Coming Ashore: an interview with Up the Yangtze director Yung Chang
asiaarts.ucla.edu
2008-05-31 18:01:45
Up the Yangtze looks at China's Three Gorges area from the perspective of foreign tourists and the local workers who serve them. Director Yung Chang explains why.

The Queen says a fond farewell as QE2 sails into history
telegraph.co.uk
2008-05-31 18:01:44
Tomorrow, the Queen will visit for the last time at a reception for 300 guests including Baroness Thatcher, and will meet nine former QE2 captains.

What's the secret to avoiding seasickness?
usatoday.com By Gene Sloan
2008-05-31 14:19:40
Generally speaking, if you want a smooth ride, the bigger the ship, the less movement.

Top 10 river cruises around the globe
msnbc.msn.com
2008-05-30 15:02:48
River cruising, long popular with Europeans, is today experiencing a surge of interest on storied waterways around the globe, thanks to the intimate and enriching destination approach it provides on routes simply impossible to replicate by any other means.

Carnival Senior Cruise Director's Blog Reaches New Audiences on on Corporate Web Site
foxbusiness.com
2008-05-30 15:02:47
Although the popular blog of Carnival Cruise Lines' Senior Cruise Director John Heald has been featured on the Web site of parent company Carnival Corporation & plc since last August, in the past few months he has broadened the scope of his postings to showcase other Carnival-affiliated brands.

Celebrity Solstice to pay three additional visits to St. Kitts
caribbeanpressreleases.com
2008-05-30 12:03:34
St. Kitts, which is fast becoming a well-sought after cruise destination, will get three additional visits by the Celebrity Solstice, the line's newest ship.

Niche operators will "leapfrog" big two, says industry veteran
travelweekly.co.uk
2008-05-30 09:05:39
The trend towards big operators buying specialist travel companies is no threat to smaller independent players, delegates at the EyeforTravel Travel Distribution Summit were told.The trend towards big operators buying specialist travel companies is no threat to smaller independent players, delegates at the EyeforTravel Travel Distribution Summit were told.

easyCruise's cut-price Odyssey
telegraph.co.uk
2008-05-30 09:05:33
Max Davidson joins the latest ship from easyCruise for its maiden voyage around the Aegean ­ and is pleasantly surprised. Just don't mention the breakfast.

Five Lucky Cruise Enthusiasts Will Travel to Las Vegas for Next F3 Reveal
NCL
2008-05-30 08:47:39
For its next big reveal of the company's innovative F3 ships, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will whisk five lucky consumers to an exciting event in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 17, 2008 where more details of the project will be announced. The consumers will be selected at random after having registered on NCL's F3 web site prior to May 28, 2008.

Royal Caribbean Sets Winter 2009-2010 Program
modernagent.com
2008-05-30 08:45:27
Royal Caribbean International will offer sailings in Australia, Asia, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean in winter 2009-10.

Elegant Cruises Unveils Details of 2009 Itineraries
modernagent.com - Elegant Cruises
2008-05-30 08:42:22
Elegant Cruises & Tours, a niche cruise line specializing in culturally focused travel, announced its new 2009 itineraries for the 104-passenger Andrea and the 62-passenger Monet.

ELEGANT CRUISES & TOURS APPOINTS KATJA CIPRIJAN AS VICE-PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc.
2008-05-30 08:40:41
Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc., announces the appointment of industry veteran Katja Ciprijan as Vice President, Business Development. She has officially assumed her new position overseeing all aspects of new business development for the company and its ships, effective May 1, 2008.

Ecoventura Helps Guests Become Responsible Visitors in the Galapagos Offers 10-Point Program That Stresses Minimal Impact and Sustainability
Ecoventura
2008-05-30 08:35:09
A visionary travel company, Ecoventura, whose mission is to safeguard the Galapagos ecosystem by offering environmentally sensitive cruises that minimize the footprint of its operations, is now encouraging its guests to become aware and responsible island visitors through a newly released 10-point program.

Highly-Anticipated Celebrity Solstice Extends Inaugural Season
examiner.com - Celebrity Cruises
2008-05-30 08:31:12
Celebrity Solstice, widely heralded as the most exciting ship entering the market even before it launches, has introduced three additional sailings for cruisers to enjoy during its inaugural season this year.

Clipper Group Buys Two Coastal Cruise Vessels
modernagent.com
2008-05-30 08:23:31
European shipping consortium Clipper Group purchased the two coastal cruisers built for the now-defunct American Classic Voyages.

Cruises take the sting out of exchange rate
Travel Daily News
2008-05-30 08:01:36
In response to the fall in the pound's value against the euro and consequent increase in the cost of land-based Eurozone holidays, editors from Cruise Critic, the online resource for cruise news and reviews are advising British holidaymakers to book a cruise to beat the exchange rate blues.

DOZENS OF MUSICIANS JAZZ UP CRYSTAL'S FALL MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE - Performances Scheduled at Intimate Venues Throughout the Ship
Crystal Cruises
2008-05-30 06:28:08
More than two dozen jazz legends and contemporary jazz artists will dazzle music lovers aboard Crystal Cruises 2008 Jazz voyage this fall. With a complement of talent to rival the hottest shore side festivals, Crystal Symphony will depart roundtrip from Los Angeles November 30, 2008, on a seven-day musical journey to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Student takes semester at sea
dailynewstranscript.com
2008-05-30 06:25:12
The family vessel is a bit smaller than the one used for the Semester at Sea program. The program's MV Explorer, a 590-foot-long, 24,300-ton heavy passenger ship, is the fastest of its kind in the world, according to program literature.

SYDNEY, SAMOA, SURFING AND SCENERY: CELEBRITY CRUISES ANNOUNCES THIRD SEASON IN AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND, HAWAII AND THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Celebrity Cruises
2008-05-29 10:17:17
Cruise enthusiasts seeking a vacation experience that pairs the delights of a "downunder" vacation with outstanding onboard service need look no further than Celebrity Cruises' third season of Australia/New Zealand, Hawaii and South Pacific sailings.

AZAMARA CRUISES SET TO AMAZE IN ASIA IN 2009-10
Azamara Cruises
2008-05-29 10:14:27
A popular song may have touted the allure of "one night in Bangkok," but cruise enthusiasts who want more than one night in the region will delight in Azamara Cruises' overnight-rich offerings for 2009-10. Azamara will offer a series of 14- to 18-night Southeast and Northeast Asian voyages and two 24-night repositioning cruises, each featuring two to six in-port overnight stays.

Holland America Line announceS Signature of Excellence Upgrades on ms Zuiderdam - New features of Vista-class ship include additional staterooms and environmentally friendly laundering machines
cruise-addicts.com - Holland America
2008-05-29 10:05:05
The ms Zuiderdam, Holland America's first ship in its Vista-class series, came out of dry dock after undergoing three weeks of extensive renovations at the Fincantieri Palermo Shipyard in Italy. The transformation includes 34 new guest staterooms, the addition of an Explorations Café‹powered by The New York Times, a larger Pinnacle Grill restaurant, the addition of a new Pinnacle Bar, increased seating in the Lido Restaurant, and an environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art "wet cleaning machine" (for dry cleaning).

José Iturbi Classical Music Competition Winners to Perform on Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing
biz.yahoo.com - Cunard Line
2008-05-29 09:56:18
In addition to first place prizes of $50,000, the winners of The 2008 José Iturbi International Music Competition at UCLA's Schoenberg Hall (June 16-21, 2008) will present Cunard Command Performances aboard Queen Mary 2 during the April 26, 2009 Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton, England, it was announced by Donelle Dadigan, president of the José Iturbi Foundation. Cunard Line is the presenting sponsor of the competition.

Vacation Discounters, Inc. Announces Appointment to the Exclusive Seabourn Pinnacle Club and the Launch of a New Seabourn Cruise Guide Website
prweb.com - Vacation Discounters, Inc.
2008-05-29 09:04:03
Vacation Discounters, Inc. announced today that it has earned membership in the prestigious Seabourn Pinnacle Club, an exclusive organization of agencies catering to an affluent clientele with a taste for the best the world has to offer.

Cruise Critic Relaunches Hurricane ZoneCruise Critic Relaunches Hurricane Zone
modernagent.com
2008-05-29 08:00:45
Cruise Critic, an online resource for consumer-oriented cruise reviews and news, has redesigned and relaunched its Hurricane Zone.

Port of San Diego Expects More Cruise Passengers
modernagent.com
2008-05-29 07:59:58
The Port of San Diego expects to welcome 252 cruise ship calls this year carrying more than 800,000 passengers.

What a whopper: One of the world's largest ships cruises up the the Thames and dwarfs Tower Bridge
mailonsunday.co.uk
2008-05-28 15:03:16
It's not a traditional destination for a luxury cruise, but today one of the largest ships ever built floated through central London on the River Thames.

Azamara Journey moors in central London as part of marketing drive
cruisebusiness.com
2008-05-28 11:46:47
Azamara Journey of Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited's (RRCL) Azamara Cruises luxury market brand, sails up the Thames and docks in London for the first time today in a marketing drive by the company that was formed last year.

G.A.P. Shipping buys ferry to replace lost expedition cruise ship
cruisebusiness.com
2008-05-28 11:45:31
G.A.P. Shipping on Barbados has bought the 1972 built ferry Alandsfarjan from the Finnish ferry company Viking Line for 2.6 million euro. The ship will be delivered to the buyer in mid-June 2008, Viking Line said in a statement. G.A.P. was the owner of EXplorer, an exploration cruise vessel that sank after hitting ice in the waters of Antarctica in late November last year.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES HIGHLIGHT 23 NEW TOURS FOR CRYSTAL'S FALL NEW ENGLAND/CANADA SEASON
Crystal Cruises
2008-05-28 11:42:55
A helicopter adventure over the vast landscape of Gros Morne National Park, nine holes at the Fairmont Algonquin Golf Course and a kayaking expedition that ends with a beach site lobster bake, are a few of 26 brand new Crystal Adventures shore excursions offered for Crystal Cruises' 2008 New England and Canada itineraries. More than 100 tours in all, including many new outdoor options, are available with four 10- and 11-day itineraries aboard Crystal Symphony from September 16 through October 29.

Cruise West Offers Pacific Northwest Coastal Voyages
modernagent.com
2008-05-28 11:40:55
Cruise West will sail along the coasts of British Columbia and Washington state on the 2008-09 "Pacific Northwest Coastal Escape" itinerary.

Hurtigruten's 17-Day Antarctica Sailing Visits Marguerite Bay
modernagent.com
2008-05-28 11:38:49
Hurtigruten's new 17-day Antarctica itinerary visits Marguerite Bay, which is dotted with ice-covered islands and is home to the only known breeding colony of emperor penguins on the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Find your perfect cruise destination using Professional Travel Guide
professionaltravelguide.com
2008-05-28 11:14:22
While most cruising is about your experiences on board some of the most luxurious and impressive vessels in the world, just as important are the places you desire to go. So where is it that you desire to go? Let Professional Travel Guide help.

See Alaska Through the Eyes of a Native: Holland America Line Ships Feature Travel Guides
prnewswire.com - Holland America Line
2008-05-28 09:04:44
Cruisers on all Holland America Line ships bound for Alaska in 2008 will see and hear about their surroundings from an expert -- an Alaskan Travel Guide. New this year are Alaska Native Travel Guides on Glacier Bay-bound ships.

