Princess eyes Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific
By Michael Coleman Princess Cruises has just unveiled a series of 2011-2012 itineraries to Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific. Sun, sand, swaying palm trees, the scent of topical flowers in the air and breathtaking island scenery set the stage as the line offers 43 sailings of 10 itineraries to 33 ports. Voyages run from …...
Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company to debut on Cunard’s new ship
By Matt Roseboom The Cunard line will further enhance their reputation for high-class entertainment when their new ship, Queen Elizabeth, launches in England this October. An original concept will debut on the ship — the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company. A group of 29 actors, dancers and musicians will perform a brand new repertoire of...
Ship Review: NCL’s newest ship offers fun in Epic proportions
Many people pick a vacation city based on how much it has to offer. Big names like Nickelodeon and Blue Man Group that could have only been seen in places like Las Vegas and Orlando are now cruising the high seas. With all the innovations on the brand new Norwegian (NCL) Epic, it’s like you’re …...
Follow us as we sail on NCL’s ‘Epic’ new ship
We’re headed to Miami where we’ll be boarding the brand new Norwegian Epic. You can follow along as we post updates from Thursday to Saturday (July 8 to 10, 2010) via our Twitter and Facebook accounts. We’ll be posting live photos, videos and information right from the ship (Internet access willing), as we check out …...
Dining venues sparkle aboard Oasis
By Michael Coleman The gastronomic journey aboard Oasis of the Seas is befitting the world’s large cruise ship. No fewer than 24 dining venues and some 20 bars and lounges welcome passengers for their respective 7-day Eastern or Western Caribbean itineraries. “Oasis of the Seas showcases the evolution of Royal Caribbean dining,”...
Onboard Oasis: Big ship a big hit with passengers
By Michael Coleman I walked Central Park and was entertained on Broadway this week but New York City was nowhere to be found. My destination was actually the world’s largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, as she sailed her maiden voyage into sun-drenched Western Caribbean waters. Although port calls included Labadee, Haiti plus Costa...
Onboard: Oasis makes maiden call on Cozumel
COZUMEL, Mexico, Thursday May 6, 2010 – Oasis of the Seas dwarfs her Royal Caribbean fleet-mate, Grandeur of the Seas, during her maiden call here today. What’s it like to spend a week in the Western Caribbean on the world’s largest and most innovative ship? Cruise News Weekly will profile the ship tomorrow. Image courtesy...
Onboard: Oasis debuts in Mexico
COSTA MAYA, Mexico, Wednesday May 5, 2010 – Oasis of the Seas made her first call on Mexico today, following five consecutive months of Eastern Caribbean itineraries. The world’s largest cruise ship, which launched in December 2009, docked in Costa Maya where passengers enjoyed a host of shore excursion opportunities including a...
Onboard: Oasis an awe-inspiring, architectural marvel
By Michael Coleman LABADEE, HAITI, Monday May 3, 2010 — Passengers aboard the world’s largest cruise ship, in the midst of her maiden voyage to Western Caribbean port calls, are in awe of their new floating home. The architectural marvel that is Oasis of the Seas features seven distinct neighborhoods – Central Park, Boardwalk,...
Celebrity Eclipse makes her debut
By Michael Coleman Celebrity Cruises unveiled their stylish Eclipse this week, the third of five new vessels to hit the open seas, but a new onboard dining venue is garnering equal praise. The 2,852-passenger, 122,000-ton ship was launched in Southampton, England and will now offer passengers a series of sailings roundtrip from...