Holland America Ship Rescues Cuban Refugees
Friday December 31, 2004
John Kazalia, the About Guide to Columbus, Ohio, recently took a Holland America cruise. He had a wonderful time with a little added excitement--a search and rescue mission with a ... Read More
Norwegian Coastal Voyage Introduces 12-Day New Year's Cruise Tour in Arctic Norway
Friday December 31, 2004
Do you ever wonder what some people do on New Year's cruises other than soak up the sun? Here's a great example of an exciting New Year's cruise tour with ... Read More
Impact of Earthquake's Tsunami Damage on Cruise Lines
Friday December 31, 2004
The tragedy in South Asia and Africa from the massive earthquake and resulting tsunamis severely effected land-based tourism in the area. Fortunately no cruise ships were damaged. However, now that ... Read More
Holland America Line Offers Pacific Northwest And Canadian Rockies Pre- and Post-Cruise Packages
Thursday December 30, 2004
Begin a Holland America Line Alaska adventure in 2005 with a pre-cruise tour of the Pacific Northwest or Canadian Rockies. The 12- or 13-day Canadian Rockies vacation package starts as ... Read More
Crystal Cruises Unveils Its 2006 World Cruise
Wednesday December 29, 2004
Spanning 41 ports in 25 countries, Crystal Cruises' 2006 World Cruise will circumvent the globe on a new route. The annual World Cruise, considered the grandest of voyages, is the ... Read More
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity to Offer Cell Phone Service on Cruise Ships
Tuesday December 28, 2004
Guests on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises ships can soon use their personal cell phones to stay in touch while at sea. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has teamed with ... Read More
Star Cruises Amends Itineraries For Superstar Virgo and Superstar Gemini
Monday December 27, 2004
The massive earthquake and tsusami felt in Southeast Asia near Malaysia on December 26 have effected the itineraries of two of Star Cruises' ships--Superstar Gemini and Superstar Virgo. The cruise ... Read More
Barge Cruising with French Country Waterways
Monday December 27, 2004
French Country Waterways is expanding its fleet from five to six luxury hotel barges and increasing the number of all-suite barges from two to four for the 2005 season. The ... Read More
Mary Chapin-Carpenter to Perform on Alaska Discovery Cruise
Sunday December 26, 2004
Olivia, the lifestyle company that connects, transforms and celebrates the lives of lesbians and their families and friends, announces five-time Grammy winner Mary Chapin Carpenter's Olivia debut on Olivia's Alaska ... Read More
Seabourn Announces 'Wonders of the World Odyssey' In 2005
Sunday December 26, 2004
Ultra luxury cruise pioneer Seabourn Cruise Line has announced a 56-day "Wonders of the World Odyssey" sailing from Hong Kong to Venice from March 27 to May 22, 2005 aboard ... Read More
Cruise Review - P&O Pacific Sky to New Caledonia
Saturday December 25, 2004
Jessica loved her cruise on the P&O Pacific Sky so much that the crew had to practically drag her off the ship. She thought the ports of call in New ... Read More
New Carnival Liberty Floated Out in Italy
Friday December 24, 2004
Carnival Cruise Lines’ new 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty was floated out of its outfitting dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, earlier this month. The initial stages of a cruise ... Read More
Sail Asia and Africa with Pacific Delight Tours and Swan Hellenic Minerva II
Thursday December 23, 2004
Pacific Delight Tours, in alliance with Swan Hellenic Discovery Cruising, is offering a series of cruises aboard the spacious Minerva II this winter to exotic, far-flung destinations ranging from South ... Read More
Oceania Cruises Announces Nautica's Inaugural Season of Voyages to Asia
Wednesday December 22, 2004
Oceania Cruises is proud to announce that on November 28, 2005, our luxurious world will expand exponentially with the arrival of Nautica, joining Regatta and Insignia to form an exquisite ... Read More
Victoria Cruises' Yangtze River February and March Cruise Specials
Tuesday December 21, 2004
As an incentive to encourage winter bookings along China’s Yangtze River, Victoria Cruises is offering a special rate of $499 per person, based on double occupancy, for select February and ... Read More
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises Named "Best of the Best"
Tuesday December 21, 2004
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises again tops the "best of the best" lists in 2004, with accolades from four highly regarded publications honoring the five-ship luxury line for great value, service ... Read More
Windstar Announces "Europe On Sail" With Two-For-One Pricing In 2005
Monday December 20, 2004
All 2005 European and Trans-Atlantic itineraries aboard Windstar Cruises' three motor sailing yachts are now available at two-for-one rates, or better, with the newly announced "Europe on Sail" promotion. Rates ... Read More
