Silversea captures Spirit of Caribbean
By Michael Coleman AT SEA, Eastern Caribbean, Sunday April 1, 2012 – Island hopping under sunny skies may have been the norm for cruise passengers here in the Caribbean this past winter but guests presently aboard Silver Spirit have been in the midst of a 10-night journey not commonly enjoyed in these parts. Silversea Cruises’...
Silver Spirit charts Eastern Caribbean course
Silversea Cruises unveiled the ultra-luxurious, 540-guest Silver Spirit just two years ago amidst much praise and fanfare. It was, after all, the line’s first newly-constructed vessel since 2001. This week, ship guests like this gentleman outside the vessel’s Observation Lounge, are in the midst of a 10-night Eastern Caribbean voyage...
Carnival bolsters Canaveral sailings
By Michael Coleman Carnival is poised to add another ship, year round, at Port Canaveral. The 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy will operate four- and five-day Bahamas cruises from the Space Coast beginning Nov. 7, 2011. The move further bolsters Carnival’s position as Port Canaveral’s largest cruise operator with three, year-round...
Silver Whisper pegged for 2012 world cruise
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard the luxurious 382-guest Silver Whisper this week. Here’s his latest dispatch: SPANISH TOWN, VIRGIN GORDA, B.V.I, March 10, 2011 — It should come as no surprise that the 382-guest Silver Whisper has been pegged by its owners to host their 2012 world cruise. Silversea Cruises’...
Living the good life aboard Silver Whisper
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard the luxurious 382-guest Silver Whisper this week. Here’s his latest dispatch: ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA, March 8, 2011 — The pampering began immediately. Weary travelers boarding the 382-guest Silver Whisper, just a few short days ago in Barbados, were greeted by a smiling, receptive...
Cruise lines played Santa to underprivileged Caribbean and Latin American children
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Fourteen cruise lines teamed up with the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association to bring a merrier Christmas to underprivileged children in the Caribbean and Latin America. For the 15th year, The Holiday Gift Project treated underprivileged children with gifts delivered by crew members from the FCCA...
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,...
Special deals offered for “World’s Largest Cruise Night”
By Jackie Roseboom The Cruise Lines International Association is holding a special World’s Largest Cruise Night this Oct. 13. Travel agents across North America will be hosting a special events in partnership with several cruise lines. Some amazing deals are being offered. As the event gets closer, more deals will be offered. Here...
Live updates from the Carnival Legend
We’re sailing out of Tampa, Fla. for a seven night cruise starting Sunday, June 20 and you can follow along via our Twitter and Facebook accounts. Each day during the cruise, (when Internet access is available) we’ll be posting live photos, videos and information right from the ship and ports. We’ll be visiting Grand...
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,...