Cruise News
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This is where you will find news on everything from news about new cruise ships and cruise line news to cruise industry news straight from the cruise lines.
If it’s happening in the world of cruising - you will read it here.
July 4 – 2013 Seadream explores Asia ashore and at the table
Chefs with SeaDream Yacht Club have created a selection of savoury Asian dishes to complement cuisine that’s already earned it the world’s top accolades, for when its 56-stateroom mega-motor-cruiser, SeaDream II sails the company’s first-ever Asia season from October this year to April 2014.
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June 24 – 2013 : Panama, Colombia, Hawaii and more on Menu of Port of San Diego’s 2013-2014 Cruise Season
by Marquerite Elicone
Explore the Baja outback atop a camel, watch capuchin monkeys frolic in the rainforest, see the deepest lake in Central America and learn the rich history of the Mayans. These are just a few of the many offerings in the Port of San Diego’s 2013-2014 cruise season.
June 23 – 2013 : AmaWaterways Launches a Knitting New Year’s Cruise for 2014
Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways will ring in 2015 with a new theme cruise, one that embraces what is fast becoming a hip and trendy hobby – a Knitting New Year’s Cruise on the Danube River from Dec. 27, 2014 – Jan. 2, 2015.
The age-old handicraft of knitting is experiencing a renaissance of cool as a younger generation rediscovers its social and creative appeal. In today’s increasingly digital world, more and more people are embracing the do-it-yourself, handmade trend.
June 19 - 2013 : Vancouver Hosts Sold-Out Cruise3sixty Conference
Starting today, Vancouver will welcome 1,700 travel agents and cruise line representatives from around the world for sold-out trade conference cruise3sixty, taking place June 19 to 23. Pacific Rim Cruise Association – a consortium comprised of Tourism Vancouver, Destination BC, Port Metro Vancouver and the Vancouver Airport Authority – has worked with conference organizers to bring the internationally recognized event to the city for the second time in three years. Cruise3sixty is typically held in Fort Lauderdale, and Vancouver is the only other city that has hosted the conference.
June 16 - 2013 : Silversea Cruises Opens Reservations for World Cruise 2015
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has opened the books on its World Cruise 2015.
This grandest of travel adventures will commence on January 5, 2015, when the elegant, all-suite Silver Whisper is set to embark on a 115-day epic voyage, encircling the world and embracing the cultures of five continents, 30 countries and 50 unique destinations.
June 11 - 2013 : Uniworld Defines Entirely New Level in Luxury River Cruising
As the leader in luxury river cruising and the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will become the only North American river cruise line to offer a truly all-inclusive river cruise experience in 2014, elevating its already impeccable award-winning product to even higher standards. Uniworld also will introduce the new Super Ship, S.S. Catherine; their newest destination, Bordeaux, France, and the two new itineraries sailing through this gorgeous region; and an even more personalized and authentic approach to their onshore program.
June 10 - 2013 : CRYSTAL SERENITY SET FOR A MAKE-OVER
Crystal Cruises is preparing for a $17-million redesign of the award-winning Crystal Serenity this November. The line is planning sweeping makeovers of the ship’s Crystal Penthouses (the line’s coveted top accommodations) and Lido Deck, including the popular indoor/outdoor Trident Grill, Tastes restaurant, and Crystal Serenity’s Lido café. Building upon the success of Crystal Symphony’s “living wall,” Crystal is expanding its green concept to the Lido area. Maintenance, cleaning, mechanical updates, and environmental upgrades will also be implemented throughout the ship’s interior and exterior spaces during the tw0 week dry dock at the Navantia Shipyard in Cádiz, Spain.
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May 24- 2013 : Cunard’s Queen Victoria to Celebrate 100th Anniversaryof the Maiden Voyage of the “Ship Beautiful”
A highlight of Cunard Line’s 2014 Voyage Programme will be the overnight stay of the intimately luxurious Queen Victoria in Liverpool, England, in May – the first two-day call in Cunard's spiritual home made by a Cunard ship in almost 50 years.
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May 20 - 2013 : Aurora Expeditions Explore Alaska in 2014
Exciting news for those wanting to explore the Inside Passage of Alaska in a little more detail than most of the major cruise lines feature on their mega-large cruise ships.
