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Cruise NewsTake Your Maiden Voyage On A ‘costa’ Cruise
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - Costa Cruises
Try life on the high seas with Costa Cruises’ selection of mini-cruises coupled with hotel stays Cruising has come a long way since the days of on deck shuffleboard and Captain’s cocktails parties....

Cruise NewsExpanded Cruise Programme For 2009 From P&o Cruises
Monday, June 23, 2008 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises, newly published, 2009 brochure features holidays to 182 destinations in 60 countries. It has also had a full redesign in response to customer research and is now destination led as opposed...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises: One Million Customers Have Already Booked A Cruise In 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008 - Costa Cruises
It’s another boom year for the Italian Company as one million bookings have been made in 2008, beating the precedent set in 2007 by five weeks. Costa Cruises was the first to set the historic European...

Cruise NewsViking River Cruises Releases 2009 River Cruise Atlas™
Friday, June 20, 2008 - Viking River Cruises
New Ship, New Itinerary, New Land Extensions Early Booking Discount—Save up to £500 per person. Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, has released its 2009 River Cruise Atlas,...

Cruise NewsViking River Cruises Information Presentations - New Dates Now Available
Friday, June 20, 2008 - Viking River Cruises
Discover just what makes Viking River Cruises so special by attending one of our free Information Presentations in 2008. Join us in pleasant surroundings and where complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits...

Cruise NewsGet More From Your Cruise With Fred. Olsen’s Activity Programmes
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
As more and more people take to cruising, so the range of interests and pastimes they enjoy has continued to expand. Fred. Olsen has always offered a range of varied activities, both onboard and ashore,...

Cruise NewsCivilisations Cruises
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen’s Civilisations cruises have become a popular and well-established part of the cruise line’s offering in recent years. Civilisations is an add-on package on selected cruises aboard Black...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Extends Regional Ports Programme
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
For 2009-10, Fred. Olsen continues to expand its portfolio of regional departure ports from the UK, as well as regional airports for fly/cruises. As well as the major southern ports of Dover and Southampton,...

Cruise NewsCruise The World With Fred. Olsen
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen’s new brochure of worldwide cruises for 2009-10 includes three complete World Cruises, all with very individual itineraries - the most the cruise line has ever offered. The ships offering...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Launches Worldwide Cruises Brochure
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just launched its brochure of worldwide cruises for 2009-10, offering its greatest ever choice of ships, destinations and departure ports. The brochure features a total of...

Cruise NewsBook Early And Enjoy Hurtigruten’s Biggest Ever Early Booking Offer
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - Hurtigruten
Dreaming of a cruise along the Norwegian Fjords next year or exploring the white continent of Antarctica? Start planning now and you could take advantage of some of the biggest early booking savings cruise...

Cruise NewsItalian Cruise Line, Costa Cruises Breaks World Record For Longest Pizza Line
Monday, June 09, 2008 - Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises has made history in Sydney by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest pizza line, as part of their 60th birthday celebrations. The world record was broken when 826 freshly-cooked...

Cruise NewsViking River Cruises - Up To £1000 Per Person Savings!
Sunday, June 08, 2008 - Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises are offering fantastic savings of up to £1000 with our best river cruise deals of the season. Whether you wish to explore St Petersburg and Moscow on our fabulous Russian cruise,...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Announces A Global Cruise Industry First – The Floating Of Two New Ships On The Same Day
Thursday, May 29, 2008 - Costa Cruises
The funnel has been fitted on the Costa Lumonosa, the fleet’s 32nd in its illustrious history The launch by floating out of the ship, scheduled for June 27, will be taking place together with that of...

Cruise NewsThe Only Way To Cruise The Mediterranean Is With Costa
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - Costa Cruises
Sail with the number one cruise line in the Med this summer and you’ll be carried away with the choice Costa Cruises offers more ships, more itineraries and more ports of call in the Mediterranean...

Cruise NewsNo Single Supplements Offer From Viking River Cruises
Sunday, May 25, 2008 - Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises have announced a fantastic new offer of No Single Supplements on any cruise itinerary departing in June, July and August 2008. Applies to new bookings only and is subject to availability....

Cruise NewsViking River Cruises Offer Eurostar
Sunday, May 25, 2008 - Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises is to launch its first no-fly programme with First Class train transfers from Eurostar’s new base at St Pancras in London. The programme would offer connections for cruises on key...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Brings Guests The Uefa Euro 2008 Championships And A ‘juventus Cruise’ At A Special Low Price
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - Costa Cruises
All 12 Costa Cruises fleet members will be providing live coverage of every single match at UEFA Euro 2008. The Costa Concordia will also be hosting a one-off cruise reserved for Juventus’ most loyal...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Announces The Winner Of The ‘premio Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro’, The International Competition For Young Sculptors
Monday, May 19, 2008 - Costa Cruises
Marco Chiesa wins the 2008 edition of the Special Prize established by the Italian cruise company & the 1st “Premio Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro” is awarded to 2007 Costa Cruises Special Prize winner Laura...

Cruise NewsNew Biofuel Initiative For Fred. Olsen
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has signed a deal with Bio Driven of Canterbury, a new start up company dedicated to the production of high quality, compliant Bio diesel. Waste cooking oil from the cruise ships...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Celebrates First Mediterranean Fly/cruise From Bristol
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recently laid on a little something extra for lucky customers on their first fly/cruise to the Mediterranean from Bristol Airport. To mark the occasion of the first Mediterranean...

Cruise NewsSave 10% - Up To £500 Per Person With Viking's Summer 2008 Sale
Friday, May 02, 2008 - Viking River Cruises
SAVE 10% - UP TO £500 PER PERSON WITH VIKING'S 'SUMMER 2008 SALE' AND EXPERIENCE A WORLD APART! Take advantage of our fantastic 10% saving on any Viking River Cruise from May-November 2008. Terms &...

Cruise NewsJuventus Set To Embark In Asia With The Support Of Costa Cruises
Monday, April 28, 2008 - Costa Cruises
The “Costa Cruises Juventus Asia-Pacific Tour 2008” is announced in Genoa Juventus' spring tour, organized by MP & Silva, will be supported by Costa Cruises, the number one cruise company in Italy and...

Cruise NewsFree Flights/ Free Hotels – Selected Sailings In The Med This June!
Monday, April 28, 2008 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Outstanding Summer Offers! Discover the Mediterranean sights with one of three of our tempting offers on board the ultra luxury Seven Seas Navigator or Seven Seas Voyager. Seven Seas Navigator Athens...

