Month: January 2010

Disney, Entertainment

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Details on Disney Dream’s sports and water decks

An elaborately themed interactive sports deck, whimsical water play area, and relaxing poolside oasis for adults join the first-ever shipboard water coaster — AquaDuck — to provide fun in the sun for guests sailing on the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Dream, when it launches early next year. Goofy’s Sports Deck On...

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Luxury

Ship Review: Silver Spirit offers sophisticated charm, elegance

It’s been almost nine years since ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea unveiled a new ship but guests will soon agree that the wait has been worth it. The 12-deck, 540-passenger, all-suite ship is Silversea’s first newly-constructed vessel since 2001. Click Here to read the full review....

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Ports

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Silversea christens Silver Spirit at Port Everglades

By Michael Coleman FORT LAUDERDALE, FL., Jan. 21, 2010 — Silver Spirit, Silversea Cruises’ elegant new vessel, was formally christened here today before 450 guests and dignitaries at Port Everglades. The ship’s godmother, Silvia Lefebvre, sister of Silversea chairman Manfredi Lefebvre, presided over the festivities....

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Onboard: Watch for our report on Silver Spirit’s christening ceremony

Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard Silver Spirit and will be reporting on Silversea Cruises’ new flagship this week including tomorrow’s christening ceremony at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale....

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MSC

MSC Magnifica completes her sea trials – will be christened on March 6

MSC Magnifica — the fourth Panamax cruise ship in the MSC Cruises Musica class — successfully completed her sea trials on Sunday, returning to the Forme Joubert, Saint-Nazaire, France dock after 72-hours on the open seas. Despite inclement weather and 50-knot winds, MSC Magnifica performed to the satisfaction of the MSC Cruises’...

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Carnival

Carnival Corp. and affiliated brands donating $5 million to help Haiti

Carnival Corporation & plc and its affiliated cruise brands are donating at least $5 million toward relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The funds will be forwarded to several different international organizations coordinating relief efforts within the country. “We are saddened by this tragedy, one of the...

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Silversea’s new flagship, Silver Spirit, arrives in America

Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman will be reporting on Silversea Cruises’ new flagship, Silver Spirit, during christening ceremonies in Fort Lauderdale this week. Here’s his latest dispatch. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., Jan. 19, 2010 – Silversea Cruises’ new flagship, Silver Spirit, arrived here this morning at...

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Entertainment

Michael Feinstein to help launch Silver Spirit’s 91-day Grand Inaugural Voyage

Guests sailing aboard Silver Spirit’s 91-day Grand Inaugural Voyage this month are set to enjoy an exclusive evening of entertainment when multiple Grammy Award-nominee Michael Feinstein takes to the stage. The performance will follow a gala bon voyage dinner to be held aboard Silver Spirit in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, Jan. 20,...

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NCL

NCL Epic’s studio staterooms designed for the solo traveler

Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced a new concept to make cruising more attractive to solo travelers on the company’s upcoming largest ship to date, Norwegian Epic, launching this July. Epic’s Studios are the first staterooms designed and priced for single occupancy, starting from $799 on the ship’s seven-day alternating...

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NCL

Nickelodeon to be featured on Norwegian Jewel and Epic

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a new partnership with Nickelodeon in which select Norwegian ships will feature Nickelodeon-themed family entertainment and programming all year long. Beginning in April on Norwegian Jewel and this summer on Norwegian Epic, Nickelodeon and Norwegian experiences for the entire family will include:...

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