Posts from — May 2012

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

According to the New York Economic Development Center, more than 630,000 people cruised to or from New York in 2011, making it one of the busiest ports in the United States.

So why are cruises from New York so popular? Well, there’s the glamour and the history. Plus, there are tons of things to do. Here is a list of three perks to cruising out of or into New York. [Read more →]

By Arthur Balin, Assistant Sales Manager and Senior Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web.

Peru is a beautiful country with a little bit of everything – rainforests, deserts, mountains and lakes. The beautiful landscape I found there on my trip in 2010 served as a wonderful backdrop to the history of this incredible nation that was once the center of the Incan Empire. [Read more →]

By Viviane Temchine, Senior Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web.

South America presents a seamlessly blended array of exotic locales, great nightlife, lush rainforests, snowy mountain ranges, stunning waterfalls, tropical beaches, windswept plains, modern urban cities and the remains of lost civilizations at every turn.

Cruising through South America offers the experience of a lifetime with exciting ports of call like Rio de Janeiro and Santiago. Just remember that the seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere. When it’s cold in December, January and February up north… it’s summer in South America and peak cruise season.  Here are some highlights of what to expect on a typical South American cruise: [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

This May, the City by the Bay is getting a permanent visitor on its coastline. No, not more sea lions or seagulls. San Francisco is going to be the home port for the new and improved Grand Princess. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Jean-Michel Cousteau, the renown oceanographer, will be sharing his knowledge of the sea and his experiences advocating for oceans on four Paul Gauguin cruises in 2013. During these cruises he will lecture, show films of his works and accompany guests on several dives. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Love is contagious at The Cruise Web offices. Last month our recruiter tied the knot and now we have two employees that have each gotten engaged (not to each other though). [Read more →]

By Arthur Balin, Assistant Sales Manager and Senior Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web.

When most people think of cruising they usually think of the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, but cruises sail all over the world – from glaciers in Antarctica to deserts in Dubai. That is why I’m so glad that we can feature South America in this month’s issue of The Current. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Last month, Senior Cruise Consultants John Tarantino and John Herrera were recognized by Cunard Line for their exceptional work with the luxury line in 2011. Diane Pierson, Business Development Manager for Cunard Line and Princess Cruises, stopped by The Cruise Web’s office to present the awards and personally congratulate the two agents for their achievement.

The Cruise Web is proud to maintain a strong relationship with each of our preferred cruising partners. These preferred supplier partnerships mean that The Cruise Web can offer you, our client, the best values and benefits for your cruise vacation. We’re also grateful for John Tarantino and John Herrera, as well as the rest of our dedicated cruise consulting staff.

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By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Holland America introduced a new vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu of 22-dishes including appetizers, salads, entrées and soups this month. The cruise line will also offer 30 new vegetarian options on their traditional menu. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

We’ve found the perfect spring dish. It’s savory, yet sweet. It’s filling, yet light. There’s one catch,  it’s only available on Azamara Club Cruises. Lucky for you, we were able to get the culinary team to share their recipe, but we have to say to really experience this dish you need to try it on board the Azamara Journey or Quest. [Read more →]