Cruise NewsShare In A Feast Of Renaissance Culture With Fred. Olsen
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Civilisations Cruise – 16 nights from 15th September 2008 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines recognises that some discerning customers want more from a cruise than just a relaxing holiday with good food, entertainment...

Cruise NewsFirst Round Britain Cruise In 2009 For P&o Cruises
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has published its 2009 Preview Edition brochure. The brochure features cruise holidays to 235 destinations in 82 countries and the first round Britain cruise for the line. Ventura, the...

Cruise NewsBritain’s Largest Superliner Named By Dame Helen Mirren
Monday, April 21, 2008 - P&O Cruises
British icon and Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has named the largest superliner designed exclusively for Britain, Ventura the latest addition to the P&O Cruises fleet. The spectacular celebrity...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Aids Environmental Wellbeing
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Costa Cruises
In partnership with Steiner’s SEED promotion marking ‘International Earth Day’, Costa Cruises will plant a tree in support of the ‘Arbor Day Foundation’ for every treatment purchased in the onboard spas Milan,...

Cruise NewsEverything’s Ship-shape For The May Bank Holidays
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Costa Cruises
Take advantage of the May Bank Holidays and use this time to discover something new. More people than ever before are taking a cruise and non-traditional cruise ships and itineraries are creating an innovative...

Cruise NewsCelebrate Sixty Years Of Sailing Excitement With Costa Cruises
Monday, April 07, 2008 - Costa Cruises
Europe’s leading cruise line marks its diamond anniversary with discounts of up to 20% on selected 2008 sailings On March 31, 1948 the Anna C, Costa’s first passenger ship set sail from Genoa bound...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Launches Preview Brochure For 2009/10
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen has just launched its 2009/2010 Preview as an advance guide for cruises aboard its fleet of five ships. Two longer voyages are highlighted – Black Watch’s Around South America cruise of...

Cruise NewsSuperliner Designed For Britain Sets Sail For Homeport After Official Handover Ceremony
Monday, March 31, 2008 - P&O Cruises
Ventura, the largest superliner built exclusively for British holidaymakers has set sail for her homeport, Southampton, after being officially ‘handed over’ to P&O Cruises by the Fincantieri shipyard,...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Celebrates First Fly/cruise To Miami From Stansted
Thursday, March 27, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has greatly increased the use of regional airports for its programme of fly/cruises to the Caribbean and Mediterranean in 2008/9. One of the most popular airports in the programme...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen’s Balmoral
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Balmoral, latest addition to the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet, has completed her inaugural cruise to Florida, her base for Caribbean cruising. The ship left Dover on 13th February, and after calling...

Cruise NewsNoddy And Mr. Bump Take To The Sea
Monday, March 03, 2008 - P&O Cruises
None other than Mr. Bump is to take to the seas along with Noddy this summer. While Noddy will be joining the two to four year olds, the four to seven year olds will have the chance to meet the one and...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Opens A New Hotel Training School In Jakarta
Thursday, February 28, 2008 - Costa Cruises
The school will train 1,300 new employees a year. In 2008 Costa Cruises will boost its training activity for hotel personnel by over 50%. A total of 12,000 new hires from 2008 to 2012 to cater for...

Cruise NewsCruise Industry Is Buoyant In Europe: Costa Cruises Is The No. One Company
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - Costa Cruises
The second “European Cruise Contribution” report of the European Cruise Council highlights the growing economic impact of the cruise industry in Europe: in 2006 direct expenditure of 10.6 billion euros...

Cruise NewsHave A Cracking Good Time On The Ocean Waves
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - Costa Cruises
It’s an Easter Egg-stravaganza with these family-friendly sailings from Costa Cruises Join Costa Cruises this Easter to discover a world of entertainment, fun and excellent service. Each day will...

Cruise NewsFree Flights To The Land Of The Midnight Sun With Hurtigruten
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - Hurtigruten
Fancy flying to Norway, the Land of the Midnight sun for free? Hurtigruten is offering free flights this summer to cover all new bookings made for departures between 1 April and 30 September. With availability...

Cruise NewsP&o Cruises And Temple Spa In New Partnership
Friday, February 22, 2008 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has formed a new partnership with Temple Spa to offer a complimentary range of products and therapies for all passengers. Temple Spa, available in prestigious stores including Harrods and...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Launches Second Programme Of Civilisations Cruises
Thursday, February 21, 2008 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Following the success of the first Civilisations programme, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just launched a brochure for a second season of these very special cruises. Civilisations is an add-on package...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Set To Retain Its Leadership In 2009: A Fleet Of 14 Ships & Brand New Itineraries
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - Costa Cruises
The Italian company’s 2009 brochure, released worldwide today, is packed with news. New itineraries launched in the Far East, the Amazon River, U.S.A. & Canada and the Mediterranean. Europe’s largest...

Cruise NewsA Futuristic, Spectacular Theatre On Board The Costa Luminosa, The Next Flagship Of The Costa Cruises Fleet
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - Costa Cruises
Work is proceeding at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard on the construction of the Costa Luminosa, the next flagship of the Costa Cruises fleet. Two blocks have been laid in the building-graving dock; they...

Cruise NewsDame Helen Mirren To Name Britain's Largest Superliner
Monday, February 04, 2008 - P&O Cruises
British icon and Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren is to name the largest superliner designed exclusively for Britain, Ventura the latest addition to P&O Cruises fleet (it is announced today, February...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises’ Environmental Commitment And Social Responsibility Are Accessible Online
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - Costa Cruises
You can access the online version of Costa’s Sustainability Report at www.costacruise.com. This is a purely voluntary form of reporting designed to provide comprehensive and transparent information...

Cruise NewsA Multi-million Euro “make Over” For The Costa Cruises Fleet:
Friday, December 21, 2007 - Costa Cruises
Between November and December 2007 Costa Cruises invested € 15 million to carry out dry-dock maintenance on four of the fleet’s ships in the ports of Genoa and Palermo. Genoa, 17 December 2007 -...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises New Flagships Fitted With Engines Powerful Enough To Light Up A City Of Over 100,000 Inhabitants
Friday, December 21, 2007 - Costa Cruises
In Marghera and Genoa-Sestri Ponente the installation of the diesel engine generators on the new flagships Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica, which will be ready by spring 2009 has begun. Genoa, 14...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Continues Its Eastern Expansion With A Mauritius Debut And A Double In Dubai
Friday, December 21, 2007 - Costa Cruises
The Costa Marina begins a schedule of 14-day Indian Ocean cruises departing from Mauritius: a global first for the industry. A total of approximately 11,000 passenger movements forecast for winter 2007/2008. The...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen’s Balmoral Cruise Ship Undergoes Major Refit
Monday, December 10, 2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Balmoral, the latest ship to join the Fred. Olsen fleet, is now in Hamburg at the Blohm + Voss Repair shipyard, where a newly constructed mid-section will be inserted and a major refit undertaken before...

