Norweign Cruise Lines to continue Hawaii sailing

Hawaiian cruises just got longer:

The announcement made by Norwegian cruise line to extend its Hawaii tourism’s profitable seven day interisland cruise through the year of 2012. Entering Hawaii in 2004, Norwegian will continue to offer this opportunity for passengers to explore the islands of Hawaii a little longer after fears when Norwegian pulled two other interisland ships from sailing.

Bank of America and Carnival Cruise Lines join efforts

Two Successful Companies, Bank of America and Carnival Cruise Lines join efforts:

In attempt to launch a North American corporate credit-card program, Carnival Corporation alongside Bank of America provides a unique program covering expenses of air-ticket purchases, travel and entertainment expenses and general procurement. Carnival, whose umbrella holds Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise line and Holland America. Providing a single platform for application and authorization of credit card purchases provides cost savings and high efficiency to your pocket!

Miscellaneous Cruise Charges Lessen

Not only is the trip cheaper, but miscellaneous cruise charges lessen as well:

Two large cruise lines, Carnival Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruise both have cancelled Fuel surcharges on cruises booked after November 10th, for voyages in 2009 or 2010 – with previously booked trips having rebates determined quarterly based on the price of oil. Suspending fuel supplements is potentially another offering which may make cruising another economical solution for cruise travelers onboard. Fuel surcharges can range up to 9% per person on a daily basis.

Major Cruise Lines Adapting to win your business:

Major Cruise Lines Adapting to win your business:

In the current tough marketplace, cruise lines are responding with reduced prices, added consumer perks, schedule shift in cruise schedule to capture demand with close to home cruise options, and the removal of small fees and surcharges such as fuel – offering deals customers in comfortable situations can’t refuse. Cruise lines are increasing their bargains offering enticing packages for every itinerary including free upgrades and shipboard credits. As stated by Robin Farley of UBS Warburg, “the middle class customer base is holding back now because they have difficulty visualizing what lives are like long term vs. short term,” which is making the travel industry combine intelligences and opportunity to prove that spending on travel is still important with promotional opportunity in hopes to fill their ships. Flexible travelers will find the ultimate favorable deal this winter, including prices so low it is almost cheaper to travel than stay home for example on a $299 seven night cruise. These deals are anticipated to extend into 2009-2010. Why not book your dream vacation now? With no risk, you have the opportunity to become refunded the difference if these already low prices drop even further before the trips final payment. What could be better than making plans now for your next vacation, placing a small deposit to secure your trip and experiencing a high value, low cost vacation in the near future!

Conde Nast Traveler – One of The Top small cruise line in the world
Due to personalized cruise experiences and quality customer service, Windstar Cruises was recognized on the esteemed list of Cruises as one of the top small ship cruise lines globally, from its three ship fleet of luxury yachts set to explore harbors and coves in the most treasured destinations. Characteristics known to Wndstar Cruises include Apple Ipod Nanos, Bose Sound Dock speakers, wireless internet, luxury linens/Matresses, flat screen televisions, and L’Occitane amenities in each stateroom. United Kingdom’s Conde Nast Traveler was voted Favorite small-ship cruise line and the “top 100 of the Best the travel world has to offer” “the most romantic cruise line.”

Express Tours added to 2009 Alaska trips from Holland America
Experience Alaska’s interior through Anchorage and Talkeetna for seven days including glacier viewing and port calls in Juneau, Katchikan, and Haines or Skagway and some with Sitka. Northbound or Southbound cruises have two nights in Anchorage, city sightseeing and the ANHC (Alaska native heritage center).

Disney’s 3D cinematic experience at sea
Disney Digital 3D premiers onboard the Disney Wonder during the Nov. 20 sailing and Disney Magic on the December 6th sailing before 2009 with full length Disney digital 3D films and in-theater effects of lasers, fog, streamers, and special lighting providing innovation and high quality family entertainment. The addition of the 3D cinematic experience adds to Disney’s guest experience and amenities like the Broadway style musical spectaculars, desk parties with fireworks, rotational dining, kids programs, and a family fun environment aboard their 3,4, and 7 night itinerary to the Bahamas and Caribbean.

Conde Nast Traveler – One of The Top small cruise line in the world

Due to personalized cruise experiences and quality customer service, Windstar Cruises was recognized on the esteemed list of Cruises as one of the top small ship cruise lines globally, from its three ship fleet of luxury yachts set to explore harbors and coves in the most treasured destinations. Characteristics known to Wndstar Cruises include Apple Ipod Nanos, Bose Sound Dock speakers, wireless internet, luxury linens/Matresses, flat screen televisions, and L’Occitane amenities in each stateroom. United Kingdom’s Conde Nast Traveler was voted Favorite small-ship cruise line and the “top 100 of the Best the travel world has to offer” “the most romantic cruise line.”

