Enhances Recognition of Member Guests Every Time They Sail MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ —  Along the cruise line’s commitment to continuously elevate the vacation experience for guests, Royal Caribbean International today announced new enhancements to its Crown & Anchor Society guest loyalty program. The updated program …
Jan 19
Disney Cruise Line Welcomes Newest Ship During Christening Celebration Filled with… — PORT CANAVERAL, Fla., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — With a dash of Disney magic and a surprising twist, a helicopter hoisted a 16-foot “champagne bottle” across the bow of the Disney Dream during a christening ceremony this morning officially welcoming the newest ship to the Disney Cruise Line family. Serving the traditional role of godmother …