Cruise NewsP&o Cruises And Nick Munro Complete Biggest Design Exercise Ever Undertaken In Contemporary British Cruising
Thursday, December 06, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Leading designer Nick Munro has been commissioned exclusively by P&O Cruises to complete more than 200,000 items to be on board Ventura – the largest superliner designed for Britain - when she launches...

Cruise NewsVentura Successfully Completes Sea Trials
Thursday, December 06, 2007 - P&O Cruises
The largest superliner being built exclusively for the British market has successfully completed her official sea trials. Ventura’s trials took place over a period of two weeks and included testing...

Cruise NewsGreat British Chef To Delight Diners Across The P&o Cruises Fleet
Thursday, December 06, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Hell’s Kitchen star Marco Pierre White and P&O Cruises have announced that in addition to a fine dining restaurant on board Ventura, the world-renowned chef will also be creating two new exciting dining...

Cruise NewsP&o Cruises Announces Improvements To The Passenger Experience
Thursday, December 06, 2007 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has added 67 product enhancements to make the holiday experience even more memorable for passengers. The new initiatives and refinements are part of a multi-million pound programme designed...

Cruise NewsP&o Cruises Announces Biggest Holiday Giveaway
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Free holidays on Britain’s favourite cruise line. That’s what’s on offer from P&O Cruises in a search for suitable people to become an Inspector Cruiso. P&O Cruises is looking for twelve families,...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Triplicates Its Presence In Buenos Aires Port For 2008-2009 Season
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - Costa Cruises
The Italian company has announced the 200% increase in its cruise offering from Buenos Aires port, positioning two ships: Costa Mediterranea, for the first time in Argentina, and the elegant Costa Romantica,...

Cruise NewsCelebrate Christmas Italian-style With Costa Cruises
Friday, November 02, 2007 - Costa Cruises
Imagine a Christmas where delicious food and drink are served to you by friendly staff, dazzling entertainers perform for your pleasure and each day brings a thrilling new experience. Do you dream of a...

Cruise NewsLuca Signori, 41 Years Old, From Brescia, Is Costa Cruises’ Millionth Customer In 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - Costa Cruises
Genoa, 3 October 2007 – The lucky customer who booked a Costa cruise for himself and his family on 17 July hails from Brescia: it was the millionth booking since the beginning of the year, an absolute...

Cruise NewsP&o Cruises Introduce Tasting Menus On Board
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has introduced tasting menus on board Aurora and Oceana as a new gourmet dining experience for passengers. There will be three tasting menus to choose from each offering seven courses of...

Cruise NewsEuropean Cruising Giant Enhances Trade Website To Ease Agents’ Workload And Improve Efficiency
Thursday, September 20, 2007 - Costa Cruises
Italian cruise operator, Costa Cruises, has enhanced its trade website with a series of developments designed to speed up and further simplify the research and booking process for agents. Costaclick.co.uk...

Cruise NewsIsland Cruises To Offer 7-night Fly/cruise From Leeds Bradford
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - Island Cruises
Residents of Leeds Bradford seeking a Mediterranean cruise holiday next summer need look no further than Island Cruises! The relaxed, friendly and informal cruise line are pleased to announce they will...

Cruise NewsT V Chef Goes From Hell To Heaven
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Hell’s Kitchen head chef Marco Pierre White will shortly be moving to the more serene atmosphere of a cruise ship when he joins the team on board P&O Cruises superliner, Ventura. Ventura will be launched...

Cruise NewsSouthampton Cruise Company Wins Prestigious Travel Award
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Southampton based company Carnival UK has won the Travel Company of the Year award for the second year running at a prestigious ceremony held last night by Travel Trade Gazette, the travel industry's leading...

Cruise NewsCruising With The Kids
Thursday, September 13, 2007 - Costa Cruises
Give them a taste of cruising Italian-style this half term on a fun-filled and value-for-money voyage with Costa Cruises If you’re after a value-for-money family break this October half term, look...

Cruise NewsCarnival Uk Breaks Southampton Cruise Passenger Record
Monday, September 10, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Carnival UK, which comprises the cruise brands of P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line and Ocean Village, has broken the record for the number of cruise passengers passing through the Port of Southampton. Between...

Cruise NewsDance Fever Hits The High Seas
Thursday, August 23, 2007 - Costa Cruises
It takes more than two to tango as Costa Cruises announce a very special dance themed cruise If you want to learn to sizzle on the dance floor and shake it the Latino way, Costa Cruises have the cruise...

Cruise NewsP&o Cruises Announces New Line-up Of Celebrity Guests
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has announced a new array of celebrity after-dinner speakers and performers. From world cup winning footballers to historians, from ballroom dancers to actors – there is sure to be ‘someone’...

Cruise NewsP&o Cruises Announces New Line-up Of Celebrity Guests
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has announced a new array of celebrity after-dinner speakers and performers. From world cup winning footballers to historians, from ballroom dancers to actors – there is sure to be ‘someone’...

Cruise NewsP&o Cruises Announces New Line-up Of Celebrity Guests
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has announced a new array of celebrity after-dinner speakers and performers. From world cup winning footballers to historians, from ballroom dancers to actors – there is sure to be ‘someone’...

Cruise NewsNew Superliner To Be Uk’s Largest Floating Art Gallery
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises has commissioned 40 British artists to produce almost 7,000 pieces of modern art worth over £1 million for the superliner designed for Britain, Ventura. The featured artists reflect the...

Cruise NewsRoyal Caribbean Announces 2008-09 Seasonal South America Cruises
Monday, August 13, 2007 - Royal Caribbean International
ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES 2008-09 SEASONAL SOUTH AMERICA CRUISES Cruise Line Commits Largest Deployment Ever in Region Royal Caribbean International will expand its South America cruise offerings...

Cruise NewsLeading Italian Cruise Operator Adds Brand New Japan Cruise To Far East Programme With New 14- And 15-night Itinerary From Hong Kong
Monday, August 06, 2007 - Costa Cruises
European cruise giant Costa Cruises has extended its Far East programme to introduce Japan with 14 and 15-night sailings for 2008. The operator is offering a choice of two sailings on board Costa...

