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Makeover for Silversea Silver Shadow

2011-03-25T14:48:00.000-05:00

Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine Blog: Makeover for Silversea Silver Shadow: "Silversea Cruises' Silver Shadow has a fresh new look thanks to a major renovation completed during the two weeks that the ultra-luxury ship..."

Silversea Launches Most-Expansive Enrichment Programme Ever

2011-02-04T00:20:00.002-06:00

Silversea Launches Most-Expansive Enrichment Programme Ever Over 160 voyages this year will feature nearly 200 distinguished guest lecturers, celebrated chefs and destination experts as part of Silversea’s most-expansive and varied enrichment programme ever offered in a single year.... Read the full article:

Silversea: Most-Expansive Enrichment Programme Ever

2011-02-01T23:35:00.003-06:00

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A Luxury Cruise for Each Month

2011-01-31T17:35:00.005-06:00

"With 2011 just a month away, many of us are reviewing our upcoming cruise plans for next year. If I could wrangle an unlimited amount of vac..." Read the full story here

Luxury Cruise Lines to Raise Fares in 2011

2011-01-31T17:34:00.004-06:00

"Just a reminder that several luxury cruise lines plan to raise fares at the end of 2010. That means you've got just shy of two weeks to make..." Read the full article here:

New Mid-Voyage Land Excursions Launched by Silvers...

2011-01-31T17:34:00.001-06:00

Luxury Cruise Bible: New Mid-Voyage Land Excursions Launched by Silvers...: "On longer luxury cruises, you may be more inclined to embark on day-trip shore excursions or even spend a few days away from the ship in ord..."

SeaDream Gears Up for 2011 Norwegian Fjords Itiner...

2011-01-31T17:33:00.000-06:00

Luxury Cruise Bible: SeaDream Gears Up for 2011 Norwegian Fjords Itiner...: "SeaDream Yacht Club has crafted some interesting new itineraries for 2011 and 2012. One of the most anticipated cruises is the debut 11-nig..."

Dine Aboard Nieuw Amsterdam

2011-01-30T19:46:00.000-06:00

Cruise Diva: Dine Aboard Nieuw Amsterdam: "Variety is the spice of life and here aboard Nieuw Amsterdam the dining options are certainly varied. Naturally there is the Manhattan Dinin..."

Celebrity Silhouette set for Hamburg launch | News | Breaking Travel News

2011-01-30T19:45:00.000-06:00

Celebrity Silhouette set for Hamburg launch | News | Breaking Travel News

New Oceania Cruises Marina

2011-01-30T19:44:00.000-06:00

Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine Blog: New Oceania Cruises Marina: "Oceania Cruises’ new ship Marina departed from Barcelona Saturday, Jan. 22 at 6:00 pm (local time) on her Maiden Voyage. The 13-day passage ..."

The Latest in Cruise Food News

2011-01-21T16:33:00.002-06:00

"Do you know what the Holland America Line Culinary Council is all about? Have you even heard of the Holland America Line Culinary Council? Read the full article here:

Best Cruise Ships of 2011

2011-01-18T23:16:00.003-06:00

Edge Cruise Magazine Blog: Best Cruise Ships of 2011: "Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas have been named on Frommer’s Best Cruise Ships of 2011 list." Read the full story here:

Cruise In Style: L’Oreal Partners With Costa Cruises

2010-11-05T11:43:00.003-05:00

L’Oréal Paris, the truly global beauty brand synonymous with innovation, glamour, the highest quality and affordable luxury, has opened its first flagship store on the Costa Pacifica, the largest Italian passenger ship. Read the full article at: L’Oreal and Costa Cruises partnership

Costa Cruises opening Dubai office to reach Middle East markets

2010-06-07T06:50:00.002-05:00

Europe’s Number One Cruise Line Opens Representative Office in Dubai for Middle Eastern Business Development. Costa, Europe’s number one cruise line, is strengthening its presence in Dubai in order to develop the Arab cruise market. Plans were announced jointly between Costa and the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) at a press conference Sunday aboard the Costa Deliziosa.

