Mariner of the Seas
October 2008
Eastern Caribbean
Having sailed Mariner of the Seas 4 times, I guess you could say I am an expert on Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class of ships, and especially Mariner of the Seas. Once you step on board Mariner, you realize this is not your typical cruise ship. Upon boarding, [...]
Celebrity Cruises has accomplished another first in the cruise industry when it named an ocean scientist as the Godmother of the most widely-heralded cruise ship to enter the market this year, Celebrity Solstice. Amid all the brass and glass of their newest ship, she’s not a star of stage and screen; instead, she ’stars’ in [...]
Celebrity Cruises wants to put you in a dancing mood on their cruise ships, and is introducing several new shows as a result. Feedback from Celebrity guests motivated Celebrity Cruises to upgrade the shows on three of their cruise ships. Intricate dance steps, powerful vocals, finely tuned acting and sheer musical talent are [...]
Azamara Cruises is headed to Asia destinations for the first time this year, and has made it easier to cruisers to decide what will appeal to them from a cruise package perspective. The deluxe, 694-guest Azamara Quest is offering guests a way to make the most of their experiences in the exotic destinations that [...]
Celebrity Cruises’ employees and other South Florida residents turned out this morning to welcome Celebrity Solstice as the ship begins its U.S. debut. The sleek, 122,000-ton ship includes the industry’s first half-acre Lawn Club with real grass and Hot Glass Show with live glassblowing demonstrations; 10 varied restaurants; truly unique entertainment expressly designed for the [...]
Celebrity Cruises has finally taken delivery of the Celebrity Solstice, the most widely heralded cruise ship to enter the market this year, today at a ceremony in Emshaven, Netherlands, marking the formal transfer of the ship. The Celebrity Solstice is the first in a class of five from shipbuilder Meyer Werft to Celebrity Cruises. [...]
Celebrity Cruises has made it easier to get and receive gifts, both onboard and at home, by expanding the new “Shop Celebrity” program, to 24 hours a day. “Shop Celebrity” is an online portal that allows consumers and travel agents to order a wide variety of items for delivery either onboard or at home. “Shop [...]