The newest trend in cruising? iPods
msnbc.msn.com
2008-05-27 18:02:22
Lately it's been exotic spa treatments and Wi-Fi, but over the last two years several premium and luxury lines have come up with something new: They're supplying their guests with iPods loaded with music and tour information.

Cruise season bring economic benefits to Puget Sound, says port
westseattleherald.com
2008-05-27 18:02:20
The 2008 cruise season is bringing new ships and more economic benefits to the region, says the Port of Seattle. The cruise business has grown exponentially since 1999, when just six ships and 6,600 passengers arrived. In 2008, 211 vessel calls will bring more than 800,000 passengers to Seattle, and a total of nine ships will call Seattle their homeport.

CRUISE PLANNERS INTRODUCES 'CP UNIVERSITY'
Cruiseindustrynews.com
2008-05-27 15:58:24
Cruise Planners, a South Florida-based national cruise agency with a franchised network of more than 700 experienced travel professionals, has expanded its already strong commitment to training and continuing education with the launch of its new CP University program.

CRUISE DOWN UNDER SUPPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Cruiseindustrynews.com - Cruise Down Under
2008-05-27 15:56:02
Cruise Down Under (CDU), the peak cruise industry association for the Australia Pacific region, welcomes and endorses, in principle the report prepared by Access Economics for Carnival Australia titled "The Economic Contribution of the Cruise Shipping Industry to Australia".

THE ONLY WAY TO CRUISE THE MEDITERRANEAN IS WITH COSTA
discover-cruises.co.uk - Costa Cruises UK
2008-05-27 15:51:57
Costa Cruises offers more ships, more itineraries and more ports of call in the Mediterranean than any other cruise line. This is why Costa Cruises has to be the number one choice for sailings in the sun kissed region this summer.

MSC CRUISES JOINS WITH SATH IN EFFORTS TO MAKE TRAVEL MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL
MSC Cruises
2008-05-27 15:49:29
MSC Cruises is proud to announce that it is joining with the Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH) in its mission to make travel more accessible for all. "We are very excited to lend our support to this extraordinary international organization," says Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC Cruises (USA). "MSC Cruises is committed to accommodating all travelers and making cruising on our elegant ships comfortable and accessible for travelers with special needs."

Westhampton woman evacuated from Bermuda cruise ship
newsday.com
2008-05-27 15:38:32
A Westhampton woman was evacuated from a Bermuda-bound cruise ship 50 miles south of New York City after complaining of chest pains early Sunday, Coast Guard officials said.

Island Cruises receives Cook award
ttglive.com
2008-05-27 12:03:47
Island Cruises has become the latest cruise company to be awarded a Thomas Cook Proud award, given to trade partners that support Thomas Cook's company values. The award was announced by Simon Robinson, executive director of distribution for Thomas Cook, while addressing the travel agent's top 100 customer service managers from across the UK as they were hosted onboard Island Cruises' Island Star in Rome.

Cruise Line Recruiters Reveals Hiring Secrets: Executive Search ...
prweb.com - Executive Search
2008-05-27 12:03:47
Cruise Line Recruiters Reveals Hiring Secrets: Executive Search International has Appointed Erling Frydenberg as President of Cruise Division, Executive Search International, Responsible for the Exciting Diversification into the Cruise Business

DISNEY CRUISE LINE RETURNS TO THE WEST COAST
modernagent.com
2008-05-27 11:49:12
Disney Cruise Line's Disney Magic returned to the Port of Los Angeles on May 25 to operate seven-night cruises to the Mexican Riviera.

TWO FORMER AMERICAN CLASSIC SHIPS GET NEW BUYER
modernagent.com
2008-05-27 11:47:20
Two 224-passenger coastal cruise ships built for now-defunct American Classic Voyages are under contract to company that will operate them under the U.S. flag.

Pandaw Cruises Cyclone Appeal Update - Photos Online
Pandaw Cruises
2008-05-27 11:37:41
We have now photos online of the Pandaw hospital ships and supply operation. Also, online you will find a blog from Paul Strachan in Rangoon and updates on the appeal and how we are spending our donors money.

Portland Port, on the South Coast of England, has become the first English port to join forces with the Atlantic Alliance
Atlantic Alliance
2008-05-27 11:31:43
The Atlantic Alliance is a consortium of Europe's prime cruise destinations now spanning 16 ports ranging from Hamburg in the North to Lisbon in the South.The Atlantic Alliance has welcomed Portland Port, recognising the potential of the Port as well as its perfect location on the South Coast as a gateway to England. (www.portland-port.co.uk)

Blue Lagoon Cruises announces trio of senior management changes
etravelblackboard.com
2008-05-27 11:15:23
Blue Lagoon Cruises has announced the appointment of Ms Leba Pareti as its new Manager - Hotel Operations. Announcing the appointment, General Manager, Josefa Tuamoto said Ms Pareti would now assume full responsibility for all aspects of the iconic cruise company's onboard and land-based hotel operations activity.

BOOK A 4* EXPEDITION CRUISE TO AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND WITH THE CRUISE PEOPLE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A SEPTEMBER 2007 EURO EXCHANGE RATE
The Cruise People UK
2008-05-27 10:58:32
With the value of the Euro soaring against the Pound wouldn't it be great if we could pick a time over the last nine months when the Euro exchange rate was in our favour. Well, The Cruise People have gone back to September 2007 and done just that! As a result they are offering a 15% saving on the published Euro fares for two expedition cruises to Australia and New Zealand ­ and in four-star comfort onboard the expedition cruise ship MS Bremen. Good news for the single travellers too as there is no supplement for single cabins on the New Zealand voyage.

Cruise ship strikes Manhattan pier; no injuries reported
newsday.com
2008-05-26 12:34:36
The Buildings Department says the ship was the Norwegian Spirit.

THE CRUISE EXAMINER - COMMENT ON THE LATEST CRUISE INDUSTRY NEWS BY MARK TRE' (Week 22)
Cybercruises.Com
2008-05-26 10:04:25
The Spring Cruise Conventions - A Look at Distribution & Marketing
With the completion of the 26th Annual Cruise-A-Thon, sponsored by "Travel Trade" magazine and attended by about 800 cruise agents in Vancouver May 15-18, and the Second Annual UK Cruise Convention, organised by the Association of Cruise Experts and attended by about 500 agents in Southampton last week, now is a good time to look at the latest issues involving the distribution of the cruise product.

Vermont Discovery Cruises Announces A Partnership, With Vermont Artist Sean Callahan
1888pressrelease.com
2008-05-26 09:46:50
Vermont Discovery Cruises, a vacation cruise line based in Burlington, Vermont, is pleased to announce it's partnership with Sean Callahan, renown Vermont Artist, gallery owner and instructor, as host of their new watercolor painting cruise series.

Vermont Discovery Cruises introduces their new Watercolor Painting Cruises on Lake Champlain
prlog.org - Vermont Discovery Cruises
2008-05-26 09:40:30
Vermont Discovery Cruises and Sean Callahan have teamed up to offer an innovative new portal for the arts, enabling artists to immerse themselves in their passion for watercolor painting under the guidance of a master, aboard the custom yacht Moonlight Lady.

NORTHLINK AIMING TO GROW WITH BOOKIT
Hogia Ferry Systems
2008-05-26 08:58:14
The Scottish operator NorthLink Ferries has successfully implemented the state-of-the-art BOOKIT reservation system supplied by specialist Finnish company Hogia Ferry Systems.

Coral Princess releases 5-night and 12-night New Zealand Cruises
etravelblackboard.com
2008-05-26 05:18:14
Coral Princess Cruises '2008/09 New Zealand Adventure cruises' brochure was released this week, where the luxury ship 'Oceanic Discoverer' will host nine 5-night Bay of Islands cruises and two 12-night New Zealand Discovery cruise.

SAVE 24% AT AMAZON.COM ON "INSIGHT ILLUSTRATED DREAM CRUISES OF THE WORLD (INSIGHT ILLUSTRATED)" BY INSIGHT GUIDES
Amazon.com, Inc.
2008-05-26 05:08:17
Insight Illustrated Dream Cruises of the World (Insight Illustrated) will be released on June 1, 2008. You can pre-order yours at a savings of $7.19. List Price:$29.95 - Price: $22.76 - You Save: $7.19 (24%). From the comfort of life on board to the excitement of coming ashore in exotic destinations - unique Dream Cruises of the World explores some of the most interesting cruise routes along the world's seas and rivers.

AMAZON.COM RECOMMENDS "CRUISE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (THE MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ENTERPRISES)"
Amazon.com, Inc.
2008-05-26 05:02:38
List Price: $44.95 - Price: $40.46 - You Save: $4.49 (10%) This book has not primarily been written for cruise passengers, but for students, for people interested in a cruise management position, and for business partners of cruise lines. (M. Vogel)

Greek cruise forum
Off Radar
2008-05-26 04:52:04
This June (25-27) will see the CruiseinGreece cruise forum take place in Athens.

German company builds luxury Chinese junk cruise vessel
Off Radar
2008-05-26 04:49:22
Currently under construction in India at the Classcraft Marine Works shipyard in Mumbai is the 49.5m cruise ship Alanzo I, under construction for Hamburg-based Club Alanzo VIP Cruises. This luxury vessel, capable of carrying 12 passengers...

Witness The Eclipse Of The Century ...Join the BBC Sky at Night team and Terry Pratchett for a unique experience
travmedia.com/uk
2008-05-26 04:39:04
A limited number of places have just been made available on an exclusive cruise to view the most dramatic total eclipse of the sun to take place this century. The cruise element of the holiday will take place on board the Superstar Libra.

MSC CRUISES WILL BE A TRACKSIDE ADVERTISER AT KEY RACES OF THE 2008 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP�
formula1.com
2008-05-25 13:41:40
On Saturday at the Yacht Club of Monaco, leading cruise company MSC Cruises officially announced it has committed to trackside advertising at four Grands Prix in 2008.

CRYSTAL 2009 FUEL SURCHARGE ANNOUNCEMENT
cruiseindustrynews.com
2008-05-25 13:34:12
Due to escalating fuel costs, Crystal Cruises is implementing a fuel surcharge of $7.00 per guest per day for all 2009 bookings made after June 15, 2008.

MHG APPOINTS LAURA LIEBERMAN TO DIRECTOR OF SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPOMENT
cruiseindustrynews.com
2008-05-25 13:32:49
MHG Marine Benefits, the marine industry's international benefits specialist, announced the appointment of Laura Lieberman to the position of Director of Sales and Business Development.

COSTA CRUISES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF VENICE
cruiseindustrynews.com
2008-05-25 13:29:35
The Italian Company Costa Cruises will tomorrow sign the new version of the voluntary "Venice Blue Flag" agreement designed to safeguard the environment and heritage of Venice. The initiative is promulgated by the local Municipality, Harbor Master's Office and Port Authority.

Babies grounded - Some of the youngest cruise passengers are about to be grounded
smh.com.au
2008-05-25 13:27:03
Royal Caribbean, the world's second-biggest line, has decided that it will no longer carry babies under six months.

Croisieres de France inaugurates first ship with pledge of backing from Fain
cruisebusiness.com
2008-05-25 13:24:56
Croisieres de France (CDF), the new venture that caters for the French speaking market, has inaugurated its first vessel and received a pledge of strong backing from Richard Fain, ceo of parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL).

