Cruise lines get 10-year deal at Pier 91

The Carnival Corporation has earned (net profits) over $9 billion in the past four years combined ... ., the parent company of cruise lines Holland America and Princess Cruises, preferential use of two ... , Princess given preferential use of new berths Wednesday, December 3, 2008 By KRISTEN MILLARES YOUNG [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 23:08:57

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The Magic of Hawaii Honeymoon Cruises

by John Ledger One of the most popular places to spend your honeymoon is on a Hawaii cruise ... many cruise line available covering this route, like for example Princess Cruises, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cruises, Holland America, among other options. You’ll have to keep in mind [more...]

Date: 2009-02-18 08:12:26

Alaska Cruise Lines

Alaska Cruise Lines Posted in November 7th, 2008 Category: ... , Celebrity, Princess, Radisson, Norwegian, Holland America, and American Safari. Each cruise line ... . The Royal Caribbean Cruise Liner is one of the most famous Alaskan ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 14:56:08

405: This week's great deals from ecruising.travel

Issue 405 | 24 July 2008 Hi Cruisers, ... below for more Rocky Mountaineer Cruise tours.Cross the Atlantic on a Princess Cruise – Princess ... on our latest specials, new cruises and everything in between!Cruise Alaska in 2009 on Holland America Line – [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 12:51:00

Alaska Cruise Family

Alaska Cruise Family Posted By Craig wilson on @ 10: ... and in some cases onshore. Princess cruise lines also offer their own children’s program with its own range ... . You can also take advantage of the sitter service provided by Princess cruise lines, which is available [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 10:33:13

Travelography 128: Economy + Environment Stall Cruise Lines

Stories discussed in this podcast are from the Travelography Twitter Blog for the week of 22 September 2008 ...   Six Princess Cruises ships, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship and a Regent Seven Seas Cruises [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 08:20:00

A Split Cruising Paradigm?

We are living in interesting times, and cruising reflects it as well as anything ... lines). These two parent corporations control the vast majority of the cruise market, about 75 ... Lines, Holland America, Princess, Cunard, Costa (Europe’s main line) and Seabourn. Royal Caribbean [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 08:06:36

Another one hooked

Yes I got another victim hooked on cruising. I know my sister of the seas is not very happy that his first experience on cruising was on Carnival but ... at this recomending ships to people. You know my favorite cruise line is Carnival but having been on cruises in Princess, Costa, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Cunard gives me an idea depending [more...]

Date: 2009-02-24 00:33:17

Babies Onboard.

When it comes to taking a baby on a cruise it may seem like a daunting experience, but just like every other holiday, it pays to research, ... , Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America, Princess and Carnival will take babies over six months ... plan and be organised. To start with, all cruise lines have minimum age restrictions [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 22:54:13

The Cruise Ship Dance ...

As I told you earlier, we we left from Port Everglades in Ft ... for one of the Old White Lady's cats . Heh ... Princess Cruises' Crown Princess pulled in behind ... into line behind Crown ... and as we headed outbound, another Princess ship followed [more...]

Date: 2009-02-09 16:11:00

ACE opens 2009 conference registration

The year might not have ended but it's already time for agents to sign up for the Association of Cruise Experts 2009 cruise convention, ... to river cruising. Agents will also the chance to visit four cruise ships - Holland America Line's Prinsendam, Fred Olsen's Braemar, Crystal Cruises' Crystal Symphony and Princess Cruises' Tahitian [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 22:15:52

Major Indicators - Bright Future of Puerto Penasco

Our Little community of rocky point has experienced an incredible ride ... is the selection of Rocky Point has a major home port for several large cruise ship companies. Representatives from cruise lines like Holland America, Princess and Carnival have all been here, and Mexico’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 03:21:48

Have Wasilla Experience, Will Travel (As Will Sarah Palin, Apparently)

I lived in Anchorage, Alaska, for the summer season ten years ago. 1998. Working as a "host-guide" for Princess Cruise Lines, for their interior cruise train that brought the cruise-ship people along for another two days of highly-sought tourist money [more...]

