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NewsBrief: MSC Cruises Edition

MSC Launches Web App For MSC Divina MSC Cruises has launched a mobile web app for the MSC Divina, the MSC Divina Traveler Web App. The new app will provide guests with up-to-date information about the ship, route, conditions at sea and in ports of call, promotions in the ship’s various shops and boutiques, as well as […]

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Costa Concordia “Parbuckling” Webcams

The Costa Concordia’s raising from the shore of Giglio is scheduled to begin at 6 am Rome time on September 16th. The raising of the Costa Concordia will finally bring the ship upright and even in the water. More information on her raising can be found here. The raising of the Costa Concordia can be […]

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Norwegian Introduces Digital Signage Fleetwide

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they intend to install digital signage fleet wide by 2015. The digital signage was first introduced aboard the line’s newest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway. The new digital signage will be placed strategically throughout each ship, allowing guests to order specialty items, get directions and reserve dining, shore excursions and entertainment […]

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Princess “3 for Free” Sales Event Gives Three Free Cruise Offers

Princess Cruises has three free offers for passengers booking Alaska or Europecruises and cruisetours beginning today. The “3 for Free” sales event not only includes free room upgrades, a free shore excursion credit and a free specialty restaurant dinner for two, but also features a deposit of only $100 per person. Running through October 31, the sale enables passengers […]

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News Reports Allege Carnival Ship “Saluted” In Venice

Recent Italian media agencies have published articles alleging the Carnival Sunshine performed a dangerous maneuver known as a “salute” while sailing out of Venice. The media reports claim that the ship passed within 20 metres of the Venetian shoreline. Now, here is what the reports fail to mention. At the time of the alleged incident, […]

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Cruise Packing: Easily Overlooked Cruise Essentials

Sometimes when we pack for a cruise, the excitement of embarking on another high seas adventure can cause us to overlook some essential items to pack. So, based on my past experiences with realizing I need something aboard a cruise, here is my list of easily overlooked cruise essentials. Feel free to leave your ideas […]

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Making Waves Soon: Pearl Seas Cruises

It’s been a long time in the making, but after almost 7 years of delays, Pearl Seas Cruises will soon be taking to open waters. As I sat down for my interview with Britt Rabinovici, Public Relations Manager for Pearl Seas, and Susan Shultz, Director of Sales for Pearl Seas, you could tell they were […]

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Zuiderdam To Alaska – Day 3 – Juneau

My morning began bright and early around 7 am as we continued to sail towards Alaska’s capital city. The morning was filled with slow sailing and expansive, snowy vistas. Around 10 am, a few fellow guests boarded a tender in Tracy Arm to board a train that would allow them to meet up with the […]