Liners can't duck port bottlenecks
news.com.au
2008-05-25 12:02:26
AUSTRALIA risks losing its share of the booming cruise line tourism market unless major ports are upgraded, according to a new report.

The Many Varieties Of Cruise Ship Experience
blogs.courant.com - Jeanne Leblanc
2008-05-25 09:02:30
Different people see travel experiences differently. Which brings us to Brenda and Gerald Moran of Cleveland, who have been banned from Royal Caribbean for complaining too much. There's clearly a new reality across the travel industry about customer complaints.

$22M In Tourism Earnings Forecast
stockhouse.com
2008-05-24 15:02:35
Minister Neko Grant said NCL is set to bring more than 100,000 tourists to The Bahamas, and 40,000 to Grand Bahama alone, each year starting in July 2008. NCL officials are in Grand Bahama this week, reaffirming the lines commitment as it is repositioning the 1,900-passenger Norwegian Sky to provide three and four day-cruises to The Bahamas.

OCEAN VILLAGE REVAMPS ITS ACTION ASHORE PROGRAMME FOR SUMMER 2008 - New adventures in both the Eastern and Western Med - New look brochure with easy to use booking form included
travelmole.com
2008-05-24 13:25:48
New for its Mediterranean season 2008, Ocean Village is introducing a brand new, action-packed, Action Ashore programme on all of its seven and 14 night sailings across both its Eastern and Western Med itineraries. Designed to cater for all tastes, this new programme will set adventure addicts' pulses racing, whilst sun worshippers can enjoy lazy beach getaways and culture vultures can take in chic city tours around the Western Wed or bask in the history of Ancient Greece on an Eastern Med cruise.

American Idol Step Aside; Cruise Ship Entertainment Takes Star Billing - World Renowned Stars and Broadway-Class Productions Are Transforming Entertainment at Sea
wheretogonext.com - CLIA
2008-05-24 13:20:40
For anyone else who has not had a vacation at sea in a while, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has a message: there's a whole new world of entertainment out there and it's like nothing you've ever seen before on a cruise ship.

Hamburg welcomes Japanese cruise vessel
Hamburg Cruise Center
2008-05-24 13:14:31
For the first time a Japanese cruise ship docked in Hamburg. The "Nippon Maru" from MOL has been welcomed by a special ceremony. Hamburg, May 21st.

Decrease in cruise liner passenger traffic
independent.com.mt
2008-05-24 12:56:53
Total cruise passenger traffic in Malta between January and April amounted to 56,747, a decrease of 1.6 per cent over the same period last year, the National Statistics Office reported yesterday.

Royal Caribbean names Project Genesis ships
charlotte.bizjournals.com
2008-05-24 12:01:59
Royal Caribbean Cruises' Project Genesis ships, which are to launch in 2009 and 2010, now have names. The Miami-based cruise company said the ships are to be named Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas. They were chosen out of 91,000 entrees in its "Name that Ship" contest.

Titanic on the Ohio: Extensive 'Artifact Exhibition' surfaces at the Science Center
post-gazette.com
2008-05-23 15:28:19
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" takes visitors on a vivid journey through one of history's most tragic chapters -- the sinking of RMS Titanic, which struck an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.

America's Vacation Center Announces Plans for its First-Ever National Conference
America's Vacation Center
2008-05-23 11:08:34
The 5-day event will be filled with exclusive training, networking, and sales recognition, and will feature keynote addresses from leading industry executives, ship inspections, a tradeshow, sponsored dining and receptions, an awards ceremony, an inaugural cruise aboard the brand new Celebrity Solstice, and more.

Cruise line fined $1M in blast that killed 8
miamiherald.com
2008-05-23 08:47:12
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Norwegian Cruise Line to pay a $1 million fine after the company pleaded guilty to gross negligence in court -- five years after a boiler explosion on the historic SS Norway killed eight crew members and seriously injured 10 others in the Port of Miami.

MSC Cruises Sponsors Capri Cow Parade
modernagent.com
2008-05-23 08:41:31
MSC Cruises is a sponsor of CowParade 2008 in Capri, Italy, so two artist-created fiberglass cows bear the MSC logo.

STARS OF SCREEN AND STAGE HEADLINE CRYSTAL'S FIRST 'THEATRE AT SEA' CRUISE
Crystal Cruises
2008-05-23 08:20:24
Some of the finest names in the theater and film worlds are joining forces to star in Crystal Cruises' brand new Theatre at Sea itinerary. Individual artists will perform throughout the 12-day "Italian Treasures" itinerary from Venice to Monte Carlo, departing September 12, 2008, aboard award-winning Crystal Serenity.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Declares Dividend
modernagent.com
2008-05-23 07:57:44
The Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share payable on June 20 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 6.

Princess Cruises Showcases "The Heart of Alaska" with Unique Video Production - Viewers Can Explore "The Great Land" through the Eyes of Diverse Group of Local Residents
Princess Cruises
2008-05-23 06:26:17
"We are so lucky that we have Alaska ... everything is different here - it is all so unique." This view from Denali National Park Ranger Patrick Gamman is one of 12 Alaska voices featured in "The Heart of Alaska," a dramatic new video produced by Princess Cruises. This production has already received widespread praise from the film and travel communities, and has been honored with acceptance into two film festivals.

Marking Memorial Day, Liner Notes Takes a Poignant and Provocative Look at "War and Place" - Distinguished authors, photographers and commentators including Tom Brokaw, Robert Stone and Steve McCurry share personal reflections
Cunard Lines
2008-05-23 06:22:06
Liner Notes, the new literary travel series hosted by Paul Holdengräber, continues to redefine great radio. The newest installment, entitled "War and Place," offers a poignant and provocative global resonance of Memorial Day through the prism of history, politics and personal experience.

Property from the Estate of the Legendary Bob Hope to be Sold in a Live Televised/Online Auction
Cunard Lines
2008-05-23 06:21:25
Cunard Line to Pay Tribute to Beloved Comedian-Humanitarian and Provide Exclusive Auction Preview Onboard Queen Mary 2 September 4th Transatlantic Crossing

Is Royal Caribbean Embracing International Cruise Styles?
cruisecritic.co.uk
2008-05-22 18:02:44
The cruise line -- which has ships deployed virtually all over the globe -- is beginning to transform what has been a fairly standardized, American-influenced onboard experience to one that more closely reflects the regions ships visits.

Southern Patagonia Travel on the Crucero Australis announced by Latin Excursions
bignews.biz
2008-05-22 12:02:53
Latin Excursions (www.latinexcursions.com) has introduced the Southern Patagonia Travel package on the Crucero Australis for 2008. The adventurous departure in Argentina and Chile combines the magic of these wild landscapes with amazing service and legendary sea routes.

P&O Cruises Australia Extends Smoking Ban
P&O Cruises Australia
2008-05-22 09:36:25
P&O Cruises Australia has extended its ban on smoking to include all indoor areas on its ships from July 2008. Ann Sherry, CEO of Carnival Australia which operates P&O Cruises, said the move reflected changing social trends and customer feedback, as well as the company's ongoing commitment to the safety and comfort of its passengers and crew.

ORION EXPEDITION CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNER
Orion Expedition Cruises
2008-05-22 08:55:43
Sarina Bratton, Founder and Managing Director of Orion Expedition Cruises today announced the purchase of the company by KSL Capital Partners, a leading private equity company in the USA.

Trieste to host MedCruise's 32nd General Assembly
Travel Daily News
2008-05-22 07:55:57
The port of Trieste, Italy, is hosting MedCruise's 32nd General Assembly on May 22nd and 23rd, which in this occasion will also include a special roundtable workshop on the Adriatic Sea.

Liverpool Cruise Terminal Sees Passenger Gains
modernagent.com
2008-05-22 07:51:19
Liverpool's new $38 million cruise terminal, which opened in September 2007, is expected to receive some 18,300 cruise passengers in 2008 and Liverpool's tourism office has secured 14 cruise ships that will visit in 2009, bringing in around 23,500 passengers and one million new gross tonnage to the river.

Smooth Music Cruise 2009 Expands Jazz Line-Up
modernagent.com
2008-05-22 07:51:18
Haven Entertainment has expanded the line-up of artists for its 2009 Smooth Music Cruise sailing Jan. 31-Feb. 5 from Miami.

Pandaw Cruises Cyclone Appeal Update
Pandaw Cruises
2008-05-21 16:35:08
Today the first Pandaw floating hospital opened at Laputta. By 1100 one hundred and seven patients had been treated and fed. Patients children and families coming with them were also fed.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE OFFERS NEW ALASKA EXCURSIONS
modernagent.com
2008-05-21 16:18:03
Holland America Line is offering a new category of shore excursions called The Collections in Alaska.

CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC CHAIRMAN AND CEO MICKY ARISON FEATURED IN ON-LINE 'WEBISODE' ON BOOKCCL.COM
Carnival Corporation & plc
2008-05-21 16:11:03
Carnival Corporation & plc Chairman and CEO Micky Arison is shown here with Carnival Cruise Lines Senior Vice President of Sales and Guest Services Lynn C. Torrent during the taping of a webisode that is currently airing on the line's travel agent portal, www.BookCCL.com.

SalsaCrazy Announces the Mexican Riviera Salsa Dance Cruise, with Live Band, Chino Espinoza Y Los Due-os Del Son, www.SalsaCruiseCrazy.com
emediawire.com
2008-05-21 12:03:07
SalsaCrazy announced their 2009 Salsa Dance cruise, featuring classes, dancing, live music with Chino Espinoza, and beautiful ports of call as we set sail to the Mexican Riviera. Details and information at, www.SalsaCruiseCrazy.com

SAMPLE EUROPE BY CRUISE SHIP AND SAVE THIS SUMMER
CLIA
2008-05-21 11:27:56
Multiple Destinations, Comfort and Convenience, Inclusive Pricing and Payment in Dollars All Add Up to Exceptional Value.

International Expeditions announces new Spitsbergen & Greenland Voyage for 2009 - Two-Week Journey North of the Arctic Circle Brims With Adventure
International Expeditions
2008-05-21 11:25:22
For those who seek real adventure, breathtaking scenery and captivating wildlife from unspoiled locales, International Expeditions is offering a journey in 2009 to Spitsbergen, East Greenland and Iceland. The World Leader in Nature Travel, International Expeditions leads bold expeditions to exotic destinations that bring guests up close to magnificent animals as well as wild, dramatic landscapes. This exciting 14-day journey August 24 - September 6, 2009 will venture north of the Arctic Circle.

Star Clippers Opens Bookings through March 2010
modernagent.com
2008-05-21 11:23:36
Star Clippers opened the books and is taking reservations on cruises through March 2010 aboard Star Clipper, Star Flyer and its flagship, Royal Clipper.

Swan Hellenic Postpones Eight-Day Minerva Sailing
modernagent.com
2008-05-21 11:21:46
Swan Hellenic canceled the Minerva's eight-day cruise departing May 23 "due to unforeseen generator failures.

COSTA CRUISES BRINGS GUESTS THE UEFA EURO 2008 CHAMPIONSHIPS AND A 'JUVENTUS CRUISE' AT A SPECIAL LOW PRICE
discover-cruises.co.uk - Costa Cruises
2008-05-21 11:13:20
All 12 Costa Cruises fleet members will be providing live coverage of every single match at UEFA Euro 2008. The Costa Concordia will also be hosting a one-off cruise reserved for Juventus' most loyal fans.

