Senate panel studies safety on cruise ships (Courier-Post)
A Senate commerce subcommittee is reviewing proposed safety measures for cruise ships, including possibly putting law enforcement officers on vessels.
Velvet rope cruise: Circle Line pushes N.Y.ers-only night (New York Daily News)
Think a sightseeing cruise around Manhattan is a tourist trap? Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is hoping to change that with a new weekly cruise designed just for savvy New Yorkers.
Innovation And Imagination Are Cornerstones Of The Neighborhood Onboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Of The Seas
Revolutionary Design Creates Boardwalk with AquaTheater, Sky-lit Royal Promenade and Unique Loft Accommodations Miami, June 18, 2008 - Steeped in a philosophy that innovation and imagination contribute to a remarkable cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean has once again raised the…
Cruise-ship crime gets lawmakers’ attention - Los Angeles Times
Record fuel prices and a struggling economy aren’t the only problems facing the $35.7-billion cruise industry these days. Victims of crime on cruise ships are loudly and persistently calling for increased government oversight — and they’re starting …
Win a cruise for an unsung community hero (The New Zealand Herald)
If you know someone who does good work in the local community without reward or recognition, drop us a line and they could win a Pacific cruise. All you have to do is fill out the entry form and send it in with about 300 words on why you think they deserve recognition.
Market set to edge higher; financials eyed - Washington Post
Resize Text NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher on Thursday, suggesting the market may rebound from sharp declines on Wednesday when the Dow slipped to its lowest close in three months. Futures briefly touched a session …
Wall Street lower on economic data - Financial Times
Wall Street stocks slipped for a third day after the latest batch of data showed continuing weakness in the US economy and banking stocks, and health care companies came under heavy selling pressure. According to the Labor Department, the number of …
Senate panel on commerce to probe cruise-ship safety - Asbury Park Press
WASHINGTON Protecting the millions of Americans embarking on foreign-flagged cruise ships each year from crimes and accidents has become a high-profile issue for Congress as victims and their advocates push for action. A Senate commerce …
Nightspots on Norwegian’s next ship will have cover charges - USA Today
Would you pay to get into a nightclub on a cruise ship? Norwegian Cruise Line is betting you will. The line announced this week that its next ship will have several exclusive adult-only, Vegas-style venues that come with a charge. The as-yet-unnamed …
Mining firms lead U.S. stocks higher (International Herald Tribune)
Earnings at Carnival, the world’s largest cruise line operator, exceeded analysts’ forecasts.
Senate panel on commerce to probe cruise-ship safety (Asbury Park Press)
Protecting the millions of Americans embarking on foreign-flagged cruise ships each year from crimes and accidents has become a high-profile issue for Congress as victims and their advocates push for action.
A 3rd cruise line to serve Baltimore - Baltimore Sun
Baltimore will become a year-round cruise port when behemoth Carnival Cruise Lines begins weekly sailings that it expects will handle 115,000 passengers annually, beginning in September 2009. Miami-based Carnival Corp. , the world’s largest cruise …
Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam Offers Top-Deck Spa Staterooms - MSN MoneyCentral
SEATTLE, June 18 /PRNewswire/ — Holland America Line’s new ms Eurodam is taking guests to new heights with 56 luxury Spa Staterooms located on the two highest decks of the Signature-class ship. The 2,104-guest Signature-class Eurodam is the first …
Crystal Cruises hikes fuel surcharge to $12 per day - USA Today
Add Crystal to the list of cruise lines with a double-digit fuel surcharge. The luxury operator is hiking its levy to $12 per person, per day, effective for all new bookings made on or after June 23. The new fuel surcharge is nearly double the $7 per …
Court sets aside conviction in lobbying scandal - CNBC
WASHINGTON - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday set aside a former Bush administration official’s conviction for lying and obstructing justice over his links to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, and ordered a new trial. It ruled the trial judge erred in …
Cruising on complaints can lead to dry dock - San Francisco Gate
Welcome to the Lido Deck buffet of cruise news. Our specialty today is overreaching refund-hunters, with a bowl of record-setting toll-taking, a side of ship-naming contests and a heaping helping of music cruises. And don’t forget bingo in the …
Delta Queen’s swan song - MSNBC
As the Delta Queen left Pittsburgh for a recent 10-day Ohio River cruise, the last of America s wooden paddlewheel steamers played its famous calliope for passengers and swarms of fans gathered along the banks of the Allegheny and Ohio rivers. This …
ms Eurodam Officially Delivered to Holland America Line - MSN MoneyCentral
MARGHERA, Italy, June 16 /PRNewswire/ — Holland America Line and its parent company, Carnival Corporation and plc, officially accepted delivery of its newest ship, ms Eurodam, in a formal handover ceremony near Venice, Italy, on June 16. The 2,104 …
Cruises sales top bargains of the year - Atlanta Journal Constitution
The year’s best travel bargain has to be a cruise. Here are just a few that are affordably priced: The best cruise values are on transatlantic crossings, or when a cruise line repositions a ship from one sea or ocean to a different spot on the …
The Secret to Getting Highly Discounted Cruise Tickets - Carteret County News
(ARA) - The luxury, the excitement, the open sea … a cruise can be the perfect vacation. Whether a first-timer, or a seasoned veteran, there are a variety of cruise destination and tailored options that can make the trip perfect for you. But what …
New Website Features Cruise Ship History - PR.com
Beverly Hills, CA, June 16, 2008 –( PR.com )– “Cruising The Past” is a new website examining the history of cruise lines, cruise ships and steamships. The website is also dealing with reviews of contemporary cruising and new ships. Michael L. Grace …
Japanese cruise liner is docked at the Julia Street terminal today - New Orleans Times-Picayune
Nearly 700 passengers on a 100-day “round-the-world” voyage operated by a Japanese cruise line are in the Crescent City today. The Asuka II, which is owned and operated by Japan-based NYK Cruise Company Ltd., arrived at the Julia Street Cruise …
Costa Cruises Brings La Dolce Vita of Italy to the Tropics Aboard Two … - Forbes
MIAMI, June 16 /PRNewswire/ — Costa, Europe’s Number One Cruise Line, is bringing the love, laughter and la dolce vita of Italy to the tropics aboard two ships once again during its Caribbean 2009/2010 season from Ft. Lauderdale, with voyages …
Japanese cruise liner is docked at the Julia Street terminal today - New Orleans Times-Picayune
Nearly 700 passengers on a 100-day “round-the-world” voyage operated by a Japanese cruise line are in the Crescent City today. The Asuka II, which is owned and operated by Japan-based NYK Cruise Company Ltd., arrived at the Julia Street Cruise …
Greece: Cruise ship runs aground at port; no injuries (USA Today)
A cruise ship ran aground inside the port of the Aegean island of Syros Friday with 353 passengers and 105 crew on board, Greek authorities said. No injuries or damage were reported.