Cruise NewsIsland Cruises Launch Caribbean Programme
Monday, July 30, 2007 - Island Cruises
Island Cruises, the relaxed, friendly and informal cruiseline is delighted to announce they will be offering guests a Winter programme to the Caribbean for the very first time for Winter 2008/2009. Discover...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Celebrates One Million Guest Bookings In 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007 - Costa Cruises
An historic record never before attained by Costa Cruises in its 60-year history and unprecedented in Europe. The millionth guest is an Italian family who will be fêted during the celebrations to mark...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Launches Worldwide Cruises Brochure 2008/9
Thursday, July 19, 2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
With the introduction of Balmoral in January 2008, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will, for the first time, offer a fleet of five ships. Coupled with the lengthening of both Balmoral and Braemar, this will...

Cruise NewsThe First Section Of The Costa Pacifica Launched In Palermo
Monday, July 16, 2007 - Costa Cruises
The sister ship of the Costa Serena and the Costa Concordia will be completed in the Genoa Sestri Ponente shipyard and delivered in the spring of 2009. Costa Cruises has three new ships on order in...

Cruise NewsYoungster Appeal Grows Cruising Profile
Monday, July 16, 2007 - Royal Caribbean International
YOUNGSTER APPEAL GROWS CRUISING PROFILE Holidays at sea gain youth credentials New cruise industry data from consumer analysts Mintel points to younger cruisers as the most enthusiastic future travellers,...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises And Singapore Tourism Board Form Global Strategic Partnership
Friday, July 13, 2007 - Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises, the leading cruise company in Europe and South America, has formed a global strategic marketing partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. Both companies will engage in joint marketing...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises’ Palacruceros Terminal Celebrates Its First 100,000 Guests
Friday, July 13, 2007 - Costa Cruises
The Palacruceros Terminal, Barcelona’s new cruise terminal financed and managed by Costa Cruises, has reached the figure of 100,000 guest movements just two months after opening its doors for business....

Cruise NewsStar Cruises Announces New Distribution Partnership
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - Star Cruises
Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, has signed a distribution agreement with Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution systems for the travel and tourism industry. The...

Cruise NewsStar Cruises Heads Down Under
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 - Star Cruises
24 May, 2007 - Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, has just announced that it will be running for the first time, new Australian cruising holidays, on board the SuperStar Gemini from...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines Lengthens Second Ship
Monday, July 02, 2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd. has announced plans to lengthen and upgrade another of its cruise ships during 2008. The Braemar will undergo the work during its dry dock period scheduled for May and June...

Cruise NewsHogwarts Goes To Sea For Moonlit Launch Of The ‘deathly Hallows’
Friday, June 29, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Fans of Harry Potter needn’t be disappointed this summer if they have planned a holiday with P&O Cruises. In an exclusive deal, family friendly superliners Aurora and Oriana will take delivery of...

Cruise NewsHealthy Luxury From Seadream
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream Yacht Club – it’s yachting not cruising. Holidays at sea designed for today’s more active, more outdoor and health conscious lifestyle. SeaDream Yacht Club is a luxury concived for 21st century...

Cruise NewsSeadream’s Caribbean, So Utterly Different From The Places Cruise Lines Inhabit
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - SeaDream Yacht Club
"SeaDream isn't a cruise line. We don’t work the way that traditional cruise ships do and in deciding to position both our award winning mega-yachts in the Caribbean we have created a new and innovative...

Cruise NewsSilversea Enhances 2007/2008 Schedule With New Collection Of "elegant Explorations"
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Generous Savings Incentives, Onboard Spending Credits and Complimentary Business Class Air Upgrades Highlight Programme Silversea, known for its luxurious ships and exotic destinations, today unveiled...

Cruise NewsMichael Buerk & Terry Hughes Among Luminaries Of Television, Journalism And Literature Set To Host Silversea Enrichment Programmes
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Legendary BBC news correspondent and presenter, Michael Buerk and award-winning British TV producer and director, Terry Hughes, as well as Rex Pickett, whose novel Sideways became an internationally successful...

Cruise NewsSilversea Launches New Spa Concept
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today announced it is launching a new spa concept throughout its four-ship fleet, starting with Silver Shadow. The new spa brand, known as The Spa at Silversea, will replace...

Cruise NewsSilversea Expands Wi-fi Coverage From Stem To Stern Throughout Its Entire Fleet
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced today it has expanded wireless Internet access to 100% coverage throughout its four ships, enabling guests with Wi-Fi-enabled laptops and PDAs to surf the Internet...

Cruise NewsSilversea Cruises Add Even More Top Names To The 2007 Enrichment Programme
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises today announced more top class guest speakers and enrichment programmes onboard its 2007 sailings. The latest addition will be celebrity chef, Noel McMeel who was recently seen on...

Cruise NewsSilversea Announces Culinary And Wine Cruises For 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is spicing up its 2007 schedule with an enticing collection of six Culinary Arts and five Wine Series voyages. The popular enrichment cruises will showcase the artistry...

Cruise NewsSilversea's 2007 Mediterranean Collection Offers Unique Privileges
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Highlights Include Front-Row Seats for America's Cup; Acclaimed Guest Chefs and Exclusive Access to Artistic Treasures in Northern Italy For the sophisticated and discerning world traveller, there's...

Cruise NewsSilversea Announces New Ship Plans
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Ultra-luxury operator Silversea Cruises has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for one 36,000-GRT, 540-guest, ultra-luxury vessel from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri with delivery scheduled for the...

Cruise NewsSwing Through Europe, The Caribbean And Mexico With Silversea's "silver Links" Golf Programme
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
PGA-Classed Golf Professionals Host Excursions to Top Courses on 15 Select Voyages in 2007 A golfer's dream come true, Silversea's 2007 Silver Links programme offers golf enthusiasts the chance to...

Cruise NewsSilversea Launches Its 2007 Festive Voyages Programme
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Silversea, the market leader in ultra luxury cruises, has launched its festive season programme with enticing voyages covering Australia, The Caribbean, the Far East, Africa and South America. With...

Cruise NewsSilversea Reveals The Majesty And Splendour Of Northern Europe On 19 Cruises This Summer
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Acclaimed Guest Speakers, New Shore Tours and Inventive Land Programmes Offer Enriching Cultural Explorations This summer guests aboard Silversea's intimate Silver Wind and Silver Shadow will have...