“Why Not” – a new vacationers campaign by Royal Caribbean

After the successful advertising campaign “Get out There”, a new ad campaign is to set sail. In the Nation of Why Not that anything is possible, set to rollout into advertising globally in 2009, vacationers on board a cruise line can secede from land to become residents of the nation with live action and animation, with onboard amenities, gold anchor service, unique activities such as ice skating on board with the beautiful surroundings of the equator or climb mountains at sea, or riding the waves in the surf simulators. Showing the philosophy of cruising behind Royal Caribbean, in addition to the current 20 ships, the line’s newest additions to the fleet include the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas in December 2009 and late 2010.

Celebrity Solstice emerges in US

122,000 tons of crusing luxury, the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship made its presence as the industry’s first half acre Lawn Club having real grass, live glassblowing demonstrations at the Hot Glass Show onboard, 10 restaurants, a state of the art theatre, and Aqua Class. This ship will begin sailing November 23rd, for a European Caribbean tour for seven nights.

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Asian Golf Itinerary as part of Crystal Cruises Symphony - Experiences of Discovery

Departing April 20th, Crystal’s Golf Cruise explores Four of the most world-renowned golf courses in Thailand and Vietnam will be experienced on board and ashore in six star qualities having instruction from a guest celebrity golfer with Taylor Equipment and PGA golf pro with cocktails and cart service on the greens. Guests have the chance to win large prizes including contests, or a free Crystal Cruise.

Two 36 hole golf courses include Vietnam Golf and country club in Ho Chi Minh City, and Burapha Golf in Bangkok is a championship course. Three nine hole golf courses include Laem Chabang international Country club in Bangkok with lakes, mountains and valley courses. Asia’s First Monogomerie golf links set against Marble Mountains and the China beach coast at Montgomeria Links in Da Nang Vietnam.

2010 launches four grand voyages a-sail Holland America

Passengers booking on Holland America Cruises have the opportunity to choose from the Grand World Voyage of 114 days, or a Grand Voyage from 51-70days. Grand Voyages cover South Africa savannah, China, Antarctica, South America, Great Barrier Reef, and the Mediterranean and black sea. The Grand World Voyage leaves Fort Lauderdale on January 6th, features 40 ports on six continents, and 12 overnight calls allowing guests two days to explore locations like Panama City, Panama, Callo (Lima), Peru, Buenos Aires. Cape Town, Argentina, Victoria (Seychelles), South Africa, Singapore, Mumbai India, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xingang (Beijing), China, Kobe (Osaka), and Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan.

Prinsendam, the 793 guest ship for Holland America sails two back to back journeys in 2010, the first being a 70 day tour to South America and Antarctica through the Amazon River, Machu Picchu, Iguacu Falls, Panama Canal, and nine ports in Brazil, maiden calls at Iquique, Isla Robinson Crusoe, Chile and overnight visits to Manaus, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Calao (Lima), Fuerte Amador, Panama, and Peru on a 70 day voyage.

The 54 Grand Voyages from Fort Lauderdale will explore Europe on Prinsendam to the Mediterranean and Black Sea. In the Mediterranean, stops include more than 10 countries including France, Italy, Malta, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Georgia, Greece, and Turkey with overnights in Barcelona, Spain, Istanbul, Turkey, Lisbon and Portugal with late night departures to Greece, Athens, Santorini, Lisbon and Portugal where the ship ends in NY or Florida.

A 69 day journey from Amsterdam departs September 24th, 2010 from Seattle toward Asia (Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Saigon, Vietnam, Thailand, Bankok, Kampong Saom, Cambodia, Amesterdam), to Darwin, Australia, and the Great Barrier Reef for three days then to Austrailia, South Pacific, Honolulu Hawaii and Returning to San Diego on December 2nd. Overnight stays include Sydney Australia, Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand, Xingang (Beijing), Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

The 124 day journey explores the Atlantic combining the Mediterranean and Black Sea journey with the South American Voyage, leaving Fort-Lauderdale January 13, 2010.

Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas arrives in the United States

The newest ship in Royal Caribbean’s freedom class, the sister ship to Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas, ported in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Port Everglades. Industry first amenities are aboard the vessel including a Flow rider surf simulator, the H2O Zone water park, interactive sculpture family garden, toddler pool, whirlpools, full-size boxing ring, 14-person family suite, and adults-only solarium – for its 3,634 guests at 160,000GRT. Other features, found on all Royal’s ships include an ice-skating rink, rock climbing wall, youth program, Broadway entertainment, Royal Promenade of shops, restaurants, bars/lounges, and dining venues of varying styles.


Royal Caribbean sails 20 ships currently, with two under construction. The Independence will sail from Fort Lauderdale on six night Western Caribbean tours (Costa Maya, Mexico, Cozumel, Belize and Belize City, and either night eastern Caribbean sailings (San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, Saint Maarten, Phillipsburg, and Royal’s Haiti private beach Labadie.)