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Cruise Ships Review
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Gem is a great, tasteful constructed american ship for nearly all kind of passengers including families
(Birgit Wachmann - PR-Cruiser, November 13, 2007)

Cruise Ships Review
Vision of the Seas
She is one of the Vision series that constitutes the third generation of Royal Caribbean ships. The maintenance of this ship is impeccable: outside and in, one could not tell that she is over 10 years old
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 16/2/99, update by Linda Allen, MBA MCC February 6, 2007)

Cruise Ships Review
Carnival Liberty
She is the fourth sister of the Conquest series and the first to sail a full season in Europe
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, January 8, 2007)

Cruise Ships Review
Norwegian Jewel
She was built following the freestyle cruising concept, and is a modern resort ship, in which NCL has taken such an idea a step or two further than on previous ships
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, July 18, 2006)

Cruise Ships Review
Braemar
With her beautiful and comfortable public rooms, moderate size and personal service, Braemar combines the best Fred. Olsen traditions in a relaxing, comfortable, contemporary environment
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, January 31, 2006)

Cruise Ferries
Hurtigruten
103 years of service between Bergen and Kirkenes along the west coast of Norway. The route is recognised as one of Europe's biggest attractions and has been internationally acknowledged as the "world's most beautiful sea voyage".
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, November 22, 2005)

Cruise Ships Review
Seabourn Pride
Seabourn Cruise Line was founded in the mid eighties in order to establish a new standard in the ultra-luxury market
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, October 18, 2005)

Spaces On Board
Design and location of hospitals on cruise ships
We have seen a certain degree of evolution in the last years, but it must be recognized that a fully satisfying solution has not been reached yet
(Dr. Antonio E. M. Attanasio, September 20, 2005)

Cruise Ships Review
Grand Latino
She began her life as Royal Viking Sky and is currently operated by Iberojet Cruceros. Sold to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be renamed Boadicca
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, August 30, 2005)

Cruise Ships Review
The Voyager
When was delivered she was the fastest cruise ship in the world capable of covering more ports in a week than any other ship
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, January 18, 2005)

Cruise Ships Review
Costa Fortuna
Her impressive decoration combines classic elements together with modern elements and the overall effect will not let indifferent anybody
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, November 9, 2004)

Cruise Ships Review
Queen Mary 2
The most important reason for the QM2 fame is because she is the only ship that can be properly named an ocean liner
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, September 14, 2004)

Cruise Ships Review
Diamond Princess
She is the first in a new class with sister ships Sapphire and Caribbean launched in the last months
(Jack and Toni White, June 29, 2004)

Cruise Ships Review
Costa Mediterranea
The spirit of the Mediterranean is captured in the latest ship from Costa Cruises, with lots of art work everywhere
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, May 18, 2004)

Cruise Ships Review
Queen Mary 2
She reflects the recent advance in cruise ship design and technology in a breath taking feat of engineering, while at the same time continuing Cunard's long and historic tradition of transatlantic liners
(Ina Laversuch, March 23, 2004)

Cruise Ships Review
Brilliance of the Seas
The Radiance class ships are the latest generation of world cruise ships to enter the Royal Caribbean fleet
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, Feb. 24, 2004)

Dining
Food allergies & cruising
The same vigilance that is required at home when you eat out is also required on the ship
(Linda Allen, January 6, 2004)

Cruise Ships Review
MSC Lirica
A friendly pleasant Italian atmosphere aboard the ship that heralds the start of a new phase of expansion for the Naples based MSC Crociere
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, Dec. 9, 2003)

Cruise Ships Review
Carnival Glory
The Fincantieri shipyard in Malfalcone, Italy gave birth to the Glory, the sister ship of Conquest, the largest "Fun Ship" ever
(Jack and Toni White, September 9, 2003)

Cruise Ships Review
Royal Clipper
She is the biggest sail cruise ship in the world
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, July 29, 2003)

Cruise Ships Review
Costa Europa
While still retaining influencesfrom the old transatlantic liners, she is a typical example of a modern second-generation cruise ship
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, April 22, 2003)

Cruise Ships Review
Norway
She was one of the last liners specifically designed for transatlantic crossings and the first true mega cruise ship, ten years in advance over the present ones. The Norway should be reserved for clients who like older, historic vessels
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra and Linda Allen, February 18, 2003)

Cruise Ships Review
Carnival Spirit
She offers a wonderful vacation value in opulent surroundings
(Jack and Toni White, December 17, 2002)

