Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Reflection presents Circuit Of Sensory

Some like it hot, some like it cold, and they’ll all find enticing experiences in the exotic AquaSpa on Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Reflection. The epitome of modern luxury, Celebrity Reflection will present an enhanced AquaSpa by Elemis allowing guests to create their own circuit of sensory experiences as they move from room to room and experience hot and cold, wet and dry, and peace and tranquility throughout.




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Sharjah to see nearly 50% increase in international luxury cruise passengers

As international interest in Sharjah grows, the emirate’s charming East Coast is set to see nearly 50 per cent increase in the arrivals of international luxury cruise passengers during the upcoming 2012-2013 season.




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Cruise line brings sporting groups to South East England

A programme that boosts the support available for those looking to improve their fitness through running has now expanded from London to cover the South East counties of Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex.




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Exclusive preview of exotic AquaSpa on Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship

Launching October 2012, Celebrity Reflection’s AquaSpa by Elemis allows guests to create their own circuit of sensory experiences in the newly enhanced Persian Garden.




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Orion Expedition Cruises releases 2013 season brochure

Orion Expedition Cruises has released its 2013 season brochure; complete with 64 pages detailing 33 voyages with expeditions to 94 destinations onboard Orion, the highly-acclaimed expedition ship that sets the standard for expedition cruising across the region.




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Race into Monaco with Windstar Cruises’ Grand Prix package

Windstar Cruises announced today an exclusive Grand Prix package for its Yachting the Rivera voyage. Guests on board the May 21st voyage of Wind Surf, the largest of Windstar’s three sailing yachts, will have the opportunity to experience the world’s most legendary auto racing event while enjoying the unique Windstar experience. The package features preferred seating for Saturday’s preliminaries and Sunday’s race, as well as other exciting events both on shore and on board.




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Christmas voyage onboard new ship Voyager

Be one of the first to sail on board Voyages of Discovery’s new ship, mv Voyager, after it joins the fleet in December.




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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Voyages to Antiquity offers opportunities for single travellers

Voyages to Antiquity, the cruise industry’s premier specialty enrichment cruise brand, is appealing to strong demand among single travelers by offering a combination of single-friendly accommodations and fares with enticingly low single supplements.




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Holland America Line launches ‘Dream Cruise’ sweepstakes on Facebook

Holland America Line has just launched a sweepstakes on Facebook that will award one fan a seven-day “Summer 2013 Dream Cruise” for two in an ocean-view stateroom to Europe, Canada/New England or Alaska. The sweepstakes runs through Oct. 31, 2012, with the winner selected upon the close of the sweepstakes.




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Norwegian Celebrates continued success of “Undercover Boss”

In celebration of the continued re-airing of Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Undercover Boss” episode featuring CEO Kevin Sheehan, the company is showing its appreciation to the more than 35 million viewers who have watched the episode’s two airings on the CBS Television Network. More recently, the Norwegian episode has aired on The Learning Channel (TLC) and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and will re-air on TLC this Saturday, August 18 at 8 and 11 pm EST.




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Fine food top priority for passengers when selecting cruise

New research from an online cruise travel agency has revealed what cruisers prioritise when looking for and booking their cruise holidays. Topping the poll was a ‘high’ standard of food, shortly followed by the amount of countries that the ship visits and ‘good weather’ in third place.




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Stena Line introduces two new vessels on Rotterdam-Harwich

From the beginning of September the Stena Carrier and Stena Freighter on the Rotterdam-Harwich route will be replaced by two new, smaller vessels.  The two freight vessels Capucine and Severine will be chartered from Cobelfret on a five-year contract.




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Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific announces travel agent training program

Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific – conference and trade show focusing on the emerging Asia–Pacific cruise industry — today announced details for its second edition of Travel Agent Training.




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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Island Breeze International announces plans for Miami operation

Island Breeze International, an entertainment cruise development company, announced its subsidiary is currently developing a single-day gaming cruise operation to be based in Miami, Florida, that will cater to residents of Miami-Dade county as well as tourists visiting the Miami Beach area.




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Silversea Cruises enhances sleep experience with Pratesi Bed Linens

Silversea guests will soon find their sleep experience elevated to a new level of comfort and luxury with the debut of Pratesi custom-made bed linens.




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Regent Seven Seas Cruises reports results for Q2

Regent Seven Seas Cruises reported financial results today for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012.




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Princess Cruises reveals the ultimate in relaxation

In anticipation of National Relaxation Day next week, Princess Cruises today unveiled details of the expanded Lotus Spa that will offer the ultimate in rejuvenation for passengers cruising aboard the new Royal Princess, including a new location just off the atrium – a convenient stop for passengers enjoying a treatment before or after the many activities and dining options nearby.




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