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Weekly Cruise Poll: Week of March 10, 2013

Here is this week’s cruise poll question: Out of the staterooms you have stayed in, which category is your favorite?    Last week’s results: Question: What is your dining preference onboard? Winner: Anytime, Your Time, As You Wish Dining with 48.45% of the votes. Breakdown of the results:

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Weekly Cruise Poll: Week of March 3, 2013

Here is this week’s cruise poll question: When sailing onboard a cruise ship, do you prefer the early seating, late seating, or any time dining?    Last week’s results: Question: Which region of the Caribbean is your favorite, the east, west, or south? Winner: Southern Caribbean with 52.5% of the votes. Breakdown of the results:  

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Royal Caribbean Will Unveil A New “Star” Tonight During The Oscars

Royal Caribbean has dropped some hints around their social media outlets today regarding a mysterious announcement that is set to be unveiled tonight during the Oscars. Royal Caribbean posted on their Facebook page earlier today, “We’re rolling out the red carpet for a new star at Royal Caribbean and we’re announcing it tonight.” I took […]

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Norwegian Offers Free Balcony Upgrades and Onboard Credit During DASH Sale

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a DASH Sale today on all sailings of three days or longer, fleet-wide. Guests who book any Norwegian cruise vacation by Friday, January 25, 2013, can receive up to $250 per stateroom to spend on board (based on cruise length and stateroom category), free balcony upgrades as part of the […]

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Carnival Splendor’s January 13th Departure Delayed Due To Propulsion Repairs

As I reported earlier this week, the Carnival Splendor recently suffered damage to its propulsion system after sailing through a group of underwater fishing nets. The damage incurred prompted for the need to make repairs in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. According to Carnival these repairs have taken longer than expected and have delayed the arrival of the Carnival Splendor in […]

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Norwegian Breakaway To Feature Fireworks Show on Every Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line is starting off 2013 with a “bang” by announcing that Norwegian Breakaway, the line’s newest ship debuting this May in New York City, will feature an exciting fireworks show on every cruise.  The environmentally-friendly pyrotechnics display will dazzle guests on the second to last night at sea each week, after the ship […]

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Norwegian Launches Europe Bonus Days Sales Event

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a Europe Bonus Days sales event offering incredible savings on Norwegian’s award-winning vacations in Europe. Guests who book a Europe cruise now through tomorrow, January 8, will receive $100 per stateroom to spend on board, plus Wave season offers including free upgrades, e-coupons worth up to $300 in on board […]

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Oceania Cruises Celebrates 10th Anniversary in 2013

On January 6, 2013, Oceania Cruises marked its 10th anniversary, kicking off a year of special events, designated sailings, engaging social media initiatives and onboard celebrations. Founded by cruise industry visionaries Frank Del Rio, Bob Binder and Joe Watters in 2003, the line’s mission was to deliver destination-rich itineraries, “best in class” cuisine, an inviting country club atmosphere, […]

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Happy New Year! 2012: Cruise Industry In Review

Well, it’s been quite a year. For the cruise industry, it’s been a year like no other. To help you refresh your memory in preparation for 2013, I have compiled the most popular articles on Cruise Currents from the past year. So let’s begin reliving 2012… New Ships & New Orders It was a big year for […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line and Katie Couric Surprise NYC Moms Affected by Sandy with a Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line has invited all audience members and their families from today’s episode of Katie Couric’s talk show, Katie, onboard the exclusive inaugural sailing of the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, over Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 – 12, 2013. In the “Katie Gives Back: Holiday Extravaganza,” the talk show’s audience included 150 New York-area mothers […]

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Princess Reveals Royal Princess Youth and Teen Centers

Even the youngest passengers will enjoy the many special features aboard Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess when the ship debuts in June. Today the line revealed the amenities just for kids and teens that will wow younger cruisers aboard the new ship. Royal Princess will offer expanded space for youth centers that adds a new level to the onboard […]

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Norwegian Named “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by World Travel Awards

Norwegian Cruise Line has been named the “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards. The 19th annual awards recognize travel companies for delivering an outstanding customer experience and are voted by travel agents worldwide.  This is the first time Norwegian, which has received the award for Europe’s Leading Cruise Line for five consecutive […]