March 12, 2010. Seeking entertainers with epic talent to perform on board Norwegian Epic inaugural NCL and USA Today are jointly promoting a contest to find entertainers for the July 2-4, 2010 inaugural events in NYC.  The contest is being hosted on USA TODAY’s website, www.epicstar.usatoday.com, and talented performers can enter starting Friday, March 12, [...]

March 11, 2010. Explorer of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas to Continue Year-round Service from Cape Liberty, N.J., and Baltimore Royal Caribbean International today announced its roster of 2011-12 Bermuda, Caribbean, and Canada and New England cruises, ranging from five- to 12-night itineraries sailing from three convenient U.S. Northeast cruise ports. In 2011, [...]

March 11, 2010. New York City plays a big role in the decor of the new ms Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America’s newest ship.  Read more about it below. The extensive array of upscale public areas aboard the new Holland America Line Signature-class ship ms Nieuw Amsterdam reflects the brand’s enhanced premium-class facilities and amenities, highlighted [...]

March 10, 2010. Season Includes Most Princess Ships to Sail in Europe, 42 Unique Itineraries and 135 Ports More Than Half of Ports Include Opportunity to Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive Europe season ever for 2011, with more ships, departure choices and itinerary options than in previous [...]

March 9, 2010. Upgrades and Activities Cater to Premium Cruisers Holland America Line’s ms Ryndam recently sailed with several new enhancements on its seven-day western Caribbean cruises sailing from Tampa, Florida.  The premium ship just completed a 17-day dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas, and now features the new, stylish lounge called Mix, a sophisticated Showroom [...]

March 8, 2010. MSC Magnifica – the fourth Panamax cruise ship in the MSC Cruises Musica class—joins MSC Cruises as the 11th ship in the fleet after being christened in Hamburg, Germany on March 6. Renowned Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti, adult contemporary/soft rock/pop artist, performed on stage during the christening while Italian screen legend and [...]

March 4, 2010. Luxury Magna Carta Thames river barge offers savings of up to $2000 CruiseReviews readers looking for something new and different might be interested in the following press release. Travelers looking for a uniquely luxurious and relaxed getaway cruising the River Thames can take advantage of special offers on the Magna Carta, a [...]

March 4, 2010. Cruise fares set to increase on April 2 Norwegian Cruise Line experienced an unprecedented year-to-date increase in booking volume during its “Year of the Freestyle Vacation” wave season promotion in January and February.  In addition, group business was up close to twofold.  The company also saw a strong interest in its new [...]

March 3, 2010. MSC’s newly released airfare program features reduced airfare for cruises throughout the Mediterranean onboard MSC Magnifica, the latest fleet addition, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, and MSC Musica. Airfare prices start from just $369.* This offer allows guests to experience the vacation of a lifetime with Mediterranean cruise itineraries featuring destinations in Italy, [...]

March 1, 2010. Three days after the MSC Magnifica flag ceremony at the STX Europe shipyard in Saint-Nazaire (France), MSC Cruises signed a letter of intent for the delivery of a new ship in June 2012, to join the eleven new vessels built over the past seven years. MSC Cruises’ worldwide CEO, Pierfrancesco Vago, said, [...]