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Crystal Cruises, which regularly sails everywhere in the world, is finally coming back to Alaska for the first time since 2005 with a single early season itinerary departing Yokohama April 16 on the Crystal Serenity. This is a 22-day voyage highlighting first time visits to the Great Land, with calls at Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, Seward [...]
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Cruise West is doing its part to get cruisers out there on the open seas by extending the Alaska early booking discount and waiving the fuel surcharge for guests who book and pay in full by January 30, 2009. They are also following in the footsteps of most all the cruise lines by waiving [...]
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been labeled a great cruise to Alaska by the Travel Channel. As a result, the cruise line will set sail in the Travel Channel’s one-hour special entitled Great Cruises: Norwegian Pearl, hosted by Brook Lee, Miss Universe 1998. The show, filmed in high-definition during a seven-day Alaska cruise [...]
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is continuing to expand internationally in tough economic times. The cruise line just announced it is opening two new offices in China, in the cities of Beijing and Guangzhou. Royal Caribbean has many more berths to fill in the coming years, and the most populated country in the world [...]
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Princess Cruises is not willing to sit back on their laurels as they announce a host of new cruise features, as well as some new and exciting cruise itineraries for 2009. The enhancements will cover everything from quality quiet time, to giant, outdoor movies, cafes and new places to dine, breakfast in bed, some [...]
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Holland America Line chose to release a stimulus package rather than a bailout for cruise guests. The cruise line announced unprecedented savings potential for anyone looking to take a Holland America cruise. They can save you money in a variety of ways to assure you of a great vacation at a very reasonable [...]
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Both Celebrity Cruises and their upscale sister cruise division Azamara Cruises had an outstanding year as far as recognition in the cruise industry. What better gift to give to the two presidents of the respective cruise companies than the host of awards and honors the brands have received this year from travel partners, press, [...]
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Celebrity Cruises’ brand new ship, the Celebrity Solstice, has a new partner in its conservation efforts. Not only does the Celebrity Solstice deliver extraordinary service with style, in venues boasting some of the best architecture and design at sea, but they also offer something unique, not only in its design, but perhaps more so [...]
Holland America Line is offering Collectors’ Voyages and a Voyage of the Glaciers offering to its clientele who enjoy the time aboard ship as much as the destination, Alaska. Holland America Line offers the 14-day Collectors’ Voyages and a new 17-day Voyage of the Glaciers CruiseTour, which are extended tours that are two seven-day [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) came out strong today with new sailing choices in Europe and Alaska, and also committed through 2012 to Hawaii to keep the Pride of America there. NCL was thought to be considering leaving Hawaii due to poor financials, but openly stated the unit is profitable. These cruises go on [...]
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. following the other two “big three” cruise lines, yesterday announced the suspension of its fuel supplement for Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises sailings that depart on or after January 1, 2009, anywhere in the world. The decision reflects the recently sustained lower price of fuel. The other [...]
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RSVP Vacations has released itineraries for 5 new 2009 all gay cruises. RSVP originated the gay and lesbian cruise concept, which is designed to give gay travelers more variety and choice than ever before. With three major U.S. city departures — Ft. Lauderdale, Los Angeles and Seattle — RSVP’s 2009 cruises also offer unprecedented [...]
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The cruise travel company that I represent recently held their national conference at sea on the Celebrity Solstice, and I saw this press release this morning about the event. It is truly a plus to be associated with such a highly recognized and respectable network. Read about how a first class company treats [...]
Well-known travel photographers Ellen and Hank Barone will lead a special photography cruise in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés aboard American Safari Cruises’ 120-foot, 22-guest luxury yacht Safari Quest, March 8 to 15, 2009. The cruise offers a $250 per person travel credit for clients if booked before Dec. 31. The eight-day, seven-night cruise from La [...]
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Cruise West Small Ship experiences will take you take you to places where the larger cruise ships can only see with a pair of binoculars. If you feel like you want to try a cruise vacation, but aren;t thrilled with the throngs of cruise guests standing in lines for shows and activities, then the [...]
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