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Cruises News
An Invitation from Cruise Passenger...
Monday November 30, 2009
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Cruise Passenger magazine is delighted to offers subscribers a chance to join us for cocktails, canapes and a ship inspection on board Nautica. |
Cruising's Best-Kept Secret
Sunday November 29, 2009
Viking River Cruises has been recognised in Best Small Ship Cruise Lines Category in the Conde Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards.Godmothers for Oasis of the Seas
Saturday November 28, 2009
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When the world's biggest ship takes to the seas, she will have seven godmothers. Royal Caribbean International has put a new twist on one of the longest-standing traditions in maritime history. |
New Adelaide Terminal
Friday November 27, 2009
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Port Adelaide has opened its upgraded passenger terminal just in time for the summer cruise season. Approximately 50,000 cruise passengers will arrive here in the next few months, signalling increasing popularity of the port. |
A Fabulous Float-Out
Thursday November 26, 2009
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Nieuw Amsterdam has been floated out of it dry dock in Marghera, Italy, where it is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard. |
Harbour Hopping
Wednesday November 25, 2009
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Take a trip around Sydney Harbour any time of the year with Captain Cook Cruises' Harbour Express. Passengers can purchase an all-day 'hop on hop off' pass that allows them to visit a number of attractions during the day |
Creation of a Jewel
Tuesday November 24, 2009
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The transformation of Pacific Jewel from Ocean Village Two took place in a two-week dry dock in Singapore. From November 16, Pacific Jewel underwent a multimillion-dollar transformation. |
Carnival Dream Naming
Monday November 23, 2009
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Marcia Gay Harden, Godmother of Carnival Dream, helped to inaugurate the ship in New York recently. The ceremony also included a human-sized bottle of Moet and Chandon. |
Le Boreal's Sea Trials
Sunday November 22, 2009
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Le Boreal will begin sea trials in early January 2010 in preparation for its seven-night maiden voyage from Marseilles to Nice on May 6 next year. |
Dubai's New Brilliance
Saturday November 21, 2009
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Brilliance of the Seas will be deployed in Dubai from January next year. The ship will offer a series of seven-night itineraries until April 2010. |
Silver Spirit Launch
Friday November 20, 2009
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The 540-guest Silver Spirit will make her debut on December 23. Silver Spirit's inaugural voyage is a 91-day 'Spirit of South America' cruise departing Fort Lauderdale on January 21, 2010. |
Athena: By Popular Demand
Thursday November 19, 2009
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Athena will return to Western Australia and South Australia for the 2010/11 summer cruising season. Classic International Cruises' flagship will offer the company's longest-ever program there. |
Magical and Glamorous
Wednesday November 18, 2009
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Costa Cruises has named its most recent two ships in the fleet. The sister ships will be called Costa Favolosa and Costa Fascinosa, and will be launched in the northern summer 2011 and spring 2012. |
Terminal For Oasis
Tuesday November 17, 2009
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Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale has officially opened Terminal 18 after a US$75 million upgrade. It is intended to be the largest terminal dedicated to servicing a single cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. |
Tahiti says "I do"
Monday November 16, 2009
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Tahiti has agreed to allow couples to legally wed in the island's picturesque setting. It also allows weddings to be planned together with a romantic honeymoon at any of the many hotels and resorts in Tahiti and nearby islands. |
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!
Sunday November 15, 2009
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Pacific Jewel will feature a dedicated chocolate cafe on board when she sets sail in December. |
Virtual Windows
Saturday November 14, 2009
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Disney Cruise Lines' newest ship, Dream, will feature virtual windows in interior cabins. The LCD display in the cabin will an image taken by a series of high definition cameras. |
Best River Beatrice
Friday November 13, 2009
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Uniworld was awarded as the 'Best River Cruise Company' and with the 'Best New River Cruise Ship, River Beatrice' by Cruise Critic, the popular independent cruise review site. |
The Second Flu Season
Thursday November 12, 2009
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It's flu season north of the equator. If you're travelling away from the summer heat these holidays it's worth keeping your health in check. |
Deals on the Murray
Wednesday November 11, 2009
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PS Murray Princess is offering 25 per cent off three-, four- and seven-night cruises this summer. |
The Arrival of an Oasis
Tuesday November 10, 2009
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Royal Caribbean International took delivery of Oasis of the Seas late last month. The ship was built in the STX Europe shipyards in Turku, Finland. |
New Zealand Pearl
Sunday November 8, 2009
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Pacific Pearl will be the next new offering from P&O Cruises. The ships christening ceremony will be on December 19, 2010 in New Zealand. |
APT and Andre Rieu
Saturday November 7, 2009
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Passenger will have a chance to see Andr Rieu in concert on one of APT's river cruises. There is also a $1,000 per couple discount on offer. |
Rhapsody to Rugby
Friday November 6, 2009
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Cruiseco has chartered Royal Caribbean International's Rhapsody of the Seas to operate two cruises for passengers who want to attend the major matches of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. |
Australia's Bumper Season
Thursday November 5, 2009
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This summer cruising season in Australia is expected to be a record season. Passengers travelling with Carnival Australia have increased 13 per cent on last year. |
Singapore Terminal
Wednesday November 4, 2009
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Singapore will benefit from a new $500 million International Cruise Terminal that is expected to help grow the cruising industry. |
Hawaiian Pride
Tuesday November 3, 2009
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Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America is offering two new seven-day inter-islands cruises in Hawaii. |
Pacific Jewel and the Governor-General
Monday November 2, 2009
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The Governor-General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, will officially name and launch Pacific Jewel in a ceremony at Sydney's Circular Quay on December 12 this year. She will also become Pacific Jewel's godmother. |
Tulip Time
Sunday November 1, 2009
Sail the rivers of Europe next year with Avalon Waterways and receive free flights when booking selected voyages (taxes apply).