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By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s sometimes all too easy to forget about the less fortunate. With that in mind, The Cruise Web set out to lift some spirits this holiday season and reached out to the Stepping Stones Shelter, a homeless shelter in nearby Rockville, MD. After speaking with the Stepping Stones Shelter’s gracious staff and hearing more about their mission, The Cruise Web felt a strong desire to contribute to their cause.

The goal of the Stepping Stones Shelter is to provide support to homeless families with children in order to move them from crisis to a stable home environment. They accomplish this by providing temporary shelter and support services in a safe and dignified atmosphere. Unfortunately, the economic downturn has worsened what was already a difficult situation for many of these families, and the resources for organizations like Stepping Stones are being spread thinner and thinner. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

This past October, fourteen members of The Cruise Web team cruised to the Bahamas aboard Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas. The 3-night cruise was part of Royal Caribbean’s Seminar at Sea series and combined educational classes with a fun cruise experience. Upon their return from the Bahamas, the participating employees shared the following:

Ed C.
“The cruise gave me a visceral experience that tops off the classroom training – specifically, the shore excursion with the stingrays was cool way beyond any expectations. In general, I especially liked the tremendous variety of things to do and how they were all very conveniently presented, including the on-ship activities and facilities, shore excursions, extensive dining, just enjoying the ship itself, the ocean and port views, shopping and people watching.” [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Several of The Cruise Web’s employees recently returned from an exciting two-day inaugural celebration aboard the Celebrity Silhouette. The inaugural cruise departed from Bayonne, New Jersey and marked the beginning of what is sure to be a bright future for Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship. Each of The Cruise Web team members in attendance raved about the beautiful new ship. Continue reading below for their highlights.

Kris S.
I have never sailed on Solstice-class so the whole experience was new to me. I love the Lawn Club as an alternative to sitting by the pool. I was up there multiple times daily. I can’t really pick one thing that was my favorite, but I will say that it was my first cruise without any children around and it was quite pleasant. Not to say there will never be children on board as they do have kids activities, but I feel like this is geared more towards adults. For grown-ups who need a bit of a break, I feel like this is a great option. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

On November 20, 2011, members of Royal Caribbean’s Sales Team were caught participating in a “flash mob” aboard the Liberty of the Seas. Front and center among the participants was Bob Rose, Business Development Manager for Royal Caribbean International. Participants found time during their work breaks to practice their moves in preparation for the surprise dance party, linked below.

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(Video courtesy of Royal Caribbean).

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Courtesy of Silversea Cruises.

Guests sailing on the nearly sold-out Silver Spirit voyage of 24 May 2012 are in for a special treat. Silversea is offering an optional two-day “70th Grand Prix de Monaco” land package.

Silver Spirit guests will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a Formula One race at the Monaco Grand Prix during the ship’s overnight visit on 26 May. On Saturday, guests will enjoy witnessing the time trials (practice runs for the drivers and their cars) from Tribune K reserved seats. From this section of the grandstand, guests will see cars racing towards them at tremendous speed, slow down, and then accelerate, before making the next turn. In the evening, guests attend an invitation-only cocktail reception hosted by the ship’s captain and a former Grand Prix driver, followed by a themed dinner of Mediterranean and Monegasque cuisine served in La Terrazza. On Sunday, guests return to their same reserved seats for the exciting final race. [Read more →]

Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises.

While celebrating the highly anticipated stateside debut of its stylish Celebrity Silhouette – the fourth and newest member of Celebrity Cruises’ widely heralded Solstice Class fleet – Celebrity Cruises also is intensely focused on the fifth member of the class, Celebrity Reflection, which sets sail in the Fall of 2012. And when she does, she’ll boast all the attributes that have netted Celebrity’s Solstice Class the broadest array of honors in the brand’s 20-year history – including Celebrity’s #1 ranking in the large-ship category of the prestigious annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – and a host of entirely new features, including a significantly expanded array of luxury suites. [Read more →]

Courtesy of Paul Gauguin Cruises.

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, proudly presents an array of 2012 itineraries with special hosts appealing to a variety of interests – from cooking and astronomy to marine biology.

Kicking off the New Year, The Gauguin’s first theme sailing is on February 11, 2012, to Tahiti & the Society Islands and will feature Daniel Baron, winemaker for Silver Oak Cellars. Mr. Baron was hand-selected to succeed Justin Meyer as winemaker in 1994 by the co-founder himself and since then has carried out the winery’s commitment of making only the finest Cabernet Sauvignon. Each bottle of Silver Oak is aged for nearly five years in American oak barrels, then in bottles so that it is “deliciously drinkable from the day it is released.” Mr. Baron will lead a tasting with cruising guests and will also present a lecture aboard the ship detailing his journey to winemaker, including his master’s studies in viticulture and explorations of France’s great wine regions.

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Courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises brings its all-inclusive luxury experience to the tropics with 10- and 11-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises, many with convenient roundtrip departures from Fort Lauderdale.

The 10 “Tropical Escapes” aboard the line’s all-suite Seven Seas Navigator are offered from January through April 2012. Two-for-one fares start and free round-trip air and bonus savings on select sailings when booked by December 30, 2011.

As part of the all-inclusive Regent Seven Seas’ experience, guests enjoy a free one-night luxury hotel package before sailing and choose from as many as 51 complimentary shore excursions. Depending on the port of call, guests can learn to scuba dive on the world-renown reefs of Cozumel or discover the secret Mayan underworld by trekking and rappelling through a maze of caves in Belize. [Read more →]

Courtesy of Oceania Cruises.

Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce that it is now participating in the American Express Cruise Privileges Program. Details of the new Cruise Privileges Program are below:

About the Program:
The Cruise Privileges Program is a credit card benefit program available to all guests who book with an American Express Platinum or Centurion card. Guests booking with either a Platinum or Centurion card will be eligible to receive $300 Shipboard Credit per stateroom as well as an invitation to a premium wine tasting with a complimentary bottle of wine of the guest’s choice from the tasting menu.* [Read more →]

Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International.

Royal Caribbean International’s Splendour of the Seas will reemerge from an extensive revitalization on November 25, 2011, with more than twice the number of dining options previously available to guests. The enhancements, including a variety of new restaurants first introduced aboard Oasis-class ships, stay true to the cruise line’s commitment to deliver the Royal Advantage, providing guests with the industry’s most innovative cruise ships, exciting destinations and superior Gold Anchor service. [Read more →]