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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Royal Caribbean Offers New Dining Program
Royal Caribbean launched its new dining-made-simple program, Daily Reservations. This new feature is an online reservation system for guests enrolled in the cruise line's My Time Dining program.
Guests can make night-time reservations in the main dining room for themselves as well as for others at their table.
They also have access to view their reservations in advance of their sailing through the Pre-Cruise Planner or Cruise Enhancement sections of RoyalCaribbean.com.
My Time Dining is the cruise line's option for diners who do not want a pre-assigned table. Guests have the flexibility to make reservations in the main dining room whenever they like during dining hours.
Currently Daily Reservations is only available on Oasis of The Seas but it will be installed throughout the entire fleet by Spring.
Source: Travel Agent Central
Guests can make night-time reservations in the main dining room for themselves as well as for others at their table.
They also have access to view their reservations in advance of their sailing through the Pre-Cruise Planner or Cruise Enhancement sections of RoyalCaribbean.com.
My Time Dining is the cruise line's option for diners who do not want a pre-assigned table. Guests have the flexibility to make reservations in the main dining room whenever they like during dining hours.
Currently Daily Reservations is only available on Oasis of The Seas but it will be installed throughout the entire fleet by Spring.
Source: Travel Agent Central
Monday, February 15, 2010
Princess Guest Bon Voyage Program
Princess Cruises is allowing cruise passengers to invite their friends and family aboard their ship on embarkation day to wish them "bon voyage" and get a taste of the onboard experience.
The new program is called "Bon Voyage Experience’, and starts in March for the ports of Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale and will then include ports of New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
"Long-time cruisers will recall the fun of the bon voyage send-off with their family and friends, and we're excited to re-introduce a new, modern version of this experience," said Princess Cruises Executive Vice President Jan Swartz.
Prior to sailing, cruise passengers will be notified about the new program. Guests will have to be registered and give the required security information.
The new program is called "Bon Voyage Experience’, and starts in March for the ports of Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale and will then include ports of New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
"Long-time cruisers will recall the fun of the bon voyage send-off with their family and friends, and we're excited to re-introduce a new, modern version of this experience," said Princess Cruises Executive Vice President Jan Swartz.
Prior to sailing, cruise passengers will be notified about the new program. Guests will have to be registered and give the required security information.
Stranded Disney Cruise Ship Returns
More than 2,400 Disney cruise ship passengers are back on land after gale-force winds kept them in the Bahamas for an extra day.
The delay left hundreds of other passengers waiting before they could head out to sea and begin their vacations.
When Disney informed the waiting passengers that their seven-day getaway on the Disney Magic had turned into a six-day cruise, many expressed disappointment.
Source: Family Friend Travel
The delay left hundreds of other passengers waiting before they could head out to sea and begin their vacations.
When Disney informed the waiting passengers that their seven-day getaway on the Disney Magic had turned into a six-day cruise, many expressed disappointment.
Source: Family Friend Travel
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Holland America Culinary Arts Center
Holland America Line's Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine, continues to grow. This year over 65 culinary pros are joining the ranks of this popular program.
Some of the celebrity chefs on the 2010 roster include:
Dean James Max, executive chef of 3030 Ocean on ms Westerdam, March 28-April 4.
Marisol Koczal Simon, culinary educator, author and chef aboard ms Prinsendam, APril 9-26.
Lon Symensa, executive chef, Buddakan, sailing on ms Eurodam, May 9-19.
Martin Blunos, UK television personality and chef sailing on ms Eurodam, May 29-June 8.
Lars Kronmark, executive chef instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, sailing ms Nieuw Amssterdam, July 4-14.
Tre Wilcox, executive chef and Top Chef contender, sailing aboard ms Statendam, July 25-August 1.
For the full list visit www.hollandamerica.com
Some of the celebrity chefs on the 2010 roster include:
Dean James Max, executive chef of 3030 Ocean on ms Westerdam, March 28-April 4.