Interview with Constantine Venetopoulos Director of Variety Cruises

2010-06-05T16:20:00.004-05:00

Travelresearchonline (TRO) recently interviewed Constantine Venetopoulos, Director of Sales from Variety Cruises. Constantine Venetopoulos is part of the 3rd generation of the Venetopoulos family that foundedVariety Cruises. Constantine joined the firm in 2007, after studying marketing in City University London and Surrey University. Constantine currently serves as the Director of Sales for the

Costa Romantica Celebrates Maiden Call To Hong Kong

2010-04-27T09:54:00.000-05:00

Costa Cruises, Europe’s number one cruise line, increased its passenger capacity in Asia on April 24 as the Costa Romantica celebrated her maiden call to Hong Kong with her high-flying Italian flag and iconic yellow funnel. At the welcoming event, Dario Rustico, sales and marketing director of Costa Cruises’ Pacific Asia Operations; Francis Liu, deputy director of the Marine Department; Patricia

Carnival Dream Cruise Review

2010-04-26T04:04:00.002-05:00

Join Tim Hickey aboard Carnival Dream, from embarkation to debarkation and get his impression of the unique Cove Balcony accommodations.Psst... did you know there is a "Hidden Observation Deck"? It may not remain a secret (or hidden) for long. Tim shares how to find it in his review. Monday, April 26, 2010 4:00:00 AM - Read the full article

Princess Cruises Launches New “World of Savings”

2010-04-24T07:09:00.002-05:00

Princess Cruises has launched a new "World of Savings"; promotion that offers customers significant discounts on select 2010 voyages to many of the line`s worldwide destinations, including cruises to Asia Read the full article on CruiseDiva

Norwegian Epic to feature largest spa at sea

2010-03-31T14:36:00.001-05:00

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that Norwegian Epic, its most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, will feature the largest spa facility and fitness center at sea, totaling more than 31,000 square feet. Read the full article>>>

10 New Exciting Theme Cruises

2010-03-29T05:13:00.005-05:00

An exciting slate of new theme cruises is awaiting just over the horizon. No matter where your interests lie, there is most likely a theme cruise out there just waiting for you. Sail with luminaries and other guests who share your passions. These cruises, and many more, can be found at ... Read the full article on CruiseDiva

Star Cruises Honored by TTG Asia for the Twelfth Time

2010-03-09T04:27:00.001-06:00

Star Cruises, the Leading Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific, has once again been lauded as an honorary inductee into Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Asia’s “Travel Hall of Fame”. This honor was again bestowed on Star Cruises at the 20th TTG Travel Awards 2009, hosted annually by TTG Asia, which recognizes outstanding achievements across the region’s travel industry. Being the ten-time winner of

Carnival Magic Returns to Europe in 2011

2010-02-22T04:28:00.001-06:00

Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, will debut with a schedule of seven-, nine- and 12-day Mediterranean cruises operating round-trip from Barcelona from May to October 2011. This marks Carnival’s first full season of Mediterranean cruises in three years, as well as the first time the line has homeported a ship in Barcelona. To commemorate the line’s return to

MSC Cruises highly rated by prestigious Berlitz Guide

2010-02-17T05:52:00.011-06:00

All nine of MSC Crociere’s luxury cruise liners listed in the “large resort ship” category are given an excellent rating of four out of a possible five, while the 10th ship in the company’s fleet, MSC Melody, rates an above average three in the “Mid-size ship” category. Highlights include the rating of MSC Crociere ships as the “cleanest” of all major cruise liners praise for the company’s

Oceania Cruises Shows Accommodations Aboard New Marina Flagship

2010-02-10T05:19:00.004-06:00

When she debuts in January 2011, Oceania Cruises’ new Marina will offer elegantly appointed and custom-crafted accommodations that are reminiscent of a luxurious private estate. The ship’s 629 staterooms and suites – among the most spacious at sea – are destined to set new cruise industry standards. Standard veranda staterooms on Marina are 282 square feet – the largest standard veranda

8 Highlights of the refurbished Regent Seven Seas Navigator

2010-02-03T15:01:00.006-06:00

Seven Seas Navigator has completed an extensive refurbishment that updated and upgraded the ultra-luxury ship. Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator debuted in Port Everglades yesterday fresh from a comprehensive, stem-to-stern 50-day transformation. Considered one of the most luxurious ships afloat, the intimate, all-suite vessel sports a sophisticated new dÉcor, with rich