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Posidonia 2012- Press Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 09:48:00 PDT

Read Below for Participant's names The Success Story that is Greek Shipping and Posidonia World’s premier shipping event upgrades and expands with modern venue and enhanced conference and...

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Successful participation at Cadiz Cruise Forum 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:41:00 PDT

More than 150 tourism professionals gathered in the first edition of Cadiz Cruise Forum 2012 that took place on 24 May. The Mayor of Cádiz, the president of the Port Authority, the Director of...

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Cunard Celebrates "Churchill Style" Aboard Queen Mary 2

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:27:00 PDT

Barry Singer's New Book: To purchase: barrysinger.net On May 29, Cunard Line and The TransAtlantic Bridge, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the transatlantic relationship between...

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CLIA’s Michael Crye to Depart Cruise Organization After 12 Years

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:13:00 PDT

Photo from: gcaptain.com Travel Pulse's Theresa Norton Masek reports . . . "Michael Crye, executive vice president-technical and regulatory affairs for the Cruise Lines International...

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Additional Evidence Reveled on George Allen Smith's Disappearance of 2005

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:06:00 PDT

International Cruise Victims Site Reported on CBS News and Cruise Law News there seems to be additional evidence of some sort of foul play concerning the disappearance and death of Mr. Smith....

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Strikes in Oslo, Norway Causing Several Itinerary Changes

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:49:00 PDT

As the ongoing strike in Oslo, Norway continue on, cruise lines calling to the port of have been altered. Sue Bryant, Cruise Critic Contributing Editor, has been updating the situation of events ....

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Holland America Promotes Mary Beth Wressell to VP Marketing Communications

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:32:00 PDT

Photo from Holland America Lines Reported in Cruise Industry News that Holland American Promotes Mary Beth Wressell. ..."Mary Beth Wressell has been promoted to vice president, marketing...

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P and O World Cruises Amends Mobility Aids

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:17:00 PDT

P and O Cruises World Cruising has amended their policy on the carriage of mobility aids including wheelchairs and scooters effective as of the 2013 northern hemisphere summer onwards. All...

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P and O Celebrate 175 Year History

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:03:00 PDT

All hands on deck: Passengers play shuffleboard on the Oriana in 1995.From: metro.co.uk Sonia Elks of Metro News has put a nice piece together aboutf P and O's 175 Celebration which will...

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Staff at Port-of-Baltimore Wins Guest Satisfaction Award from Carnival Cruise Lines

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 06:25:00 PDT

Baltimore Embarkation Staff at Cruise Terminal Rated Highest Among Cruise Line’s Year-Round North American Homeports (BALTIMORE, MD) --- Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services, the company...

Off Radar was created by to meet the rising information demands of Cruise and Ferry Lines. A completely objective service, featuring professional comment written by independant maverick journalist Mike Hood with over 30 years maritime experience. The Off Radar News service is free of charge with direct access to articles without log-ins or procedures. News travels fast in our time and Off Radar meets the demands of the modern maritime world by providing instant news access with no hassle.

Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri Sign Agreement for Two New Ocean Cruise Ships

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Wed, 30 May 2012 02:47:00 PDT

Viking Ocean Cruises to introduce intimate, destination-focused approach to ocean cruise segment Viking Ocean Cruises, sister company of Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line,...

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Blake Shelton Cruise Coming in October 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:35:00 PDT

Photo from blakesheltoncruise.com Those of you who enjoy good Country Music and have watched Blake Shelton on The Voice, you now have the opportunity to personally sail with Blake and Friends for...

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Wellness Tips from Around the World with Regent Seven Seas

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:13:00 PDT

Seven Seas Society From antioxidant-rich Mediterranean cuisine to ancient healing rituals of India, the experts at Canyon Ranch have teamed with Regent Seven Seas Cruises to develop wellness tips...

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Regent Seven Seas Celebrates Twenty Years

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:32:00 PDT

Kevin Griffin of Late Cruise News, reports on Regent Seven Seas Twenty Year celebration. "Just as in 2010 Crystal Cruises and Celebrity Cruises celebrated twenty years, so now it is the turn of...

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Disney Cruise Ship Picks Up Refugees

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:25:00 PDT

Adam Coulter of Cruise Critic reports that Disney's Fantasy takes on men found in waters . . . "A Disney cruise ship picked up four men found adrift on a small raft near Key West,...

