12/22/09 – Pamp;O Cruises makes luxury more affordable with ‘January Sail’ offers

P&O Cruises is offering free on board spending money and discounts of up to £1,000 per couple, for bookings made between 28 December 2009 and 31 January 2010.

Consumers are being urged to think ahead to their summer holiday and take advantage of the ‘January Sail’ incentives on offer.

With the launch of new superliner Azura in April 2010, P&O Cruises will

12/20/09 – Rotterdam Latest Ship to Receive New Signature of Excellence Enhancements

When ms Rotterdam sailed from Fort Lauderdale Wednesday, December 16, guests enjoyed many new Signature of Excellence enhancements and amenities just completed in a 28-day drydock in Freeport, Bahamas.  Rotterdam received the trendy Mix lounge, innovative Retreat Pool, classy Showroom at Sea and the addition of the industry’s only Lanai staterooms.  Every stateroom now features a fresh new cabin and

12/19/09 – Oceania’s New Marina Taking Shape In Italy (photo)

A light dusting of snow and a Christmas tree atop the funnel brought the holiday spirit to Oceania Cruises’ Marina being built at Fincantieri’s shipyard near Genoa. Scheduled to debut in January 2011, the line’s stylish new 1,258-guest flagship will boast an array of elegant bars and lounges and 10 dining venues –

12/18/09 – Carnival Corporation amp; plc Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) reported net income of $193 million, or $0.24 diluted EPS, on revenues of $3.2 billion for its fourth quarter ended November 30, 2009. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $371 million, or $0.47 diluted EPS, on revenues of $3.3 billion.

Operating results in the fourth quarter were better than

Windstar Cruises Debuts Yachtsmen’s Discovery Wine Program

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, unveils its new Yachtsmen’s Discovery Wine Program featuring Wines By The Glass, Wine Flights and Wine Tastings. The Wines By The Glass program debuts this month, followed by the launch of Wine Flights and Wine Tastings in early 2010. An impressive 21 wines comprise the Wines By The Glass menu offering guests an outstanding choice of 14 distinct varietals/blends, drawn from the soils of 13 distinct appellations from Pacific Rim locales of California, Washington, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand. Ten white wines, ten red wines and one blush in the varietal categories of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel and Vin Gris de Cigare are offered. The carefully-crafted wine selections are from New World wine producers with well-established reputations for consistently producing high quality wines and who are thought of as innovators and leaders within their own regional or product focus. Each glass is a generous 6-ounce pour and are priced from $6.50 to $14.50 per glass. Entire bottles are also available for purchase. Wines By The Glass will be available in the Lounge and The Restaurant on all three ships as well as in the Yacht Club and in Degrees on Wind Surf. Wine Flights will feature a selection of four glasses of wine for guests to enjoy at their leisure. Wine Tastings will be scheduled sessions on each sailing and led by a sommelier. Here guests will sample a selection of varietals and learn about each one in an intimate, relaxing environment. The Yachtsmen’s Discovery Wine Program is part of the next phase of Windstar’s Degrees of Difference initiative, which will add amenities and enhancements to the fleet in the areas of dining, accommodations, entertainment, spa, fitness and shore excursions.

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12/22/09 – Snow Doesn’t Slow Down Cruise Operations in Baltimore

The Bahamas can’t wait.  Beginning at midnight Friday evening, the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) began primary snow removal operations at its Cruise Maryland terminal that continued through
6 a.m. Sunday.  MPA cruise operations personnel had to make sure the cruise terminal was plowed, shoveled, salted and safe in time for the 8 a.m. arrival of the Carnival Pride ship

12/22/09 – Crystal’s 2011 World Cruise Now Open For Booking

Books are now open for Crystal Cruises’ 16th annual, 110-day 2011 World Cruise.  Fares for the “Grand Exotic Expedition” World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity are now available online, along with Full World Cruise and segment itinerary details, and attractive promotional and savings information including:

* 2-for-1 World Cruise Fares if booked by April 30, 2010;

* Free Air

12/21/09 – Celebrity Cruises Names Fourth Solstice-Class Ship Celebrity Silhouette

The word “silhouette” conjures up images of light and shadow, and sleek profiles in the world of design and fashion, so it’s fitting that Celebrity Cruises has named the fourth ship in its stylish Solstice Class fleet Celebrity Silhouette. And what better date to announce it than on winter solstice?

Like its widely acclaimed sister ships – Celebrity Solstice, which

12/21/09 – Royal Caribbean Announces Allure of the Seas Financing

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL; Oslo) today announced it has arranged commitments for unsecured financing in the amount of up to USD 1,130,000,000 or 80 percent of the contract price of Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas.

The facility will be 95 percent guaranteed by Finnvera, the official export credit agency of Finland, and amortizes over 12 years.

12/21/09 – Costa Spends 55 Million Refurbishing The Holiday

Costa Crociere is spending 66 million euros on ship upgrades, including refurbishing the former Holiday of Carnival Cruise Lines for its new service as the Grand Holiday for Iberocruceros starting in May. The work, estimated at 55 million euros, is being done at the S. Giorgio yard in Genoa.

 In addition to completely restyling the cabins and public areas, four

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