In 2014 Aurora Expeditions is introducing a cruise that will take passengers deep into the heart of Alaska’s Inside Passage.
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May 15 - 2013 : Lou Hammond & Associates joins in the pleasure of promoting the SeaDream Yacht Club
“It’s yachting, not cruising!” A statement that defines not only the size of SeaDream Yacht Club’s vessels, but the onboard lifestyle ...
With a maximum of only 112 guests and a 95-person award-winning crew, SeaDream Yacht Club’s elegant mega-yachts SeaDream I & II, are annually rated number one ‘Boutique Ships’ in the Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships.
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May 6 - 2013 : Costa Cruises Offers Special Baby Boomer Rates
With age comes privilege, and Costa Cruises is offering baby boomers lower fares on select European sailings with a "Senior Savings Spectacular" promotion on bookings made during May. The offer lets travelers 55 and older select among summer and fall seven- to 14-day itineraries for rates as low as $469 in the Mediterranean and $999 in northern Europe, per person, double occupancy.
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May 01 - 2013 : REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES ADDS ASIA AND SOUTH
AMERICA CRUISES TO ITS WHY CHOOSE? PROMOTION
Today, Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that it has added 12 Asia and South America voyages to its popular promotion called Why Choose…When You Can Have It All. The original promotion featured European cruises only.
Click here for more about the Regent Seven Seas "Why Choose?" promotion.
April 24 - 2013 : Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines breaks advance registration record
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has reported taking the highest-ever number of advance registrations for its inspirational new 2014/15 cruise programme. The cruise line is attributing the upsurge in advance registrations to the exciting new range of itineraries – to hundreds of amazing and exotic destinations worldwide, from an even greater choice of convenient regional UK ports than ever before – that it launched in London last week.
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April 19 - 2013 : AmaWaterways' 2014 Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises
Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways proudly announces the release of its new 2014 Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruise brochure. The brochure provides complete details about AmaWaterways’ one-of-a-kind program in Africa, with four different land safari itineraries – Discover Africa, Stars of South Africa, Rivers & Rails of Africa and Golden Trails of East Africa – all which include a wildlife river safari on Botswana’s Chobe River. AmaWaterways is the only river cruise company operating in Africa that offers both river and land-based safari programs.
Click here for more about AmaWaterways' 2014 Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises.
April 16 - 2013 : Holland America Line Offers a Grand World Voyage for 2014
On January 4, 2014, Holland America Line’s ms Amsterdam will depart Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on an epic 113-day round-trip journey around the world that will touch the shores of 38 ports across five continents. Rather than taking a traditional course, the Amsterdam will cross the equator four times on the 2014 Grand World Voyage and sail a route that deeply explores the Southern Hemisphere.
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April 12 - 2013 Royal Princess Offers Casual Dining Options for Every Craving
In addition to its many elegant dining options, the new Royal Princess will feature a wide selection of casual eateries where passengers can grab a snack or enjoy a relaxed meal.
The expanded atrium on the new Princess Cruises vessel will offer a variety of options, including Alfredo’s pizzeria, the new Ocean Terrace seafood bar, and the favorite International Café.
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April 09 - 2013 Oceania Cruises offers Signature Sailings featuring Master Chef Jacques Pépin
Oceania Cruises announces its line-up of “Signature Sailings” for 2013 featuring Master Chef Jacques Pépin, travel industry veteran Wendy Perrin from Condé Nast Traveler, acclaimed jazz artists, wine and culinary experts and much more. With hands-on classes, culinary demonstrations, concerts, bridge tournaments and food and wine tastings, the line is creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for its guests.
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April 1 - 2013 Chef Elizabeth Falkner joins Holland America Line's prestigious Culinary Council.
Holland America Line announced Chef Elizabeth Falkner as the newest member of the line’s prestigious Culinary Council. Falkner’s focus will be to enhance appetizers and main courses for the line’s menus, in addition to offering her guidance to the line’s culinary program.
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April 09- 2013 : Star Clippers offers free air and up to 50 percent savings on select Star Clippers cruises.
