MSC Cruises prepares for a year round presence in the North American market. The announcement came during the christening celebration for the line’s 12th new ship, MSC Preziosa, in Genoa, Italy. MSC Divina, sister ship of the MSC Preziosa, which was christened last spring and will now cruise year round from the Port Miami beginning November 2013, said Thomas DeSimone, Co-Founder & CEO of CruiseDealership.
The extension of MSC Divina’s scheduled cruise voyages to year round cruising showcases the company’s desire to expand into the North American market.
Read more: http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=177124#.Ud3Ih20kwio
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Norwegian Breakaway, a New York City-themed cruise ship
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The Breakaway, which evokes New York City on board in its food and activities, sails by the Statue of Liberty. |
Breakaway is a ship created by a cruise company helmed by a New Yorker for New Yorkers. Reminders of the Big Apple are everywhere.
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan was born and raised in the city. While at Hunter College, he drove a cab. At Norwegian, he envisioned the line’s newest mega cruise ship — the largest ever to port year-round in New York — as a waterborne version of Manhattan. Mission accomplished.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/nysea-norwegian-breakaway-manhattan-water-article-1.1360046#ixzz2Yg3EjiUV
Monday, June 17, 2013
Hidden cruise deals: how to nab flash sales
While researching a recent story on summer’s best Alaska cruise bargains, I was dumbfounded to discover jaw-dropping $299 rates for a last-minute 7-night Princess Cruises sailing to Alaska — one of the best-value fares I’ve stumbled upon during my many years of travel deal-hunting. The only problem? They seemingly weren’t available to everybody, with the $299 fares populating on the Princess website for me, but not for my editor, who was located in another region (fares there showed up from $599 for the same sailing).
Intrigued, we decided to dig deeper on these fare discrepancies and uncovered a world of hidden cruise deals and short-lived “flash” sales.
Karen Candy, media relations manager for Princess, revealed that the $299 Alaska fares were likely showing up regionally, since the cruise line sometimes has limited flash sales that are targeted to specific markets. A rarity for any travel provider: They explicitly did not want any publicity on these blink-and-you’ll-miss-them fares. Candy explained, “They are restricted, offered very close in on sailings with space, and are offered in very limited quantities.”
Royal Princess: 5 things you'll love about the new cruise ship
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| The three-deck-high Piazza on Princess Cruises' new Royal Princess. / Steve Dunlop (via USA TODAY) |
Still, that doesn't mean the 3,560-passenger Royal Princess is a carbon copy of its earlier sisters (with its addition, Princess how has 17 ships at sea). Nearly 20% larger than the next biggest Princess vessel, the Royal Princess boasts a number of notable new and expanded features that go a long way in setting it apart.
Read more at: http://www.freep.com/article/20130617/FEATURES07/306170082/Royal-Princess-5-things-you-ll-love-about-new-cruise-ship
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Quantum of the Seas: New Cruise Ship Unveiled
Quantam of the Seas: A very modern cruise ship has been unveiled by Rayal Carribbean International, complete with a range of attractions such as bumper cars.
NEW YORK—Royal Caribbean cruise line dazzled cruise aficionados Tuesday with details of its forthcoming Quantum of the Seas ship, which will be the first at sea to offer attractions like bumper cars, simulated skydiving and an observation capsule called The North Star, with a bird’s eye view 300 feet (91 meters) above the water.
“Without a doubt, Quantum of the Seas is a game changer with technological innovations never imagined aboard a cruise ship,” said Stewart Chiron, who writes at CruiseGuy.com.
“I can’t wait to get on it,” said Barbara Lippincott, who’s taken 160 cruises on Royal Caribbean and was among a number of the company’s devotees at a Manhattan event unveiling the ship’s features.
Read more at: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/17543-quantum-of-the-seas-new-cruise-ship-unveiled/
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| This computer-generated image provided by the Royal Caribbean International cruise line shows the North Star, an observation capsule on a movable arm that will offer a bird’s eye view from 300 feet above the water, part of the Quantam of the Seas. The new ship is slated to launch in Novemeber 2014 from Bayonne, N.J. (AP Photo/Royal Caribbean International) |
“Without a doubt, Quantum of the Seas is a game changer with technological innovations never imagined aboard a cruise ship,” said Stewart Chiron, who writes at CruiseGuy.com.
“I can’t wait to get on it,” said Barbara Lippincott, who’s taken 160 cruises on Royal Caribbean and was among a number of the company’s devotees at a Manhattan event unveiling the ship’s features.
Read more at: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/17543-quantum-of-the-seas-new-cruise-ship-unveiled/
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Cruise lines start catering to the Barbie demographic
WASHINGTON - Cruise lines are starting to cater to a younger audience.
Sometimes, a much younger one.
Cruising isn't what it was 10 years ago when most passengers were 45 and older.
As the demographics change, the cruising industry changed its itineraries and amenities.
Read more at: http://www.wtop.com/1226/3223358/Cool-to-Cruise
Sometimes, a much younger one.
Cruising isn't what it was 10 years ago when most passengers were 45 and older.
As the demographics change, the cruising industry changed its itineraries and amenities.
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| Royal Caribbean's Barbie Dream Cruise will feature fashion shows where girls unveil their own creations. (Courtesy of Royal Caribbean) |
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
New cruise ships for 2013: MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa
By Gene Sloan, USA Today
Five major cruise lines that market to North Americans are rolling out new ships this year. Here, USA TODAY profiles one of the new offerings: MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa.
MSC PREZIOSA
Line: MSC Cruises
Maiden voyage: March 24
Home ports: Genoa, Naples and Messina, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Marseille, France.
Size (in tons): 139,400
Passengers: 3,502
The buzz: Like three earlier vessels in MSC Cruises' Fantasia class, the MSC Preziosa will be a large, mass-market ship catering to an international clientele. It'll boast three main dining rooms, multiple bars and a wide variety of entertainment as well as a sprawling spa area.
Like the earlier Fantasia class ships, MSC Preziosa also will feature one of the line's signature MSC Yacht Clubs -- an upscale "ship-within-a-ship" area that is exclusive to passengers staying in top cabins.
For information on the year's other new vessels, click HERE to return to the main page of USA TODAY's Guide to the New Cruise Ships of 2013.
Five major cruise lines that market to North Americans are rolling out new ships this year. Here, USA TODAY profiles one of the new offerings: MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa.
MSC PREZIOSA
Line: MSC Cruises
Maiden voyage: March 24
Home ports: Genoa, Naples and Messina, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Marseille, France.
Size (in tons): 139,400
Passengers: 3,502
The buzz: Like three earlier vessels in MSC Cruises' Fantasia class, the MSC Preziosa will be a large, mass-market ship catering to an international clientele. It'll boast three main dining rooms, multiple bars and a wide variety of entertainment as well as a sprawling spa area.
Like the earlier Fantasia class ships, MSC Preziosa also will feature one of the line's signature MSC Yacht Clubs -- an upscale "ship-within-a-ship" area that is exclusive to passengers staying in top cabins.
For information on the year's other new vessels, click HERE to return to the main page of USA TODAY's Guide to the New Cruise Ships of 2013.
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