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Cruise News - First Quarter of 2004
Cruise news and press releases from the cruise lines and travel industry from January 2004 through March 2004. Information on cruise ships, cruise itineraries, cruise specials, theme cruises, special guests on cruise ships, and much more.
Tropical Islander Sails Australia in 2004
Nautilus Media announces M/V Tropical Islander is heading for Australia in 2004.
Carnival to Refurbish Carnival Fantasy Cruise Ship
Carnival to remodel Carnival Fantasy by adding lobby bar, remodeling promenade, and reburbishing cabins
NCL Pride of America Damaged at German Shipyard in January 2004
Before the NCL Pride of America was christened in June 2005 in New York, she was damaged at the German shipyard in January 2004 where the ship was under construction. The ship was originally scheduled to be launched in April 2004.
Pride of America/Pride of Aloha Update
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced Pride of Aloha's new program of seven-day Hawai`i cruises is now on sale. The new Pride of Aloha will take over Pride of America's previously published program of inter-island cruises commencing on July 4th.
Victoria Cruises Sets Inaugural Sailing Of The Victoria Katarina
Victoria cruises sets inaugural sailing of the Victoria Katarina from Chongqing, China on March 21, 2004.
Hebridean Island Cruises - European Cruise Specials
Cruise Europe at up to 50 percent off on the small luxury cruise ship the Hebridean Spirit.
Windstar Wins Accolades From Readers of Travel Magazines
Windstar Cruises wins awards from readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Departures Magazine.
Carnival Cruise Lines Dramatically Expands Short Cruise Offerings In 2004
Carnival Cruise Lines dramatically expands short cruise offerings in 2004. New 'fun ship' departures from Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile, Ala., further bolster line's distinction as short cruise leader.
Viking River Cruises Launches Inaugural Sailing in China
Viking River Cruises launched the Viking Century Star, its new venture on the Yangtze River, with a celebration in Chongqing, China, attended by Chinese dignitaries, cruise line executives, and cruise industry representatives.
New Viking Century Sky to Cruise Yangtze River in 2005
Viking River Cruises announces build of new ship Viking Century Sky.
Viking's partnership with China's New Century Cruise Company ensures comfort, style, safety for new Viking Century Sky.
Oceania Cruises' New Online Brochure
Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce the addition of new, online e-brochure technology to its website located at www.OceaniaCruises.com.
Victoria Cruises Sails the Yangtze River in China
Victoria Cruises celebrates 10th anniversary of its inaugural sail on China’s Yangtze River and marks the year with huge milestones -- new ships & itineraries.
Hebridean Island Cruises to Norway and the Baltic
Hebridean Island cruise specials for the summer of 2004 to Norway and the Baltic.
Seven Seas Mariner Grand Circle South America Cruise
Grand escape from winter--all balcony suite Seven Seas Mariner's Dec. 27, 2004 - Feb. 24, 2005 "Grand Circle South America Voyage" - grand luxury, great savings & warm destinations and up to 50 percent savings on second-guest fares; greater savings on combination cruises.
Silversea Cruises Extends Silver Savings Program
Silversea Cruises extends Silver Sailing savings program to select 2004 voyages. Guests can now save up to 50% on most desired cruise destinations.
Cruise Antarctica on the Explorer II
Two 11-night all-inclusive Antarctica adventures aboard Explorer II in January 2005 include free air and up to $1,000 per person bonus savings on expeditions booked by August 15, 2004.
Silversea Launches Online Shore Excursion Bookings
Silversea cruises launches convenient new online booking feature for shore excursions.
Norfolk, Virginia Summer Vacation Packages
Norfolk, Virginia introduces vacation getaway packages that can be combined with a cruise embarking or disembarking in this coastal Virginia city.
Celebrity Cruises to Feature Cirque du Soleil Programs
Celebrity Cruises and Cirque Du Soleil announce alliance to bring exciting programs onboard ships. In an exclusive, six-year agreement, Celebrity will sponsor Cirque du Soleil touring shows in North America and Europe, offer guests one-of-a-kind pre- and post-cruise experiences, capitalize on a variety of cross-marketing opportunities, and develop an exclusive and unique entertainment concept onboard select ships.
Celebrity to Cancel One Caribbean Cruise
Celebrity Cruises will swap the itineraries of Infinity and Millennium, and use Millennium for two Panama Canal cruises on March 28 and April 11. The change will allow Infinity to enter dry dock. Consequently, the March 28 sailing by Millennium has been canceled.
Guests on the cancelled sailing will receive a full refund and a voucher for a free Celebrity cruise to the Caribbean, of seven nights or less, that concludes before November 30, 2005, excluding Christmas and New Year’s sailings.
Seven Seas Voyager European Cruise Specials
"Europe by sea": 12 luxurious May - Nov. Sailings aboard all-balcony suite Seven Seas Voyager: choice of free roundtrip air or $1,000 per person savings. Select Voyages Feature "Spotlights" on Wines & Antiques, Exclusive Le Cordon Bleu Cooking Classes and Club Mariner Youth Program.
Oceania Cruises Launches Second Ship Insignia
Oceania Cruises launches its second ship, the Insignia, at a gala ceremony in Monte Carlo on April 7.
Radisson Seven Seas Mariner Alaska Cruise Specials
Book By April 30 For Free Air On Select Seven Seas Mariner
June -Sept. Alaska & Pacific Northwest Cruises; 2-For-1 Savings May 19
Silversea Announces Cruise Special for 10th Anniversary Couples
Silversea Cruises Announces Exclusive Offer For Couples Celebrating Their 10th Wedding Anniversary In 2004