COSTA CRUISES ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF THE 'PREMIO FONDAZIONE ARNALDO POMODORO', THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR YOUNG SCULPTORS
discover-cruises.co.uk - Costa Cruises
2008-05-21 11:11:39
Marco Chiesa wins the 2008 edition of the Special Prize established by the Italian cruise company & the 1st "Premio Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro" is awarded to 2007 Costa Cruises Special Prize winner Laura Renna.

Gibraltar present at 32nd MedCruise General Assembly
gibfocus.gi
2008-05-21 09:03:03
Albert Poggio, Director of the Government of Gibraltar London Office and Senior Vice President of MedCruise will this week attend the 32nd General Assembly of MedCruise, (the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports) to be held in Trieste, Italy. The General Assembly will take place from 21st-24th May.

UK Cruise Convention: Regent Seven Seas Cruises to order new ship
travelweekly.co.uk
2008-05-21 09:03:02
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is close to finalising an order for a new ship.President Mark Conroy said three shipyards are bidding for the business and a decision is expected by September with delivery slated for 2011 or 2012.

UK Cruise Convention: Agents 'should not shy from selling luxury cruises'
travelweekly.co.uk
2008-05-21 09:02:58
Agents should not shy away from selling high-priced luxury cruises to clients seeking a more exclusive experience, Regent Seven Seas Cruises president Mark Conroy said.

BAE Systems Completes Historic Repair of Cruise Ship
earthtimes.org
2008-05-20 11:58:07
BAE Systems has successfully completed a $4.1 million two-week drydocking of NCL America's (NCLA's) Pride of America cruise ship May 9 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

AIDAdiva wins ShipPax Award 2008
Off Radar
2008-05-20 11:35:45
The club vessel AIDAdiva has won the worldwide renowned innovation award ShipPax Award 2008 in the category "Cruise Lounges". The award was given for the multifunctional Theatrium, the place where theater, atrium, bars and a market place melt together to form a unique spatial experience.

Classic UK sea voyages still possible on RMS ­ but only for a short while longer
Andrew Weir Shipping
2008-05-20 09:16:11
Andrew Weir Shipping on behalf of St Helena Line Ltd is pleased to confirm the RMS St Helena will be returning to Portland in the UK in the spring and autumn for the next two years, as part of the new sailing schedules which have just been announced.

UK Cruise Convention: Agents should not waste time on bargain hunters
travelweekly.co.uk
2008-05-20 09:03:09
Independent agents shouldn't waste their time on bargain hunters looking for cheap cruising deals, Princess Cruises head of brand marketing Pieter van der Schee told the cruise convention.

Canada Invests $46 Million in Cruise Tourism Development
modernagent.com
2008-05-20 08:25:37
The Canada Economic Development agency plans to invest $36 million to further develop international cruise business in Quebec along the St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers over the next three years.

SUCCESS FOR TRAVEL AGENTS OFFERS SUMMER IDEAS CAMP
Cruise and Travel - Agents Only
2008-05-20 08:18:04
In its continuing efforts to equip travel agents with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful, Success for Travel agents has created a live training event taking place August 1st to August 3rd, 2008 in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The event will be open to a limited number of participants on a first come first served basis. All education and experience levels are welcomed.Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruise lines are Premium sponsors of the Summer Ideas Camp.

Princess Offers Commodore Agencies Low-Cost Mailings
modernagent.com
2008-05-20 07:57:06
Princess Cruises is offering a new direct-mail program to its Princess Academy Commodores.

WITH KARPATEN TURISM TO THE DANUBE DELTA
Danube Tourist Commission
2008-05-19 16:07:06
Karpaten Turism, the Romania specialist and market leader in land programmes for ocean-going and Danube cruise ships ran a successful excursion for passengers aboard the MV Astoria to the Danube delta this past April 20. Guests travelled in small boats from Sulina into the delta. (www.karpaten.ro)

easyCruise Life launches this weekend
easyCruise
2008-05-19 15:41:05
easyCruise Life has set sail on its maiden cruise from Piraeus, Athens (Saturday 17th May). The ship is visiting five different Greek islands and Turkey's number one resort, Bodrum, with an itinerary that will run until 11th October 2008.

Complaining couple banned from cruise line
msnbc.msn.com
2008-05-19 15:02:12
Cleveland residents Brenda and Gerald Moran are experienced cruisers and big fans of Royal Caribbean.

NEW EXCLUSIVE CRUISE FOR HORSE LOVERS FROM DEILMANN
Danube Tourist Commission
2008-05-19 14:08:03
In a special catalogue Deilmann presents Danube cruises aboard MS Mozart to famed stud farms. The cruises also include a visit to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, a gypsy evening with displays of equestrian skills in the Hungarian Puszta, a tour of the world-famous Bablona stud farm near Budapest and the equestrian centre in Stadl Paura in the Wachau; sailing date: 21-28 September.(www.deilmann.de)

DANUBE: NEW SHIPS IN 2008
Danube Tourist Commission
2008-05-19 14:06:43
This season will see six new ships sail the Danube: Amacello, Amadante, Scenic Safir, and Scenic Emerald (Rivertech), Premicon Queen (Premicon), and Swiss Safir (Scylla Tours). Three other ships will travel the river under new names: the Da Vinci, Isabella and TUI Maxima.

Cruise liner season kicks off - LERWICK harbour will see the first cruise ship of the summer season arrive on Monday with an estimated 500 passengers on board
shetlandmarine.com
2008-05-19 11:55:42
The 190 metre, 28,856 gross tonne Amadea will be the first of an expected 45 vessels this season and is visiting Shetland from Ullapool then heading to Gudvangen in Norway.

Sea Cliff ship lover's collection up at auction
newsday.com - BY RHODA AMON
2008-05-19 11:52:27
At 91, in 2007, Frank O. Braynard died, after a lifetime devoted to ship lore. Thousands of items contained in 450 lots from the Braynard maritime collection go on auction Thursday at the Swann Auction Galleries in Manhattan.

Spirit Of Adventure Is The Natural Selection For Wildlife Cruises
travmedia.com/uk - Spirit of Adventure
2008-05-19 11:32:51
Spirit of Adventure will invite passengers to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth on a spectacular voyage around the natural wonders of central and southern America next year. The 352-passenger ship will visit the rich habitats once trodden by Britain's greatest naturalist ­ born in 1809 - throughout the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica and the Amazon Rainforest during its 2009 cruise schedule.

Ecoventura Adheres to 10-Point Program that Targets Sustainability in the Galapagos
modernagent.com
2008-05-19 11:14:48
Ecoventura, a small company that conducts small-ship cruises throughout the Galapagos, offers a 10-point program that it adheres to and hopes others will as well in order to support conservation efforts in this fragile ecosystem.

Aurora explores Antarctica with Mawson's great-granddaughter
Aurora Expeditions
2008-05-19 11:09:52
Our Icebergs & Emperors voyage departing Hobart in December 2008. This epic 27-day voyage will visit the wildlife oases of the sub-Antarctic islands, the dramatic east-coast of Antarctica and take in the inspiring historic huts of Sir Douglas Mawson's, with his great-granddaughter Emma McEwin alongside.

Penguin Expert to Lecture During 2009 Antarctic Voyage
modernagent.com
2008-05-19 11:05:28
Dyan deNapoli, a penguin expert from the New England Aquarium in Boston known as "The Penguin Lady," will lecture aboard The Antarctic Dream's Jan. 8 voyage to Antarctica.

CELEBRITY CRUISES "LOCKS" IN RECORD NUMBER OF PANAMA CANAL ITINERARIES
Celebrity Cruises
2008-05-19 10:46:53
Next year, Celebrity Cruises will offer its guests more variety than ever before for sailings through the Panama Canal's famed Gatun Locks. In its late-2009-to-early-2010 season, Celebrity Cruises will offer 18 "open-jaw," or non-roundtrip, sailings through the Canal ­ more than it has offered during any previous single season.

P&O Cruises launches on-board theatre company - P&O Cruises has announced the creation of its own theatre company, employing more than 100 entertainers
thestage.co.uk
2008-05-19 09:04:19
Called Headliners, it will present a range of productions on five of P&O's six-ship fleet. In a break with previous practice, creative control will be handled in-house under head of entertainment Anthony Radford and production manager Steve Bee.

THE CRUISE EXAMINER - COMMENT ON THE LATEST CRUISE INDUSTRY NEWS BY MARK TRE' (Week 21)
Cybercruises.Com
2008-05-19 08:34:53
Vancouver vs Seattle: The Great West Coast Battle
While things have changed in recent years, Vancouver still handled 960,000 cruise passengers last year (this number includes both embarkations and disembarkations) and will feature 252 cruise ship calls in 2008, meanwhile, the tide has been turning for Seattle in the past decade. The American gateway anticipates 211 sailings in 2008 with about 780,000 passengers.

Hamburg naming for MSC Magnifica
Off Radar Weekly News
2008-05-18 12:05:05
MSC Cruises new MSC Magnifica will be officially named in Hamburg in December 2009. The vessel is the fourth of MSC's Musica-class and features a large Magradome, a large Panoramic terrace near the A La Carte restaurant on Deck 13 and a VIP sun deck area with bar and hot tub on Deck 16. The ships will also features 44 suites and eight new five-berth cabins for families.

NCL To Pay For Firing 7 Middle Eastern Men
kitv.com
2008-05-18 11:57:44
Norwegian Cruise Line has agreed to pay $485,000 to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by seven Middle Eastern men fired from a Hawaii cruise ship.

Asian cruise lets foodies to learn to cook Vietnamese cuisine
newsobserver.com
2008-05-17 18:02:45
Susan Koss and Caroline Orner are on a gastronomic odyssey, eating their way through Vietnam as the cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas sails down the country's coastline.

Swan Hellenic's Revival is Getting Closer
cruisecritic.com
2008-05-17 16:07:27
Swan Hellenic, one of Britain's most traditional cruise lines, is making a return to the seas later this month with its cosy 12,500-ton, 350-passenger Minerva.

TRAFALGAR ANNOUNCES 2008-2009 EUROPE VALUE SEASON - AUTUMN, WINTER AND SPRING AT AN INCREDIBLE VALUE
wheretogonext.com - Trafalgar Tours
2008-05-17 16:00:07
The time to book a Trafalgar Value Season vacation is here. Travel from November 2008 through April 2009 and beat the heat, beat the crowds - all at unbeatable prices.

CARNIVAL EXPANDS ALASKA SHORE EXCURSIONS WITH A NUMBER OF NEW TOURS FOR EXPLORING THE 'LAST FRONTIER'
carnival-news.com
2008-05-17 15:55:02
Alaska is one of the world's most beautiful destinations and Carnival Cruise Lines has expanded its shore excursion offerings in the "Last Frontier" with 10 exciting new tours that cater to adventure lovers and history buffs alike.

Cruise Ship Drama Thickens With Boyfriend's Return
wcbstv.com
2008-05-17 15:41:44
Cruise Line Says Norwegian Dawn's Surveillance Camera Footage Appears To Rule Out Foul Play

Holland America Line's Culinary Arts Center Program Flourishes With More Than 70 Culinary Experts
earthtimes.org
2008-05-16 15:02:37
Taking chefs from kitchens and restaurants all around the country and placing them aboard Holland America Line ships, the line's Culinary Arts Center program continues to flourish.

