September 30, 2010. From the cruise line that first introduced the active cruise vacation concept, Royal Caribbean International today announced the first-ever Royal 5K run to be held in St. Maarten, on Thursday, December 16, 2010. Open to guests sailing aboard Allure of the Seas’ December 12, 2010 voyage, fellow running enthusiasts can enjoy a [...]

September 30, 2010. Princess Cruises is marking the end of the Alaska season with shipboard awards ceremonies celebrating the year’s top-rated local tour operators. The line’s 11th annual C.R.U.I.S.E. service awards used passenger feedback throughout the season to determine the best shore excursion experiences and guides in each port on Alaska itineraries. Award winners were [...]

September 30, 2010. Cunard Line has taken delivery of Queen Elizabeth – the second largest Cunarder ever built and the third new liner for the luxury cruise vacation company in six years. The Handover Ceremony took place today on board the new 92,400-ton vessel at the Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard. The event included a speech by [...]

September 25, 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that three new “legends” will perform as part of the Legends in Concert show on Norwegian Epic beginning immediately. The three are some of the world’s most recognized entertainers – Britney Spears, Rod Stewart and Michael Jackson.   A staple on the Las Vegas’ center strip for over [...]

September 22, 2010. Calling all families! Royal Caribbean International and USA TODAY announced today a search for America’s best and brightest family to cover the unveiling of Allure of the Seas, which will share the title of the world’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ship along with sister ship, Oasis of the Seas. Today through [...]

September 18, 2010. Vacationing foodies can now choose from a range of culinary experiences aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise. Royal Caribbean International is partnering with renowned Chefmakers Cooking Academy, a cooking school dedicated to aspiring home cooks of all ages, to bring unique cooking programs to guests, who can share in fond family vacation memories [...]

September 16, 2010. Each year, the “Worker Self” inside each American spends hundreds of hours racing to meet deadlines; monotonously filling out time sheets; and dreaming about going on vacation. Meanwhile, the “Vacation Self” is mercilessly begging to be released in search of an ice cold drink, the feeling of skin kissed by the sun [...]

September 8, 2010. Showcasing onboard experiences all her own, Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas, the world’s next largest and most innovative cruise ship debuting in December 2010, will introduce new culinary concepts and tempting twists to signature Oasis-class restaurants. A Brazilian steakhouse will be a destination restaurant that comes to life for dinner [...]

September 8, 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line today announced it is working with YouTube to power the first-ever YouTube Vacationer, a travel-specific channel within the world’s largest online video site providing vacation inspiration with ideas and advice from well-traveled experts, such as Lonely Planet, National Geographic and Travel Channel. The YouTube Vacationer, www.youtube.com/vacationer, is also interactive, [...]

September 2, 2010. Princess Cruises’ ships have long offered a front-row view of the Panama Canal, and in 2011-12 the line will offer 38 cruises to this signature destination, with five different itinerary options. The Panama Canal’s history adds to its status as a “must see” destination.  The single most expensive construction project in United [...]