Marcia Gay Harden named Carnival Dream godmother – unveiled largest children’s book
In celebration of the launch of its newest, largest and most family-friendly “Fun Ship” ever, Carnival Cruise Lines announced that Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden will serve as godmother of the new Carnival Dream. She unveil the world’s largest children’s book in New York City on Friday, along with a major,...
World’s largest cruise terminal opens at Port Everglades, ready for Oasis of the Seas
The largest cruise terminal in the world to serve the two largest and most revolutionary cruise ships in the world officially opened at Port Everglades yesterday (Nov. 6, 2009), one week prior to the arrival of Royal Caribbean International’s 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas. Local county and city officials, as well as Royal...
Photos: Silver Spirit completes her sea trials
The 540-guest ultra-luxurious Silversea Silver Spirit is but weeks away from her debut. The following images were taken this week as the ship completed sea trials in the Adriatic Sea....
Cruise Guide: Luxury passengers eye Caribbean
By Michael Coleman The premium and luxury cruise lines, like their mass-market counterparts, are preparing for another busy Caribbean season. Here’s what’s ahead for those who seek to be pampered under a hot Caribbean sun in 2010. Azamara Cruises – Azamara Journey will sail a variety of Caribbean, Panama Canal and first-ever...
Port Postcard: A friendly game in Turkey
Boys will be boys … a pick-up soccer game kept these Istanbul, Turkey youths busy on a fall day, Oct. 29, 2009....
Names chosen for Costa’s two new 2011 and 2012 ships
After more than 16,000 suggestions from more than 40,000 travel agents and fans around the world, the names of the 16th and 17th ships in the Costa fleet have been selected. The two sister ships, set to debut in 2011 and 2012, will be named the Costa Favolosa and Costa Fascinosa. The selections were chosen …...
Cruise Guide: Caribbean voyages in vogue
By Michael Coleman The cruise industry is just a few weeks away from ushering in the 2010 Caribbean season. If picture-perfect tropical islands, sun-drenched beaches and boundless shopping opportunities float your boat, a Caribbean cruise on one of the following mass-market lines may be for you. Carnival – The largest Carnival ship...
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Oasis of the Seas
After nearly six years in the making, Royal Caribbean International took delivery today of its newest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, from STX Europe in Turku, Finland. Kicking off a 12-day countdown until her U.S. debut into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Oasis of the Seas …...
Cruise Guide: Cunard’s QM2 to host filmmakers
By Michael Coleman Acclaimed filmmakers Griffin Dunne and Gary Winick will be featured speakers on Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York, Nov. 11. The duo will participate in Cunard Insights, the line’s award-wining onboard enrichment program, and will screen one of each of their films:Â Dunne will...