Princess' POLAR Online Adds Group Amenity Tool
modernagent.com
2008-05-16 09:47:09
Princess Cruises' online booking engine, POLAR Online, has added an online tool to manage group amenities.

all Grand Mediterranean Voyage Aboard Regent Seven Seas to Celebrate European Music and Cuisine
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
2008-05-16 09:39:51
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will offer its guests an extended celebration of the food, wine and music that have made the Mediterranean one of the world's most sought-after travel destinations during a 28-night Autumn Sojourn in The Mediterranean voyage slated to depart this fall aboard the 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager®.

New MSC Poesia to Cruise Eastern Mediterranean
modernagent.com
2008-05-16 09:33:14
MSC Cruises' new flagship, the MSC Poesia, will depart on seven-night cruises to Greece, Turkey and Croatia from Venice every Saturday through Nov. 8.

Royal Caribbean Announces 2009/10 South America
shipcriticblog.com
2008-05-16 09:31:17
Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas will return to South America with nine voyages ranging from 11- to 15-night itineraries in 2009/10.

American Safari Cruises to Christen new Flagship Yacht on May 23, 2008
American Safari Cruises
2008-05-16 09:27:18
After a 10-month, $3.5 million renovation, American Safari Cruises' new luxury flagship yacht, the 36-guest, 145-foot Safari Explorer, will be christened May 23, 2008 in Seattle. Two days later, the vessel will depart for Juneau and her inaugural season in Alaska, and will relocate in the fall to Hawaii and offer inter-island yacht cruising and yacht charter mid-December through early May.

NCL Releases Details on Norwegian Dawn Passenger Death
modernagent.com
2008-05-16 09:25:38
Norwegian Cruise Line released a timeline that suggests Mindy Jordan, a 46-year-old nurse from Pine Hill, N.J., was alone on her Norwegian Dawn balcony when she fell to her death.

Europeans Discover Cruising
cruisemates.com - Paul Motter
2008-05-16 09:12:10
My Italian friend, Stefano Fermi, has been running his web site, Cybercruises.com, for as long as CruiseMates has been online; since the 20th century. Last week he published an article compiling some statistics about the overall growth in cruise popularity in Europe.

Coastal line slims down
aftenposten.no
2008-05-16 09:05:32
Norway's venerable coastal voyage line known as "Hurtigruten" is considering selling off all its fast ferries, busses and other ferries in an effort to stay afloat.

Victoria Cruises Assists Humanitarian Efforts Following China Earthquake
Victoria Cruises - yachtchartersmagazine.com
2008-05-15 15:02:57
Victoria Cruises, the pre-eminent cruise company sailing China's Yangtze River, is assisting humanitarian relief efforts following the earthquake in Wenchaun, China by donating excess inventory and supplies, including much-needed clothing, towels and drinking water.

World's Fastest Superliner Awaits Rebirth‹or the Scrap Yard - Out of service for 40 years, the SS United States still holds speed records. But what fate awaits this storied piece of naval history?
popularmechanics.com - Dan Koeppel
2008-05-15 15:02:57
Out of service for 40 years, the SS United States still holds speed records. But what fate awaits this storied piece of naval history?

La Dolce 'Value' on Europe's Number One Cruise Line: Select Sailings Aboard the Costa Serena Begin at Just $649 - Eastern Mediterranean Voyages from Venice on Costa's Newest Ship Offer Travelers the Best Cruise Value of Summer 2008
sunherald.com - Costa Cruises
2008-05-15 12:03:39
From "la dolce vita" to "la dolce value," Costa, Europe's Number One Cruise Line, brings the best value and experience in the Mediterranean to travelers this summer with fares aboard the Costa Serena beginning at just $649 per person on select sailings.

Orion's 2009 Norfolk and Melanesian Islands Discovery expedition
Orion Expedition Cruises
2008-05-15 10:13:41
Building on the popular inaugural voyage in 2008 this beguiling island meander, ranked by those guests onboard as one of the most culturally diversified and exciting Orion voyages to date, is to be further developed in 2009 to include even more remote island cultural experiences. In the spirit of Orion's "paths-less-travelled", this 19 night itinerary includes two new destinations for Orion ­ Norfolk Island and Malekula (Vanuatu), as well as highlights selected from the 2008 voyage.

Bermello Ajamil & Partners chosen to design Singapore's new cruise terminal
cruisebusiness.com
2008-05-15 10:11:30
Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. (B&A) continues to broaden their global portfolio of port and maritime projects with the recent announcement that The Singapore Government has selected B&A, in a joint venture with RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd (RSP) of Singapore, to design the new International Cruise Terminal (ICT) at Marina South in Singapore.

Fred. Olsen to use bio diesel made from waste cooking oil
cruisebusiness.com
2008-05-15 10:09:59
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, the Ipswich, UK based cruise operator, has signed a deal with Bio Driven of Canterbury, a new start up company dedicated to the production of high quality, compliant Bio diesel.

Cunard's QM2 to Welcome British Screenwriting Duo
modernagent.com
2008-05-15 10:05:28
Cunard announced that Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, who wrote the recent thriller "The Bank Job," are set to sail on the Queen Mary 2's June 8 transatlantic crossing.

MSC Cruises Adds Second Big Band Cruise This Winter
modernagent.com
2008-05-15 10:01:49
MSC Cruises is hosting a second Big Band theme cruise this winter in the Caribbean, and is offering special ocean-view stateroom rates.

Regatta Cruise Ship for Oceania Cruises
Professional Travel Guide
2008-05-15 09:29:01
The Regatta cruise liner got Oceania Cruises off to a good start in 2003: She is one of eight former Renaissance R ships.

Cruise France During Tour de France!
FRANCE CRUISES
2008-05-15 09:23:55
FRANCE CRUISES and RONAN PENSEC united together to create a unique Barge/Bike Tour. This unique offer is an opportunity to see the Tour De France from the inside as a VIP guest. The position of Ronan Pensec as an Official Tour Operator of Tour de France allows FRANCE CRUISES passengers to enjoy different packages while cruising onboard one of the fine France Cruise barges, from where the stages of the 2008 Tour de France can be seen.

Earthquake in China has had no impact on Yangtze River cruises
Travel Daily News
2008-05-15 08:02:31
Ritz Tours, a U.S.-based escorted tour company selling vacation packages to Asia, is reporting that the recent earthquake in China has had no impact on their operation of tours throughout China as well as cruises along China's majestic Yangtze River.

Seven Ensemble Members Are Top Producers for Uniworld
modernagent.com
2008-05-15 07:58:14
Seven Ensemble Travel Group member agencies were recently inducted into Uniworld Grand River Cruises' first-ever Top 20 Club.

Carnival Recognizes Six Sales Professionals for Excellence
modernagent.com
2008-05-14 08:59:10
Carnival Cruise Lines recognized six of its outside sales professionals for providing superior service to travel agents during the past year.

SILVERSEA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUEST LECTURERS TO HIGHLIGHT FOUR PRINCE ALBERT II EXPEDITIONS
cruisetalk.org - Silversea Cruises
2008-05-14 08:56:34
Recognizing an expedition cruise to the world's most remote and fascinating realms is as much a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience as it is an adventure, Silversea has tapped two special guest lecturers, Jon Vidar Sigurdsson and Jon Bowermaster, to each host two of four extraordinary expeditions during the inaugural season of its newest ship, the Prince Albert II.

Deilmann Cruises Introduces Seven- And 12-Night Spring 2009 Mediterranean Cruises Exploring Ports In Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Tunisia And Spain
wheretogonext.com - Peter Deilmann Cruises
2008-05-14 08:53:55
Peter Deilmann Cruises is debuting two new 2009 Mediterranean itineraries aboard its luxury flagship, MS Deutschland, with calls at such perennial favorite destinations as Rome and Venice as well as lesser-known medieval cities and towns boasting Roman and Greek ruins that span the millennia.

Windstar Cruises Invites Guests to Spend the Summer in Europe with Exceptional Savings
Windstar Cruises
2008-05-14 08:48:52
Guests can choose from a variety of distinctive sailings throughout Europe and Greek Isles aboard Wind Star, Wind Surf and Wind Spirit.

Windstar Cruises Increases Fuel Surcharge Through Spring 2009
Windstar Cruises
2008-05-14 08:47:50
Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, will increase its fuel surcharge from $8.50 to $10.00 per person, per day for future sailings due to the continued escalation in fuel prices.

RiverBarge Excursions Offers Bonus Commission
modernagent.com
2008-05-14 08:45:57
RiverBarge Excursion Lines will give travel agents a $100 bonus commission for each individual stateroom booked on the July 28 to Aug. 4 "Expanding Frontiers" excursion.

CELEBRITY CRUISES ENTICES TRAVELERS WITH LATE-2008 MEDITERRANEAN SALE
bostontobermudacruise.com - Celebrity Cruises
2008-05-14 08:43:23
Celebrity Cruises is offering travelers the opportunity to "FallŠfor Celebrity's Mediterranean" by taking advantage of a sales promotion offering discounts on select sailings in the region.

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT VOYAGES TAKE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS
Crystal Cruises
2008-05-14 08:37:07
"Wellness, wellness, wellness" is one of the top trends for 2008, reports SpaFinder magazine. In keeping with this global trend, Crystal Cruises is introducing two "Mind, Body & Spirit" cruises this December.

Princess Announces Schedules for 2009-10 Cruises to Sunny Caribbean and Mexican Riviera - Classic Warm Weather Escapes Feature Many of Line's Newest Vessels
Princess Cruises
2008-05-14 08:26:50
Princess Cruises has announced a new season of cruises to the sun swept Caribbean and Mexican Riviera.

Celebrity Cruises Set to Offer First Antarctica Sailings
modernagent.com
2008-05-14 08:02:20
Celebrity Cruises, which will sail its 10th consecutive season in South America next year, is offering its first Antarctica sailings in early 2010.

Weather halts search for woman who fell from cruise ship
WAYNE PARRY | Associated Press Writer
2008-05-13 11:43:45
Foul weather Monday forced the U.S. Coast Guard to stop searching for a woman passenger who fell overboard from a cruise ship off the Atlantic City coast.

Star Gaze Onboard the Expedition Cruise Ship Orion
etravelblackboard.com - Orion Expedition Cruises
2008-05-13 09:08:26
The 'Guide to the Southern Skies' expedition will be held on board the cruise ship Orion on 21 June 2009, the international year of Astronomy.

Princess Tours Celebrates National Tourism Week With New Motorcoach Designs
prnewswire.com - Princess Tours
2008-05-13 09:03:11
Princess Tours is kicking off National Tourism Week in Alaska this week with the unveiling of new exterior artwork on its motorcoaches.

AllAboard Cruises Selects Elleipsis' TravelTalk Portal for Cruise Booking Solution - Discounted Itineraries and Powerful Management Tools Support Online Growth
marketwire.com
2008-05-13 09:03:08
Elleipsis, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EGTS), an innovative travel technology company and provider of aggregated travel services, has inked a deal with online cruise travel agency AllAboard Cruises to power its cruise reservation system.

Germany. Blohm & Voss undertake lengthening of Fred. Olsen cruise ship Braemar
bymnews.com
2008-05-13 09:03:08
The cruise ship BRAEMAR (ex CROWN DYNASTY) from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been docked on May 13, 2008 in dry dock ELBE 17 at Blohm + Voss Repair ­ a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. This ship will be extended by a 31,20 metre long midship section at the shipyard in Hamburg.

