Courtesy of Holland America Line Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam, currently under construction at Fincantieri shipyard, was floated out of its dry dock at Marghera, Italy, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The floating out – considered a significant milestone in the construction process – was prefaced by several traditional ceremonies. Following the ancient practice of […]
Courtesy of Crystal Cruises What does a $25 million makeover get you? Swarovski Crystal chandeliers, cashmere throws, sunken Philippe Stark Duravit Jacuzzi bathtubs, chic new pool deck furniture, works by famed Venetian artists, service islands with top-of-the-line pizza ovens and woks, and dozens more upscale and behind-the-scenes embellishments. So encompasses the striking results of award-winning […]
A compilation provided by our employees and “Current” readers “For my birthday last year my mom sent me bark. Not really sure why. She said it made her think of me. I don’t remember if it was special bark in some way ( I know it wasn’t petrified), but I do remember that it was, […]
This month Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International and The Yachts of Seabourn each took delivery of the newest addition to their fleet of ships. Carnival received its largest ship yet, the 130,000 ton Carnival Dream. Royal Caribbean welcomed the much anticipated 220,000 ton Oasis of the Seas. And the Yachts of Seabourn celebrated the arrival […]
The first week and a half of November was a popular month for vacation at The Cruise Web. Three employees took cruise vacations while one flew home to see family. Senior Cruise Consultant Dana K. enjoyed a week-long cruise in the Mexican Riviera aboard the Sapphire Princess. Senior Cruise Consultant Linda I. also enjoyed […]
Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines. The official naming ceremony of Carnival Cruise Lines’ new cruise ship Carnival Dream featuring Academy Award- and Tony Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden in the role of ship’s godmother was broadcasted live on the company’s web site on Thursday, Nov. 12. Live streaming video of the invitation-only event included an […]
As part of Cunard’s partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival, the iconic ocean liner company was pleased to welcome acclaimed filmmakers Griffin Dunne and Gary Winick on the 11 November Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York aboard Queen Mary 2. This year, Cunard was recognized as the Official Cruise Line of the Tribeca Film Festival, of which both film industry insiders have been active participants for a number of years. With this sailing, they join a distinguished list of luminaries and tastemakers that have sailed a legendary voyage with Cunard, operator of The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World.
Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Legends in Concert, the original and world’s greatest live tribute show, will be featured for the first time at sea in more than a decade on Norwegian Epic, the company’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruruising ship to date, debuting in June 2010. A staple […]