Tall ship cruise line Star Clippers is making a once-in-a-lifetime European vacation affordable this summer with fares that include free air from select cities* and up to 50 percent savings on 2013 Baltic, western Mediterranean and Grand Voyages. Select Baltic sailings also include a complimentary city shore excursion in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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April 08 - 2013 : Holland America Line Caters for International Guests
To enhance the experience of Holland America Line’s growing mix of international guests, the line now offers multilingual European shore excursions and enhanced hundreds of existing tours to cater to Spanish-, Dutch- and German-speaking guests.
Click here for more about Holland America Line and the new catering for International guests.
April 05 - 2013 : Aurora Expeditions Features the European Arctic in 2014
From the mysterious and wild Scottish Isles to the polar wonderlands of Spitsbergen and Greenland, Aurora Expeditions will offer five exciting departures in the European Arctic in 2014. Whichever voyage you choose they all promise unforgettable encounters with wildlife, on land and in the sea, fascinating history, and exquisite natural beauty.
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April 1 - 2013 Chef Elizabeth Falkner joins Holland America Line's prestigious Culinary Council.Holland America Line announced Chef Elizabeth Falkner as the newest member of the line’s prestigious Culinary Council. Falkner’s focus will be to enhance appetizers and main courses for the line’s menus, in addition to offering her guidance to the line’s culinary program.
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April 01 - 2013 : Holland America Line and Seabourn Earn Prestigious Recognition from Ethisphere Institute
For the second consecutive year, Holland America Line and Seabourn were named among of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute, a leading business ethics think-tank.
Out of a record number of nominations for the award, Holland America Line and Seabourn secured their spots on the list by implementing and maintaining business practices and initiatives that are instrumental to each company’s success and benefit the community.
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March 25 - 2013 : Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Launches 2014 EUROPA International Brochure
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is pleased to announce the arrival of its 2014 EUROPA international brochure, including four exciting itineraries operating in English and German. The highest ranked cruise ship in the world, according to the 2013 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ 408-passenger EUROPA is offering itineraries to over a dozen countries in Europe and Northern Africa in its 2014 bilingual brochure.
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March 23 - 2013 : SeaDream Yachts destined for Costa Rica
For the first time the luxury, mega-yacht SeaDream I will be transiting the Panama Canal to spend several weeks sailing along the “rich coast” of Costa Rica.
November 9, 2013, SeaDream I will sail from Barbados to Panama City, Panama. The 10-night voyage calls on Isla de Margarita and The Los Roques Islands of Venezuela; Curacao; Cartagena, Columbia; San Blas, Panama including a transit of the Panama Canal; all of which are “firsts” for SeaDream. From Panama, SeaDream sails to Caldera, Costa Rica, making it her home port for six consecutive voyages. The last of these voyages spends New Year’s Eve in vibrant Panama City, Panama.
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March 20 - 2013 : Latest News About Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, New Cruise Ships and Itineraries for 2014
There is lots of news about Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
Not only is the line proud to announce the new 2014 Preview Brochure that highlights their Europe, Russia, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia river cruises, but also that Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is going to be the only North American river cruise line to offer “true all-inclusive” river cruising in Europe.
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March 18 - 2013 : Abercrombie & Kent Offers Two New High Arctic Cruises for 2014
An overwhelming demand to visit the remote High Arctic has persuaded Abercrombie & Kent to introduce two new Arctic cruising expeditions in 2014, each revealing the best of this stunning polar region at the top of the world from aboard the all-balcony 'Le Boreal.'
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March 14- 2013 : Variety Cruises Announces Special offers for
Summer 2013 Cruises
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March 13 - 2013 : All About the New Royal Princess
When Royal Princess debuts in June, the ship will attract attention for its many striking features, including a soaring atrium and the dramatic over-the-water SeaWalk. But what may escape immediate notice are the myriad of unique innovations throughout the ship that will enhance the Princess Cruises experience that cruisers have come to know and love.
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March 4, 2013 : COSTA CRUISES OFFERS SIX NEW ITINERARIES FOR 2013-2014
Costa Cruises is offering six new itineraries for the 2013-14 winter season that span the Canary Islands and North Africa, United Arab Emirates, eastern and western Mediterranean, the Caribbean and South America.