AMA WATERWAYS INVITES AGENTS TO ON FRANCE FAMS
modernagent.com
2008-05-13 09:00:30
AMA Waterways is inviting travel agents to participate in a European river cruise seminar during the Aug. 9-16 sailing of the Swiss Pearl from Lyon to Arles.

TEAM in another Venice deal
OffRadar
2008-05-13 06:05:58
Spanish passenger cruise ship and ferry access specialist TEAM has secured another contract to design and supply a state-of-the-art passenger boarding bridge to Venice's new cruise terminal building at the Banchina Isonzo Quay.

Bari cruise boom
OffRadar
2008-05-13 06:03:59
The Italian Adriatic port of Bari is experiencing a boom in cruise ship calls. This year will see a total of 137 calls, up from 120 in 2007, with passenger numbers up by around 20%.

€ 10m cruise terminal for Koper
OffRadar
2008-05-13 06:02:33
The Slovenian port of Koper, next door to Trieste, is to build a ?10m new cruise terminal. Work on the new facility will start in January 2009 with completion set for June of the same year.

Cruise Down Under 2008 Conference - Keynote Speakers Announced
Cruise Down Under
2008-05-13 05:57:55
The 2008 Cruise Down Under (CDU) Conference will be held in Melbourne from 27th to 29th August 2008. Sponsored by the Port of Melbourne Corporation and Tourism Victoria the event titled, Cruise Shipping, Are We Delivering? will be held at the Langham Hotel and feature three top international keynote speakers.

BELIZE TO FOCUS ON BALANCING CRUISE TOURISM, CONSERVATION
modernagent.com
2008-05-13 05:40:45
Members of Belize's cruise tourism industry signed an agreement that commits them to create sustainable cruise tourism practices, such as protecting coral reefs.

Holland America Line Features New Quebec Ports on 2009 Canada/New England Cruises- Eurodam and Maasdam Offer 21 Cruises
bymnews.com
2008-05-12 18:02:48
Holland America Line will debut three new ports in Quebec on its 13-, 14- and 15-day cruises to Canada and New England between May and October 2009.

SMALL SHIP CRUISING: SEEING THE WORLD UP CLOSE
CLIA
2008-05-12 15:42:16
Differing Dramatically in Character and Destination, Small Cruise Ships Offer a Uniquely Personal Exploration of the World's Out-of-the-Way Places

CARNIVAL EXPERIENCING DRAMATIC INCREASE IN ON-LINE SHORE EXCURSION SALES - Expects Record 1 Million Shore Excursion Tickets to be Sold On-Line This Year
Carnival Cruise Lines
2008-05-12 15:40:34
Reaffirming the ease, convenience and sophistication of its comprehensive Web-based shore excursion reservations system, Carnival Cruise Lines is experiencing a 16 percent year-over-year increase in on-line shore excursion sales and expects that a record one million shore excursion tickets will be purchased via carnival.com in 2008.

Disabled cruise ship limps into Auke Bay (Cruise West Spirit of Columbia)
adn.com
2008-05-12 10:42:35
The Spirit of Columbia was two miles from Warm Springs Bay and 80 miles south of Juneau when both generators and one of two main propulsion engines stopped working at 8 p.m. Saturday, the Coast Guard reported.

Inadequate cruise terminal leaves Brisbane high and dry
brisbanetimes.com.au
2008-05-12 10:40:55
BRISBANE needs a new cruise ship terminal on the bay side of the Gateway Bridge or risk being left behind the rest of the country, says the head of an Australian cruise ship agency.

Royal Caribbean to parents: Leave the newborns at home
usatoday.com
2008-05-12 09:04:31
Royal Caribbean markets itself heavily to families. But apparently some families are just too much for the line -- specifically, those with the littlest kids. Effective later this year, the line is banning infants under the age of six months from its ships.

Louis Cruises Captain Cleared in Aquamarine Incident
modernagent.com
2008-05-12 07:50:24
Greece's Kathimerini newspaper reported Saturday that the captain of Louis Cruises' Aquamarine ferry will not face charges after the vessel scraped a pier Thursday in Heraklion, Crete.

Pandaw Cruises Donates Second Vessel to Burma Relief
modernagent.com
2008-05-12 07:50:12
Pandaw Cruises will turn over a second vessel to the relief work in Myanmar (Burma).

THE CRUISE EXAMINER - COMMENT ON THE LATEST CRUISE INDUSTRY NEWS BY MARK TRE' (Week 20)
Cybercruises.Com
2008-05-12 06:05:18
The Middle Way - A Return to Medium-Size Ships?
In the head-long rush to build ships that carry 3,000, 4,000 or 5,000 people that give cruise lines the economies of scale that allow them to keep fares down, and with a proliferation of small ship deliveries, the medium-size cruise ship has been largely neglected. There will soon be fifty ships above 100,000 tons, of which half a dozen will exceed 150,000 tons and three will be above 200,000 tons. As the many "Cape" size and Panamax cruise ships have been delivered over recent years, the Handysize fleet has been aging. However, the 2000's have also shown the first signs of a resurgence in delivery of medium-size ships carrying between 500 and 1,500 passengers.

DFDS Seaways Launch Turkey And Tinsel Trip
travmedia.com/uk
2008-05-12 05:41:29
After sailing to Holland from Newcastle, and with an inclusive trip to Volendam in Holland, you will travel by coach to Mainz or Cologne departing from Newcastle on the 14, 18, and 22 of November and returning on the 18, 22 or 25 of November.

Floating oasis on Vietnam's magical Ha Long Bay
By Molly Selvin - Los Angeles Times
2008-05-12 04:11:59
My husband, Dave, and I chose the cruise of Ha Long Bay because of its proximity to Hanoi and its World Heritage designation. Still, the 105-mile van trip takes almost half a day and vehicles share the road with darting motor scooters, bicycles and plodding water buffalo.

Boom in cruise stopovers, Thailand.
Tourism Authority of Thailand
2008-05-12 04:03:12
Five major cruise line companies have notified the Tourism Authority of Thailand that they plan to include Phuket and Laem Chabang, in their regional itineraries by the year 2009.

Princess Cruises opens new rehearsal studios
the-signal.com
2008-05-11 09:02:55
The 28,000-square-foot property in the Valencia Industrial Center includes five studios for the performers of the on-ship shows to practice in, along with 2,000-square-feet of space for the international cruise liner's IT department, according to Martin Hall, vice president of entertainment and passenger program for Princess Cruises.

Greek Cruise Ship Discovers Crack, Forced to Dock
javno.com
2008-05-11 03:54:07
A Greek cruise ship carrying more than 1,200 passengers and crew was ordered to make an emergency stop on the Aegean island of Milos after discovering a large crack in its hull, Greece's Merchant Marine Ministry said.

Weakening dollar strengthens cruise industry in Europe
macon.com
2008-05-10 18:01:30
"We booked a European cruise, and we were fortunate," says Schwartz, president of the Florida International Bankers Association. With the dollar plummeting to new lows against the euro, he says, "A decent hotel is 300 euros a night, over $450 a night."

Double Discounts on Cruise Rates For All Military Personnel at www ...
MilitaryCruiseDeals.com
2008-05-10 15:01:49
MilitaryCruiseDeals.com now offers all military personnel a special military discount on every cruise line, every ship, every date and every cabin, in addition to any military discount offered by a cruise line. That means military personnel will receive double discounts on any cruise that has a military fare, which is a significant savings for a military family.

Passport Rules Getting More Complicated - arribean cruise passengers will still be able to get by without a passport, but we don't recommend it
cruisemates.com
2008-05-10 12:01:56
The notion that passports will soon be needed by all cruise passengers has become a popular one, but it isn't true.

Cruise along on the trip of a lifetime
chroniclelive.co.uk
2008-05-10 09:02:42
WORRIED about the Euro? If so, why not cruise on a ship that uses pounds sterling or American dollars? That's the advice of Beryl Gibson, director of Northumbria Travel in Bedlington, Northumberland.

MSC CRUISES TO ADJUST FUEL SURCHARGE
MSC Cruises
2008-05-10 05:12:15
The escalating cost of fuel throughout the world has forced MSC Cruises to increase the existing fuel surcharge on cruise fares.The current non-commissionable fuel surcharge of $6 per guest per day will be increased to $8 per guest per day ($16 per stateroom). The new surcharge will only apply to new bookings made July 1, 2008 and onwards and will be applicable only on cruise departures after December 1, 2008.

Stockholm opens new cruise terminal, predicts 11% increase in turnaround business
cruisebusiness.com
2008-05-10 05:09:52
The grand opening of Stockholm Cruise Center Frihamnen yesterday marked the start of the Swedish capital's 2008 cruise season. The new cruise terminal will play a pivotal role as Stockholm prepares to receive a record-setting 265 ships in 2008, a 5% increase over 2007.

Fleet-wide adoption of FC's Fleet Management System nears completion at Holland America Line
Fidelio Cruise Software
2008-05-10 05:08:24
The implementation of Fidelio Cruise's Fleet Management System (FMS) across Holland America Line's 13-ship cruise fleet is now almost complete.

Spot-checks and process inventories at quay-side trough Fidelio Cruise's MMSMobile
Fidelio Cruise Software
2008-05-10 05:06:28
Fidelio Cruise's Materials Management System (MMS) will have its functionality significantly enhanced with the introduction of hand-held mobile inventory control devices. The new MMSMobile units, which will operate remotely on the quay side, in main stores and at points of consumption on board, will improve the flexibility and efficiency of stock control and inventory management.

Australian cruise market grows 14% to 263,435 passengers in 2007
cruisebusiness.com
2008-05-10 05:03:53
The number of Australian cruise passengers increased by 14% to 263,435 last year, figures from the International Cruise Council of Australasia show.

It's Slime Time on the High Seas as Nickelodeon Announces Activity Schedule for Nickelodeon Family Cruise With Royal Caribbean(R)Caribbean Cruise Adventure to Feature Live Interactive Game Shows,
prnewswire.com
2008-05-10 04:36:42
Caribbean Cruise Adventure to Feature Live Interactive Game Shows, Nickelodeon Animation and Voiceover Workshops, Slime Time Live!, Appearances by SpongeBob SquarePants and Stars of iCarly and More

Foreign donors open their wallets despite problems with Myanmar junta
kbsradio.ca
2008-05-09 12:02:14
Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, a British-owned concern that operates river cruises on the Irrawaddy river in Myanmar, said it was handing over one of its luxury liners to British charity Merlin.

Sea Princess Picks Up Refugees
cruisecritic.com
2008-05-09 09:03:21
Princess Cruises has confirmed that its ship, Sea Princess, picked up eight refugees during a Mediterranean cruise this week.

CELEBRITY BARTENDER WINS BACARDI CONTEST WITH RECIPE
modernagent.com
2008-05-09 05:59:24
Celebrity Cruises bar manager Jesus Gomez calls out "Eureka!" when he prepares his own original cocktail invented in the bars aboard Celebrity Summit.

AHI TRAVEL SCHEDULES RUSSIA VOLGA RIVER CRUISES
modernagent.com
2008-05-09 05:57:14
AHI Travel, a travel company that organizes tours for alumni groups, associations and special-interest organizations, is offering a number of departures for Volga River cruises in Russia.

