Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Cruise News

Carnival’s Spirited makeover complete

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

On the eve of her deployment to Sydney, Carnival Spirit has emerged from a USD$7 million dry-dock with a host of enhancements.

Royal Princess maiden season unveiled

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Debuting in June 2013, Princess Cruises' 3600-passenger Royal Princess is slated to sail on a maiden season of 12-day 'Grand Mediterranean' voyages between Barcelona and Venice.

Carnival to increase capacity in San Juan

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Carnival Victory to reposition to Miami to offer four- and five-day cruises

Emergency drills for all cruise ships in wake of capsizing Concordia

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Three international cruise associations have determined the need for a new muster drill prior to a cruise ship's departure.

Norwegian Cruise Line anchor in record financial growth

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line reported soaring figures for the final quarter of 2011, marking a successful year of business.

Disney takes possession of Disney Fantasy

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The Meyer Werft flag was lowered and the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised in a traditional maritime ceremony marking the readiness of the company’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Fantasy.

CruiseWise to smarten online cruise bookings

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Online travel agency, CruiseWise has announced the launch of a “revolutionary” cruise booking website aimed at streamlining and simplifying the online booking process for cruise vacations.

Aurora at centre of cocaine seizure

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Nearly 13 kilograms of cocaine is reported as having been seized from a cruise ship believed to be P&O Cruises’ Aurora on 25 January 2012 when the ship was docked in San Francisco.

Costa extends compensation deadline

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Passengers affected by the Costa Concordia disaster last month will receive a slight reprieve, with the deadline for acceptance of the line’s compensation proposal extended to 31 March 2012.

A new year, a new Crystal

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

This year signifies "A Year of New Developments" for Crystal Cruises, with the ultra-luxury line introducing enhancements to their offering every month in 2012.

Oriana goes adult-exclusive

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

A month-long dry dock has seen P&O Cruises’ Oriana return to service as an adult-exclusive ship.

Size matters on Royal Princess

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Princess Cruises’ newest flagship Royal Princess will sport a plus-size atrium when she debuts in June 2013.

Diamond Jubilee celebrations for Cunard

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

History will be made on 5 June 2012 when Cunard’s three Queens arrive and depart their home port of Southampton together as part of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Carnival Legend to operate exciting European cruises In 2013

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Schedule features variety of itineraries, including Baltic, Mediterranean, British Isles, and Norway.

Distinguished wine experts to host Silversea's 'wine series' enrichment program

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Silversea has signed renowned wine experts Lyn Farmer and Richard Nurick to host a Wine Series enrichment program on six voyages in the South Pacific, Europe and South America this year.

Crystal Cruises Extends Voluntourism Program to New Destinations In 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

After a successful inaugural year of voluntourism around the world, Crystal Cruises is extending its trailblazing “You Care, We Care” program with new hands-on opportunities throughout 2012.

Sapphire Princess dry dock complete

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess has set sail to Hawaii following a three-week makeover adding a host of the line’s signature features to the ship.

Norovirus strikes again on Crown Princess

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Less than a week after the last reported Norovirus outbreak aboard Crown Princess, a further 114 passengers and 59 crew have contracted a gastrointestinal illness believed to be the same bug.

Oceania Cruises’ New ‘Riviera’ to feature music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Oceania Cruises has teamed with Royal Theatrical Productions to feature “Now and Forever — The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” on board its new 1,250-guest Riviera, which debuts in May 2012.

Complimentary Alaska shore tours from American Cruise Lines

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Fine selection of carefully planned excursions offered throughout inaugural season.

CruiseOne launches 2012 Anniversary Sale with “Book Now, Pay Later” Promotion

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

The nation’s leading cruise retailer says “We’re Celebrating, Come Cruise with Us!”.

World Travel Holdings (WTH), Spirit Airlines launch new cruise program

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Spirit Cruises Makes Debut with Variety of Cruise Vacation Offers

Norovirus attacks three cruise ships

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Ruby Princess, Crown Princess and Voyager of the Seas have all been hit with Norovirus in the past week with approximately 700 people affected overall.

Man overboard on Allure

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

The search continues for a 30 year old British man who was reported as going overboard from his Deck 11 cabin balcony on Allure of the Seas on Friday.