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March 01 - 2013 : OCEANIA CRUISES EARNS TOP HONORS IN CRUISE CRITIC’S 2013 CRUISERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
The 2013 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards for the USA and the UK were announced on February 27 and Oceania Cruises sailed away in the mid-sized ship class, winning in a dozen categories.
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February 27 - 2013 : Surge in Bookings for Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises reports a dramatic 38% increase in advance bookings and an increase of $93 million in revenue over the same time last year. The ultra-luxury line kicked off 2013 with compelling Book Now Fares, direct mail increases, strong travel agent promotional support worldwide, and robust onboard bookings.
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February 26 - 2013 : SeaDream II to Visit Myanmar
A survey of Australia and New Zealand’s leading luxury travel agencies has seen them vote Myanmar (formerly Burma) as the must-see country to visit this year – just as SeaDream Yacht Club has revealed itineraries for two first-ever visits to the country later this year by the world’s Number One-rated boutique mega motor-cruiser, SeaDream II.
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February 20 - 2013 Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Aboard Crystal Cruises 2013 Black Sea Cruise
One of the world’s greatest culinary artists, Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, is visiting his luxury vacation partner, Crystal Cruises, this summer to teach, mingle, dine, and cook for Crystal guests.
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February 18 - 2013 : Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces new Itineraries and Ports for 2014 Cruise Voyages
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the m/v Tere Moana, is pleased to announce 2014 voyages featuring new itineraries and ports in Fiji, Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Costa Rica.
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February 11 – 2013 : Cunard Line is now offering Behind the Scenes Tours
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February 8 - 2013 : Latest Cruise Line Awards for Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line
Awards for the cruise lines are coming in fast and furious with the latest news concerning Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line and the awards they have won.
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February 07 - 2013 Silversea Cruises Reveals Cooking School Series for 2013
Acclaimed culinary trainer David Bilsland, a former instructor at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in London, is again set to host Silversea's exclusive "Relais & Châteaux L'École des Chefs" interactive cooking school in 2013.
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February 04 - 2012 : American Queen enters Refurbishment for Second Season
The American Queen Steamboat Company announces hotel-side refurbishment details of the 436-passenger paddlewheeler currently underway at the New Orleans’ Bollinger Shipyards. As part of the American Queen’s scheduled annual layup, an abundance of enhancements totaling more than one-half million dollars will be evident to past guests boarding for her first 2013 voyage on February 23.
To see more about this news about the American Queen click here at Prow's Edge Cruise MagazineFebruary 3 - 2013 : Paul Gauguin Cruises Special Guests on Special Cruies
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana, continues to present an exciting array of 2013 itineraries with special guests appealing to a variety of interests—from the culinary arts to astronomy and marine biology.
February 01 - 2013 : SeaDream Yacht Club offers Asia on Sale
SeaDream Yacht Club is kicking off the year with exceptional pricing on Asia voyages sailing in 2013 and 2014. This valuable limited time offer
provides those who book between February 1 - 28, 2013 an additional 10% off SeaDream’s already reduced Book Today and Save fares.
January 30 - 2013 : HOLLAND AMERICA LINE CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF HALF MOON CAY
Award-winning Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s private Bahamian island, celebrated its 15th anniversary this Caribbean cruise season, and to commemorate the milestone the cruise line has enhanced island offerings and features.
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January 28 - 2013 : Specialty Cruises: Where Passion Meets Passion!
Every Maine windjammer captain offers specialty cruises – it’s the chance to combine great sailing with great passion. This month, The Maine Windjammer Association highlights a few of the 2013 specialty cruises offered by the American Eagle and the Victory Chimes.
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January 23 - 2013 : AmaWaterways unveils what's new for 2013 and 2014
Family-owned and operated river cruise line AmaWaterways today announced a robust list of new developments for its 2013 and 2014 seasons, including new pricing, itineraries, discounts, ships, amenities, land programs, theme cruises and marketing tools
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January 20 - 2013 : Aurora Expeditions Offers Special Deals for 2013
There is a host of special deals on offer by Aurora Expeditions aimed at those looking for a cruise adventure a little different to the usual Caribbean and Alaska cruises on giant floating hotels.To see more about this news about Aurora Expeditions click here at Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine
January 15- 2013 : Oceania Cruises' new cruise ship Riviera features FOOD & WINE Magazine's 4th Annual Wine Voyage
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, one of Italy's most lauded wineries is to host the fourth annual FOOD & WINE Wine Voyage aboard Oceania Cruises' newest cruise ship Riviera, which leaves from Monte Carlo on October 11th and arrives into Civitavecchia, the port of Rome on October 18th.