Date: 2008-09-01 05:59:51

New bill aims at improving cruise safety

Just days after the FBI boarded the Coral Princess cruise ship docked in Los Angeles and arrested a crew member on charges that he raped a passenger, ... passengers and sexual assault, but cruise lines have largely skirted federal oversight. Most ships are registered in foreign countries and the cruise lines are not required to pay U.S. income tax or [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 22:14:36

Romantic South Pacific Cruise

A South Pacific cruise is perhaps one of the most exotic and romantic cruise vacations you can take! ... Cruise Lines : Crystal, Princess, Raddisson, Silversea, Windstar, Holland America, Norweigan Length ... Let's look at some exciting ways to cruise the South Pacific, including ports of call in Hawaii [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 14:56:00

What Are Your Biggest Challenges To Making Money Online?

As this post goes live to my blog, I am currently on a cruise ship. My wife and I are somewhere in the Caribbean and my blog is on automatic ( ... me know. Oh, and like I said, I’m on a cruise so keep in mind that comments are moderated and might not show up until I have a chance to get a Hoover taken to my wallet by Princess Cruise Line in order [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 13:00:14

Caribbean Princess Emerges With New Features & Amenities

Princess Cruise Lines has just sent out a press release about the Caribbean Princess.    In a nutshell, here are the highlights of what it said: The ship has just emerged from drydock during which many of the newest signature features were added.  The Caribbean Princess now offers [more...]

Date: 2009-02-04 20:32:50

Princess Bringing Movies Under the Stars to More Ships

Princess’ signature “Movies Under the Stars” poolside screens have become such a popular feature since debuting in 2004, ... over the next several years. Princess was the first cruise line to introduce this unique entertainment ... in 2004. They are now featured on Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, Ruby Princess, Grand Princess, Star [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 01:03:14

Royal Dis

8Digg meA couple weeks ago, I warned about how bad Royal Caribbeans 4th quarter numbers would be ... in 2006.)One company’s loss is another company’s gain. Princess is the cruise line of choice not only ... an entire ship out of circulation starting 2010. Serenade’s removal next year will decrease tourists [more...]

Date: 2009-02-10 11:00:13

Weddings at sea: Would you tie the knot on a cruise ship?

You're not alone if you're thinking of getting hitched on a cruise ship ... from 2007 and 64% more than in 2006. And it's not the only line reporting growth in weddings at sea. Cruise lines as varied as Princess, Royal Caribbean and Disney have seen a growing number of customers [more...]

Date: 2009-02-17 13:16:11

Sky Tram in Jaco Receives Princess Cruise Distinction

From the many tours in Costa Rica offered on board the Princess Cruise Line , tourists chose the “Costa Rica’s Favorites” as their preferred option ... as part of the Caribbean itinerary cruise.  From the port of Puntarenas, tourists are taken [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 23:17:29

Manic Monday and snowman cookies

Manic Monday is hosted by the talented fleur-de-lisaWhat is the most expensive meal you've ever eaten? I don't think I can choose just one.... ... I had a dirty little secretThe Princess Cruise lines have an awesome restaurant in Denali National Park ... frosted the cookies. I had all the snowman parts in a little cupcake liner. M&M for the eyes [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 00:35:00

Ike Strikes Turks & Caicos

Turks & Caicos is a pristine, tropical Caribbean island chain near the Bahamas which unfortunately this week was in the path of Hurricane Ike ... . Carnival, Princess, Holland America, Crystal, Seabourn, Seven Seas are among the cruise lines that call ... fairly new cruise business. Emma Gilbert, a spokesperson for Turks & Caicos, today confirmed [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 02:28:30

P&O Azura and Cunard Queen Elizabeth latest news

Two new cruise ships will be offering a different twist on British cruising next year ... of friends to share. Other new features include an open air cinema – along the lines of US sister company Princess Cruises’ Movies Under the Stars – as well as private cabanas in an area called the Retreat [more...]

Date: 2009-03-06 09:29:23

Legislation aimed at cruise safety proposed

Just days after the FBI boarded the Coral Princess cruise ship docked in Los Angeles and arrested a crew member on charges that he raped a passenger, ... who reporting being raped while aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, said she feels the legislation is needed ... passengers and sexual assault, but cruise lines have largely skirted federal oversight. Most [more...]