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North Star Cruises - 25 Years

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:11:00 PDT

Welcome to North Star Cruises' latest Adventure Cruise Update Twenty-Five $1000 Heli-Packages to Celebrate 25 Years Twenty five years ago to this very day the original TRUE NORTH sailed...

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RMS St Helena – Special Offer – New Brochure

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:02:00 PDT

Recently posted in Cruise News on offers for Freighter Cruising: "Book now to travel on board the RMS St Helena and enjoy 20% off the cost of the sea voyage to one of the most remote and...

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By Royal Appointment… Queen grants Royal Warrant to Hebridean Island Cruises

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:38:00 PDT

L – R David Indge Chief Purser Roger Allard – Executive Chairman All Leisure Holidays Ken Charleson Sales & Marketing Director Hebridean Island Cruise Captain Ian Stevenson Master Hebridean...

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Starters orders for holidaymakers – Run towards summer holiday fitness

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:26:00 PDT

Staying fit and healthy on holiday is now part of the daily routine with a new running programme on board Royal Caribbean International’s activity-packed cruise ship Independence of the Seas. ...

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Cruise tourists to get multiple entry visa

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:43:00 PDT

Picture from: Wikipedia A Staff Reporter / 28 May 2012 of the Khaleej Times has reported for visitors coming in on cruise ships, will be reward with multiple entry UAE visas allowing for an...

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77% Tell Cruise Critic They Won't Rule It Out, 32% Already Booked, 26% Hoping to Find a Hurricane Season Deal

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:19:00 PDT

PENNINGTON, N.J., May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A poll announced today by Cruise Critic® (http://www.cruisecritic.com), the world's largest cruise reviews site and cruise community, reveals that 58...

Off Radar was created by to meet the rising information demands of Cruise and Ferry Lines. A completely objective service, featuring professional comment written by independant maverick journalist Mike Hood with over 30 years maritime experience. The Off Radar News service is free of charge with direct access to articles without log-ins or procedures. News travels fast in our time and Off Radar meets the demands of the modern maritime world by providing instant news access with no hassle.

Shipowners call proposed Panama Canal toll hikes "simply unacceptable"

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:04:00 PDT

MAY 25, 2012 —The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has sent a strongly worded letter to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) describing plans to increase tolls by up to 15 percent as "simply...

Off Radar was created by to meet the rising information demands of Cruise and Ferry Lines. A completely objective service, featuring professional comment written by independant maverick journalist Mike Hood with over 30 years maritime experience. The Off Radar News service is free of charge with direct access to articles without log-ins or procedures. News travels fast in our time and Off Radar meets the demands of the modern maritime world by providing instant news access with no hassle.

FTI Berlin Sails Maiden Voyage

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:59:00 PDT

Reported in Cruise Industry news is FTI Berlin's Maiden Voyage sailing... Photo on behalf of Cruise Industry News The FTI Berlin is sailing her maiden voyage from Genoa to Venice with 350...

Off Radar was created by to meet the rising information demands of Cruise and Ferry Lines. A completely objective service, featuring professional comment written by independant maverick journalist Mike Hood with over 30 years maritime experience. The Off Radar News service is free of charge with direct access to articles without log-ins or procedures. News travels fast in our time and Off Radar meets the demands of the modern maritime world by providing instant news access with no hassle.

MSC Divina Christened by Sophia Loren

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:47:00 PDT

MSC Cruises had a full day of activities with the Christening of the Divina by Sophia Loren. Everything was put into their efforts for a flawless and exciting day filled with traditional...

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International Maritime Organization Incorporates Recommendations From Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review in Meeting Outputs

noreply@blogger.com (Grant Holmes) — Mon, 28 May 2012 11:31:00 PDT

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee incorporated a number of recommendations from the ongoing...

Off Radar was created by to meet the rising information demands of Cruise and Ferry Lines. A completely objective service, featuring professional comment written by independant maverick journalist Mike Hood with over 30 years maritime experience. The Off Radar News service is free of charge with direct access to articles without log-ins or procedures. News travels fast in our time and Off Radar meets the demands of the modern maritime world by providing instant news access with no hassle.