Opponents see JPA image as slipping - Florida Times-Union
An FBI probe into links between a Jacksonville Port Authority board member and a contractor should not impact the authority’s plans for a future cruise ship terminal at Mayport village, Atlantic Beach Mayor John Meserve said recently. But Meserve …
Tidbits: Cruise tricks out rides into virtual tanks (MSNBC)
The Mission Impossible star tricked out his collection of automobiles with pricey extras that make seemingly everyday SUVs more like virtual tanks, reports In Touch Weekly.
Sea the world - Gulf News
Cruise through your holidays. Literally. Not only do you get the chance to immerse yourself in luxury aboard a cruise liner. But you also get the chance to see several countries in one shot. Where do you begin? Well, to help you, we ve put together …
Smooth Sailing With The Lake Charles Yacht Club (KPLC Lake Charles)
It’s a sailors dream come true. At the Lake Charles Yacht Club, lake area sailors cruise to the finish line at their Wednesday Night Races
Riders Rev Up For The Fight Against Cancer (CBS 5 Green Bay)
Hundreds of motorcycle riders line up for the 5th annual Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, but non-riders can support the cause too by attending the free tailgate party at Lambeau.
Sunrise offers NCL incentives for jobs (Miami Herald)
Miami-based NCL, the parent of Norwegian Cruise Line, stands to receive at least $70,000 from Sunrise if the company creates 140 jobs in the western Broward County suburb.
O’Connor cookie cruise to return in August (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Once one of the signature events on Pittsburgh’s political calendar, the Bob O’Connor Cookie Cruise, will return Aug. 19…
Norwegian Cruise Line holds ‘biggest one day sale ever’ (USA Today)
Norwegian fans who book a trip today can get upgrades worth up to $400 per person.
On Appeal - Daily Business Review
he 4th District Court of Appeal reversed a $750,000 punitive damage award Wednesday to a Port Everglades duty-free shop in a dispute with Imperial Majesty Cruise Line. The unanimous appellate panel remanded the case to Broward Circuit Judge Robert …
Arrests Made In Cruise Fraud Case - KOAT 7
Albuquerque police have arrested two men in connection with an alleged cruise vacation fraud scheme. Police said William Ewing and Charles Kantrowitz stole more than $100,000 by taking deposits from customers, who believed they had made a reservation …
Disney cruise ship pays record fee to cross Panama Canal - International Herald Tribune
PANAMA CITY, Panama : The Disney Cruise Line has paid a record US$331,200 for one of its ships to cross the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal Authority says the 964-foot (295-meter) “Disney Magic” made the crossing May 16. Panama increased canal fees …
US cruise pays record fee in Panama (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
The Disney Cruise Line has paid a record $331,200 for one of its ships to cross the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal Authority says the 964-foot “Disney Magic” made the crossing May 16.
Know changes in travel field before you go - Spectrum
There are constant changes in the travel business and it’s important that you know all you can before you travel to avoid arriving at the airport and being surprised. In case you missed the news, American Airlines recently announced that if you’re …
Tour group caters to women who want to travel - Enterprise
Mimi Hollander does not mind being called a “Wacky Woman.'’ In fact, it s something she s quite proud of. “Being a Wacky has given me an avenue to go places and see things I never thought I would and it s just a great way to spend …
A 3rd cruise line to serve Baltimore - Baltimore Sun
Baltimore will become a year-round cruise port when behemoth Carnival Cruise Lines begins weekly sailings that it expects will handle 115,000 passengers annually, beginning in September 2009. Miami-based Carnival Corp. , the world’s largest cruise …
Bermuda to Allow Cruise Ships to Open Late-Night Casinos in Port - Travel Trade
Cruise ships will be allowed to open late-night casinos in port in Bermuda, according to The Royal Gazette. Premier and Tourism Minister Ewart Brown announced the decision in the House of Assembly as one of a number of alterations to cruise ship …
Amadeus Waterways becomes AMA Waterways - TravelDailyNews.com
Amadeus Waterways has changed its name to AMA Waterways. The award-winning European river cruise line has taken this step to align the company s name with its highly-rated fleet of AMA vessels operating on the Continent s legendary rivers …