Norwegian Cruise Line put in the order for a third new ship, which has yet to be named. Temporarily called the Breakaway Plus, this ship will be 163,000 gross tons and accommodate 4,200 passengers. This ship is set to be completed in October 2015.
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There has been an annual 10 percent increase in passengers for river cruises in the last five years. To keep up with the demand, Avalon Waterways is introducing new ships, offering more sailings and new itineraries in Europe.
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Last month, Senior Cruise Consultants John Tarantino and John Herrera were honored 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.
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Norwegian Cruise Lines is constructing an extensive water park to be featured on the Norwegian Breakaway. This water park will include five giant slides, a designated kids play area, two pools, four hot tubs and a bar and grill. The water park is in addition to a three-story sports complex that will feature a ropes course, full basketball court and miniature golf course.
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Did you see that pivotal moment at the 1996 Olympics when the U.S. women’s gymnastic team pulled it together for the gold, or Michael Phelps pick up medal after medal after medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics? The Summer Olympics are only months away and even if you aren’t going to London you can still catch the games while on vacation because Celebrity Cruises has the exclusive rights to broadcast the Olympics live on its fleet.
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The Norwegian Getaway will make the Port of Miami its home. The ship, which is set to begin sailing in Spring 2014, will be the largest ship to have its home in Miami.
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It was no joke that on April 1, Rosalind Smith, The Cruise Web’s Business Development Manager, prepared 80 servings of macaroni and cheese. All that cheesy goodness was served at an event held by Martha’s Table, which is an organization that seeks to improve the life of Washington, DC’s at-risk population by providing food, clothing and educational and enriching opportunities.
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On March 30, 2012, Dennard Melton, Sales Recruiter for The Cruise Web, was wed to Christina Nochera in an intimate wedding in Baltimore, MD. The wedding was followed by a reception in the Capital Grille’s elegant Johns Hopkins dining room.
