This may only happen in Norway: Live video feed of a Hurtigruten a cruise ship sailing the coast of Norway for six-days has set a ratings record in the country.
The fjord trip entitled "Hurtigruten--Minute by Minute", broadcast by Norway's NRK, was watched by 2.54 million Norwegians--more than half the country's population!
Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/23/hurtigruten-cruise-ship-l_n_882793.html
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Carnival profits fall after costly second quarter
By Hannah Sampson
Soaring fuel costs, deployment changes and steep discounting took a chunk out of Carnival Corp.’s second-quarter profits, despite higher revenues year over year.
The world’s largest cruise ship company earned $206 million for the period that ended May 31, an 18 percent drop from $252 million during the same time in 2010.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/21/2278221/carnival-profits-fall-after-costly.html#ixzz1Q6ok2jLo
Soaring fuel costs, deployment changes and steep discounting took a chunk out of Carnival Corp.’s second-quarter profits, despite higher revenues year over year.
The world’s largest cruise ship company earned $206 million for the period that ended May 31, an 18 percent drop from $252 million during the same time in 2010.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/21/2278221/carnival-profits-fall-after-costly.html#ixzz1Q6ok2jLo
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
$250 million Port of Miami revamp would berth largest cruise liners
By Zachary Fagenson
A Port of Miami master plan still under wraps includes a quarter-billion-dollar cruise facility upgrade that should allow two Oasis of the Seas-size ships to dock at a time.
The plan "includes the construction of a multi-terminal — a single terminal that can accommodate more than one cruise vessel," said Kevin Lynskey, port director of business initiatives.
Officials would unveil little more of the plan.
Read full article at: http://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/110616/story1.shtml
A Port of Miami master plan still under wraps includes a quarter-billion-dollar cruise facility upgrade that should allow two Oasis of the Seas-size ships to dock at a time.
The plan "includes the construction of a multi-terminal — a single terminal that can accommodate more than one cruise vessel," said Kevin Lynskey, port director of business initiatives.
Officials would unveil little more of the plan.
Read full article at: http://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/110616/story1.shtml
Exclusive: Crystal Cruises Reveals Details on 2013 Schedules, Itineraries
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| Gregg Michel // (c) 2011 Deanna Ting |
NEW YORK--Gregg Michel, president of Crystal Cruises, revealed to Travel Agent that the luxury cruise line is planning to unveil a new, innovative trip-length shedule rotation in 2013, as well as offer itineraries that are carefully timed to major world events and festivals. Michel spoke with Travel Agent at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Media Marketplace, held yesterday at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
The new trip rotation schedule involves sailings that take place on a seven-day/12-day/11-day/seven-day schedule, Michel explained, in order to better serve a wider range of luxury cruisers with more limited and/or flexible travel schedules.
Read full article at: http://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/exclusive-crystal-cruises-reveals-details-2013-schedules-itineraries-29040
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Summer Royal Caribbean Cruises
Summer is nearly here and there are many people scrambling for last minute vacation ideas. A Royal Caribbean cruise is always a popular option and can be quite affordable as well. Some people prefer to spread out the payments over a year trying to get the best deal, but there are also fantastic last minute deals available as well, especially for the summer season.
Read full article: http://www.adi-news.com/summer-royal-caribbean-cruises/212122/
Read full article: http://www.adi-news.com/summer-royal-caribbean-cruises/212122/
Thursday, June 9, 2011
A tale of two ships: Little and large liners dominate the Cruise Critic awards
By Sarah Gordon
A 5,400-passenger floating resort may sound like some people's idea of a nightmare, but it has come out as the surprise winner in the first ever Cruise Critic Cruiser's Choice Awards.
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas won rave reviews from passengers and swept the board in its class with recognition for best cabins, dining, embarkation, entertainment, value, fitness and public rooms as well as best large ship overall.
Many had believed the 225,282-ton vessel would be unpopular when it first launched two years ago, but Oasis has proved critics wrong, becoming a popular choice among Caribbean cruisers.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2001428/Cruise-reviews-Passengers-award-Oasis-Seas-Azamara-prize.html#ixzz1Onfu4HrW
A 5,400-passenger floating resort may sound like some people's idea of a nightmare, but it has come out as the surprise winner in the first ever Cruise Critic Cruiser's Choice Awards.
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas won rave reviews from passengers and swept the board in its class with recognition for best cabins, dining, embarkation, entertainment, value, fitness and public rooms as well as best large ship overall.