Marisol Koczal Simon, culinary educator, author and chef aboard ms Prinsendam, APril 9-26.
Lon Symensa, executive chef, Buddakan, sailing on ms Eurodam, May 9-19.
Martin Blunos, UK television personality and chef sailing on ms Eurodam, May 29-June 8.
Lars Kronmark, executive chef instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, sailing ms Nieuw Amssterdam, July 4-14.
Tre Wilcox, executive chef and Top Chef contender, sailing aboard ms Statendam, July 25-August 1.
For the full list visit www.hollandamerica.com
Friday, February 12, 2010
Allure of the Seas New Debut Date
Royal Caribbean today announced its next cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, will debut one week earlier than expected.The line says the 5,400-passenger sister to the Oasis of the Seas now will set sail on its maiden voyage on Dec. 5 instead of Dec. 12. The inaugural itinerary is a seven-night cruise to the Western Caribbean out of Fort Lauderdale.
Passengers booked on the original inaugural sailing date will be contacted by their travel agent or a Royal Caribbean representative and given the opportunity to move their cruise to the new Dec. 5 sailing date. Passengers will also be re-accommodated in the same cabin catagory, and have until the end of February to make the change.
At 225,282 tons, Allure of the Seas will share the title of the world's largest cruise ship. Like sister ship Oasis, it will have 2,700 cabins and room for nearly 6,300 passengers.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Bahama Mom Cruise
What mom doesn’t need a vacation?
Many moms would love to run off, just for a few days, for a little R&R.
The question is:
The Moms on Vacation Travel Club is happy to announce its first official cruise to the Bahamas! What better time to treat yourself to a mom vacation than during the month of May?
Moms who book will be cruising on the Royal Caribbean, Monarch of the Seas. This cruise runs from May 14th through the 17th (3 nights).
The total cost of this cruise (not including flight fees) is $295. Moms on Vacation Travel Club is happy to help locate the least expensive flights for anyone booking a cruise. The price includes all taxes, meals, and non-alcoholic beverages. Gratuities are not included.
Moms On Vacation Travel Club
Many moms would love to run off, just for a few days, for a little R&R.
The question is:
- Where do they go?
- Better yet, who do they go with?
- If dad, or grandma, stays home with the kids, who does mom travel with?
The Moms on Vacation Travel Club is happy to announce its first official cruise to the Bahamas! What better time to treat yourself to a mom vacation than during the month of May?
Moms who book will be cruising on the Royal Caribbean, Monarch of the Seas. This cruise runs from May 14th through the 17th (3 nights).
The total cost of this cruise (not including flight fees) is $295. Moms on Vacation Travel Club is happy to help locate the least expensive flights for anyone booking a cruise. The price includes all taxes, meals, and non-alcoholic beverages. Gratuities are not included.
Moms On Vacation Travel Club
Friday, February 5, 2010
Cruising with Condoleezza
Another cruise to add on our "Theme Cruising" blog postings
World Leaders Travel has unveiled its 2010 World Leaders Symposium, an educational travel event from Moscow to Istanbul.
Some of the heavy-hitters on the roster of speakers are former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of Defense William Perry, former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev, and other leading figures in fields that range from technology to cultural history.
The event features a 10-night cruise aboard Silver Wind (shown above), with shore excursions in Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Turkey.
It will begin with a three-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. Visitors will attend a gala dinner with Gorbachev. Guests are flown to Istanbul where they will board Silver Wind. The ship will make a roundtrip voyage and upon return guests will stay at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel for two nights.
The event will be held August 30 to September 15.
Visit www.worldleaderstravel.com
Source -Travel Agent Central
Some of the heavy-hitters on the roster of speakers are former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of Defense William Perry, former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev, and other leading figures in fields that range from technology to cultural history.
The event features a 10-night cruise aboard Silver Wind (shown above), with shore excursions in Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Turkey.