Cruise Ships Review
Silver Whisper
The Ultimate in Luxury! She is the latest addition to the Silversea fleet and is the most elegant cruise ship afloat
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, October 22, 2002)

Cruise Ships Review
Viking Neptune
Viking River Cruises' newest ship was created specifically for the American passegers representing a new breed of river cruise ships
(Stefano Fermi, September 17, 2002)

Cruise Ships Review
Victoria Princess
The Princess carries 152 passengers and is one of a fleet of 11 ships built in China to cruise the Yangtze River
(Jack and Toni White, August 6, 2002)

Cruise Ships Review
Norwegian Dream
She combines the amenities found on some of today's new post panamax megaships with the intimacy of the yacht style small luxury cruise ships
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, July 9, 2002)

Cruise Ships Review
Celebrity Millennium
Millennium and her sister ships, introducing several new elements, have exceeded passenger expectations and are the reference for ships coming in the next decade
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, March 12, 2002)

Cruise Ships Review
Costa Tropicale
Built in 1981 as Carnival Tropicale she underwent a refit in Genoa last year to adapt the ship to the new European passengers. She is a very pretty ship with a stylish and intimate atmosphere
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, February 12, 2002)

Spaces On Board
Cruising Casinos
They vary in size and style and are strategically based where passengers frequent
(by Jack and Toni White, January 29, 2002)

Cruise Ships Review
European Vision
She is a ship specifically designed for the European market, has been designed and constructed by a European yard, and flies an European flag
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, December 11, 2001)

Cruise Ships Review
Crown Odyssey
Built in 1988 and transferred to Orient Lines in 1999 the Crown Odyssey is very nice and with very interesting itineraries represents an excellent alternative to cruises on mega-ships
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, October 30, 2001)

Cruise Ships Review
Costa Atlantica
She is a spectacular ship and her first season was a big success. The comfort, the warmth and hospitality makes her the true flagship of the Costa fleet
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, June 12, 2001)

Cruise Ships Review
Amsterdam
Sample Holland America Lines Amsterdam's suite life while enjoying tradition
(Jack and Toni White with the contribution of Arturo P. Mazorra, April 24th, 2001)

Cruise Ships Review
R6, Renaissance Six
The ship is compact and has a well balanced design. Inside the R6 is one of the most elegant, more traditional-looking ship on the market with plenty of character, style and personality
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, March, 27th 2001)

Cruise Ships Review
Costa Classica
She is one of the most exciting ship in terms of design and decoration and her planned refitting will enhance this fact
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, January 23rd, 2001)

Cruise Ships Review
Sovereign of the Seas
A ship review of the first 3rd generation cruise ship from two different points of view
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra and Linda Allen, October 31, 2000)

Cruise Ships Review
Seven Seas Navigator
She is the first move by Radisson Seven Seas to become the big rival of Crystal Cruises in the 'ultra de luxe' big ship niche market
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, September 26, 2000)

Cruise Ships Review
Vistafjord
She was designed and built for a dual role and so her classic lines reflect the best of the transatlantic liners' evolution
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, June 27, 2000)

Cruise Ships Review
Century
She is a vessel of nice and balanced appearance and with her two sisters form the most impressive premium category fleet
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, May 9, 2000)

Cruise Ships Review
Wind Song
She was delivered on April 1987 and left Le Havre, for her maiden trip to New York, on 30 April 1987. She is a vessel of unmistakable form and was a novelty in the cruise industry
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, March 28, 2000)

Cruise Destinations
Palma de Mallorca
Palma is the capital of Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands and passengers, who see the town for the first time, from the ship, are lucky as the whole town can be taken in with one glance
(Francesca Grazzi, March 14, 2000)

New Cruise Ships
Deutschland
Delivered to the German owner Peter Deilmann Rederi on 11 May, 1998, she has some very particular characteristics and is dedicated to the German national market
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 15-2-2000)

New Cruise Ships
Europa
Delivered on September 1999, for the operator Hapag-Lloyd, she is one of the most spacious cruise ship on the market and is intended for the luxury cruise segment of the German speaking market
(Stefano Fermi, 8-2-2000)

New Cruise Ships
Mistral
The first cruise ship built by Festival Cruises, is a vessel of striking square appearance, with a clipper bow, a compact stern, a straight funnel, and presents some very interesting novelties
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 14/12/99)

Cruise Ships Review
Flamenco
Delivered as Spirit of London in October, 1972, she has sailed worldwide under different companies and names and in February 1997 she became Flamenco for Festival Cruises
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 19/10/99)

