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Holland America Line Debuts Game Of Thrones Excursion

For fans of the hit television series, Game of Thrones, Holland America Line is offering a unique look into the world of Game of Thrones. The new “behind the scenes” excursion in Belfast, Ireland will offer guests a behind-the-scenes look at many of the locations where the television show is filmed. Two of the main highlights on […]

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Royal Caribbean Debuts Quantum Of The Seas Entertainment

Royal Caribbean is taking entertainment to a whole new level aboard their soon to be newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. The wide array of innovative entertainment features were announced yesterday during a live Google Hangout, hosted by the ship’s godmother, Kristin Chenoweth, and Royal Caribbean’s Vice President of Entertainment, Nick Weir. Many of the new […]

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The Modern Luxury Of Celebrity Cruises

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to take a tour aboard Celebrity Cruise’s newest ship, the Celebrity Reflection. As the line’s newest and most modern ship, the Celebrity Reflection is perhaps the best ship in the fleet exemplifying Celebrity’s experience of “Modern Luxury.” From the moment I stepped aboard the Celebrity Reflection, it was […]

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Royal Caribbean Leaving Port Of New Orleans In 2015

A local New Orleans newspaper has reported Royal Caribbean has made the decision to leave the Port of New Orleans for the 2015-16 winter cruise season. Royal Caribbean’s hiatus in the port will begin following the departure of Serenade of the Seas in April 2015. The newspaper report was confirmed by Royal Caribbean earlier this week […]

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An Industry Of Choices – How Do You Cruise?

Over the past few years, the cruise industry has undergone a radical transformation in the way cruises are tailored to cruisers. With the debut of Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Freestyle Cruising” earlier in the 2000’s, cruisers suddenly realized that their cruise vacation should be tailored to them. This new style of cruising allowed cruisers to build and schedule […]

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Concerns of Pollution Surround Upcoming Costa Concordia Removal

Preparations for removing the Costa Concordia from the shore of Giglio have been in motion for a number of months. Now, with just over a month before the ship is raised and towed away, concerns of pollution in the water surrounding the wreck are becoming more a major concern for local citizens. In a recently […]

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5 Tips For Planning A Cruise Vacation

Decide On A Destination & Date It may sound very basic, but you should make sure every traveler in your party is onboard with the destination and the date of the sailing. Also, deciding on a destination can limit your sailing dates, such as in Alaska or the Panama Canal, so ensuring both your choices for a […]

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Holland America’s Volendam To Receive New Staterooms, Bar

Following a drydock this December, Holland America Line’s ms Volendam will offer guests 21 redesigned staterooms, a contemporary bar, and newly appointed bathroom in all suites and other select staterooms. The 21 redesigned staterooms, which were previously oceanview staterooms, will be converted into the line’s exclusive Lanai Staterooms, offering guests direct access to the ship’s wrap […]

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Summer Caribbean Cruising: Great Rates At The Threat Of Terrible Weather

Not all that glitters is gold – how appropriate for the season of the golden sun and glittering Caribbean water. Summer is one of the busiest and most popular seasons for cruising. School is out of session, work has become more relaxed, and temperatures in the Caribbean are reaching high into the sky. Naturally, in […]

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Ibero Cruises To Be Absorbed Into Costa Cruises

Earlier this month, Costa Cruise’s CEO, Michael Thamm, announced the line would absorb the smaller Ibero Cruises into the Costa brand by the end of the year. The announcement was made public at a travel agent conference aboard the Costa Luminosa earlier this month. Ibero Cruises is Spain’s second largest cruise line, behind Royal Caribbean Ltd.’s Pullmantur Cruises, and […]

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Young Boy Nearly Drowns Aboard Royal Caribbean Ship

According to a report by The Royal Caribbean Blog, a young boy sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas nearly drowned today after being found unconsciousness in one of the ship’s main swimming pools. The young boy was reportedly found at the bottom of one of the ship’s main Lido pools, in an conscious […]

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Carnival To Return To Mexican Riviera Year Round

Carnival’s Carnival Miracle will begin sailing year round to the Mexican Riviera from Long Beach, California beginning in October 2014. According to Carnival, “The program will encompass three different week-long itineraries, including a new three-port, seven-day cruise featuring Mazatlán on the majority of departures.  In addition to the call in Mazatlán, the new three-port itinerary will […]