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Norwegian Epic to Feature "Legendary" Entertainment

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:49:56 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that "Legends in Concert" will be featured on the Norwegian Epic when it debuts in June 2010.

"Legends in Concert" is a live musical celebration featuring the world's greatest celebrity tribute artists such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Madonna, Garth Brooks, Rod Stewart, Cher, Barry White, Tim McGraw and Shania Twain, among many others. "Legends in Concert" on Norwegian Epic will feature three celebrity tribute performers taking the stage in the Epic Theater for six 45-minute shows over three days during a seven-day cruise.

Norwegian Epic also welcomed Howl at the Moon, a rock and roll dueling piano show that encourages audience participation. Performing four times per cruise in Headliners, Norwegian Epic's comedy club, the talented piano players of Howl at the Moon not only entertain the guests; they encourage guests to become part of the show.
Norwegian Epic to Feature "Legendary" Entertainment

Norwegian Epic Courtesy of NCL

Norwegian Epic to Feature "Legendary" Entertainment originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 05:49:56.

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Silversea Cruises Releases Photos of New Silver Spirit Cruise Ship

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:44:44 +0000

Silversea Cruises has released some photos of its new cruise ship the Silver Spirit that will be launched next month.

The new Silver Spirit photos were taken while she was sailing on the Adriatic during her sea trials. Isn't she a beautiful ship? Silversea's newest luxury ship will have her first cruise on December 23 from Barcelona, and be named in Fort Lauderdale in January. Larger than Silversea's other five ships, she will carry 540-passengers in luxurious suites and feature six dining options.
Photos and Images of the New Silversea Silver Spirit

Silver Spirit Blog from Silversea Cruises

Silver Spirit at Sea Trials Courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruises Releases Photos of New Silver Spirit Cruise Ship originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 12:44:44.

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Marcia Gay Harden Named Carnival Dream Godmother

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:59:38 +0000

Carnival Cruise Lines has named actress Marcia Gay Harden as the godmother of its newest ship, the Carnival Dream.

Ms. Harden will name the new ship in a gala event next Thursday in New York City.

In honor of Carnival Dream's arrival, the Tony Award-winning actress will unveil Carnival's Big Book of Dreams - measuring 15.5 feet high by 20 feet wide - in New York City's Rockefeller Center today and will conduct a special reading of the larger-than-life story to dozens of schoolchildren. Inspired by the imaginative dreams of children who sailed on Carnival Cruise Lines this spring, "The Dream Plucker of Perrysport" tells the tale of a group of young friends who find themselves on a unique adventure after they encounter a furry orange monster in a quest to remember their dreams. The book will remain on display at Rockefeller Center November 6 and 7 as part of a series of free, activity-filled Carnival "Dream Big" events for the whole family.
Marcia Gay Harden Named Carnival Dream Godmother

Carnival Dream Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines

Marcia Gay Harden Named Carnival Dream Godmother originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 10:59:38.

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Costa Cruises Offers 240 Eco-Excursions on Sailings Around the World

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:13:22 +0000

Travelers sailing with Costa Cruises may select from 240 special eco-excursions,

created to minimize their impact on ecosystems and generate economic opportunities for local communities. Excursions are available on all Costa sailings, throughout the regions Costa sails including the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Dubai, Indian Ocean and Far East.

Cruising the Snake River on the Cruise West Spirit of Discovery - Photo of the Week

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:18:02 +0000

Cruising the Snake River in Washington on a small ship like the Cruise West Spirit of Discovery is a terrific cruise vacation.

More Snake River Photos

Snake River (c) Linda Garrison

Cruising the Snake River on the Cruise West Spirit of Discovery - Photo of the Week originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 06:18:02.

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Seabourn Adds Free Air to One-Month Bon Voyage Promotion

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:54:55 +0000

Luxury cruise line the Yachts of Seabourn has included free roundtrip airfare from 28 North American gateways to 20 different seven-day Mediterranean voyages aboard its Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn Legend and Seabourn Odyssey.

