August 30, 2010. Over-worked, over-tired and stressed-out workers have one more thing to worry about this coming Labor Day – how many vacation days they could potentially be losing this year. And if The President of the United States, who just returned from a respite on Martha’s Vineyard, can still find time, then shouldn’t everyone? [...]

August 30, 2010. In a time-honored maritime tradition, a ceremony was held aboard Carnival Magic at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, during which a commemorative coin was welded to the ship’s mast to mark a significant construction milestone. The ceremony dates back to the ancient Romans who believed that attaching coins to a ship [...]

August 27, 2010. Cunard Line’s tradition of providing guests with the ultimate luxury experience at sea continues with Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Spa. The 13,000 square-foot space features art deco style and includes two levels for treatment rooms, and fitness and pool facilities. Like her sister ships, Queen Elizabeth’s spa offers a comprehensive health and wellness [...]

August 24, 2010. With 249 days left until the all-new Carnival Magic debuts, Carnival Cruise Lines today revealed some of the ship’s features. From Carnival’s first-ever pub, featuring its own private label beer, to an authentic trattoria that brings the heritage of Carnival’s Italian captains to the table, to an expansive outdoor sports complex featuring [...]

August 23, 2010. When Royal Caribbean International launches the Allure of the Seas in December 2010, one of the shopping options will be the very first Britto Concept store at sea by pop culture icon, Romero Britto. Royal Caribbean has enjoyed a long relationship with Britto, which began in 2003 when the artist designed the [...]

August 23, 2010. MSC Cruises has announced special savings for Caribbean cruises onboard MSC Poesia. With MSC Cruises’ Family Plan offer, guests who book a balcony stateroom during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve Caribbean cruises can save up to 50 percent off a connecting balcony stateroom for an affordable family vacation. The Family [...]

August 23, 2010. Prepare to be slimed!  Norwegian Cruise Line and Nickelodeon are offering two “Nickelodeon All Access Cruises” in 2011.  These special cruises feature seven days of slime-filled entertainment each day aboard Norwegian Jewel, sailing from New York on February 20, 2011, and on the Norwegian Epic, sailing from Barcelona on July 24, 2011. [...]

August 19, 2010. Ever since Queen Mary entered service in 1936, Cunard’s “Queens” have been famous for offering the best on board shopping featuring some of the finest luxury brands and gifts from around the world. The new Queen Elizabeth, which enters service in October 2010, will be no exception. Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Arcade will [...]

August 19, 2010. Carnival Cruise Lines and Razorfish today announced the launch of a new Facebook application which allows users to view, compare, select, and share Carnival cruises with their Facebook friends. The application allows users to engage their social network in their vacation planning through personalized newsfeed updates and even invite friends to book [...]

August 18, 2010. In fall 2011 and early 2012, Holland America Line again will offer grand voyages that touch all seven continents. The ms Amsterdam and ms Prinsendam each sail two itineraries designed to discover and explore remarkable destinations — from famous landmarks to smaller, lesser-known ports. Amsterdam sails a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia [...]