Cruise NewsSilversea Lines Up Luxury Lifestyle Partners For World Cruise 2008
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Silversea, a name synonymous with luxury, announced today it is teaming up with such high-end brands as Men's Vogue, Ferragamo, Travel + Leisure and Bon Appétit to offer guests aboard its World Cruise...

Cruise NewsSilversea Takes The Wraps Off World Cruise 2008
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Silver Shadow Set to Completely Circle the Globe from Ft. Lauderdale to Ft. Lauderdale Energised by the overwhelming success of World Cruise 2007, which set sail from Fort Lauderdale on 16th January...

Cruise NewsSilversea Unveils Worldwide Cruise Schedule For 2008
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Silversea Cruises
Highlights Include 29 New Ports, Cruises to Alaska and Hawaii, and a Second World Cruise to Completely Circle the Globe Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has announced its 2008 worldwide voyage schedule...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Announces New Cruises For 2008/9
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
With the advent of a fifth ship – Balmoral – in January 2008, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be able to offer its most exciting and varied choice of itineraries ever. The 2008/9 season offers many new cruises...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Launches Brochure Of Cruises From Ireland
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a dedicated brochure for Ireland featuring six departures from Dublin and Belfast on board the 412 passenger Black Prince . The programme runs from October 2007...

Cruise NewsCruise Into A World Of Culture
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced ‘Civilisations’, a new package of onboard activities on selected Black Watch cruises for 2007/8. Perfect for those passengers with a passion for learning and...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Announces Lengthening Of Balmoral
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Pte. Ltd. (FOCL) has announced that it has signed an agreement to lengthen its latest purchase, the Norwegian Crown, which is currently under bareboat charter to Norwegian Cruise...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches On-site Google Earth Solution
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen is the first cruise line to incorporate Google Earth into its website, allowing visitors to the site to view selected long voyages via this global mapping tool. Cheeze 2.0, part of Cheeze Ltd,...

Cruise NewsCaribbean Brochure
Monday, June 25, 2007 - SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream's new 2007/8 Caribbean brochure is just released and details not only our winter sun itineraries but gives detailed information about all the ports that SeaDream visits. the great majority of...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises & Dubai Grow Ever Closer
Monday, June 25, 2007 - Costa Cruises
COSTA CRUISES & DUBAI GROW EVER CLOSER Agreement for joint promotion is signed and the opening of a Costa Cruises office in Dubai is announced The agreement between Costa Cruises and the Dubai Department...

Cruise NewsSummer Solstice Sheds New Light On Celebrity Solstice
Monday, June 25, 2007 - Royal Caribbean International
SUMMER SOLSTICE SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON CELEBRITY SOLSTICE Celebrity Cruises is beaming about the approach of summer solstice. The term for the longest day and shortest night of the year, summer solstice...

Cruise NewsThe Superliner Designed For Britain ‘floats Out’ In Shipyard Ceremony
Monday, June 11, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Ventura, the new superliner designed for Britain, has already made a big splash - 10 months before entering service for Britain’s leading cruise line, P&O Cruises. The 115,000-ton family friendly ship,...

Cruise NewsExplorer Weddings
Thursday, June 07, 2007 - Royal Caribbean International
NEW EXPLORER WEDDINGS FROM ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL All-action romance programme premieres onboard Liberty of the Seas Ever wanted to get married surfing, rock climbing, in a hot air balloon,...

Cruise NewsRoyal Caribbean International Names First Female Captain Of A Major Cruise Ship
Thursday, June 07, 2007 - Royal Caribbean International
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL NAMES FIRST FEMALE CAPTAIN OF A MAJOR CRUISE SHIP MIAMI -- May 14, 2007 -- Royal Caribbean International has named Swedish mariner, Karin Stahre-Janson, captain of...

Cruise NewsCelebrity Cruises Announces Fourth Solstice Class Ship
Thursday, June 07, 2007 - Royal Caribbean International
CELEBRITY CRUISES ANNOUNCES FOURTH SOLSTICE-CLASS SHIP The stars aligned for Celebrity Cruises today, as the line confirmed its order for a fourth Solstice-class cruise ship. The new vessel will enter...

Cruise NewsUk Cruise Industry Grows By 12% In 2006
Monday, May 14, 2007 - Passenger Shipping Association
UK Cruise Industry Grows by 12% in 2006 - Annual cruise statistics launched by the Passenger Shipping Association - More Brits then ever are taking to the seas, according to the Passenger Shipping...

Cruise NewsThrills And Spills At 350 Km/h On The Costa Serena
Thursday, May 03, 2007 - Costa Cruises
One of the most innovative attractions on the Costa Serena (112,000 gross tonnage and maximum guest capacity of 3780), is the Grand Prix driving simulator. The Costa Serena, Costa Cruises’ new flagship...

Cruise NewsBook Early And Save
Monday, April 30, 2007 - SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream sold 99% of all its beds for summer 2006. They are on course to repeat this for summer 2007 so early booking is vital. With around 92 passengers sailing on every voyage and a staff of 95, a holiday...

Cruise NewsTop Awards For Seadream
Monday, April 30, 2007 - SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream Yacht Club isnt a cruise line - yet came away with every top award in the cruise industry for 2007. Top Cruise Line, Best Small Ship Cruise Line, Best Service, Best Cuisine... the list goes on....

Cruise NewsIsland Cruises Launch 2008 Early Booking Offers
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - Island Cruises
Island Cruises (www.islandcruises.com/0161 772 8622) are celebrating the launch of their new summer 2008 brochure by offering some fantastic early booking offers, and prices from just £549* for a 7-night...

Cruise NewsIsland Cruises Gets Comical
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - Island Cruises
- JONGLEURS, THE UK LEADING COMEDY CLUB GETS ON BOARD - Island Cruises has teamed up exclusively with Jongleurs, the UK’s number one comedy brand and the world’s largest chain of comedy clubs, to bring...

Cruise NewsBritain’s Leading Cruise Line Unveils Biggest Ever Programme For 2008
Monday, April 16, 2007 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises most extensive and innovative range of cruise holidays will be on offer in 2008, available to book from a new brochure published this month. The 2008 first edition brochure details itineraries...

Cruise NewsUk Cruise Industry Announces 12% Growth Year On Year
Friday, March 30, 2007 - Passenger Shipping Association
More Brits then ever are taking to the seas, according to the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA), who announced today that 1.2 million Brits took an ocean cruise in 2006 - 12% more than the 1.07 million...