Cruise Ferries
Excelsior
The fifth new ship of Grimaldi Group's Grandi Navi Veloci fleet
(Stefano Fermi, 10/8/99)

New Cruise Ship
SuperStar Leo
The first megaship specifically designed and destined for the Southeast Asian market offers several dining and entertainment options to both local and international guests who will appreciate her colourful and intimate style
(Stefano Fermi, 25/5/99)

Cruise Destinations
Amsterdam
Visit the city following the itinerary suggested by the Amsterdam Journal
(Elizabeth Cross, 9/3/99)

Cruise Companies
Costa Crociere
An Italian line to lead the European pack
(Angelo Scorza, 2/3/99)

New Cruise Ships
Paradise
The eighth and final ship in the highly successful Fantasy-class cruise liner series for Carnival Cruise Lines, delivered on October 29 at Kvaerner Masa-Yards' Helsinki New Shipyard, is a tribute to great ocean liners of the past
(Stefano Fermi, 1-12-98)

Medically Speaking
What the cruise passenger should know
In an attempt to provide cruisers with the information they need before boarding we offer these suggestions of what a passenger should know about medical concerns before cruising
(Linda Allen, 27-10-98)

River Cruises
Delta Queen
A national historic landmark preserves America's past
(Stefano Fermi, 13-10-98)

Cruise Ship History
Independence
Built in 1951 intended for use as a trans-Atlantic passenger liner she is now the only cruise ship in the world to sail the waters of Hawaii year-round
(Stefano Fermi, 8-9-98)

Medical Concerns
Classic Ships and the Handicapped Traveler
After traveling and touring many newer ships it was interesting to sail on a classic cruise ship again. This year for Spring break we chose the Oceanbreeze so that we could see the Panama Canal before the US handover at the end of 1999
(Linda Allen, 28-07-98)

New Cruise Ships
Disney Magic
After selling the Magic for many months and knowing the ship so well from her deck plan and her photos seeing her for the first time was like seeing a dear friend. The Magic is truly a beautiful ship
(Linda Allen, 21-07-98)

Cruise Ferries
Excellent
After Majestic, Splendid and Fantastic, came the baptism on Saturday May 23rd of the fourth vessel in the fleet of Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Group
(Stefano Fermi, 14-07-98)

Press Conference
Mediterranean Cruise and Ferry Convention
Seatrade Organization's speech at the press conference held in Genoa, Palazzo S. Giorgio on June 19, 1998
(Chris Hayman, Seatrade Organization, 23-06-98)

Cruise Ships Review
The new Arcadia
As the newest addition to the P&O line she will be a perfect running mate not only for the Oriana and the Victoria but also for the new superliner ordered from Jos L. Meyer shipyard
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 16-06-98)

Cruise Ships Review
Oceanbreeze
She is aging gracefully and she does not look her age. In a word she is pretty, well designed and appointed
(Linda Allen, 09-06-98)

Cruise Ships
Elation
The seventh Fantasy-class liner for Carnival Cruise Lines, was delivered February 24, 1998 at Kvaerner Masa-Yards' Helsinki New Shipyard
(Stefano Fermi, 24-03-98)

Cruise Events
Mediterranean Cruise and Ferry Convention
The second edition this September returns to Genoa and is again organised by Seatrade in association with Stazione Marittima Porto di Genova
(Stefano Fermi, 17-03-98)

Cruise Ships History
Salamis Glory
Originally named Anna Nery she was built in Yugoslavia.
The Salamis Glory has the unusual history of having three bankruptcies in her past
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 16-12-97)

Cruise Companies
HAL's Rotterdam VI
Delivered in Venice the November 7th with this size and speed the new ship is capable of the round the world cruises or the transatlantic crossings
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 02-12-97)

Cruise Companies
P&O
Princess' parent company, P&O, has illustrious history
(Stefano Fermi, 18-11-97)

Insurances
Traveling Bare
Going "bare" is an insurance slang for having a potential liability that is not covered by insurance. In today's world, insurance is something that we purchase routinely for our cars, home, and business.
However, sometimes we don't realize exactly what type of liabilities we may encounter in our travels
(Linda Allen, 11-11-97)

Cruise Ferries
Grandi Navi Veloci
Sicily, Tunisia, Spain, Morocco and the Canaries are the ports of call for two fascinating cruises under the Mediterranean sun onboard the uncomparingly comforting Splendid and Fantastic cruise ferries
(Stefano Fermi, 04-11-97)