Many had believed the 225,282-ton vessel would be unpopular when it first launched two years ago, but Oasis has proved critics wrong, becoming a popular choice among Caribbean cruisers.
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Big is better: Oasis of the Seas was voted best in class |
2011 Cruisers' Choice Awards: And the Winners Are
--by Dan Askin, News Editor
The people have spoken.
Cruise Critic announced today the winners of the first-ever Cruisers' Choice Awards, which honor the top cruise ships based on ratings submitted by thousands of real passengers over the last year.
Read full story: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4513
The people have spoken.
Cruise Critic announced today the winners of the first-ever Cruisers' Choice Awards, which honor the top cruise ships based on ratings submitted by thousands of real passengers over the last year.
Read full story: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4513
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Norwegian Cruise Line to offer voyages from Rome in 2012
By Gene Sloan, USA TODAY
Norwegian Cruise Line is adding new departures from Rome for the summer of 2012, on the 4,100-passenger Norwegian Epic.
The line had announced in December that the Norwegian Epic would sail seven-night Mediterranean voyages out of Barcelona for the summer of 2012, and that's still the plan. But passengers now also will have the choice of embarking the ship for the sailings in Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, as an alternative to Barcelona.
Rome already was one of the four port calls scheduled for the seven-night Norwegian Epic sailings out of Barcelona. The other stops are Livorno, Italy (for day trips to Florence and Pisa); Nice, France; and Marseille, France.
The itinerary for the sailings isn't changing, and passengers who board in Rome can expect the same experience as those boarding in Barcelona. The only difference will be the order of ports. Passengers who board the Norwegian Epic in Rome will disembark the ship in Rome, just as passengers who board in Barcelona will disembark in Barcelona.
Full story at:
http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2011/06/norwegian-cruise-line-epic-rome-barcelona-2012-mediterranean/173423/1
Norwegian Cruise Line is adding new departures from Rome for the summer of 2012, on the 4,100-passenger Norwegian Epic.
The line had announced in December that the Norwegian Epic would sail seven-night Mediterranean voyages out of Barcelona for the summer of 2012, and that's still the plan. But passengers now also will have the choice of embarking the ship for the sailings in Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, as an alternative to Barcelona.
Rome already was one of the four port calls scheduled for the seven-night Norwegian Epic sailings out of Barcelona. The other stops are Livorno, Italy (for day trips to Florence and Pisa); Nice, France; and Marseille, France.
The itinerary for the sailings isn't changing, and passengers who board in Rome can expect the same experience as those boarding in Barcelona. The only difference will be the order of ports. Passengers who board the Norwegian Epic in Rome will disembark the ship in Rome, just as passengers who board in Barcelona will disembark in Barcelona.
Full story at:
http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2011/06/norwegian-cruise-line-epic-rome-barcelona-2012-mediterranean/173423/1
Puerto Rico anchor sues Carnival over image
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—A TV anchorman in Puerto Rico has sued Carnival Cruise Lines claiming the company has used his image in promotional materials without his consent.
Full article at:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18224178?nclick_check=1
Full article at:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18224178?nclick_check=1
Carnival Cruise Lines will watch your kids -- until 3 a.m.
Carnival Cruise Lines wants to keep your kids out waaayyy past their bedtimes.
The cruise line is rolling out Camp Carnival Night Owls, a full schedule of late-night activities and nightly babysitting services until 3 a.m. for kids 11 and under.
Full Story at:
http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/06/06/6797548-carnival-cruise-lines-will-watch-your-kids-until-3-am
The cruise line is rolling out Camp Carnival Night Owls, a full schedule of late-night activities and nightly babysitting services until 3 a.m. for kids 11 and under.
Full Story at:
http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/06/06/6797548-carnival-cruise-lines-will-watch-your-kids-until-3-am
Next-generation Cruise Ships to be Designed with Intergraph®SmartMarine®Enterprise
STX France, part of International shipbuilding group STX, signs a five-year agreement with software provider to improve its design quality and project management
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Intergraph has signed a five-year contact with STX Europe, one of the major international players in the shipbuilding industry. STX France Solutions has purchased SmartMarine® Enterprise to improve its shipbuilding design efficiency and quality, while achieving better project stages coordination and accurate material management.Full article news at
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/next-generation-cruise-ships-to-be-designed-with-intergraphsmartmarineenterprise-123341158.html
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