Archive for October, 2008

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Eliminates Fuel Surcharge

Norwegian Cruise Line has joined the list of cruise lines who are refunding the fuel surcharge they have been levying, but once again in the form of an onboard credit. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced today that the company’s current fuel supplement will no longer apply to bookings made on or after November 10, [...]

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The Yachts of Seabourn Named Number 1 Small Ship Cruise Line In Conde Nast Traveler

The Yachts of Seabourn, the leader in ultra luxury cruising, has been named the #1 Small Ship Cruise Line in the world by readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the magazine’s 21st annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Seabourn has made a habit of consistently earning the praise and the patronage of refined travelers the world over, [...]

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Carnival Announces Community Service Day in New Orleans For Feb. 2009

Carnival Cruise Lines continues its friendly relationship with the city of New Orleans, and this time in a way that really hits home. Cruisers on the second John Heald Bloggers Cruise, scheduled on the the newly refurbished Carnival Fantasy from New Orleans in February 2009, will not only enjoy five fun-filled days sailing with [...]

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Princess Cruises Brings Wedding Ceremony To Ruby Princess

It was just a matter of time before cruise lines got into the reality TV business. Princess has taken this above and beyond the norm. In an effort to strengthen their marketing moniker as “the most romantic cruise line”, Princess Cruises is celebrating the launch of its new Ruby Princess by incorporating an [...]

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Cunard Line Cruises Into Halloween With Liner Notes Costume Party

Cunard Line is marking Halloween with a special “Costume Party” episode hosted by Paul Holdengräber, as part of their famed Liner Notes series. In this spirited episode, Holdengräber takes listeners on a mesmerizing journey exploring the nature of horror in literature and film through the eyes of some of the world’s most accomplished writers, filmmakers [...]

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Windstar Cruises Honored As Tops In World By Conde Nast Traveler Readers

Windstar Cruises, which operates three sailing yachts known for their pampering without pretense and their ability to cruise into the nooks and crannies of the world’s oceans, was voted one of 2008’s “Top Small Ship Cruise Lines” in Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards. The luxurious ships of Windstar cruise to nearly [...]

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Discovery Cruises Giving Free Cruises To Members Of The Military

In case you were unaware of this, and wanting to personally thank a veteran for their service to our country, you can now give a free cruise to your favorite member of the military. This is a great holiday gift idea. For the past six years, Discovery Cruise Line has offered a special [...]

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