Maritime Laws
SOLAS
The new rules are the death kneel of the old ladies of the sea
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 21/10/97)

Cruise Ships Review
MSC's Melody
Delivered in April 1982 as Atlantic in January of this year she was bought by Mediterranean Shipping Cruises for $70 million
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 07/10/97)

Conference Speeches
The Internet for Marketing and Sales of Cruise and Ferry Products in the Future
Conference speech presented at the Cruise + Ferry 97 Exhibition (London, 13-14-15 May 1997)
(John Broughan, Partner - Travel Technologies Group - USA, 23/9/97)

Conference Speeches
Volume, Value and Characteristics of Maritime Tourism in the Eastern Mediterranean
Conference speech presented at the Cruise + Ferry 97 Exhibition (London, 13-14-15 May 1997)
(George Michaelides, The Louis Organization - Cyprus, 16/9/97)

New Cruise Ships
Enchantment of the Seas
The fifth Royal Caribbean International's Vision Class ship carried out her first call in Barcelona last July 19th
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 26/08/97)

Cruise Ships
Ro-ro twins with different fate
The Norwegian owner Fearley & Eger entrusted the construction of two ro-ro ships in 1973, the Fernbay and Fernhill destined to the charter market in the then incipient traffic of rotated loads to the Norwegian yard Kristiansands Mek.Verksteds A.S.
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 12/08/97)

Cruise Ship Review
Seabourn Legend
The vessel was acquired in 1996 by Seabourn Cruise Line as Queen Odyssey from the Norwegian Royal Cruise Line (Kloster Group) for USD 55 mill.
(Carlo Nuvolari and Angelo Scorza, 05-08-97)

Conference Speeches
The State of the Industry in the Asia Pacific
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Asia Pacific Cruise Convention (Singapore, 4-7 December 1996)
(John Kimbrough, CruisePhone Inc., 29/07/97)

Cruise Ships
Dawn Princess, second of four P&O' sisters ships
Last April the Italian shipyard Fincantieri delivered the 300 m.$ Dawn Princess, sister twin of the Sun Princess. The Dawn is the fourth ship delivered to Princess Cruises, the American branch of the British owner P&O, by Fincantieri in the last seven years
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 22-07-97)

Vessels History
Odysseus, 35 years history
The 20/ 4/ 60, a consortium of Spanish yards won the building contract of two coastal passenger ships for the Brazilian owner Cia. Nacional of Nav. Costeira
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 10-06-97)

Conference Speeches
CyberShips - Cruising into the 21st Century
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Asia Pacific Cruise Convention (Singapore, 4-7 December 1996)
(John Kimbrough, CruisePhone Inc., 03/06/97)

New Cruise Ships
Grandeur of the Seas
The vessel is the first mega class cruise liner in a series of two for Royal Caribbean International planned at the Finnish Kvaerner Masa Yard.
The ship left Helsinki (November 1996) for Miami, where the naming ceremony took place on December
(Stefano Fermi, 13-05-97)

Vessels History
Black Watch
The Norwegian owner Fred. Olsen has bought a new cruise ship, that has been renamed last year "Black Watch," and entered service at the end of 1996 as the third ship with such name
(Arturo Paniagua Mazorra, 06-05-97)

Cruise Destinations
Rhodes Island
The animated history of the third Greek island is due to the importance of its geographical position and is strictly related to the sea
(Livia Taglioli, 22/04/97)

Cruise Ferries
Cruising with Corsica Ferries
Also this year Corsica Ferries is successfully running its original formula of minicruises during the non-peak seasons
(Angelo Scorza, 15/04/97)

Conference Speeches
The State of the Industry in the Asia Pacific
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Asia Pacific Cruise Convention (Singapore, 4-7 December 1996)
(Aloysius Lee, Star Cruises , 25/03/97)

Cruise Ferries
The Baltic Superferries
It is almost a cruise experience doing a minicruise between the ports of Helsinki and Stockholm, sailing in the better "cruise-ferries" of the world
(Arturo Paniagua, 11/03/97)

Cruise Ships Review
The Wind Star
Launching in 1986 the vessel named Wind Star, Windstar Cruises was the brave operator that introduced in the world a new generation of cruise ships
(Albert Sturlese, 04/03/97)

Vessels History
The Albatros sisters
The history of the ferries and cruise ships of the "Albatros" design built in the middle of the sixties for the Spanish Compania Trasmediterra'nea
(Arturo Paniagua, 11/02/97)