Cruise NewsSingles Special With Island Cruises
Monday, March 26, 2007 - Island Cruises
Island Cruises have made it even cheaper for holiday makers travelling alone. The single supplement has been reduced by a massive 50% for all departures in March, April and May.* Island Cruises (08708...

Cruise NewsHolland America Line Offers Biggest Europe Season Ever
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - Holland America Line
In 2007, leading premium cruise line, Holland America Line (HAL), sets sail on its longest Europe season ever, visiting 136 cities, and thirteen maiden ports of call. European cruises run from 12 March...

Cruise NewsItineraries Announced For Ventura, The New Superliner Designed For Britain
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises is to publish a dedicated brochure for new superliner Ventura, detailing itineraries, prices and the innovative features that will be on board from her launch in April 2008. Holidays on Ventura...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Ahead Of The Times:
Monday, February 26, 2007 - Costa Cruises
THE NEW 2008 BROCHURE PUBLISHED WORLDWIDE. A EUROPEAN STUDY CONFIRMS COSTA’S LEADERSHIP IN FACILITATING HOLIDAY BOOKINGS IN ADVANCE 16th February, 2007 – The Italian company and European market leader...

Cruise NewsPopular Poets Headline Children’s Entertainment Programme
Monday, February 26, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Four of the UK’s most engaging children’s poets have signed up with Britain’s leading cruise line to provide sessions of light-hearted entertainment and workshops for children aged between two and 12 this...

Cruise NewsGreat Easter Getaways With Island Cruises
Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - Island Cruises
£549 per person (saving £280) is the cost of a 7 night cruise on board the Island Star with Island Cruises (08708 503 959/islandcruises.com), when departing London Gatwick or Manchester on 31st March....

Cruise NewsMarco Pierre White Fronts Virtual Tour For Cutting Edge Website
Monday, February 19, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Legendary chef Marco Pierre White has made his online debut featuring in a virtual tour of new ship Ventura on www.virtualventura.co.uk. The website presents Ventura, the largest superliner to be built...

Cruise NewsIsland Cruises Are Offering Even More Fantastic Savings
Friday, February 16, 2007 - Island Cruises
Island Cruises, the relaxed, friendly and informal cruise line, have today unveiled the second edition of their Captain’s Specials sales brochure. There are even more great offers with savings of up...

Cruise NewsSpoil Your Loved One With An Island Cruises Holiday
Monday, February 12, 2007 - Island Cruises
Woo your loved one with a 7-night Island Cruises holiday, staying in a premier cabin, and visit some of the most heart-warming ports in the Mediterranean at a special Valentines price of £1402 for 2 people....

Cruise NewsIsland Cruises Relaunch Islandcruises.com
Monday, January 29, 2007 - Island Cruises
Island Cruises has relaunched its website, islandcruises.com, following a massive redesign and are offering an additional 5% discount on all online bookings. The relaxed, friendly and informal cruise...

Cruise NewsVirgin Holidays Introduces New Cruise Brochure Featuring Carnival Cruise Lines
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 - Carnival Cruise Lines
If you are looking for a holiday that’s as exiting as it is different, look no further! Virgin Holidays has just launched a new 84-page dedicated “Cruise” brochure which combines award-winning flights...

Cruise NewsLearn Culinary Arts With Michelin-star Chef Billy Reid
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 - Holland America Line
Holland America Line (HAL) invites Brits to come onboard a 12-night Caribbean cruise, departing 8 November, and cook with UK Michelin Star Chef Billy Reid from the Belvedere restaurant in London. Flambé...

Cruise NewsCruising Tops The Wish List For Family Holidays
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 - P&O Cruises
Cruises are the latest aspirational choice for families, with more than ever before choosing a holiday at sea, according to new research. “The Cruise Report 2007” from Carnival UK, encompassing the...

Cruise NewsCarnival Corporation & Plc Signs Letter Of Intent For New 116,000-ton Ship For P&o Cruises
Thursday, January 04, 2007 - P&O Cruises
3 January 2007 News release CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT FOR NEW 116,000-TON SHIP FOR P&O CRUISES Delivery Date for Previously Announced Carnival Cruise Lines Newbuild Switched...

Cruise NewsMsc Cruises Launches Year Round Bumper Brochure
Friday, December 29, 2006 - MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises, Italy’s largest privately owned cruise line and part of the second largest shipping group in the world, has launched their biggest brochure to date. A total of 230 pages covering winter 2006/07,...

Cruise NewsMsc Cruises: One Step Closer To Becoming The Leaders
Friday, December 29, 2006 - MSC Cruises
TRIPLE EVENT FOR THE ITALIAN CRUISE COMPANY: FLOATING OUT CEREMONY OF MSC ORCHESTRA, FIRST STEEL CUTTING OF MSC FANTASIA AND FIRST PANEL LAYING FOR MSC POESIA St. Nazaire, 9 September 2006 A great...

Cruise NewsMsc Cruises, Opens Seatrade, Naples
Thursday, December 28, 2006 - MSC Cruises
Naples, 18 October 2006 – At Seatrade today, Domenico Pellegrino, Managing Director for MSC Cruises, in his role of spokesperson for the company, addressed the gathered international travel industry. He...

Cruise NewsMsc Cruises Launches Primeprize
Thursday, December 28, 2006 - MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises, Italy’s largest independent cruise company has launched a price scheme aimed at providing more value for cruise travellers. PrimePrize has been introduced for the first time to cover three...

Cruise NewsKeel-laying Ceremony For Msc Poesia
Thursday, December 28, 2006 - MSC Cruises
Wednesday 6th December 2006, the keel laying of MSC Poesia took place at the Aker shipyard in St Nazaire, France. MSC Cruises respected maritime tradition by welding a gold coin to the foot of the mast...

Cruise NewsTreat Your Valentine To A Special Cruise
Thursday, December 28, 2006 - MSC Cruises
This Valentines Day, wrap your partner in romance, adventure and happiness whilst you both enjoy great cuisine and excellent facilities on board the stylish MSC Cruises fleet. Cruising with Italian owned...

Cruise NewsCaribbean Calling
Thursday, December 28, 2006 - MSC Cruises
Escape your daily routine back home and choose to soak up the sun as you make the most of an 11-night cruise on board modern, yet classic and stylish, MSC Opera or MSC Lirica. To get you packing, MSC Cruises...

Cruise NewsIsland Cruises Launch Best Ever Captain’s Specials
Friday, December 22, 2006 - Island Cruises
Island Cruises, the relaxed, friendly and informal cruise line, have today unveiled 1000’s of great savings on summer 2007 cruise holidays with prices from as little as £449* for a 7-night Mediterranean...

