Active Personnel and Veterans Eligible for Shipboard Credit In recognition of our Veterans,  Princess Cruises is promoting the line’s military onboard credit program for active and retired military personnel. The credit, which ranges from $50 to $250 per stateroom depending on the length of the cruise, is available to members of the United States and Canadian armed forces with appropriate service identification. The line’s military personnel onboard credit program is available to active military personnel plus retired and disabled military veterans with proper verification ...

Princess Cruises Introduces Two New Europe Cruisetour Options for 2011     Passengers Can Experience the Ancient Wonders of Petra or Cruise by Castles on the Rhine SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 4, 2010) – Princess Cruises has unveiled two new cruisetour options for passengers on Europe cruises next year, providing them the opportunity to explore the mysteries of ancient Petra in Jordan or to enjoy a cruise up the dramatic Rhine River. The new itineraries join the line’s previously announced cruisetours giving p...

Cruise Ship to Host 5k Run for Passengers Calling all runners. Royal Caribbean will host a "Royal 5k" for cruise passengers in St. Maarten on December 16.The run -- basically an unusual version of a shore excursion -- is open to guests on the December 12, eastern Caribbean sailing of the brand new, 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas, which debuts next month as the world's largest ship. Passengers are invited to jog, sprint or walk the five-kilometer course on the island, the cruise line says.There is a registration fee of $50 for adults, $35 for children. Guests can sign up onboard the sh...

Princess to Host Film Critic Leonard Maltin on Holiday Cruise Princess Cruises announced that film critic Leonard Maltin will sail aboard Coral Princess' Dec. 15 holiday sailing and will present his favorite films of 2010. During the 15-day Panama Canal cruise, movie fans will be able to view the four films Maltin has dubbed "Leonard's Unsung Favorites of 2010," which he will introduce to the audience. Maltin will also lead a discussion of some of the films, will challenge passengers to a film trivia contest and will offer a talk focusing on Hollywood of yesteryear. Passengers will be able...

Gourmet cuisine has always been a big part of the cruise vacation experience. On many ships, flaming Baked Alaska has been paraded around the dining room on formal nights. Signature menu creations like Carnival's Warm Chocolate Melting Cake or Princess Cruises Fettuccini Alfredo keep guests coming back for more. In recent years, a focus on sharing what were once closely-guarded secrets has become quite popular. Cooking classes, events, demonstrations and even food and wine-themed sailings are becoming popular on most lines. Learn to cook- Royal Caribbean International has partnered with Ch...

Princess Cruises to Welcome Renowned Film Critic Leonard Maltin Aboard Coral Princess   Celebrated Movie Expert to Present Favorite Movies of the Year During December 15 Sailing     SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (October 1, 2010) – Renowned Film Critic Leonard Maltin will be sailing aboard Coral Princess’ December 15 holiday sailing, and will be presenting his favorite films of 2010 throughout the cruise especially for Princess Cruises passengers.   During this 15-day Panama Canal cruise, movie buffs will be able to view the four films Maltin has dubbed “Leona...

In line with the Cunard tradition of commissioning appropriate sculpture or portraits for display on board each ship named by a member of the Royal Family, the company has commissioned an official portrait of The Queen for the new Queen Elizabeth, due to be named by Her Majesty next month.   This new official portrait will be unveiled by the artist today at a private event at the National Portrait Gallery in London.   The portrait, which shows The Queen in the Yellow Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace, was painted by 31-year-old, Lancashire-born Isobel Peachey. Although an accompli...

Royal Caribbean 2-Day WOW Sale!  Reserve your next cruise on September 29th & 30th, 2010 on any sailing after January 1, 2011 and receive up to $200 onboard credit and 50% reduced deposit!  2-Day WOW Sale includes cruisetours plus voyages on Oasis of the Seas® and Allure of the SeasSM  CRUISE LENGTH          ONBOARD CREDIT       REDUCED DEPOSIT 3 to 5-Night                       $5...

Luxury line Seabourn's newest ship to arrive ahead of schedule The Yachts of Seabourn today announced its newest cruise ship, the Seabourn Quest, will be entering service several weeks ahead of schedule. The luxury line says the 450-passenger vessel, currently under construction at the T. Mariotti yard in Italy, will be ready for delivery by late May instead of early June, allowing the company to add two new "pre-inaugural" cruises to its 2011 season: -- A three-night round-trip voyage from Monte Carlo kicking off on June 9 that includes calls at Livorno and Corsica's Bonifacio. Fares st...

Celebrity Cruises Celebrates Autumnal Equinox by Naming Fifth Ship In Widely Heralded Solstice Class Fleet  In light of the images of sun and shadow conveyed in the names of Celebrity Cruises' stylish Solstice Class ships, the world's top-rated premium brand is marking autumnal equinox by announcing the name of the fifth in its 'Xceptional' series: Celebrity Reflection. "Selecting the name of the fifth ship in the class led us to reflect back on the significant impact the Solstice Class has had on the cruise industry," said Celebrity's President and CEO Dan Hanrahan. "Our Solstice C...

Royal Caribbean Unveils Allure of the Seas' 24 Dining Venues Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas, which will debut in December, will introduce new culinary concepts compared to its sister ship, Oasis of the Seas. A Brazilian steakhouse will open for dinner in the Solarium and will feature Brazilian-style meats and seafood dishes, from Picanha cut sirloin steak to Atlantic salmon marinated with sea salt and garlic, served table-side and sliced straight off the skewer. In Central Park, recently anointed Chef de Cuisine Molly Brandt will offer a one-of-a-kind menu at 150 ...

