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Chile to bolster image as cruise destination
Chile to bolster image as cruise destination
Posted on: 18 Mar 2010 at 01:13 PM in Cruise News

Chile has announced plans to invest $400 million in its passenger and cargo port infrastructure, as part of an ambitious plan to bolster its image as a leading cruise destination. Plans include the expansion of the Port of Valparaíso, development of a new pier at Port Williams, expansion of the Port of Punta Arenas and enhancement of passenger facilities at the Castro Port on Chiloe Island.

European Cruise Council appoints new chairman
European Cruise Council appoints new chairman
Posted on: 17 Mar 2010 at 04:07 PM in Cruise News

The European Cruise Council has announced its next chairman, following the decision by Carnival UK chief executive officer David Dingle to step down from the role. From April 1st, the body – which represents the interests of the world’s leading cruise lines within Europe – will be headed by Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, chair of Silversea Cruises.

Cunard seeks to increase agent role as fleet expands
Cunard seeks to increase agent role as fleet expands
Posted on: 17 Mar 2010 at 07:49 AM in Cruise News

Announcing its 2011 programme, Cunard Line has cited a desire to widen its agent distribution base as a potential key to its success. The brand will add the Queen Elizabeth to its fleet later this year, allowing the luxury brand to offer its most extensive range of voyages in 2011.

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Stena Express to set sail from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire
Posted on: 19 Mar 2010 at 10:50 AM in Cruise News

Stena Line is introducing the Stena Express Fastcraft on its Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire route from Monday 15 March.

Royal Caribbean deploys a record ten ships for 2011 in Europe
Posted on: 18 Mar 2010 at 09:34 AM in Cruise News

A phenomenal ten ships from the Royal Caribbean International’s fleet will sail in Europe during 2011 making this the cruise line’s biggest ever European deployment sailing the Baltic and Mediterranean waters.

Norwegian Epic to feature largest spa at sea
Posted on: 18 Mar 2010 at 09:24 AM in Cruise News

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that Norwegian Epic, its most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, will feature the largest spa facility and fitness center at sea, totaling more than 31,000 square feet.

Norwegian Epic to offer 11 complimentary dining options
Posted on: 18 Mar 2010 at 09:22 AM in Cruise News

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest, most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, will feature an extensive number of complimentary Freestyle dining options – 11 out of 21 total – that are included in the cruise fare.

Norwegian to significantly enhance its private island Great Stirrup Cay
Posted on: 18 Mar 2010 at 09:20 AM in Cruise News

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today at Cruise Shipping Miami that it will make major enhancements to its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, located 120 miles east of Ft. Lauderdale in the Berry Island chain of the Bahamas.

Seatrade Miami confirms Costa Cruises’ European leadership
Posted on: 18 Mar 2010 at 08:52 AM in Cruise News

At Seatrade Cruise Shipping Miami 2010, the international exhibition and conference for the cruise industry, Costa Cruises position as Italy’s largest tourism group and Europe’s number one cruise company was confirmed.

Discover the treasures closer to home on a Swan Hellenic no-fly cruise this summer
Posted on: 18 Mar 2010 at 08:50 AM in Cruise News

If you are looking for a relaxing cruise holiday this summer without having to step foot on a plane Swan Hellenic’s newly released special guarantee fares on ‘no-fly’ cruises will allow you to uncover delightful treasures close to home.

Cruise Jamaica Sports a Brand New Look
Posted on: 18 Mar 2010 at 08:47 AM in Cruise News

Cruise Jamaica celebrates the opening of their first new port in 20 years, with a new look modern vibrant brochure, advertising campaign and website.

Free Google-Map Tracking On Board
Posted on: 16 Mar 2010 at 09:15 AM in Travel Technology NewsCruise News

An advanced new `Infotainment’ system, which even gives passengers free access to a Google map tracing the route of the ship, has been installed by award winning river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS.

Hundreds sick aboard Celebrity Mercury
Posted on: 16 Mar 2010 at 08:49 AM in Cruise News

Hundreds of passengers have been taken sick aboard the Celebrity Mercury cruise ship, amid a gastrointestinal-illness outbreak. The Carnival owned vessel has been hit twice by outbreaks in the past month, making this the third straight trip from South Carolina to be affected.

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