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Volendam Celebrates Chinese New Year (Photos)

Guests on board Holland America Line’sĀ VolendamĀ got a special treat organized by the shipā€™s entertainment department ā€” a Chinese New Year celebration! This is the year of the snake so the props and decorations were fitting to this theme. Check out these photos of the festive night! [divider] Photos courtesy ofĀ Anne Marie of Holland America Line.

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Disney Cruise Line Unveils New 2014 Itineraries and Ports

In 2014, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded collection of European cruises highlighting the Greek Isles. Plus, Disney Cruise Line will depart for the first time from homeports in Venice, Italy and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Highlights of the Disney Cruise Line 2014 schedule includeā€¦ Mediterranean from Venice and Barcelona From […]

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Carnival Triumph Suffers Fire; Disables Propulsion System

Updates on the Carnival Triumph situation can be found below. To view an update, please click the + sign on the right side of the boxes below. The most recent update is already open. [divider] February 14, 2013 Updates [toggle title=”10:40 pm Update” state=”open” ]The Carnival Triumph has docked in Mobile at the Alabama Cruise […]

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5 Dead After Lifeboat Falls From Cruise Ship During Muster Drill

(11:17 am)Ā Earlier this morning around 7 am EST, five people were killed and multiple injured while the Thomson Majesty was performing a routine muster drill in theĀ port of Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands. During the drill,Ā the cable crane of one of the lifeboats snapped, causing the lifeboat to fall more than 60 feet into […]

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Norwegian Breakaway’s Hull Becomes A Bit More Colorful (Photos)

As the Norwegian Breakaway continues to move closer to her inaugural cruise, she is beginning toĀ receiveĀ her finishing touches. One of these finishing touches is her hull art, which was recently applied to her formerly white hull.Ā Teams at Meyer Werft recently finished the process of applying Peter Maxā€™s colorful hull art work design to the Breakaway’s […]

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Cruise App Review: Berlitz Guide To Cruising

I recently stumbled upon an app that is relatively new to the Apple market, Berlitz Guide To Cruising. I’ve been a fan of the Berlitz Guide for some years now, collecting a new edition every year, so I decided to check this app out. Basically, this app is the entire Berlitz Guide thrown into a […]

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Royal Caribbean Announces Summer 2014 Itineraries

Royal Caribbean International today announced new summer 2014 cruise vacations, sailing from the New York metropolitan area, Baltimore, and Port Canaveral and Port Everglades in Florida. Known for the most exciting itineraries to compelling destinations and friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, the cruise line will offer unforgettable vacations geared to families on five- to […]

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Cunard Line Now Offering Behind the Scenes Tours

Adding to its comprehensive catalogue of on board activities,Ā Cunard LineĀ is now offering Behind the Scenes Tours for the curious guest. Ā Led by Cunard senior officers, the tours offer guests unprecedented access to the shipsā€™ private areas, such as the MedicalĀ CenterĀ  Engine Control Room, Butchers Shop and the Mooring Deck.Ā  Topics range from environmental concerns, such […]

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Holland America Line Hosts Fundraiser Luncheon for Vista Hill Foundation

On Jan. 26, at Port of San Diego in California, HAL hosted a fundraiser luncheon aboardĀ ZaandamĀ for Vista Hill Foundation, one of the companyā€™s community partners. Following the luncheon in the shipā€™s main dining room, guests were invited to tour the ship. Vista Hill is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mental illness, substance abuse and […]

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Holland America Line’s Half Moon Cay Turns 15; New Beach Villas Added

Award-winning Half Moon Cay, Holland America Lineā€™s private Bahamian island, celebrated its 15th anniversary this Caribbean cruise season, and to commemorate the milestone the cruise line has enhanced island offerings and features. Guests to the island will notice five new, colorful, two-story Beach Villas available for rent during each call. The luxury hideaways boast exclusive […]

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Carnival Cruise Lines Reports Record Reservations In A Single Week

Carnival Cruise Lines set a one-week reservations record, taking gross bookings for 187,283 guests between Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2013. Bookings were at unprecedented levels across the lineā€™s 24-ship fleet, which operates three- to 18-day voyages from a wide range of convenient North American homeports as well as a variety of attractive European and Australian itineraries. […]

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Legend of The Seas Completes Month Long Renovation

Royal Caribbean Internationalā€™sĀ Legend of the SeasĀ emerged today from a month-long $50 million drydock in Singapore and will show off a new array of features and amenities for its remaining Asia season before returning to Europe. The Vision-classĀ Legend of the SeasĀ is the most recent ship in the fleet to receive Oasis-class amenities, extensive upgrades and a […]