It will begin with a three-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. Visitors will attend a gala dinner with Gorbachev. Guests are flown to Istanbul where they will board Silver Wind. The ship will make a roundtrip voyage and upon return guests will stay at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel for two nights.
The event will be held August 30 to September 15.
Visit www.worldleaderstravel.com
Source -Travel Agent Central
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Beatles Cruise
BritBeat, a Beatles Tribute based in Chicago, is inviting fans to embark on a Beatles Tribute Cruise, setting sail March 28.
BritBeat will be aboard, entertaining guetss with a special Costume/Dance party and a set list of popular Beatles tunes.
Mingle with renowned Beatles artists, photographers, authors and ex-girlfriends on a six-night journey aboard Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas.
The vessel calls at Belize City, Costa Maya and Cozumel.
Guests can look forward to band trivia, karaoke and autograph sessions, as well as an auction of Beatles memorabilia for the Dara Roberts Fund.
Source: Travel Agent Central
Visit www.beatlestributecruise.com
BritBeat will be aboard, entertaining guetss with a special Costume/Dance party and a set list of popular Beatles tunes.
Mingle with renowned Beatles artists, photographers, authors and ex-girlfriends on a six-night journey aboard Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas.
The vessel calls at Belize City, Costa Maya and Cozumel.
Guests can look forward to band trivia, karaoke and autograph sessions, as well as an auction of Beatles memorabilia for the Dara Roberts Fund.
Source: Travel Agent Central
Visit www.beatlestributecruise.com
Mediterranean New Cruising Hot Spot
Royal Caribbean announced the Grandeur of the Seas to Palm de Mallorca in May 2011.
Norwegian Cruise Lines new ship Epic (shown above) will be sailing out of Barcelona from May to October 2011.
And the Carnival Magic will also be based in Barcelona when it debuts.
Costa's newest ship - the Favolosa will deput in the Eastern Mediterranean. The maiden voyage will sail from Venice on July 7, 2011 on a 10 day cruise to Israel, Greece, Turkey and Crotia. Costa Favolosa regular schedule will be operating 7 day cruises from Venice and Bari to Turkey, Greece and Croatia.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Eco-Friendly Wildlife Nature Cruises
Small ship operator Cruise West specializes in photography-themed and “Whales and Wildlife” cruises.
Aside from the popular Alaska cruises, Cruise West has expanded their destinations to include:
Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, European Rivers, Panama Canal & Costa Rica, British Columbia, Mexico’s Sea of Cortes, and Columbia & Snake Rivers.
Newest offering includes Voyages of the Great Explorers - a collection of 24 individual voyages that will circumnavigate the globe in 335 days, beginning March 5, 2010 in Singapore.
Visit Cruise West Site
Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, European Rivers, Panama Canal & Costa Rica, British Columbia, Mexico’s Sea of Cortes, and Columbia & Snake Rivers.
Newest offering includes Voyages of the Great Explorers - a collection of 24 individual voyages that will circumnavigate the globe in 335 days, beginning March 5, 2010 in Singapore.
Visit Cruise West Site
Single Travel Cruises and Vacations
Singles Cruise
Travel Single . . . Never Alone
Offers guests private meet and greet singles events, cocktail mixers, lectures, theme parties, a separate dining area for our group and ongoing activities organized by our dedicated cruise directors.
Singles who book with us can choose from a variety of cruises and itineraries planned throughout the year with anywhere from 100-400 singles onboard. Our singles are not all necessarily looking for love – some are looking for new friends to travel with.
Cruising For Love
Cruisingforlove.com is not a dating service but a way for everyone who is single to join in the fun of a cruise to the Caribbean, Alaska or Europe by going in a group.
We offer payment plans to make your travel dreams come true, and with our creativity and roommate - matching service - you'll be able to cruise at a very affordable price. We offer singles a safe and comfortable way to cruise with other singles and we'll help you from start to finish.
Singles Travel International
We're more than just another singles cruise company - We cater to the single traveler at heart.
