Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that its Board of Directors approved the adoption of a “Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights” detailing CLIA members’ commitment to the safety, comfort and care of guests in a number of important areas. The CEOs of CLIA North American member cruise lines are each immediately verifying in [...]
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Azamara’s delectable itineraries entice gourmands with European culinary-immersive voyages
Azamara Club Cruises knows that travelers not only want to visit destinations, but also want to immerse themselves in the wealth of cultures and nightlife found there. Among those are individuals who revel in a destination’s unique culinary offerings and seek out vacations that can whet their appetite. Azamara, as a result, has hand-crafted a [...]
Reverie to outfit a fifth Celebrity Cruises ship with luxury bedding
Reverie, a leading manufacturer of innovative sleep systems and adjustable beds, continues to bring its luxury sleep experience to the high seas through a unique partnership with Celebrity Cruises aimed at helping vacationers sleep better during their cruise experience. The collaboration has already resulted in four of the company’s 11 ships being outfitted with Celebrity [...]
Windstar Cruises introduces new yacht and voyage collection
Windstar Cruises, a leader in yacht-style cruising, announces the debut of its new all-suite yacht, Star Pride, and the 2014 Pride Voyage Collection. The new voyages open for sale today, and feature four new itineraries exclusive to the all-suite yacht, including Windstar’s new itinerary through the Black Sea. Star Pride’s nine distinctive voyages highlight small-ship [...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces New Itineraries For Fall 2014
Today, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced changes to its Fall 2014 itineraries for Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager. The company launched 10 new cruises with expanded itineraries that include cruises to sought-after destinations such as Tahiti and South Africa. It has been four years since a Regent ship called in South Africa and [...]
EUROPA 2 Christened in Hamburg May 10th
In line with the motto “Great moments. Truly exclusive.” the newly- built EUROPA 2 was christened in celebratory and stylish fashion by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on May 10, 2013 during the 824th HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY. Godmother Dana Schweiger smashed the champagne bottle against the bow of the ship near Blankenese, Hamburg. The special invitees on board [...]
American Queen Steamboat Company completes technology upgrade
Guests keeping up on the latest headlines via tablet or documenting their American Queen voyage to friends on Facebook are now assured of a stronger and more stable internet experience onboard the world’s largest riverboat. The American Queen Steamboat Company recently installed a new satellite ball instantly improving internet speeds throughout the vessel. Additionally, in-room [...]
Cunard Line gives credits where credit is due-new program gives North American military personnel up to $250 to spend on board
Cunard Line is pleased to announce a new benefit for those who serve in the armed forces in North America. The new programme grants On Board Credits of up to $250 per person to members of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserves, and the Canadian National Defense. [...]
Royal Caribbean International sets sail down the streets of New York City this November in the 87th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A magical voyage will begin this Thanksgiving as Royal Caribbean International®, the award-winning global cruise line returns to the lineup of the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. On Thursday, November 28th, the brand new Royal Caribbean float will set sail for a fun-filled family journey that will help ring in the start of the [...]
Costa Cruises to sail first-ever world cruise from China in 2014
Costa Cruises will offer the first-ever round-trip world cruise from China in 2014. Departing Shanghai March 22, Costa Atlantica will sail an 83-day journey that spans five continents and three oceans, and calls at 23 destinations in 16 countries. The 2,680-guest, 85,700-ton Costa Atlantica will first stop at Vietnam, then take a westerly course to [...]
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