Cruise NewsCarnival Uk Launches £10 Million January Sales Boost For 2007 Holidays
Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - P&O Cruises
Carnival UK, encompassing four of the UK’s biggest selling cruise lines P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Ocean Village and Cunard, is to launch its largest ever sales campaign in January. Having grown...

Cruise NewsBritish Icons Set Sail On The Largest Superliner Designed For Britain
Friday, December 01, 2006 - P&O Cruises
Three distinct elements of British culture will be brought together by P&O Cruises when Ventura, the £300 million superliner designed specifically for British holidaymakers, is launched in April 2008 with...

Cruise NewsFrom Antarctica To Auckland - Iconic Destinations With P&o Cruises Worldwide Winter Holidays
Friday, December 01, 2006 - P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises launches its Worldwide Winter Holidays 2007/08 brochure today, featuring a collection of 94 winter holidays in six regions of the world. P&O Cruises commercial director Nigel Esdale said...

Cruise NewsCruise Industry Surges Ahead
Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - Passenger Shipping Association
The Passenger Shipping Association (PSA) confirms that 2006 will be the most successful year since 2003 for growth, with an increase of 17% and 1.25 million British holidaymakers taking a cruise. The...

Cruise NewsCarnival Guests Get To Dance With The Stars!
Friday, October 27, 2006 - Carnival Cruise Lines
On 19th January 2007, Camilla Dallerup and Ian Waite, stars of the hit TV show “Strictly come Dancing” will join a special group of UK passengers on the Carnival Triumph for a glittering dance-themed cruise. The...

Cruise NewsFantastic Late Deals From £379 With Island Cruises
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - Island Cruises
£399 per person, is the cost of a 7 night cruise onboard the Island Escape with Island Cruises (08708 503 959/islandcruises.com), when departing Birmingham on 24th October. Fly UK/Palma, cruise Palma,...

Cruise NewsCarnival’s Uk 2007-8 Cruise Holidays Brochure
Friday, September 29, 2006 - Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival has just launched the new 2007-8 UK version “Cruise Holidays” brochure featuring 68 pages of exciting cruise itineraries onboard 20 spectacular Carnival SuperLiners, with £ Sterling fly/cruise...

Cruise NewsFantastic Early Booking Offers
Thursday, August 17, 2006 - Island Cruises
For 2007, there are four unbeatable reasons why you should book your Island Cruises holiday now. Island Cruises (08708 503 559 / www.islandcruises.com) have today launched their new Summer 2007 brochure...

Cruise NewsTake Kids Out Of The Equation. Adults Only + Thomson Spirit = A Great Cruise
Monday, August 14, 2006 - Thomson
Following the sell out of the adults cruises last year and the success of 2 adult only cruises in June this year, Thomson Cruises is now set to offer four adult only cruises throughout September on the...

Cruise NewsSummer Savings On Ex-uk Departures For Celebrity Cruises
Thursday, August 10, 2006 - Celebrity Cruises
SAVE £248pp ON 14-NIGHT SCANDINAVIA CRUISE A 14-night Scandinavia cruise onboard Constellation costs from £1,432 pp (based on two sharing an inside stateroom) - a saving of £248pp on brochure fares....

Cruise NewsCosta Serena, Sister Ship Of Costa Concordia, Launched Today In Genoa
Thursday, August 10, 2006 - Costa Cruises
Costa’s new flagship, built by Fincantieri, will enter service in May 2007. She will have all the major innovations of her sister ship Costa Concordia, christened less than a month ago: “Samsara Spa”,...

Cruise NewsDiscover Molecular Cuisine Aboard The Costa Concordia
Thursday, August 10, 2006 - Costa Cruises
Michelin-starred chef introduces dishes based on the molecular linkage of ingredients on Costa’s new flagship Italian molecular gastronomy began in January 2002 when Ettore Bocchia, the Michelin-starred...

Cruise NewsExperience Exotic South America With Holland America Line
Monday, August 07, 2006 - Holland America Line
From the lively, vibrant atmosphere of Rio to the complete quiet and tranquillity of the Chilean Fjords, South America offers an astounding and eclectic mix of experiences to suit everyone. Why not explore...

Cruise NewsHolland America Line Highlights – A Taste Of 2007
Monday, August 07, 2006 - Holland America Line
Expanded series of Pacific and Asia cruises New 3 & 4 night Caribbean mini-cruises More long and exotic cruise itineraries Fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements London, July 2006 - With...

Cruise NewsCarnival Freedom's Decor
Sunday, August 06, 2006 - Carnival Cruise Lines
When the 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom debuts in Europe in March 2007 it will feature an interior design theme that takes guests on a journey through the centuries by decade. From ancient Babylonia to the...

Cruise NewsNew 101,00 Toncarnival Freedom Debuts With 2007 Mediterranean Itineraries
Sunday, August 06, 2006 - Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines’ new 110,000-ton SuperLiner Carnival Freedom will operate an exciting inaugural schedule in 2007, encompassing 12-day cruises that include the line’s first-ever visit to the Greek...

Cruise NewsCrystal Cruises Launches Spa Therapies For Men
Thursday, July 13, 2006 - Crystal Cruises
Award-winning cruiseline Crystal Cruises has designed a new spa therapy menu exclusively for men – “Time for Men” - offering treatments such as a pro-collagen shave, frangipani hair conditioning, skin...

Cruise News‘sale’ Away With Easycruise
Thursday, July 13, 2006 - easyCruise
The French and Italian Riviera is the playground of the rich and the famous, but with their expensive hotels and apartments, how many of us can afford to go there? Well now you can, thanks to the easyCruise...

Cruise NewsNcl Continues Its Commitment To The Big Easy
Thursday, July 13, 2006 - NCL Freestyle Cruising
-Norwegian Spirit homeports in New Orleans for 2007- London, 3 July 2006… NCL has announced that Norwegian Spirit will sail out of New Orleans from November 2007 to April 2008 on exotic seven-night...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises New Distinations - Dubai And Singapore
Friday, June 16, 2006 - Costa Cruises
New for winter 2006/2007 Costa will become the first international cruise line to offer cruises from Dubai. A full programme is planned on Costa Classica, throughout the season In addition, again...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Launches 2007 Brochure With Exciting Innovations
Friday, June 16, 2006 - Costa Cruises
Press release June 2006 COSTA CRUISES LAUNCHES 2006/07 BROCHURE New pricing innovations, ships and lifestyle options means ‘cruising Italian style’ has never been easier Costa Cruises, Europe’s...