NEW SEABOURN CATALOGUE FEATURES 2009-10 YACHTING COLLECTION
modernagent.com
2008-05-09 05:56:15
The Yachts of Seabourn has published a 140-page catalogue of luxury voyages aboard its yachts throughout 2009 and the first quarter of 2010.

LOUIS VESSEL DAMAGED AFTER HITTING PIER IN GREECE
modernagent.com
2008-05-09 05:55:16
Louis Cruises' Aquamarine was damaged after scraping a pier at Heraklion, Crete.

MSC CRUISES INTRODUCES 'MY TEEN CARD'
MSC Cruises
2008-05-09 05:39:29
MSC Cruises has introduced My Teen Card onboard all its ships. Targeted to the 12- to 17-year-old set, the prepaid card can be used by the holder for onboard purchases (such as sodas, gift shop items) and as a stateroom key.

NCL Welcomes Return of Norwegian Sky to Miami - Ship to sail three and four-day cruises to the Bahamas beginning mid-July 2008 with introductory kids sail free promotion
NCL
2008-05-09 05:33:40
NCL Corporation (NCL) announced today that it will reflag and rename Pride of Aloha and launch the ship as Norwegian Sky, offering three and four-day Bahamas cruises from Miami commencing this summer.

Cyclone Appeal Burma - No 3
Pandaw Cruises Pte Ltd
2008-05-08 15:30:44
we are handing over Pandaw IV to Merlin, a UK based charity - www.merlin.org.uk. They are already in the field and have a team on the way out now. Pandaw IV will reposition tomorrow from Prome to Henzada where we will meet the Merlin team.

CARNIVAL ROLLS OUT EXTENSIVE REDESIGN OF POPULAR WEB SITE
Carnival Cruise Lines
2008-05-08 15:27:02
Carnival.com, the cruise industry's most visited Web site, has undergone an extensive redesign and emerged with a host of new features, including enhanced navigation and layout, a variety of images and content, and numerous technical advancements, all designed to make users' on-line experience easier and more informative than ever.

Norwegian cruise ship going to Miami, not Asia
forbes.com
2008-05-08 15:12:18
The Pride of Aloha cruise ship is not going to Asia after all. But it's not staying in Hawaii either. Norwegian Cruise Lines says the ship which ends its last Hawaii run on Sunday will sail for its new home in Miami.

ELEGANT CRUISES & TOURS APPOINTS KATJA CIPRIJAN AS VICE-PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc.
2008-05-08 05:43:07
Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc., announces the appointment of industry veteran Katja Ciprijan as Vice President, Business Development. She has officially assumed her new position overseeing all aspects of new business development for the company and its ships, effective May 1, 2008.

VIKING RIVER CRUISES RELEASES 2009 RIVER CRUISE ATLAS
modernagent.com
2008-05-08 05:37:40
Viking River Cruises has released its 2009 River Cruise Atlas, which features one new vessel, several ship renovations, a new itinerary and a number of new programs.

MSC CELEBRATES WITH MSC MAGNIFICA COIN CEREMONY
modernagent.com
2008-05-08 05:36:38
MSC Cruises celebrated its MSC Magnifica with a coin ceremony Wednesday at the Aker Yards shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.

Tauck Announces Another New Riverboat - Sort Of. Few Design Details Disclosed; Final Configuration To Be Set This Fall
Tauck World Discovery
2008-05-07 16:43:28
A month after the launch of its new MS Swiss Sapphire luxury riverboat, Tauck World Discovery has announced that construction has begun on another new vessel.

CruiseCompete Sales Up 25 Percent During First Four Months of This Year
sunherald.com
2008-05-07 15:03:44
Despite the nation's economic slowdown, CruiseCompete.com today reported it has experienced a 25 percent increase in year-over-year sales for the first four months of 2008.

Cylone Appeal - Burma
Pandaw Cruises
2008-05-07 09:48:20
Over the past 48 hours we have had hundreds of pledges of support and cash assistance. We have had one corporate pledge of £10,000 and at least as much again from old passengers and other concerned people.We have set up a webpage online at www.pandaw.com. You can go online with a credit card and make a donation with a visa or mastercard. (Paul Strachan)

AMBASSADORS EXPLAINS DECISION TO SELL MAJESTIC AMERICA
modernagent.com
2008-05-07 09:09:22
Ambassadors International Inc., which reported a net loss of $12 million in the first quarter, expects to sell Majestic America Line this calendar year.

A TAUCK FAMILY CHRISTENING
modernagent.com - EDITOR'S FORUM
2008-05-07 09:06:13
On a cold, blustery day in Antwerp last month I joined members of the Tauck family at a very special event ­ the christening of the Swiss Sapphire.

Private Cabanas Offered on Holland America Line's ms Eurodam - Guests luxuriate in spa-like setting
prnewswire.com
2008-05-07 09:03:24
Guests on Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam who want to enjoy the outdoors in the comfort of their own private haven will delight in the cabanas on the Observation and Lido decks of the company's first Signature-class ship.

2008 Annual State of the Industry Report by Cruise Industry News
Cruise Industry News
2008-05-07 08:54:03
Cruise Industry News tracks industry growth by market and by cruise line since 1992 through 2012 and projects company, industry and market development through 2015. The report tracks North American, European and Asian growth separately and divides the brands into market categories, since small, upscale ships do not necessarily compete with mega mass-market ships and are further categorized by luxury, adventure or niche markets.

Princess Expands Canal Experience in 2009-10 with Extra Day in Panama - New Two-Day Visit Offers Opportunity to Enjoy Both Full Canal Transit and Time to Explore Region
Princess Cruises
2008-05-07 08:50:39
Panama Canal passengers marvel at this dramatic transit through the Canal's locks, but often wish they could also explore the country's natural beauty and culture. To give travelers more time in Panama, Princess Cruises is introducing a new "Two-day Canal Experience" on all 2009-10 Canal transits of 15 days or longer, featuring a second day in port so passengers can enjoy both the engineering wonder of the Canal and further discover the country.

Princess 2009-10 West Coast Sailings Offer Perfect Opportunity for Short Getaways - New Schedule Offers Choices from Overnight Escapes to Weeklong Exploration of Wine Regions
Princess Cruises
2008-05-07 08:47:26
Each year Princess offers passengers the opportunity to sample the line's product with short "coastal" sailings. These West Coast cruises range from overnight to a week in length, offering a great way for travelers to explore North America's Pacific coastline while enjoying a taste of Princess' amenity-filled vessels and renowned service.

Help! Princess confiscated my cognac
cnn.com
2008-05-06 18:02:54
When Jerry Leonard and his wife transfer from their cruise ship to a train, they give Princess their luggage, which includes a bottle of Cognac. The luggage is lost and later found, but the cruise line confiscates the Cognac. Should it replace the bottle -- or is he out of luck?

Norwegian Sky to sail out of Miami
miamiherald.com
2008-05-06 18:02:52
NCL Corp., changing course again, unveiled plans to base the Norwegian Sky at the Port of Miami, offering three and four-day Bahamas cruises beginning July 14.

L&T to seek orders to build cruise ships - The firm will construct these ships at its proposed Kattupalli facility; experts say it won't be easy for L&T
Livemint, India
2008-05-06 15:31:36
Bangalore: Enlarging its shipbuilding capabilities, Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) plans to look for orders for constructing passenger cruise ships at its proposed facility at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu.

Massive cruise ship and cargo facility proposed
caymannetnews.com
2008-05-06 15:30:18
Preliminary documents are likely to be signed within two weeks, triggering the start of a massive $200 million cargo-port development on George Town's North Church Street, replacing the Port Authority premises.

EU approves STX control of Norway's Aker shipyards
reuters.com
2008-05-06 15:28:38
South Korea's STX Shipbuilding (067250.KS: Quote, Profile, Research) won permission from the European Commission on Monday to take a controlling interest in Norway's Aker Yards.

MSC Cruises Partners with Revelex Corporation to Bring Top-Notch Cruise Options to Travel Agencies
centredaily.com
2008-05-06 15:26:11
MSC Itineraries Can Now Be Booked Through Revelex and Sites Powered by the POWER AGENT Platform in North America

BLC relaunches online incentive-based Accreditation Program - Scheme to act as catalyst for increase in specialist cruise consultant numbers
etravelblackboard.com
2008-05-06 11:42:32
Blue Lagoon Cruises has this week relaunched a highly motivational, performance-based online agents accreditation scheme offering consultants the opportunity to 'earn' their way to a wide range of the company's products while at the same time increasing specialised cruise consultant numbers.

Ambassadors Cruise Group Names Diane Moore President of Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises
2008-05-06 11:36:39
The appointment is effective April 29, 2008.

Cruise line NCL to adjust fuel supplement
NCL Europe
2008-05-06 10:57:47
In response to the continued rise in oil prices, NCL announced an increase to its current fuel supplement within Continental Europe. The new fuel supplement will be 7 Euro per person per day for the first and second guests in a stateroom and 3 Euro per person per day for any additional guests in the same stateroom.

ISLAND CRUISES ANNOUNCE CHARITY TIE-UP WITH SAIL 4 CANCER
Island Cruises
2008-05-06 10:55:08
Island Cruises is pleased to announce its support of Sail 4 Cancer, a UK based charity which provides much needed sailing breaks and water based holidays for families living with cancer.

ISLAND CRUISES UNVEIL NEW MEDITERRANEAN ITINERARY FOR SUMMER 2009
Island Cruises
2008-05-06 10:49:44
Providing travellers with a fresh new holiday alternative, Mediterranean Splendour will sail from Palma, Majorca and visit the ports of Naples, Civitavecchia for Rome, Elba-Italy, Calvi-Corsica, and Mahon before returning to Palma. Regional flights will be available from 19 airports across the UK.

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION: AZAMARA CRUISES MARKS FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Azamara Cruises
2008-05-06 10:26:40
The traditional symbol for a first anniversary is paper, and Azamara Cruises today is tempted to paper the walls of its Miami offices with the accolades the deluxe brand has received since setting sail for the first time just one year ago today.

SAILS vs. SIZE: US LOOKIN' AT THEM LOOKIN' AT US
By Marty Martindale
2008-05-06 09:22:23
We were shopping in St. Georges, Grenada and headed back to our ship, Windstar's WindSurf. And what did we find beside us, huge and hulking? We found the passengers of the 2007-built Emerald Princess fascinated by us!

Albanian Prime Minister gives seal of approval to easyCruise
easyCruise
2008-05-06 09:10:23
Last weekend marked the first day of spring and the start of the tourist season in Albania. To celebrate the occasion, the Master of easyCruiseOne cpt. Nektarios Rigas, invited Albanian Prime Minister, Sali Berisha onboard easyCruiseOne, which is this year including the country on its new 10 night 'Around the Ionian Sea Cruise' to Greece and Albania.

Cruise West Holds Rechristens Spirit of Glacier Bay
modernagent.com
2008-05-06 08:00:54
Cruise West renamed the 102-guest Spirit of Glacier Bay in Seattle on May 2.

Orient-Express Reports Road to Mandalay Sustains Damage
modernagent.com
2008-05-06 08:00:48
Orient-Express reported Monday that the Road to Mandalay, a luxury vessel that cruises on the Irrawaddy River, sustained extensive damage but was still afloat.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES 2009-10 MEXICO CRUISES FROM LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO - Cruise Line Offers Newest and Most Innovative Cruise Ships to the Mexican Riviera
bostontobermudacruise.com
2008-05-06 06:31:20
Vacationers can choose from 55 departures, ranging from four- to seven-night Mexico cruises, from the homeports of Los Angeles and San Diego.