Conference Speeches
Futuristic Cruise Liners
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Asia Pacific Cruise Convention (Singapore, 4-7 December 1996)
(Vittorio Garroni Carbonara, Garroni Progetti, 04/02/97)

Conference Speeches
Destinations, itineraries and the economic impact of cruise calls
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Asia Pacific Cruise Convention (Singapore, 4-7 December 1996)
(Lee Loong Koon, Director cruise business, Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, 7/01/97)

Vessels History
Rotterdam
Holland America Line's Rotterdam History and Tradition
(Holland America Line, 07/01/97)

New Ship Review
Carnival Destiny
Onboard the world largest passenger ship ever built
(Angelo Scorza, 17/12/96)

Conference Speeches
Cruise Ship Design
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Mediterranean Cruise and Ferry Convention (Genoa, 17-20 September 1996)
(Fabio Mosetti, Gerolamo Scorza Spa,10/12/96)

Conference Speeches
Ports and Passengers in the Mediterranean
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Mediterranean Cruise and Ferry Convention (Genoa, 17-20 September 1996)
(Luis Montero, Port of Barcelona, 12/11/96)

Conference Speeches
The State of the Markets
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Mediterranean Cruise and Ferry Convention (Genoa, 17-20 September 1996)
(Nicola Costa, Costa Crociere, 29/10/96)

Cruise Ferries
Cruising in the Faroe Islands
The richy coloured Faroe Islands rise in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean with an unspoiled nature offering a number of breathtaking experiences to its visitors
(Angelo Scorza, 22/10/96)

Conference Speeches
Outlook for the European Cruise Market
Conference speech presented at the Seatrade Mediterranean Cruise and Ferry Convention (Genoa, 17-20 September 1996)
(Pamela C. Conover, Carnival Corporation, 15/10/96)

Cruise Event
Mediterranean Cruise and Ferry Convention
In excess of 350 exhibitors from 18 Countries and more than five thousands visitors have determined the full success of the event
(Angelo Scorza, 08/10/96)

New Ship Review
Costa Victoria
The new flagship and pride of the Costa Crociere fleet, is one of the finest examples of italian style at seas.
She is the ideal cruiseship to meet not only the demands of a rapidly expanding competitive international cruise industry, but to ensure a proper, competitive place for her owners well into the next century
(Stefano Fermi 17/09/96)

Tall Ships
Cutty Sark Races 1996
The traditional regatta, dedicated to the sail training ships, ended in Naples with a big final parade last August 3rd
(Paolo Maccione 19/08/96)

Cruise Destinations
Crete Island
The island of Crete leads the passanger not only to a jump in the past full of treasures of the minoan art but it also offers an unspoilt sea with recreational beaches and good facilities for bathing and practising water sports
(Isabella Ferrari Aggradi 15/07/96)

New Ship Review
Aida
Operated by the german Tour Operator Deutsche Seetouristik the luxury Club-concept cruise ship was delivered the June 7th at the Finnish Kvaerner Masa Shipyard
(Stefano Fermi 08/07/96)

Cruise Terminals
Port Everglades
Claiming to be the world's second busiest cruise ship terminal, Port Everglades in Florida continues to expand
(Dag Pike 01/07/96)

Cruise Destinations
Singapore
Located at the crossroads of South East Asia, Singapore is a natural cruise destination and served by a major international airport it is also expanding as a cruise terminal
(Dag Pike 01/07/96)

Cruise Event
Mediterranean Cruise and Ferry Convention
Partecipants from the USA, the Caribbean and Asia will join an array of European delegates for the four-day programme. An axhibition of over 3,500 square metres runs alongside the conference
(Stefano Fermi 26/06/96)

Cruise Ships
"Royal Star" Cruises and Safaris
Sail the waters of the sunny Indian Ocean and then go on a safari adventure in the land of the Masai tribe
(Stefano Fermi, 01/01/96)

River Cruises
From St. Petersburg (Leningrad) to Moscow
See the Venice of the Baltic Sea and then continue on to Moscow, immersing yourself in the culture and mysticism of the 'old' Russia
(Paolo Maccione, 01/01/96)

Port of call
If you have a day in Genoa
If you have a free day in Genova, famous for having once been the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and more recently for the cruise and tourist industry, come and have a day trip!
(Angelo Scorza, 01-01-96)

Sailing Ships
The Bodrum's Cup
A regatta open to everybody. To go on board a Turkey wooden caique for a race/cruise
(Paolo Maccione, 01/01/96)

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