Cruise
Princess opens 2014 Europe season
Princess Cruises has opened its 2014 Europe cruise season, including the debut of the new Regal Princess which will set sail on its inaugural cruise in June from Venice. In total, five ships - including the line's two newest vessels - will sail on a variety of cruise itineraries throughout the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. A sister ship to the upcoming Royal Princess, Regal Princess, will debut on June 2, 2014 with a seven-day inaugural voyage from Venice to Barcelona - including calls in Kotor (Montenegro), Rome, Florence/Pisa, and Toulon (France, for Provence). The ship will then sail...
Crystal releases 2014, early-2015 Atlas
Crystal Cruises has released its complete 2014, early-2015 Worldwide Cruise Atlas, marking the annual planning guide's earliest-ever publication. With 2015 kicking off the line's 25th year of cruising, the glossy, 170-page tome profiles 78, seven- to 108-day itineraries in more than 75 countries and 220 ports, in a colourful travel journal style of Crystal's award-winning brand campaign, "Begin a New Story."Highlights include: !!! Visual and written showcasing of Crystal's service, space, quality and choices, including chic accommodations; environmental and voluntourism commitments; and...
Royal Caribbean unveils Alaska 2014
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled details of its 2014 Alaska cruise and cruisetour season. Both the Radiance of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas will return to Alaskan waters and offer 34 sailings on exciting seven-night itineraries from Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seattle, Washington. On board, guests can enjoy up to 11 dining options, new and breathtaking entertainment, as well as family programming such as the award-winning Adventure Ocean kids and teen program, and the new Royal Babies and Tots Nursery, catering to Royal Caribbean's youngest guests, age six to 36 months...
Disney Cruise Line has exclusive Canadian offer
For a limited time, Canadian residents can enjoy 25% off prevailing rates as quoted on disneycruise.com on most Disney Wonder sailings departing from Vancouver between May 27 and June 24. Beginning May 27, the Disney Wonder will sail from Vancouver to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska. Guests will enjoy a fun-filled way to experience Alaska's breathtaking vistas, native wildlife and the history and customs of native cultures. The offer is based on double occupancy on select sail dates excluding suites, category 11C staterooms, and GTY Categories with restrictions (VGT, OGT,...
New Royal Princess to call Port Everglades home
Princess Cruises' new Royal Princess will call Port Everglades its US winter home upon arrival this fall after debuting in Europe. Royal Princess will be berthed at Cruise Terminal 2, which was recently completely renovated to allow for a seamless "curbside-to-ship"guest experience with expanded check-in and baggage claim areas, covered walkways, streamlined transportation routing and bright interiors. The new 3,600-passenger Royal Princess will debut in June, the first of two new-generation ships for Princess currently being built by Italy's Fincantieri shipyard. The ship's prototype design...
Sharon Stone named AmaVida godmother
AmaWaterways has named actress Sharon Stone as the godmother of the AmaVida. The new 106-passenger vessel is leased by AmaWaterways from Douro Azul, its Portuguese partner. Stone will bless the ship at a traditional christening ceremony in Porto, Portugal on March 22. In addition to her starring roles in such acclaimed films as Basic Instinct and Casino, Stone is a passionate philanthropist who supports a number of charitable causes. Since 1995, she has helped raise more than $300 million for AIDS research, including $1.1 million in a single night at an amfAR Foundation charity auction in...
Kids sail free with Crystal
Crystal Cruises has added 17 voyages to its "Kids Sail Free"program. With the promotion, kids aged 17 and under can sail for free when sharing a third berth stateroom with two adults. Previously offered on just four European cruises during June and July, families can now choose from seven- to 15-day voyages in the Mediterranean, Western Europe, North Cape, Baltic, British Isles, Canary Islands, and across the Atlantic from May-December aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. New Magic Castle at Sea "junior cruisers"shows and classes will be offered on board during summer cruises, in...
American Queen unveils second season lineup
The American Queen Steamboat Company recently launched its second season and has debuted its new 2013 brochure. The 32-page brochure chronicles the journeys of the American Queen, the largest riverboat in the world. It showcases the many enhancements and refinements to the onboard product and highlights the kaleidoscope of destinations through the heartland of America. "The American Queen truly redefines river cruising and provides guests with so much more than they thought was possible on a river cruise. Our guests see the Mississippi River and its tributaries in a whole new way,"said...