GREATPORTS.COM ADDS EUROPEAN PORTS TO SITE
CruiseJungle Holdings, Inc.
2008-05-06 06:23:55
The most popular cruise embarkation ports in Europe have been added to www.GreatPorts.com making the site even more valuable to cruise and travel agents.The site features general port information as well as transportation, pre and post cruise hotel options, sightseeing, local services and shopping segmented by destination.

JEWISH HERITAGE FOCUS SET FOR NEW EUROPEAN CRYSTAL ADVENTURES - Excursions enable travelers to trace their roots and explore Judaic history
Crystal Cruises
2008-05-06 06:16:22
For summer 2008, Crystal Cruises has expanded its Jewish Heritage programs in Northern Europe. The luxury line has set five excursions, including a new tour in Berlin that transports guests on a heartrending excursion to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Orianenburg, which served as a prototype for all the camps that followed.

FROM THE THATCHED COTTAGES OF SYLT TO THE GILDED OPULENCE OF ST. PETERSBURG, SILVERSEA REVEALS THE RICH DIVERSITY OF NORTHERN EUROPE
Silversea Cruises
2008-05-06 06:13:32
This summer ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering 19 diverse itineraries of 6 to 15 days, designed to reveal the quaint harbor towns, romantic countryside and grand historic ports of Northern Europe and the Baltic in the up-close, personal style only small ships can provide.

Loyal Princess Passengers Receive New Launch Discounts - Princess Captain's Circle Members Rewarded with Extra Discount for Early Bookings
Princess Cruises
2008-05-05 15:27:21
Loyal Princess passengers who book early to reserve their favorite destination and accommodations can now receive extra savings with the line's new Princess Captain's Circle Launch Savings benefit.

THE CRUISE EXAMINER - COMMENT ON THE LATEST CRUISE INDUSTRY NEWS BY MARK TRE' (Week 19)
Cybercruises.Com
2008-05-05 15:13:03
As Europe Grows ­ The Future of Cruising
As the European Cruise Council released its 2007 cruising statistics in Brussels last week, it is worth now having a look at the trends that are affecting Europe and also how the "Big Two," Carnival Corporation & PLC and Royal Caribbean Cruises, are seeking their share of this growth. For the first time, in 2007, the European market surpassed 4 million cruisers and is now about now one third the size of the North American market of 12.6 million, for a ratio of about 25:75. The 4 million mark was surpassed in the North American market fifteen years earlier so the scope and opportunity would appear to be there in a much enlarged Europe.

As Europe Grows ­ The Future of Cruising
Cybercruises.Com
2008-05-05 15:10:46
As the European Cruise Council released its 2007 cruising statistics in Brussels last week, it is worth now having a look at the trends that are affecting Europe and also how the "Big Two," Carnival Corporation & PLC and Royal Caribbean Cruises, are seeking their share of this growth. For the first time, in 2007, the European market surpassed 4 million cruisers and is now about now one third the size of the North American market of 12.6 million, for a ratio of about 25:75. The 4 million mark was surpassed in the North American market fifteen years earlier so the scope and opportunity would appear to be there in a much enlarged Europe.

CYCLONE HITS BURMA - STATEMENT BY PANDAW CRUISES
Paul Strachan - Pandaw Cruises
2008-05-05 12:00:28
I am glad to report that of our 90 employees there no one has been injured. Pandaw IV was moored at Prome and sustained some minor damage but Pandaw II at Mandalay was unaffected.If you would like to donate any money to help the people of Lower Burma at this time please contact me. Meanwhile I am checking out a suitable NGO organisation who can help in these areas. We can get funds into Burma very easily. I had a call from our Yangon office this morning and they reckon it will be a month before power, water, phone and other services will be restored. On a more positive note, internet is working at Pagan and we will be temporarily moving our office up there until services are restored in Yangon.

German Cruise Ship Runs Aground
cruisecritic.com
2008-05-05 09:03:41
Mona Lisa, a cruise ship carrying German passengers, ran aground on a sandbar off the coast of Latvia this weekend and that country's coast guard has begun to evacuate.

Rally planned by fans of Delta Queen paddlewheeler
wdtn.com
2008-05-05 09:03:40
A noon rally is planned in Cincinnati by supporters of the Delta Queen who hope to keep the sternwheeler's heritage alive.

NCL Fixes Sanitation Problems on Pride of Aloha
modernagent.com
2008-05-05 07:52:31
NCL Corp. told federal health officials that it fixed problems which caused Pride of Aloha to fail a sanitation inspection in December.

On Waves Awarded Fleet wide contract with MSC Cruises
Cruise Industry News
2008-05-05 05:21:34
On Waves Ehf, the leading maritime mobile services provider, announced today that it has been awarded a Fleet wide contract that covers all MSC Cruises ships.

REIN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF FIELD SALES FOR CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
Cruise Industry News
2008-05-05 05:18:31
Joni L. Rein has been appointed vice president of field sales for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's largest cruise operator, and will assume her position on June 16, 2008.

NCL TO PLEAD GUILTY TO NEGLIGENCE IN BOILER EXPLOSION
modernagent.com
2008-05-05 05:13:24
Norwegian Cruise Line will plead guilty to a criminal charge of grossly negligent operation of a ship in connection with the May 2003 boiler explosion on the Norway that killed eight crew members and injured 10.

NTSB URGES ACTION ON CRUISE SHIP "TILTING"
modernagent.com
2008-05-05 05:12:26
The National Transportation Safety Board recommended that CLIA and the U.S. Coast Guard take steps to prevent the "heeling" of cruise ships.

Genoa cruise shipyards join forces
Off Radar
2008-05-05 04:58:51
Two of Italy's specialist cruise shipyards are to join forces in a new alliance.

Cruise liner runs aground off Latvia, almost 1,000 on board
en.rian.ru
2008-05-05 03:37:59
A luxurious cruise liner (Mona Lisa) with 984 passengers on board has run aground in the Baltic Sea's Irben Starit, Latvia's Coast Guard Service said on Sunday.

Six cruise liners call at Grand Harbour
timesofmalta.com
2008-05-05 03:31:40
VISET Malta plc said the Pacific Venus was carrying 429 passengers, MSC Sinfonia 1,900 passengers, and Costa Concordia 3,440 passengers. There were 2,622 passengers onboard the Costa Atlantica; 3,169 on the Costa Fortuna and 1,239 on the Grand Mistral.

Just Imagine: Embarkation New London
theday.com
2008-05-04 09:03:04
On Thursday, The Maasdam luxury liner will cruise into the port of New London, signaling the start of another cruise-ship season that will bring nine ships to our local shores.

Travel | How should you cruise Alaska?
Seattle Times Newspaper
2008-05-04 07:49:06
From toppling glaciers to belly-flopping humpbacks, many of Alaska's most stunning natural wonders are best marveled at from the deck of a ship. But what kind of ship?

CELEBRITY LINER ARRIVAL KICKS OF BUSIEST EVER CRUISE SEASON - The 2008 Belfast Cruise season has kicked off with the arrival of the Celebrity Cruises vessel, The Constellation, into the Port of Belfast
Cruise Belfast
2008-05-02 15:50:47
The Constellation is one of a record 37 cruise ships scheduled to visit the city this year as a result of the work carried out by the Belfast Cruise Initiative, a partnership between the Port of Belfast and the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau (BVCB).

Cruise lines remain ahead in bookings
miamiherald.com
2008-05-02 15:02:25
Shares of cruise operators climbed Thursday after an analyst said consumers are still taking cruises despite softening economic conditions.

NCL's Pride of Aloha fails health inspection
usatoday.com
2008-05-02 12:02:32
Maybe it's for the best that NCL is removing the Pride of Aloha from its fleet in May. As industry-watching website Cruise Critic points out this morning, the 2,002-passenger vessel failed its latest health inspection by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- an occurrence that almost never happens at a major line.

A look around P&O Cruises new Ventura
Off Radar - Mike Hood
2008-05-02 09:17:04
Last week I had the opportunity to have a look around P&O Cruises new Ventura - the largest cruise ship specifically designed for the British market, a market that is the second biggest on the world following North America, and growing at pace.

Record Four Million Europeans Take Cruises
modernagent.com
2008-05-02 09:16:02
A record 4 million Europeans took cruise holidays last year, according to the latest statistics unveiled Thursday by the European Cruise Council (ECC) in Brussels.

Cabinet sees master plan of expanded cruise complex
antiguasun.com
2008-05-02 09:04:03
An official from the Florida-based Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., presented a master plan to Cabinet on Tuesday in relation to a proposed development and expansion of the St. John's City Cruise Complex and its environs.

CruiseOnly Offers Space on Smooth Music Cruise
modernagent.com
2008-05-02 07:50:08
Travel agents can book their clients on the 2009 Smooth Music Cruise through a private extension established by CruisesOnly.

Island hopping in the Aegean sea
7days.ae
2008-05-01 18:02:20
To reach Rome, Spirit of Adventure was towed by tugs through the Corinth Canal, the four-mile waterway which was scoured through the isthmus linking the Peleponnese peninsula to the rest of the Greek mainland.

Tourism season starts with cruise ship visit
homernews.com
2008-05-01 13:40:42
Homer's "shoulder" tourist season gets a little wider when 1,258 passengers and 557 crew from the Holland America cruise ship Statendam visit Homer Monday.

Hepatitis E outbreak on P&O liner
news.bbc.co.uk
2008-05-01 13:38:00
Hundreds of holidaymakers are being tested for Hepatitis E after an outbreak onboard P&O liner Aurora.

AZAMARA TO "JOURNEY" THROUGH A DREAMY CARIBBEAN
Azamara Cruises
2008-05-01 13:15:14
When travelers sail the Caribbean on an Azamara Cruises ship, they enjoy indulgent onboard experiences, spectacular blue waters and an exotic array of islands, islets, reefs and cays. Azamara aims to offer all that and more with its lineup of itineraries in the region in late 2009 and early 2010, which opened for sale today.

Carnival Launches Electronic Group Management Tool
traveltrade.com
2008-05-01 12:57:58
Carnival Cruise Lines has rolled out a new enhancement to its travel agent Web portal designed to provide travel agents with a convenient method of managing their group bookings electronically.

STILL PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE MOM ON A 'FUN SHIP' CRUISE THIS MOTHER'S DAY - Six Different Short Cruise Getaways Available Over Mother's Day Weekend in 2008
Carnival Cruise Lines
2008-05-01 12:46:46
Although Mother's Day is less than two weeks away, there are still plenty of opportunities to show your appreciation for mom this year by whisking her away with a "Fun Ship" getaway aboard Carnival Cruise Lines.

The first cruise ship of the season arrived in Juneau.
juneauempire.com
2008-05-01 12:02:51
The Norwegian Star pulled into port early Wednesday morning and passengers were soon scouting the downtown streets, maps in hand.

Ecoventura Partners with World Wildlife Fund
modernagent.com
2008-05-01 08:02:59
Ecoventura announced a new partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce the detrimental effects of growing tourism in the fragile ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands.

One year in, cruise ship terminal is a beacon for Norfolk
HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
2008-05-01 07:57:14
Since opening about a year ago, by most accounts the $36 million terminal has been successful in every category but one - paying for itself.