Date: 2009-03-12 23:48:44

Holland America cruise hit with norovirus outbreak

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 224 of the 1, ... to CDC information. Norwegian Cruise Line has had four, Princess Cruises has had two outbreaks [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 09:00:17

Caribbean Princess Emerges From Drydock with Line’s Signature Features

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (February 2, 2009) — Caribbean Princess has just emerged from an extensive three-week drydock to add many of Princess ... the opportunity to enjoy the innovative amenities that have become hallmarks of the Princess cruise ... restaurant. These amenities became passenger favorites when they debuted aboard Crown Princess [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 02:04:11

Sinking cruise fares to Alaska, Europe

Sinking cruise fares to Alaska, Europe Filed Under Cruise news | 2 Comments A research report released today by Robin Farley of UBS Investments ... be further impacted as Norwegian Cruise Line is beginning a major promotional campaign for Alaska ... last year. And at Princess Cruises, bookings have been up by 6% during Wave Season (January to mid [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 22:10:30

Royal Caribbean frozen out

There’s a chill wind blowing round Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines this week ... have been the number three player in an Alaskan cruise market dominated by Princess and Holland America ... of the Seas – on which I had a spectacular Alaska cruise in 2003 – will continue to operate from Seattle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-29 12:48:46

Thursday deal/news: Cruises

Despite the rotten economy, cruises are selling well and are expected to draw 2.3 percent more visitors this year than last, says the Cruise Lines Industry Association, with an estimated 13.2 million cruisers. How can that be? Princess Cruises reported its largest one-day [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:58:49

It's That Time of Year Again!

It's time for the major cruise lines to release their next year's set of itineraries! ... ? Well, the cruise lines are, and often with their itinerary announcements comes some wonderful offers (such as for Princess past passengers who book early), or best savings for those looking [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 18:26:59

Bahamas Cruise Specials

The Bahamas is one of the most popular travel destinations with plenty of attractions, events, culinary delights, nightlife, and recreation ... and entertainment. Besides choosing a Bahamas cruise line, passengers can select a wide range of sailings ... , and Princess Cays. You can choose either three- or seven-day cruise vacations to the Bahamas to [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 21:10:54

Crown Princess Cabin D116

As we often do, we booked a guaranteed inside cabin and got assigned D116, on Dolphin deck , Deck 9 ... . I am always surprised that the cruise line humors such people. I personally would tell them that they get what they paid for. Maybe that is why I am not on the public relations committee of any cruise line [more...]

Date: 2009-02-17 14:18:26

Extra Extra

Photo by forcedmeaning via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr The FBI boarded a Princess Cruise line ship in San Pedro this morning to investigate the allegation a crew member [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 02:00:30

‘The Princess and the Pirates’

EarthSourceMedia Reports for December 10th, 2008‘The Princess and the Pirates’ Scene One:(Ships horn bellows through misty salt air…womans voice crackles through megaphone…)“Welcome aboard and thank you for choosing Princess of the carribean, world’s most trusted cruise lines [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 00:45:50

"Princess Cruise Lines"

This deleted scene from episode two of this season, "Business Ethics," is truly amazing. God bless the good people who make this wonderful program. Thanks Kent [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 03:42:27

Paying it forward through Cruise Planners

Paying it forward through Cruise Planners August 11th, 2008 Jen Anastasopulos, a single mom who relocated to Richmond Hill about a year ago, ... prices. Cruise lines included, but are not limited to are: Carnival, Disney, Princess, Royal Caribbean ... has a rewarding job. As owner and operator of cruise-planners-ship.jpg the Cruise Planners [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 03:05:42

Virgin Island Chartered Sailing Vacations - 2009 Update!

Two charter vacation yacht owners who are also the crews on their gorgeous yachts, ... for Princess Cruise Lines here in St. Thomas for a couple of years between charters.  Last month [more...]

