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Princess Blog Chronicles Additional Reasons to Cruise

Princess Cruises’ blog, “Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to Get Away From the Everyday” has chronicled an additional five reasons to cruise, offering a new selection of romantic and endearing passenger stories about the many motivations for travelers to choose to vacation at sea. The most recent stories include tales from cruisers who met […]

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Cruise.co Launches Advent Calendar Themed Giveaway

Get into the spirit of Christmas with Cruise.co’s Advent Calendar Prize Draw. Between the 1st & 24th December they are giving away a Kindle, Digital Camera, Pandora Cruise Ship Charm, Olly Smith’s Award-winning Wine for P&O, Luxurious Royal Caribbean Bathrobes and lots of other cruise goodies! Simply like the Cruise.co Facebook page to access the […]

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Norwegian Honored with Maritime Safety Award

Norwegian Cruise Line is proud to accept the 2012 Quality Ship Management Award from American Maritime Safety (AMS). This prestigious honor, which was bestowed during the maritime trade association’s annual safety awards in New York City, recognizes Norwegian’s extensive safety standards and pervasive safety culture. In presenting the award, AMS praised Norwegian’s strict adherence to safety […]

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Mikey’s Cruise Blog: Embarking On A New Adventure

Over the past year and a half, Mikey’s Cruise Blog has experienced a tremendous amount of growth. I have met many amazing people, and have reported on both exciting and saddening cruise new stories. Now, obviously things change over time. That is exactly what has happened to Mikey’s Cruise Blog. When I started my website, […]

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CruizeCast Episode 70: Cruise Thanksgivings and Christmas Wishes

This week Kaleigh and James give thanks for their favorite things from each cruise line and share their Christmas wishes for what they think would improve the cruise experience on each line. Cruise news features stories from the up and coming port of Houston and a new drink package on Norwegian. Connect with CruizeCast.   

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Cunard to Feature High-Profile Speakers on Select 2013 Winter Voyages

Renowned for its award-winning Cunard Insights on board enrichment programme, Cunard Line has just announced a new roster of celebrated speakers to complement select 2013 winter voyages aboard its luxury fleet – flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Delving into a variety of compelling and relevant topics, Cunard Insights introduces guests to accomplished experts and visionaries who reflect the Line’s legacy of adventure […]

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Wind Surf to Debut New Restaurant Called Stella Bistro

Windstar Cruises announced today that Wind Surf, the company’s flagship sailing yacht, will feature a new dining experience once the yacht’s dry dock is completed on December 1st. Formerly known as Degrees, the venue will be transformed into a contemporary dining room with a French twist, and will be renamed Stella Bistro. The name, derived from […]

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Norwegian Cruise Line to Return to Houston in 2013

Norwegian Cruise Line and the Port of Houston Authority announced today that they have reached an agreement for Norwegian to sail seasonally from Houston for three years, totaling 75 calls, with an option to extend for up to two years. Beginning in the fall of 2014, Norwegian will bring the 2,374-passenger Norwegian Jewel to Houston […]

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CruizeCast Episode 68: Greek Isles/Italy Trip Reflections and Cruise News

This week Kaleigh and James recap their recent vacation with surprises, disappointments, and favorite moments.  Cruise news features tons of new ship announcements, a review of the new Celebrity Reflection, and a policy change from Royal Caribbean. Connect with CruizeCast.   

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Carnival and Holland America Line Order New Ships

Carnival Corporation today announced it has reached an agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships – a 99,000-ton ship for Holland America Line and a 135,000-ton vessel for Carnival Cruise Lines. A memorandum of agreement has been signed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of a 2,660-passenger ship for Holland America Line […]

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MSC Cruises Receives Prestigious Travel Industry Awards

MSC Cruises has been recognized with two prominent awards: the 2012 Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly, a leading travel industry publication, in the Large Cruise Ship and Advertising/Marketing Campaign categories.  MSC Cruises has received eight Magellan Awards since 2009. The brand new MSC Divina was selected as the 2012 Gold Magellan Award winner in the Cruise Ship/Large Cruise Ship (over […]

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CruizeCast Episode 64: A Few of Our Favorite Cruise Things

This week Kaleigh and James share some of their favorite experiences and things that they generally only get from cruising. Cruise news looks at some new features on Princess’ upcoming ship, a new port for Royal Caribbean, and rumors of a possible 3rd Oasis class ship. Please click play below to start the CruizeCast goodness! […]