Royal Caribbean International Names New Ultra Voyager "Freedom of the Seas"
Sunday December 19, 2004
Finnish workers at Kvaerner Masa-Yards recently laid the first block of the massive keel destined to frame Royal Caribbean International's newest, most futuristic ship. In lowering the 443-ton block into ... Read More
Princess Expands Internet Options with Fleetwide Wireless Access
Saturday December 18, 2004
Passengers who pack their own laptop can now use it to check their email or surf the Internet aboard any Princess ship. Wireless "hotspots" for Internet access have been expanded ... Read More
Oceania Cruises Adds Second Voyage To Libya And Tunisia
Friday December 17, 2004
Oceania Cruises announced that due to overwhelming demand, it has added a second Mediterranean voyage to Libya and Tunisia aboard the critically acclaimed 5-Star Insignia. This enticing 10-day voyage sets ... Read More
Holland America Line Announces New Activities at Private Island Half Moon Cay
Thursday December 16, 2004
Holland America Line announced several new activities to choose from while visiting the exclusive, private island paradise of Half Moon Cay. Enhancements include a horseback riding and swimming excursion, a ... Read More
Queen Mary 2 to Sail Cape Horn Passage in 2006
Wednesday December 15, 2004
Cunard Line has announced its 2006 winter cruise program that features two epic Queen Mary 2 voyages that will virtually circumnavigate South America. Highlighting the new program is a QM2 ... Read More
Crystal Cruises Offers Land Extensions in Tibet and China
Tuesday December 14, 2004
No, you can't take a cruise ship to Tibet! But you can add a land extension to this mysterious country as part of an Asian cruise on the Crystal ... Read More
Enjoy Cirque du Soleil on Celebrity Summit and Celebrity Constellation
Monday December 13, 2004
In the The Bar at The Edge of the Earth, created by Cirque du Soleil exclusively for Celebrity Cruises, you're on your way to the unimaginable. You'll ascend to ... Read More
Three More Victoria Cruises Vessels Earn Top 5-Star Rating from the China Tourism Administration
Sunday December 12, 2004
In recognition of its deluxe fleet, superior service and overall high quality product along China’s Yangtze River, three more Victoria Cruises’ vessels – the Victoria Katarina, the Victoria Prince and ... Read More
Radisson Seven Seas Adds Exciting New Itinerarires to 2005 Cruise Schedule
Saturday December 11, 2004
For Radisson Seven Seas and a select company of the luxury line’s guests, 2005 will be the year of the long cruise. From a 108-night full globe circumnavigation to a ... Read More
Deilmann Cruises Recognized by Travel Magazine for Excellence
Friday December 10, 2004
Peter Deilmann's river and ocean fleet once again scored high marks with U.S. travelers in surveys conducted by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines. Readers of ... Read More
NCV Offers Early-Booking Specials to December 31 on Spitsbergen Voyages
Thursday December 9, 2004
Norwegian Coastal Voyage offers savings from $150 to $300 per person on bookings received by Dec. 31 for soft-adventure NCV Expedition Voyages to the remote Arctic island of Spitsbergen.
Carnival Takes Delivery of New Carnival Valor Cruise Ship
Wednesday December 8, 2004
Carnival Cruise Lines took delivery earlier this month of the new 110,000-ton Carnival Valor, which will be the largest Carnival "Fun Ship" ever based in Miami when it launches year-round ... Read More
Mediterrranean Cruise on the ms Prinsendam
Tuesday December 7, 2004
Sail the Mediterranean from Lisbon to Athens on the Holland America cruise ship the ms Prinsendam with Doug Eads. He really enjoyed this mid-sized classic ship, and the ports of ... Read More
Viking River Cruises China Cruise Tour Specials
Monday December 6, 2004
A China vacation can be your ultimate trip-of-a-lifetime.
The country is exotic and fascinating, and it's filled with rich cultural heritage and serene beauty. I sailed with Viking on the Yangtze ... Read More
Seabourn Cruise Featured in Brooks Brothers Holiday Gift Book
Monday December 6, 2004
Have you been VERY, VERY, good during 2004? If so, maybe you deserve a very, very good gift - a 28-day Asian Grand Voyage on the luxury cruise ship the ... Read More
RSSC Passengers Can Pre-Request Shore Excursions Online
Sunday December 5, 2004
When Radisson Seven Seas introduced its fax-ahead, pre-request tour program on four ships last year, reserving shore excursions prior to sailing soon became wildly popular. Now the cruise line has ... Read More
Singles Travel International Announces 2005 Singles Cruises
Sunday December 5, 2004
Singles Travel International, the upscale travel service for singles, has announced their 2005 schedule. Included in 2005 are cruise vacations focused on the needs and desires of single adults who ... Read More

