Norwegian Gem Begins Sea Trials!
Norwegian Gem Transits River Ems for Sea Trials Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest “It” Girl, Norwegian Gem, left Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, and transited the River Ems to Eemshaven, Netherlands arriving on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. The 93,530-ton Norwegian Gem has now begun sea trials through Sept. 23, 2007.
September 2007
ISLAND IN THE CARIBBEAN
Island Cruises is to make its debut in the Caribbean next year with three fly-cruise itineraries from Barbados. The Island Star will sail from Barbados from December 4, 2008, to March 26, 2009, on 14-night itineraries, including Grand Cayman, Panama Canal, Jamaica, Cartagena (Columbia), Aruba and Grenada. Managing director Patrick Ryan said: “We have carried
September 2007
Queen Victoria’s Senior Officers
Cunard Line Appoints Queen Victoria’s Senior Officers Cunard Line has announced the appointment of three senior officers who will serve aboard its newest ocean liner, Queen Victoria, when she enters service in December 2007. The veteran trio joins Captain Paul Wright, whose appointment as Master of Queen Victoria was announced in October 2006. Together, they
August 2007
RSSC Luxury History with 2 World Cruises in 2009
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, voted the world’s #1 large-ship operator by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, will offer two World Cruise itineraries in 2009, becoming the first luxury cruise operator ever to offer two global winter cruises in the same year. Regent’s World Cruise guests will travel in sybaritic style aboard the 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony
August 2007
Silversea Viking Cooking School!
SILVERSEA SERVES UP A NEW DISH: THE VIKING COOKING SCHOOL Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is expanding its enrichment palette this month with the official launch of the Viking Cooking School Aboard Silversea. Developed through the company’s unique partnership with Viking Range Corporation, whose ultra-premium appliances grace the luxury kitchens of those who truly enjoy the finer
August 2007
Holland America Line Publishes Book
Holland America Line Publishes Book Featuring Its Shipboard Art and Antiques Collection Art and Photography Book Showcases the Line’s Priceless Works of Art Holland America Line ships are renowned for their collections of fine art and antiques from around the globe. Now selections from the premium line’s art treasures have been assembled in “The Art
August 2007
Cunard 2009 World Cruises
Cunard 2009 World Cruises on The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria World Cruises on Sale Today Cunard announces the 2009 World Cruise itineraries for flagship Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Victoria, where combining the legendary Cunard liner experience of tradition, elegance and grandeur with the
July 2007
Crystal Unlocks Secret to Youthful Longevity
Crystal Unlocks the Secret to Youthful Longevity With Tai Chi, Yoga & the Cleveland Clinic Tai Chi Recently Recognized by the National Institute of Health for Boosting Immunity and Vitality This November travelers can choose to leave hectic holiday schedules behind for Crystal Cruises’ rejuvenating Caribbean journey of Mind, Body and Spirit. Programming will be
June 2007
When Luxury Meets Luxury
Silversea Cruises and Monte-Carlo SBM enter into a unique sales and marketing partnership Ultra-luxury cruise market leader Silversea and Monte-Carlo Societe des Bains de Mer (SBM), two Monaco-based companies, announce that they are entering into a joint promotion and marketing agreement, wherein Silversea and Monte-Carlo SBM will develop a joint action plan aimed at leveraging
June 2007
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Swings!
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Swings Across the Atlantic On Crystal Cruises This Fall Extra Hosts to Serve as Dance Partners Fans of Big Band music and ballroom dancing can swing to the live riffs of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra on a trans-Atlantic Big Band & Ballroom Dance theme cruise aboard Crystal Serenity this autumn. Led by
May 2007
Royal Caribbean Orders 2nd Giant!
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Exercises Option to Build Second Genesis Ship Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. exercised its option to build a second ship in its “Genesis Project” today. Destined to become the 24th ship in the Royal Caribbean International fleet, the 5,400-guest, 220,000-gross-registered-ton ship would be built at Aker Yards in Finland, with delivery projected
April 2007
Carnival Destiny To Launch New Five-Port Caribbean Schedule
Carnival Destiny To Launch New Five-Port, Seven-Day Southern Caribbean Schedule From San Juan in January 2008 One-of-a-Kind Itinerary Includes Overnight Call in La Romana/Casa De Campo, Visits to St. Kitts, Barbados, Dominica and St. Thomas Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,642- passenger Carnival Destiny will operate a new five-port, seven-day itinerary from San Juan featuring a rare
March 2007
Carnival PLC to sell Swan Hellenic to Lord Stirling
Carnival plc has reached agreement with Lord Stirling, former Chairman of The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company (“P&O”) and Life President of P&O Cruises, for the sale of the assets of Swan Hellenic including its trademarks, and marketing database. Carnival will cease its operation of Swan Hellenic, its British discovery cruise division, on 7
March 2007
Celebrity Cruises Naturalists Enhance Alaska Itineraries
Celebrity Cruises has found a way to make its unforgettable Alaska cruises even more memorable: The top-rated line’s onboard enrichment program features the expertise of knowledgeable and enthusiastic naturalists who offer free, ongoing educational presentations about the region’s flora, fauna and natural history. Marine researcher Brent Nixon is scheduled to offer onboard enrichment programs in
March 2007
New Shore Excursions Featured on Carnival Freedom’s 2007 Europe Cruises
New Shore Excursions Featured on Carnival Freedom’s 2007 Europe Cruises New Tours Part of More Than 150 Shore Excursions Available in Conjunction with 12-Day Mediterranean, Greek Isles Cruises Aboard Newest ‘Fun Ship’ Carnival Freedom’s inaugural 12-day European cruise program – set to kick off later this month – will feature more than 150 different shore
March 2007
Queen Mary 2 Bids Farewell to Hong Kong During ‘Symphony of Lights’
Making a graceful departure from Hong Kong after her maiden visit on February 28, Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 bids farewell to the city in regal style, as she sails through Victoria Harbor during Hong Kong’s renowned “Symphony of Lights.” The world’s grandest and most luxurious ocean liner is en route to Singapore as part
March 2007