We have sailed the high seas on the new, luxurious QM2 with our guests and have sipped fine wine in Napa. We dined like royalty at a private club in Madrid and played with the "Rich & Famous" on the Costa del Sol. We spent the weekend in New Orleans for their 30th annual Jazz & Heritage Fest, we visited Montreal during the "Just for Laughs" festival and made it to Quebec City just in time to kick off their International Summer Festival.
Travel Single . . . Never Alone
Offers guests private meet and greet singles events, cocktail mixers, lectures, theme parties, a separate dining area for our group and ongoing activities organized by our dedicated cruise directors.
Singles who book with us can choose from a variety of cruises and itineraries planned throughout the year with anywhere from 100-400 singles onboard. Our singles are not all necessarily looking for love – some are looking for new friends to travel with.
Cruising For Love
Cruisingforlove.com is not a dating service but a way for everyone who is single to join in the fun of a cruise to the Caribbean, Alaska or Europe by going in a group.
We offer payment plans to make your travel dreams come true, and with our creativity and roommate - matching service - you'll be able to cruise at a very affordable price. We offer singles a safe and comfortable way to cruise with other singles and we'll help you from start to finish.
Singles Travel International
We're more than just another singles cruise company - We cater to the single traveler at heart.
We have sailed the high seas on the new, luxurious QM2 with our guests and have sipped fine wine in Napa. We dined like royalty at a private club in Madrid and played with the "Rich & Famous" on the Costa del Sol. We spent the weekend in New Orleans for their 30th annual Jazz & Heritage Fest, we visited Montreal during the "Just for Laughs" festival and made it to Quebec City just in time to kick off their International Summer Festival.
Cruises for Gamers
What do you get when you cross a Gamer and a Travel Agent?
Gamer Adventures was created to offer gamers and their families and friends a fun way to combine gaming and everything and everybody else.
A vacation to the Caribbean and Mexican Riviera with games - lots and lots of games.
Check out Gamer Adventures
Gamer Adventures was created to offer gamers and their families and friends a fun way to combine gaming and everything and everybody else.
A vacation to the Caribbean and Mexican Riviera with games - lots and lots of games.
Check out Gamer Adventures
Murder Mystery Cruises
THE MOST DIABOLICAL COMEDY MURDER MYSTERY ON THE HIGH SEAS!!!!!!
Enjoy an elegant experience at sea, while MURDER and MAYHEM LURK all around you, and even INVOLVE YOU!
As the clues unravel, try to solve the spectacular mystery of "whodunit" - before it's too late! Whodunit creates a Live Murder Mystery aboard the most beautiful ships in the world that you become a part of ... as well as try and solve.
There are times during the murder mystery cruise that you will be following the deadly saga and other times when you are free to just enjoy the cruise.
http://www.whodunitcruises.com/
Enjoy an elegant experience at sea, while MURDER and MAYHEM LURK all around you, and even INVOLVE YOU!
As the clues unravel, try to solve the spectacular mystery of "whodunit" - before it's too late! Whodunit creates a Live Murder Mystery aboard the most beautiful ships in the world that you become a part of ... as well as try and solve.
There are times during the murder mystery cruise that you will be following the deadly saga and other times when you are free to just enjoy the cruise.
http://www.whodunitcruises.com/
Motorcycle Cruises to the Caribbean
TAKE YOUR BIKE ON A CRUISE AND RIDE OFF ON THE ISLANDS THROUGHOUT THE CARIBBEAN!
Clients who love roaring engines may book Motorcycle Cruises
ETA Motorcycle Cruises sail on multiple dates from Port Everglades, FL, and Bayonne, NJ.
ALL TYPES OF MOTORCYCLES ARE WELCOME INCLUDING: Harley-Davidson®, BMW®, Honda®, Yamaha®, Suzuki®, Custom Bikes & Choppers! Sorry... due to the ship's hull configurations, we are unable to accommodate Trikes.
For more info click here
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