Date: 2009-03-03 21:09:27

Historically Dirty Cruise Lines Cleaning Up Their Acts for the Sake of the Environment

The New York Times reports cruise ships, which contribute about twice as much carbon emissions to the atmosphere as airplanes, ... such as Princess, Norwegian, Disney, Crystal Cruises, and Holland America are introducing cleaner practices [more...]

Date: 2009-02-19 11:27:13

Deep Water Harbour

The Port of Bridgetown (also known as the Deep Water Harbour) is a seaport in Bridgetown on the west coast of Barbados ... Lines P&O Princess Passat Ship Management Radisson Seven Seas Cruises Residensea Royal Caribbean ... . Situated along Carlisle Bay, the port handles all of the country’s bulk ship based trade [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 03:58:50

The Mail Buoy Episode 144

There were some interesting stories coming from the cruise lines last week. NCL is introducing travel insurance that specifically covers job loss, and Princess has partnered with Klutz for new arts and crafts programs. In Royal Caribbean’s annual SEC filing last week [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 03:52:39

Cruise torpedoed by Delta Air Lines change fees

Sol Bernstein and his wife wanted to celebrate his 80th birthday in style onboard Grand Princess in the Mediterranean. But it came to an unpleasant end when bad weather forced the ship to dock late causing them to miss their Delta flight home and the airline charged them $2,338.71. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 23:53:00

Luxury Savings News

You've all most likely been inundated with sales and offers from the mainstream brands such as Carnival, Princess, NCL, etc. But you may not have seen some spectacular offers from lines such as Crystal, Regent, Oceania ... for one of these cruises than you've paid in the past for a mainstream brand. As a CLIA-certified Luxury Cruise [more...]

Date: 2009-02-27 19:29:09

Please “Participate”

3Digg meI wrote on Monday about Paul Henderson, who like me is getting just a little tired of the nonsense filling our in boxes, ... that we as a group of MLM’ers can not call ourselves “Travel Agents”. The reality of the issue however ... are necessary to provide us with the proper definition or qualifications to be considered a “Travel Agent” [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 12:00:12

Grandma, Jimmy and Wonderful Spring Breakers

Jump to CommentsThis morning I walked along the promenade after hosting my port adventure talk to find a group of three or four teenagers huddled ... Aston Martins with chrome spinners on them.I look around the ship this week and I see the college students who are lucky enough even in this era of crunching credit to afford a cruise and have money [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 02:18:26

What To Expect - My 1st Cruise Experience

Some years ago my wife and I decided to take a cruise. We headed for Southampton to join our cruise ship, weighed down with luggage. ( ... . We checked in with one of the many assistants, boarded the ship and that would be it. As this was our first cruise, we had been advised to choose an outside cabin which had natural light coming through [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 05:01:39

Introducing SeaTrade Insider’s Seagoing Employee of the Year…..John Duffy….And Some Other Stuff

Jump to CommentsThe great thing about having your own blog is that I can pretty much use it to say what I want ... Appreciation Society or suggest that all the cruise directors perform their shows naked……well I am sure ... all to do with my job or this great industry that I love more than the thought of eating strawberries and cream [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 00:00:19

What do you look for in a Travel Agent?

I recently attended a class in Fort Lauderdale for travel agents new to the industry, and my eyes were opened to many things.  I think I came away from the class with more questions than answers, to be totally honest. Sure, the mechanics of booking cruises, working with clients, customer service, etc. can be learned [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 11:02:19

Newlywed’s Journey at Sea - Honeymoon Cruises

by Greg Hansward Are you looking for a honeymoon vacation that will provide romance, relaxation and adventure? ... to get some luxury. This might mean taking a shorter cruise or sailing to a different destination ... for your cruise. A honeymoon package includes champagne, t-shirts and a wedding cake at your first dinner [more...]

Date: 2009-03-01 09:08:49

Cruise Lines Urged to Shrink Their Footprints

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed or daily email newsletter ... on a cruise ship is more eco-friendly than jetting through the earth’s atmosphere on a plane.Not ... that cruise ships emit nearly twice as much carbon dioxide as airplanes. “We now know they are far [more...]

Date: 2009-02-18 21:58:30

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