Month: April 2009

Carnival

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Carnival holding a party in Baltimore to celebrate first year-round sailings

The Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md. is the place to be from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 25 when Fun City: Baltimore, sails into town. The event is compliments of Carnival Cruise Lines and will raise funds for Maryland Special Olympics. A full schedule of exciting free events, activities and attractions, including …...

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Caribbean, Carnival, Entertainment

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Cruise Guide: Fans to celebrate Elvis at sea

By Michael Coleman Ladies and gentlemen . . . Elvis has left the building and is headed for a cruise ship out of Florida. The third annual music-themed Elvis Cruise aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration will depart Tampa roundtrip November 12 for four nights of Elvis and more Elvis en route to Cozumel, Mexico....

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Costa, Entertainment

Costa to hold first ever duel christening for Luminosa and Pacifica

On June 5, Costa Cruise Line, will give a glamorous “benvenuto” to its two newest ships on one historic night. During this special celebration, the Italian cruise line will host the first ever dual inaugural as it christens the Costa Luminosa – The Ship of Light – and Costa Pacifica – The Ship of Sound....

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Costa, Entertainment, Europe

Cruise with soccer star Pelé in June

Soccer aficionados may enjoy a Mediterranean getaway aboard the Costa Serena on an exclusive cruise dedicated to Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, better known as “Pelé,” the “O’ Rey” (the King) of world soccer. Departing from Venice on June 28, the “Pele Cruise — Sabor Brazil,” is an exclusive event on the Costa Serena....

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Cunard, Europe, Ports

Cunard announces 2010-2011 sailings for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria

Cunard has announced the Europe, Transatlantics and Americas 2010-2011 itineraries for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Reservations will be open for booking this Friday, April 17....

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NCL

NCL Epic’s bow lowered into place at shipyard

Norwegian Epic’s construction, underway at STX Europe in St. Nazaire, France, celebrated a milestone in the early morning hours last Wednesday, April 9, when the ship’s bow was lowered into place. The bow, known as block 642, weighed 445 tons and measured 85 feet long, 108 feet wide and almost 30 feet high. The process …...

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NCL

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Going on an NCL cruise? Countdown the days on Facebook

Looking to connect with other cruisers? Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has an application for that. Guests booked on a NCL vacation at sea can now network with other guests on the sailing with the NCL Cruise Countdown Clock Facebook application....

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NCL

Cruise Guide: Norwegian Epic to sail in 2010 with 14 dining options

By Matt Roseboom Although some may question the look of her exterior appearance, you won’t care what NCL’s newest ship, Norwegian Epic, looks like from the outside as you enjoy her 14 restaurants, 18 bars (including the first ice bar at sea) and Aqua Park inside. Epic, which launches in the Caribbean July 10, 2010, …...

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