Miami’s Legendary Tobacco Road Heads to Sea – Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014
Miami’s Legendary Tobacco Road Heads to Sea Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014 Passengers on Norwegian Escape will be able to experience a piece of Miami history as Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the legendary Tobacco Road would find new life at sea. The acclaimed bar, Miami’s oldest, just
Effy Jewelry Debuts on Princess Ships – Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014
Effy Jewelry Debuts on Princess Ships Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014 Fans of American fine jewelry line Effy will soon find temptations on three Princess Cruises’ ships in the Caribbean and Panama Canal, beginning next month. Effy is stocking standalone shops on Caribbean Princess, Emerald Princess, a
Cruise Deals of the Week – Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014
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Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week – Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014
Porthole Cruise News Briefs of the Week Cruise News, Oct. 24, 2014 Food Network’s Guy Fieri and country music stars Rascal Flatts helped Carnival Cruise Lines show off its new partnership with the Dallas Cowboys by making pre-game appearances during a “Tailgate Takeover” at AT&
Oasis of the Seas Gets Dynamic Dining – Cruise News, Oct. 17, 2014
Cruise News – Oct. 17, 2014 Oasis of the Seas Gets Dynamic Dining The world’s largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, has emerged from a two-week dry dock in Rotterdam with a bevy of new amenities … including in the culinary realm. As on the soon-to-debut Quantum of the Seas, Oasis of
Norwegian Jewel Debuts in Houston… and more – Cruise News, Oct. 17, 2014
Cruise News – Oct. 17, 2014 Norwegian Jewel Debuts in Houston Houston, we’ve got a new ship. The recently updated Norwegian Jewel began sailing this week from the Bayport Cruise Terminal, where it will be homeported through April 2015. Norwegian Cruise Line had not been in the market for
R-O-C-K on the S-E-A – During Styx concert cruise, Carnival announces lineup for spring 2015. – Cruise News, Oct. 17, 2014
Cruise News – Oct. 17, 2014 R-O-C-K on the S-E-A During Styx concert cruise, Carnival announces lineup for spring 2015. When’s the last time you went to a live concert? For me, it’s been about seven years. And when I asked this question to fellow journalists while sailing aboard Carnival B
Love Boat Fun in 2015 – Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014
Love Boat Fun in 2015 Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014 Princess Cruises has been heavily promoting its 50th anniversary next year and now comes word the yearlong festivities will include a themed dining room menu (featuring dishes from the past five decades), special desserts created by chocolatier Norman
Regent Debuts Land Tours, Plus… – Cruise News – Oct. 10, 2014
Regent Debuts Land Tours, Plus… Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014 Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed its winter 2015/2016 sailings roster, and included on cruises to the Mediterranean, Africa and Asia are some new pre- and post-cruise options. Passengers of the all-inclusive line who stay in top
Tats at Sea, Featured Deal… and more – Cruise News – Oct. 10, 2014
Tats at Sea, Featured Deals… and more Cruise News, Oct. 10, 2014 You knew it was coming. America’s first-ever tattoo-themed cruise will take place on Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas next year. And yes, there will be opportunity to get inked onboard – and by so
Familiar Faces and New Places on Norwegian Escape – Cruise News – Oct. 3, 2014
Familiar Faces and New Places on Norwegian Escape Cruise News – Oct. 3, 2014 Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Escape, the Breakaway-Plus ship scheduled to debut next fall, will retain popular design features from the line’s Breakaway class, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place
Crystal Symphony Gets a Makeover – Cruise News, Oct. 3, 2014
Crystal Symphony Gets a Makeover Cruise News – Oct. 3, 2014 Crystal Cruises likes to keep things fresh, with the latest example being a $20 million redesign of Crystal Symphony during a two-week drydock. The ship is showing off new fitness areas, updated public rooms, and additional allergy-friend
Deals of the Week: CLIA Cruise Week Brings Savings…and more – Cruise News, Oct. 3, 2014
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High Roller Headlines Norwegian Poker Challenge – Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014.
High Roller Headlines Norwegian Poker Challenge Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014. Norwegian Cruise Line has landed a big fish to headline its first annual Norwegian Poker Challenge. Aboard the November 9-16, 2014, sailing from Miami aboard Norwegian Epic will be World Series of Poker Champion Jo
Look What’s Being Served in Carnival’s Main Dining – Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014.
Look What’s Being Served in Carnival’s Main Dining Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014 New on Carnival Cruise Lines’ main dining room menus: Steakhouse Selections. For $20, you can indulge in a 1½-pound Maine lobster, 9-oz. filet mignon, 14-oz. New York strip steak, or surf-and-turf. Th
Princess to Float a Rose Bowl Love Boat – Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014.
Princess to Float a Rose Bowl Love Boat Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014 Watch the Rose Parade on January 1 and you’ll see a floating floral version of the bow of Regal Princess. Plus, aboard the float will be six original cast members of “The Love Boat” TV series. Yup, Captain S
What’s showing aboard Costa Diadema?… and more – Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014.
What’s showing aboard Costa Diadema? Cruise News – Sept. 26, 2014 Costa Cruises teased out details of entertainment options aboard Costa Diadema, the line’s new 3,734-passenger flagship. Expect everything from Irish step dancing to a laser play area. New shows in the three-level
Carnival Guarantees Satisfaction – Again – Cruise News, Sept. 19, 2014
Carnival Guarantees Satisfaction – Again. Cruise News – Sept. 19, 2014 Carnival Cruise Lines said it is continuing its “Great Vacation Guarantee” through 2015. The promise to consumers is a 110 percent refund, transportation home, and a $100 shipboard credit for use on a future cruis
Newest Holland Ship Gets a Name – Cruise News, Sept. 19, 2014
Newest Holland Ship Gets a Name. Cruise News – Sept. 19, 2014 Holland America Line’s new 2,650-passenger ship, currently under construction in Italy and set for debut in 2016, will be called Koningsdam. The Pinnacle-class ship will be the cruise line’s largest ever built. While the 141
Mmmm, Beer – Cruise News, Sept. 19, 2014
Mmmm, Beer. Cruise News – Sept. 19, 2014 Princess Cruises is jumping on the craft-beer craze with special-branded brews, including Seawitch West Coast IPA. The name “seawitch” comes from the iconic Princess mermaid logo. The beer honors the line’s 50th anniversary. The IPA was