June 29, 2010. In celebration of the world-class entertainment on board Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship ever, the line has selected comedian and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Jeff Garlin, also a Second City alumnus, to host the ship’s inaugural Christening Ceremony in New York on July 2, 2010. [...]

June 29, 2010. Royal Caribbean International is increasing the length of its Dubai-based season for the 2,501-guest ship Brilliance of the Seas during the winter 2011-2012 season due to feedback from travel professionals that there is yet more demand for those cruises. Brilliance of the Seas debuted cruises from the United Arab Emirates in January [...]

June 28, 2010. In another first, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced an exclusive partnership with SVEDKA Vodka and Inniskillin ice wine to be introduced on board Norwegian Epic, its largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship ever.  As part of the partnership, this unique frozen bar will be called the SVEDKA Ice Bar and will [...]

June 25, 2010. Carnival Cruise Lines will introduce new seven-day eastern Caribbean cruise itineraries from Tampa and Jacksonville, Fla., in 2011.  The cruises will be offered on the Carnival Legend from Tampa and Carnival Fascination from Jacksonville both of which are currently based at those ports but have never before offered these itineraries. From Jacksonville, [...]

June 23, 2010. As a baseball fan all of these player names are familiar to me.  Imagine taking a cruise with MSC and also being able to interact with some greats from Major League Baseball! Fans looking to stretch the baseball season into the winter months can enjoy the warmth of the Caribbean with some [...]

June 23, 2010. Carnival is once again going to be a major presence in Galveston and New Orleans.  This exciting news broke last night on John Heald’s blog.  Read more below. Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, will operate seven-day Caribbean cruises from Galveston beginning Nov. 14, 2011, becoming the largest cruise [...]

June 22, 2010. Some of today’s top contemporary artists will be making appearances aboard nine upcoming Princess Cruises sailings as part of the line’s Art Connoisseur Cruises.  Featuring as many as 10 contemporary artists in a single voyage, these special sailings offer activities for both avid collectors and art newcomers. A wide range of internationally [...]

June 22, 2010. Cruise Ship Expert Paul Motter will offer a unique perspective of the best of Norwegian Epic by sailing on the new ship’s first full 7-day cruise in a one of a kind Studio Stateroom. Norwegian Epic, the newest cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), will sail from Southampton, U.K. to New [...]

June 18, 2010. Enchantment of the Seas sailed into Baltimore harbor today to inaugurate a second year-round Northeast U.S. port for vacationers to embark on a Royal Caribbean cruise. The 2,252-guest, double occupancy, Enchantment of Seas offers a variety of onboard amenities that cater to families, coupled with delectable dining options and compelling itineraries to [...]

June 18, 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Clay and Heather Barnhart, the Capital City Cloggers, have won the “Search for the Epic Star” contest held in conjunction with USA TODAY.  The married duo clogged their way into the judges’ and the public’s hearts – they earned the majority of the more than 80,000 [...]