To qualify, bookings must be made by November 30, 2009.

The voyages, which depart between May and June of 2010, sail from Istanbul, Rome, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Venice and Athens, and explore the Riviera and Western Mediterranean, the Adriatic and Dalmatian coast and the Greek Isles and Turkish region in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Fares start from just $3,799 per person, based on double occupancy of a 277-square foot ocean-view suite, and also include complimentary open bars and excellent cuisine and service.

Seabourn Adds Free Air to One-Month Bon Voyage Promotion

Seabourn Odyssey (c) Linda Garrison

Seabourn Adds Free Air to One-Month Bon Voyage Promotion originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 05:54:55.

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Disney Dream - Disney Cruise Line Announces Innovative Features for New Disney Dream

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:02:01 +0000

The Disney Dream will not be launched until January 2011, but Disney Cruise Line has already announced some exciting innovations on the new ship, and reservations open November 9.

At a gala event in New York on October 29, Disney executives and characters laid out and demonstrated several features of the Disney Dream. It was quite a party, and Donald Duck was probably the happiest character present since the Disney Dream will feature a five-foot statue of him in the atrium.

The Disney Dream has numerous technical and aesthetic innovations, but two stood out to me. The first of my favorites is the new AquaDuck, (a GREAT name) the industry's first water coaster. It should be a wet and wild ride for children of all ages! The second excellent innovation is the use of a virtual porthole in the inside cabins. Cameras on both sides of the ship will feed either the starboard or port view into the interior cabins. With a bit of Disney whimsy and magic, cartoon characters will occasionally appear in the porthole. Can't you just see Mickey snorkeling by your virtual porthole? This "window" may drive up demand for interior cabins.

More Disney Dream Preview Information

Disney Dream Preview - Overview of Disney Dream Design, Kid's Areas, and Adult Areas
Disney Dream Image Gallery - 27 images of the Disney Dream
Disney Dream Dining Options
Disney Dream Cabins and Accommodations
Disney Dream Fact Sheet
AquaDuck Water Coaster

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Show Off Model of the New Disney Dream (c) Linda Garrison

Disney Dream - Disney Cruise Line Announces Innovative Features for New Disney Dream originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 18:02:01.

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Silversea Cruises 2010 Mid-Voyage Land Adventures

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:37:45 +0000

Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has designed nearly 40 extended mid-cruise excursions for its voyages in 2010.

Unlike a partial-day shore tour, these single- or multiple-day inland adventures offer travelers a more leisurely, in-depth and personal encounter with the local people, history, wildlife and natural attractions that lie just beyond the ports of call.

These exciting adventures are found in various locales around the world and include:

Royal Caribbean International Takes Delivery of Oasis of the Seas

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:24:10 +0000

Royal Caribbean International took delivery today of its newest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, from STX Europe in Turku, Finland.

Kicking off the 12-day countdown until her U.S. debut into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, Oasis of the Seas will be departing Turku on Friday, Oct. 30 with Captain William S. Wright at the helm. Her transatlantic crossing will be chronicled on OasisoftheSeas.com as new webisodes are posted daily and via Twitter by following @OasisandAllure. A new feature to OasisoftheSeas.com will allow visitors to view a Google Maps application and follow Oasis of the Seas journey. Richard Fain's "Chairman's Blog" on OasisoftheSeas.com and "Adam's Blog" by President and CEO Adam Goldstein on NationofWhyNot.com also will provide personal updates.

Gibraltar Barbary Ape with Baby - Photo of the Week

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:25:39 +0000

Gibraltar is most famous for its "Rock", but these Barbary Apes run a close second.

Barbary Apes at Gibraltar (c) Linda Garrison

More Photos of Gibraltar

Gibraltar Barbary Ape with Baby - Photo of the Week originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 07:25:39.

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