October 28, 2010. Royal Caribbean International took delivery today of the newest addition to the cruise line’s fleet, Allure of the Seas, from STX Europe in Turku, Finland.  With Captain Hernan Zini at the helm, Allure of the Seas will be departing Turku on October 29, 2010, starting the 13-day countdown to her U.S. debut [...]

October 27, 2010. MSC Cruises presents guests with a free, 7-night Caribbean cruise for those celebrating birthdays onboard between Nov. 14 – Dec. 19; companions pay from only $264.50 per person plus government fees and taxes. Guests celebrating a birthday onboard MSC Poesia for a Caribbean cruise can choose from select dates and itineraries on [...]

October 27, 2010. Something unique is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International’s new Allure of the Seas, the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship – the first Starbucks at sea. Through the licensing agreement between Starbucks and Royal Caribbean International, the global cruise brand owned and operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.,  guests seeking signature [...]

October 26, 2010. Talk about elevating cruise ship entertainment to new heights: A little mermaid soars over the stage in a stunning aerial ballet … Pirates rappel from atop the ship’s funnel during a swashbuckling adventure … The evening sky lights up with a dazzling spectacle of sound and color. When the Disney Dream sets [...]

OCTOBER 25, 2010. Following the successful launch of Norwegian Epic, the Company’s largest and most innovative ship to date, Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GMBH of Germany to build two new next generation Freestyle Cruising ships for delivery in spring 2013 and spring 2014, respectively.  Each [...]

October 25, 2010. Most relaxing Americans put a priority on having fun rather than sleeping while they are vacationing, according to a recent relaxation survey commissioned by Princess Cruises. With the busy holiday travel season upon us, many Americans may be looking for a little rest and relaxation in between, which, according to the survey [...]

October 21, 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line announces the launch of its “Epic Moments” video contest (www.ncl.com/myepicmoment), where cruisers create short YouTube videos of their vacation on board the line’s newest and most innovative ship Norwegian Epic for a chance to win a Caribbean cruise for two in a balcony stateroom on board the ship. Cruisers [...]

October 21, 2010. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., one of Haiti’s largest foreign investors for almost 30 years, today announced the completion of the L’Ecole Nouvelle Royal Caribbean – one of the first schools to be built in Haiti after the earthquake. The strategically located 6,500 square foot school complex is in northern Haiti near nine [...]

October 21, 2010. While global audiences eagerly await Taylor Swift’s third album Speak Now, launching on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, dedicated fans also can look forward to seeing Taylor Swift perform live onboard the world’s newest and largest ship. The four-time Grammy® award-winner Taylor Swift will perform onboard Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Allure of [...]

October 20, 2010. Azamara Club Cruises was recently named the Best Cruise Company, Small Ships, at the 2010 Danish Travel Awards. The awards are an annual event where travel industry professionals and consumers recognize the best hospitality providers in 22 categories. More than 300 invited guests were present at the fifteenth annual event, which took [...]