Port of Los Angeles upgrades for cruisers
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong The Port of Los Angeles in historic San Pedro, Calif. is completing several major upgrades and adding two new ships to entice more cruise passengers to its waterfront terminal. The cruise terminal has recently been upgraded with state-of-the-art gangways, video screens, audio upgrades, passenger...
Ship Review: World’s largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas makes her debut
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship has launched. The Allure of the Seas is being dubbed an “Entertainment Ship”. There are so many things to do onboard, it’s hard to know where to start. Click Here to read the full review....
Review: Celebrity Eclipse makes her North American debut
The Celebrity Eclipse had a bumpy start when its inaugural was interrupted by the ashes from a volcano last April. She even rescued some stranded British travelers during the time she was supposed to be making her grand debut. The ship has been sailing in Europe since then, but its now arrived on Florida’s shore. …...
Follow us onboard the new world’s largest cruise ship – Allure of the Seas
Cruise News Weekly staff will be boarding Royal Caribbean’s brand new Allure of the Seas on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 for a special two-day voyage and you can follow along on Facebook and Twitter. We’ll be posting live photos, videos and information right from the ship (Internet access willing) as we check it out. Look …...
Poll: Crystal, Regent, Seabourn deemed world’s best
By Michael Coleman Luxury cruise ship operators Crystal, Regent and Seabourn have been voted as the world’s best cruise lines. Crystal and Regent tied for number one in the “large-ship” category in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler readers’ poll while Seabourn was named best in the “small ship’’ category. Considered among the...
Show Time aboard Disney Dream
By Michael Coleman Who else would you expect to raise the entertainment bar for a family at sea? When the 4,000-passenger Disney Dream debuts in January, 2011 the iconic company will also roll out what officials dub “the most elaborate original musicals presented at sea’’ plus over-the-top deck parties and, bursting above it all,...
Demand for luxury cruises on the rise
By Michael Coleman Despite lingering economic woes and belt-tightening across the nation, demand for luxury and river cruises is actually growing according to a recent survey of travel agents. Conducted by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – North America’s largest cruise industry organization representing 25...
17th Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Conference opens in Santo Domingo
The 17th Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Conference and Trade Show opened in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Monday, Oct. 25, 2010 with cruise line CEO’s and representatives, Caribbean tourism representatives, travel agents, tour operators, port agents, vendors and press from all around the world. Leonel Fernandez,...
The Magic of Carnival cruise ship construction
By Michael Coleman Have you ever wondered how – even with the most-amazing of latest technologies – a modern-day cruise ship is constructed? It’s an enormous undertaking even for the world’s most popular cruise line. With less than seven months until its maiden voyage, the new Carnival Magic reached another construction...
Cunard launches Queen Elizabeth
By Michael Coleman Cruise travel’s most famous brand name paired with the world’s most famous monarch this week. Her Majesty The Queen officially named Cunard Line’s newest ocean liner, the 2,068-guest Queen Elizabeth during ceremonies in London. The new vessel — estimates peg the total cost at $634 million – features 1,046...