January 13 - 2013 : The RV Mekong Pandaw of Pandaw Cruises Gets dates
This year brings news of the pride of Pandaw River Cruises, the RV Mekong Pandaw.
The Mekong Pandaw was built in Burma in 2002 and was the first river cruise cruise ship to pioneer the might Mekong from Saigon to Angkor. This colonial style ship, hand crafted in teak and brass remains one of the most loved ships in the Pandaw fleet of ten.
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January 9 - 2013 : Princess Cruises Named “Best Cruise Line in Alaska” by Travel Weekly
For the sixth year in a row, Princess Cruises has earned top honors as the “Best Cruise Line in Alaska” in the annual Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards, given by the respected magazine’s travel agent readers, recognized the line for the quality of its Alaska cruises and cruisetours.
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January 6 - 2013 : SeaDream Yacht Club's Seadream II on the Upper Reaches of the Amazon River
IF you’re planning on being in the USA in March and you’ve a spare week up your sleeve, take a side trip and join a rare sailing aboard the world’s highest-rated mega motor-cruiser SeaDream II, whose prices have been greatly discounted for a 7-day adventure in the upper reaches of the Amazon River – including a chance to hand-feed the monkeys on appropriately-named Monkey Island in Colombia.
To see more about this news about Seadream Cruises on the Amazon click here at Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine
January 4th - 2013 : Top Ten Unexpected Desitinations in 2013 wirh Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises is inviting travelers to try something different in 2013. The ultra-luxe line is taking its well-traveled guests off the beaten paths – often literally – to historically significant, naturally extraordinary and culturally diverse destinations and landmarks. Voted #1 overall among small-, mid- and large-size ship cruise lines on Condé Nast Traveler’s January Gold List, the line is shaking up 2013 with countless experiences from Asia to Antarctica.
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January 3 - 2013 : Paul Gauguin Cruises and Their New Cruise Ship – the M/V Terre Moana
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, christened its new luxurious ship, the m/v Tere Moana, in an official ceremony held dockside on December 29, 2012, in Marigot, St. Martin.
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January 2nd - 2013 Fred Olsen Cruise Lines launches New and Tempting "Cruise Sale 2013" Brochure
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is celebrating the New Year by launching a brochure of selected cruises with substantial discounts.
The ‘Cruise Sale 2013’ brochure features 55 cruises, with departures on all four ships across the Fred. Olsen fleet – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – between March and December 2013.To see more about this news about the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Cruise Sale 2013 brochureclick here at Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine
New Cruise Destinations and Cruise Areas
January 01 - 2013 :
Now that the new year of 2013 has finally arrived, the world of cruises is even more exciting and varied than before.
One of the new things happening in the world of cruising include, for exxample, more cruises transmitting the Northwest Passage. The trend in popularity for this area of the world for cruises really began in 1984 with Lindblad Expeditions’ Lindblad Explorer, and more recently with Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. New cruises on offer in this area include Compagnie du Ponant, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Aurora Expeditions and One Ocean Expeditions.
To see more about this news about Cruises and cruise destinations for the future (2013 and 2014) click here at Prow's Edge Cruise Magazine
December 29 - 2012 : CRYSTAL CRUISES AND THEIR CULINARY MASTERS SHOWCASE
A Norwegian Culinary Olympics Team member, Cordon Bleu Master Chef, and Domaine Laroche Brand Ambassador will bring spice to the ice during Crystal Cruises’ luxury voyage through the Arctic Circle in 2013.
December 27 - 2012 : Princess Cruises Announces Royal Princess Youth and Teen Centers
Even the youngest passengers will enjoy the many special features aboard Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess when the ship debuts in June. Today the line revealed the amenities just for kids and teens that will wow younger cruisers aboard the new ship.
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December 16 - 2012 : Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Named in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler just announced their prestigious 2013 Gold List winners for the world’s finest hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is thrilled that it was once again included in the top three among the world’s “Top 10” cruise lines, both ocean and river, with a total combined high score of 92.0.
