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  • The Golden Princess Undergoes Extensive Makeover

    Courtesy of Princess Cruises The Golden Princess floated out of drydock on May 5th, signaling the completion of the most extensive makeover ever undertaken by Princess Cruises. The amenities added during the drydock were the Princess signature features already aboard the line’s newest ships, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess. Many were introduced aboard […]

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  • Royal Caribbean temporarily suspends port calls in Mexico

    Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International UPDATE: Royal Caribbean Has Resumed Port Calls in Mexico Royal Caribbean International has temporarily suspended its port calls in Mexico. The decision was made in an abundance of caution, and to allow additional time to better understand the full impact of the Swine Flu. The temporary suspension involves four of […]

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  • NCL to adjust Mexico itineraries for safety

    Courtesy of NCL Travel Advisory: Updated 7pm 04/28/09 Miami – Apr 28, 2009 The health and well-being of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance to Norwegian Cruise Line. Accordingly, the company is closely monitoring the health advisories regarding the current Swine Influenza (Swine Flu) situation. As a precautionary measure due to the […]

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  • Cunard Line Receives Top Awards for 2008

    Courtesy of Cunard Line John Duffy, QE2 Hotel Manager – “Seagoing Employee of the Year 2008” Seatrade Insider’s “Seatrade Awards 2008” Cunard Line – “Best Cruise Line” Australian Gourmet Traveler’s 2008 Travel Awards Queen Mary 2 – “Best Luxury Cruise Ship” Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards Queen Mary 2 – “Top 10 Best Spa on […]

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  • NCL Awarded Top Accolades for 2008

    Courtesy of NCL 2008 10th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards Porthole Cruise Magazine – Best Alternative Dining Room Cuisine – Best Spa Facilities – Best Hawaii Itineraries – Best Bermuda Itineraries 2008 World Travel Awards – Norwegian Cruise Line named Europe’s Leading Cruise Line 2008 Editors’ Picks Awards Cruise Critic – Norwegian Cruise Line won for […]

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  • Royal Caribbean Expands Options For Stress-Free Family Vacations

    Royal Caribbean International has announced new fleetwide programming for cruise vacationers, expanding services and activities that cater to families with children as young as six months old. The new program includes enhancements to Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Adventure Ocean youth program, which will help families traveling with children enjoy a fulfilling and stress-free vacation. As a leader in innovative family vacations, Royal Caribbean provides enriching and entertaining programs that appeal to children of all ages, while providing options for parents and grandparents that contribute to a more carefree family vacation.

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  • Holland America Debuts Explorations Book Club

    An enriching new book club program will debut on Holland America Line’s sailings of 14 days or more starting in May 2009. As part of the cruise line’s ongoing Signature of Excellence initiative, the Explorations Book Club will launch with the popular novel “Like Water for Chocolate” on the Panama Canal ms Veendam sailing. Book club gatherings will be implemented on select sailings of 14 days or more starting in the fall, with a different novel selected for each itinerary.

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