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  • "Cruisine" Experiences

    Whether it’s a romantic candlelit dinner with champagne or breakfast in bed, indulging in cruise ship cuisine, or “cruisine,” is always one of the most rewarding cruise experiences. No where else combines the unparalleled food, service, and atmosphere delivered with cruise ship dining, and no one knows this better than our veteran cruisers. We hope you’ll enjoy reading as The Cruise Web’s employees look back on some of their most memorable dining experiences:
    Heather Wasson
    The level of service and quality of food in the Crown’s Grill was comparable to a Ruth’s Chris here at 1/4 of the price!
    Check your daily newsletter for the midnight buffet. It’s a highlight of the trip! Even if you’re not hungry, go up for the show. The chefs spend all day prepping food and making really cool displays. It’s amazing to see the watermelons cut out into works of art. It’s hilarious to see little creatures created from food. I’m awed by how creative they are.

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  • President's Message – Cruise Cuisine

    This month’s Current theme, “cruise cuisine,” reminds me of my first ever dining experience in a cruise line’s specialty steak house.
    I was among a few guests invited to dine with one of a leading cruise line’s corporate executives for an inaugural dinner aboard a new vessel that was debuting its first steakhouse at sea. Wow — while the company was terrific, the dining experience was even better!

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  • Silversea Announces First-Ever Corporate Chefs Culinary Cruise

    Silversea continues its commitment to the culinary enrichment of its guests with the creation of Flavours of the Mediterranean, a special programme showcasing the talents of its corporate chefs, slated for the 24 May, Rome-to-Nice sailing of Silver Whisper.
    This unique voyage is designed to highlight the flavours of the Mediterranean by bringing together, for the first time, Silversea’s corporate culinary stars to tantalise guests with festive dinners and tastings, cooking demonstrations and wine pairings. Guests can attend lectures discussing top trends from terroir to sustainable; join optional tours to renowned wineries and bistros; and visit a local market with a chef to learn how to pick the perfect ingredients for a delicious meal.

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  • Crystal Cruises Expands Onboard Programming Tailored for Teens

    Teens can learn to make sushi like a professional Nobu-trained chef, take a golf lesson with PGA pro instructors, and language classes with Berlitz educators on Crystal Cruises’ award-winning ships this summer. Renowned for Six-Star enrichment for adults, the luxury line offers younger guests opportunities to enhance their travel experiences with onboard programming that is sophisticated, entertaining, and complimentary.
    Citing a surge in family and multigenerational travel, Crystal reports that, as of March 2010, it has nearly five times more family groups booked through its Crystal Family Memories program for this year versus 2009.

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  • Norwegian Epic to Host the Broadcast of America's Largest Fireworks Display

    This year’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® in New York is sure to be truly epic. Norwegian Cruise Line and Macy’s today announced that Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship, Norwegian Epic, will be the host venue for the 34th Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks event taking place on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The event includes a national, one-hour, live entertainment broadcast on NBC-TV beginning at 9 p.m. and takes place on board Norwegian Epic where invited guests will have a front row view of the fireworks display.

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  • Two of the Cruise Web Cruise Consultants Earn Senior Status

    Two of The Cruise Web’s Cruise Consultants were recognized for their performance this past Friday, April 16th. Cruise Consultant Adam Wolf and Gloria Hanson both earned the status of Senior Cruise Consultant for their hard work and dedication to The Cruise Web.
    Adam and Gloria join a team of twelve other Senior Cruise Consultants at The Cruise Web, whose continued excellence and expert consultation epitomize the core strength of The Cruise Web and the dedication it has to its customers and the cruise industry.

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  • The Cruise Web Assistant Sales Manager Attends Nationals Home Opener

    The Cruise Web Assistant Sales Manager Arthur B. attended the opening day game of the Washington Nationals against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, April 5.
    Though Arthur prefers soccer to baseball, he attended the game with his good friend Arthur and the Regional Manager for Royal Caribbean, Bob R. Although they arrived a little late, Arthur and his friend made it just in time to see President Barack Obama throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the game.

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  • Seabourn Recognizes The Cruise Web with Pinnacle Club Membership

    The Yachts of Seabourn recognized The Cruise Web for its outstanding performance in 2009 by again designating The Cruise Web a member of The Yachts of Seabourn’s Pinnacle Club.
    The Yachts of Seabourn is a luxury cruise line that operates six yacht-like vessels that sail as few as 208 guests to some of the most desirable destinations on earth.

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