Cruise NewsCosta Concordia, The Only Cruise Ship With A Grand Prix Racing Car Simulator
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - Costa Cruises
Press release June 2006 DRIVING TO THE LIMITS WITH COSTA CRUISES COSTA CONCORDIA, THE ONLY CRUISE SHIP WITH A GRAND PRIX RACING CAR SIMULATOR A totally authentic Grand Prix car racing simulator...

Cruise NewsCosta Cruises Brings The 2006 Fifa World Cup To The Open Sea
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - Costa Cruises
COSTA CRUISES BRINGS THE 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP TO THE OPEN SEA… WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON BOARD THE BIGGEST STADIUM IN THE MEDITERRANEAN Costa Cruises has made a special agreement with SKY to...

Cruise NewsNew Ships On Order For Costa Cruises
Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - Costa Cruises
Press release 12 June 2006 FURTHER EXPANSION FOR COSTA CRUISES New ships ordered for Europe’s leading cruise line Genoa (June 13, 2006) – Costa Cruises, the leading cruise company in Europe and...

Cruise NewsDiscovery Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Yachtsman
Thursday, May 25, 2006 - Voyages of Discovery
The Discovery cruise ship, operated by Voyages of Discovery, was involved in a dramatic rescue mission yesterday morning in the Atlantic Ocean. A distress signal was received at 10.30am on 18 May from...

Cruise NewsEasycruise Offers Summer Breaks From £20 Per Night
Thursday, April 27, 2006 - easyCruise
easyCruise is now offering short breaks along the French and Italian rivieras for summer 2006 from just £20 per person per night. Departures from 13 May to 30 October 2006. easyCruise is designed to...

Cruise NewsEasycruise Offers World Cup Cruises At £19.66 A Night
Thursday, April 27, 2006 - easyCruise
1966 was the last great year for England in World Cup Soccer. So this summer easyCruise will be offering cabins for as little as £19.66 per person per night (based on four sharing) during the World Cup...

Cruise NewsCruise Specialist Launches Summer 2007 Preview Brochure
Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - Voyages of Discovery
-New combination cruise options -A return to Syria and Lebanon -Additional savings on early booking fares Voyages of Discovery has launched its 2007 summer preview brochure, featuring a unique range...

Cruise NewsPronto Price - Changing The Way You Book Your Holiday
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - Costa Cruises
Book now, pay less... the new way of booking...

Cruise NewsNew Flagship - Costa Concordia
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - Costa Cruises
The magnificent Costa Concordia offers more balconies at sea than ever before. This beautiful new addition to the Costa fleet sails from Civitavecchia, Rome, every Sunday from 23 July to 19 November 2006...

Cruise NewsHolland America Line Debuts New Noordam In The Mediterranean
Friday, February 03, 2006 - Holland America Line
Explore Dubrovnik’s beautiful Franciscan monastery, enjoy shopping in Tunisia’s bustling medina or get lost in the grand marbled streets of Ephesus, one of the best preserved archaeological sites of the...

Cruise NewsCarnival Names New Ship Carnival Splendor
Friday, February 03, 2006 - Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Splendor is the name Carnival Cruise Lines has chosen for its new 112,000-ton cruise ship scheduled to enter service in spring 2008. Representing a new class of ship for the line, the 3,006-passenger...

Cruise NewsBumper 2006 Predicted For Uk Cruise Industry!
Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - Passenger Shipping Association
The Passenger Shipping Association (PSA) predicts booming growth in the number of UK cruise passengers taking an ocean cruise. A whopping increase of 21.5% over just two years from 2004 to 2006 will see...

Cruise NewsFred. Olsen Expands Fleet
Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
When Boudicca comes into service at the end of February, the Fred. Olsen fleet will expand to four as she joins Black Watch, Braemar and Black Prince cruising from the UK under the familiar blue and...

Cruise NewsCruise Specialist Launches 2006/7 Winter Preview Brochure
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - Voyages of Discovery
Unique voyages to the Caribbean, Central America, the Galapagos, South America, Antarctica and the South Pacific Voyages of Discovery has launched its 2006/7 winter preview brochure, offering ocean...

Cruise NewsCruise Specialist Launches Dynamic New Website
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - Voyages of Discovery
New site marks exciting plans for cruise specialist Destination cruise specialist Voyages of Discovery is celebrating the launch of its dynamic new website. The new look site marks the beginning...

Cruise NewsVoyages Of Discovery To Feature Galapagos Islands
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - Voyages of Discovery
After satisfying the many stringent requirements of the Park Authority, destination-led, cruising specialist Voyages of Discovery has been granted special permission to operate in the environmentally sensitive...

Cruise NewsWindstar Debuts ‘degrees Of Difference’ In The Mediterranean With European Escapades Brochure
Monday, January 23, 2006 - Windstar
Cruise the cultural and scenic highlights of Europe in style this year when Windstar debuts brand new ‘Degrees of Difference’ enhancements on 2006 Mediterranean sailings. With over 80 cruises onboard...

Cruise NewsNew Largest Ever Ship For Holland America Line
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - Holland America Line
Holland America Line today announces a £254 million order for a new ship, scheduled for delivery in summer 2008. Italian ship builder, Fincantieri will be constructing the 2,044 guest, 86,000 ton ship,...

Cruise NewsHolland America Line Receives Best Overall Cruise Value Award For 14th Year In A Row
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - Holland America Line
Holland America Line recently earned an unprecedented 14th straight designation as ‘Best Overall Cruise Value’ from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS), as published in Ocean and Cruise News,...

Cruise NewsBrand New Noordam Raises The Standard In Premium Cruising
Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - Holland America Line
Debuting in February 2006, Holland America Line’s Noordam will showcase all the company’s brand new Signature of Excellence Enhancements – the first in the fleet to do so. Carrying 1,848 passengers, Noordam...

Cruise NewsGreat New Cruise
Monday, November 21, 2005 - NCL Freestyle Cruising
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Cruise NewsCaribbean News From Costa Cruises
Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises` new flagship – the 3,470-passenger Costa Magica – will be making its debut in the Caribbean this winter, with a choice of three, seven-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale: one to the eastern...

Cruise NewsThe Horizon Officially Signed Over To Island Cruises
Tuesday, November 01, 2005 - Island Cruises
Today The Horizon officially gets signed over from Celebrity Cruises to join the Island Cruises fleet. The ship will immediately undergo a $23 million refurbishment and be renamed the Island Star. The...

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