Kids Sail FREE to the Mexican Riviera  From January 23–March 20, 2011, KIDS 17 and under SAIL FREE when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom on select 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises from Los Angeles! Enjoy the beauty and fun of the Baja California and Mexican coasts on a voyage filled with unmatched Disney entertainment, legendary service and magic made for everyone of every age.  7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise Departing from Los Angeles to visit Puerto Vallarta • Mazatlán • Cabo San Lucas Includes three fun-filled days at sea &nb...

Princess Cruises’ Medical Departments Earn Unique Distinction with Prestigious Quality Certification and Accreditation  Medical Services Attain an Industry First in Healthcare Awards  SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (May 6, 2010) – The Princess Cruises  Medical Departments have once again been credited with meeting the quality health standards of an internationally recognized healthcare organization.Following a comprehensive survey of both its shipboard and shoreside medical departments, Princess Cruises has achieved an industry first by being awarded accreditation and I...

LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER REBA MCENTIRE TO CHRISTEN NORWEGIAN EPIC  Queen of Country Music to serve as Norwegian Epic’s Godmother  MIAMI – May 11, 2010 – 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. McEn...

Uniworld’s Newly Remodeled Ships Grace European Waterways Two of Uniworld’s boutique river cruise ships, River Queen and River Empress, sailing the Rhine River were recently remodeled for the 2010 season, and when Uniworld remodels a ship, it is not simply putting a new coat of paint on the walls or resurfacing the floors. It’s a major production led by Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, Godmother and namesake of Uniworld’s ultra-luxurious River Beatrice, and President of Uniworld’s sister company, Red Carnation Hotels (RCH)—a collection of award-winning, luxury bou...

Oasis of the Seas Exclusive Offer! $100 OBC for select Oasis of the Seas sailingsDetails: $100 OBC is per stateroom for Inside, Outside, Balcony, Deluxe Now through March 24, 2010 on select sailings. Bookings must be created and paid in full at least 3 days prior to sailing in order to qualify for the OBC (Oasis departs on Saturdays, so by Wednesday). Dates: $100 OBC per stateroom on the following sailing dates: 3/6/10, 3/13/10, 3/20/10, 3/27/10, 4/3/10, 4/10/10, 4/17/10, 4/24/10 5/1/10, 5/8/10, 5/15/10, 5/22/10, 5/29/10 6/5/10

  CRUISE PLANNERS DONATES $18,000 TO FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION Donation funds collected through t-shirt sales and silent auction during annual convention MIAMI, FL – February 24, 2010 –Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, donated $18,000 to the Fisher House Foundation as part of its CP Cares initiative. The funds were collected at the company’s annual convention late last year through Cruise Planners t-shirt sales and a silent auction. “Cruise Planners has shown their...

N E W S   Cunard's Queen Victoria is “Pretty in Pink” in Sydney     19 February 2010 - History was made in Sydney today when, in a world first, Cunard’s Queen Victoria was illuminated in pink while berthed at Sydney’s Circular Quay. Queen Victoria was bathed in vibrant pink light from dusk to support Australia’s National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), which officially launched its 2010 fundraising target of $17 million at an event onboard. Pink lights illuminated the entire ship, providing the ideal setting for the event. “Pin...

Port of San Francisco Gets Millions for Improvements, Expansion San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has announced that $36,650,000 in Port of San Francisco revenue bonds have been sold to financial investors in a transaction expected to close on February 3. The sale of the revenue bonds will provide $10,000,000 for the design of a state of the art international Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, $5,000,000 for urgent repairs to the Port's current cruise terminal at Pier 35, and $8,000,000 for improvements to the Pier 90-94 Backlands, among other projects. The Series 2010 Revenue Bonds repr...

Cunard Welcomes Filmmakers Dori Berinstein and Judd Ehrlich on 29 April Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing Film industry documentarians to be featured Cunard Insights speakers  18 February 2010 – In association with Cunard's partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival, which included the sponsorship of the 2009 World Documentary Feature competition and recognition as the 2009 Official Cruise Line of the Tribeca Film Festival, the iconic ocean liner company welcomes acclaimed documentary filmmakers Dori Berinstein and Judd Ehrlich on the 29 April Transatlantic Crossing from New ...

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OASIS- Did You Know? • Pier 18 is designed to get each cruiser from the curb to the check-in procedures and onboard the Oasis of the Seas within 15 minutes, once all departing guests have been cleared. • Pier 18 boasts a 4,000-square-foot skylight, frosted glass accents, and TVs to direct guests to securityand check- in areas. • The Cruise Highlights flyer will be delivered to guests on the first day of the cruise to help with planning activities and entertainment for the week. • Onboard Oasis guests won’t have to retrieve life jackets from their stateroom and then go to their mu...

The Disney Dream--- New Feature – Miniature Golf Course!   The top of Disney Cruise Line's next ship will feature a miniature golf course themed around Goofy and a water play area for kids that has Nemo as its inspiration. The 2,500-passenger Disney Dream, currently under construction at a shipyard in Germany, also will boast an adults-only decktop pool area with a swim-up bar. The new decktop features, unveiled today, are in addition to a previously announced high-speed flume ride that will wrap around the top of the vessel  -- a cruise industry first.  The Dream ...