By Rosalind Smith, Director of Business Development, The Cruise Web, Inc. This Oceania Cruises dish mixes banh trang wrappers, which are from Vietnam, with Thai ingredients for fresh bursts of flavor. These rolls are usually served with shrimp, but Oceania Cruises’ innovative chef Franck Garanger opted for pomelo to give it a fruity kick. This dish, […]
Royal Caribbean is making bold moves when it comes to growing their brand in Asia. This month they announced that their most anticipated ship, the Quantum of the Seas, will be going to China in May 2015 to home port in Shanghai. The Quantum of the Seas, which won’t debut until November 2014, is being […]
On Thursday, April 3rd, The Cruise Web’s employees got together for a “Spring Fling” potluck luncheon to celebrate the (late) arrival of spring. The potluck was a welcome mid-day respite from our busy schedules – a chance to step away from our desks and socialize with our growing Cruise Web team. As always, the food […]
This past March, Cruise Consultant Colley Croteau tied the knot, marrying his fiance of seven years, Jacqueline. The two got married in Ellicott City, Maryland in a historic stone courthouse. “I’m excited for our future,” Colley said. To celebrate, the two are going on a cruise leaving from the port of Baltimore and visiting the […]
By Kim Gantt, Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web, Inc. This past March my husband and I got a chance to escape the stress of our lives with a sailing on the brand new Norwegian Getaway. We weren’t sure we were going to make it, as just two weeks earlier my husband Dave was in the […]
Cats are coming aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of Seas. No, not actual cats. Let’s clarify – Cats, the hit Broadway musical, will be performed aboard the Oasis of the Seas starting this fall after the mega ship undergoes a little renovation. Royal Caribbean has always been a leader when it comes to producing Broadway musicals on their ships. […]
Holland America fans rejoice! Starting May 2, 2015 the cruise line will officially return to Bermuda after leaving in 2012. These new itineraries depart from Boston and Quebec City and feature 7- and 14-day itineraries. All of the sailings include four days docked in Hamilton, Bermuda. The 14-day itineraries both feature ports of call in Canada […]
Silversea Cruises christened their latest ship, the Silver Discoverer, at the end of March. The ship is their 8th overall, and the 3rd of their Expedition ships. Silversea’s fleet is known as having some of the smallest ships in the cruising industry, but they are also some of the most welcoming and luxurious vessels. Silver Discoverer […]
What you thought about dining on a cruise ship has been turned on its head with this month’s announcement by Royal Caribbean that they are not going to offer a traditional dining option on their newest ships, the Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas. This is a new concept they are trying […]
March 27, 2014 marked the christening date of Uniworld’s latest boutique ship, the S.S. Catherine. Her godmother is the iconic french actress Catherine Deneuve, praised the world over for her beauty. Deneuve was a muse for fashion designer Yves St. Laurent and was the face of the classic perfume Chanel No.5.