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December 14 - 2012 : Norwegian Cruise Line Named “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards
Norwegian Cruise Line has been named the “World’s Leading Large Ship Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards. The 19th annual awards recognize travel companies for delivering an outstanding customer experience and are voted by travel agents worldwide. This is the first time Norwegian, which has received the award for Europe’s Leading Cruise Line for five consecutive years, has been honored on a global scale by the World Travel Awards.
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December 06 - 2012 : Norwegian Cruise Line Honored with Maritime Safety Award
Norwegian Cruise Line is proud to accept the 2012 Quality Ship Management Award from American Maritime Safety (AMS). This prestigious honor, which was bestowed during the maritime trade association’s annual safety awards in New York City, recognizes Norwegian’s extensive safety standards and pervasive safety culture.
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December 4th - 2012 : Shorter itineraries, more overnights and more variety with Crystal Cruises
Shorter summer voyages with more overnight calls highlight Crystal Cruises’ Baltic, Scandinavian, and British Isles cruise collection. Beginning June 8 aboard the award-winning Crystal Serenity, three new seven-day itineraries and five 10-day luxury cruises will take guests to some of the region’s most beautiful, culturally significant cities and landscapes in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Estonia, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Russia and the UK, including Ireland. Crystal’s Northern Europe cruises also offer a more than 25% increase in local overnights, with double the nights in Copenhagen alone.
Dec 01 - 2012 : Fred Olsen Cruise Lines explore's Africa in Winter 2013
aboard the Black WatchFred. Olsen’s Black Watch cruise ship will be heading for the sun in January 2013, on an epic 80-night voyage around Africa. Why not start the year in style and join the first sector of this fabulous cruise?
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November 22 - 2012 : Princess Cruises Features
Adults-Only Relaxation Areas
When Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess debuts next June, passengers will find that two of the line’s signature features have been enhanced to provide passengers with the ultimate in relaxation. Both The Sanctuary and the line’s popular adults-only pool also will offer private cabanas for the first time.
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November 19 - 2012 : Windstar's Wind Surf to Debut New Restaurant Called Stella Bistro
Windstar Cruises announced today that Wind Surf, the company’s flagship sailing yacht, will feature a new dining experience once the yacht’s dry dock is completed on December 1st. Formerly known as Degrees, the venue will be transformed into a contemporary dining room with a French twist, and will be renamed Stella Bistro. The name, derived from the Latin word for star, was selected as a tribute to the restaurant’s special dining experience, unique to the fleet as Stella Bistro will only be on Wind Surf.
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November 10, 2012
Traveling to Canada with a DUI
by Marisa Feil (FW Canada)
This interesting and useful article is submitted by Marisa Feil of FWCanada - a Canadian Immigration Law Firm which specializes in services such as Temporary Residence Program, Criminal Rehabilitation, Study/Work Permits and Federal Skilled Worker.
We are often asked the question, is it possible to enter Canada with a DUI? Canada could potentially classify a person as criminally inadmissible as a result of having a DUI conviction on their record. What does this mean and how does it impact any future travel plans to Canada?November 7th - 2012 : New Jazz Itineraries for Crystal Cruises
World-famous bebop/hard bop saxophonist, composer, and arranger Benny Golson will thrill music lovers as the headliner aboard Crystal Cruises’ April 29 jazz-themed voyage from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Throughout the seven-day sailing, nearly a dozen internationally-renowned jazz artists will perform with, and pay tribute to, the Jazz Hall-of-Famer, who counts Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane among his contemporaries and former band mates.
Photo: Crystal Cruises in San Francisco, California, Pacific Coast Cruises
November 01 - 2012 : Silversea unveils new cruises for 2014
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has unveiled an extensive line-up of worldwide voyages for 2014. Over 200 diverse sailings, visiting more than 500 destinations on seven continents, are now open for reservations.
Noteworthy for 2014 are Silver Whisper's 113-day World Cruise, three voyages that feature extended stays in Myanmar, and Silver Explorer's first-ever expedition cruises through the legendary Northwest Passage, the Russian Far East, Japan, South Pacific and French Polynesia.
Photo:Silver Wind -Silversea Cruises
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