New theater, teen club, balconies added to Carnival Conquest
The 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest resumed service this week from Galveston, Texas, following an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that included the addition of a new Circle “C” club for 12- to 14-year-olds and a massive LED screen on Lido Deck. Eighteen balconies were also added to existing ocean view staterooms. The...
Music’s top stars on board for One Splendid Evening
Carnival Cruise Lines and Mayercraft Carrier 2 will present “One Splendid Evening,” a special concert event to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Â The one night only event will take place the evening of March 26. Proceeds will help restore instrumental music education in America’s public schools and raise awareness about...
Experience the world’s largest cruise ship even sooner
   Royal Caribbean recently announced it was adding two sailings to Oasis of the Seas inaugural season: a four-night voyage to Labadee departing Dec. 1, 2009 and a seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary, departing Dec. 5, 2009. Guests booked on the original inaugural sail date of Dec. 12, 2009 will be contacted by their...
Cruise Guide: Oasis of the Seas set for big debut
By Michael Coleman A new Royal Caribbean cruise ship is set to turn the industry on its ear when it debuts in late 2009. Its not just the sheer size of the vessel which is turning heads this week some 220,000 tons, 5,400 passengers and 2,700 staterooms but rather what Royal Caribbean will do within …...
Cruise Guide: Move over New York; Central Park now at sea
By Michael Coleman An unnamed vessel, soon to be the largest cruise ship in the world, will feature its own onboard park complete with serene pathways, seasonal flower gardens and canopy trees. Central Park, in fact, will be just one of seven neighborhoods aboard Royal Caribbeans latest architectural marvel, dubbed Project Genesis....
Silver Shadow enthralls, seduces luxury cast
Ship Review by Michael Coleman, January 2008 Click Here to read the newest review of the Silversea Silver Shadow. Saying goodbye is never easy. My recent departure from the ultra-luxurious Silver Shadow was a parting filled with sorrow. Over the course of a nine-day Caribbean voyage I had been hypnotized by the ships elegant surroundings...
Cruise Guide: NCL unveils Gem of a ship
By Mike Coleman Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) unveiled a new ship over the holidays and, with the New Year now upon us, has produced a series of ambitious fleet-wide resolutions. The 2,400 passenger Norwegian Gem features, among a host of innovative amenities, 12 posh villas two with their own private gardens and sundecks plus 10 …...
Cruise Guide: Crystal expands partnership with Nobu
By Mike Coleman Famed global restaurateur Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, having enjoyed culinary success on both land and at sea, has expanded his partnership with Crystal Cruises. Renowned internationally for the innovative blend of classically styled Japanese foods with distinct Peruvian and European influences, Nobu-trained...
Cruise Guide: Cunard unveils onboard museum
By Mike Coleman Cunard Line’s unparalleled maritime history has come to life in the most obvious of locations: At sea, aboard its latest vessel. When Queen Victoria was launched Dec. 11, it was the first Cunard vessel to carry an exhibit of company memorabilia, artifacts and vintage souvenirs including Queen Mary’s log book...
Cruise Guide: Hot glass show to debut aboard Celebrity Solstice
By Mike Coleman The wow factor aboard cruise ships just got a little more crowded. Just when we think weve seen it all aboard todays modern vessels bowling alleys, surf parks, rock climbing walls and skating rinks along comes yet another unique enrichment option: Celebrity Cruises will collaborate with the renowned Corning Museum of...