Cruise Guide: Take the kids on the cruise of a lifetime this summer
By Matt Roseboom Do the names “Sonny With a Chance”, “Camp Rock” and “The Suite Life on Deck” mean anything to you? If these names don’t ring a bell with you, chances are the youngsters in your life would love to cruise with the stars of these Disney Channel shows. What a story they could …...
Carnival’s 2009 PokerPro challenge has begun
Carnival Cruise Lines is hosting its 2009 PokerPro Challenge, a series of No Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournaments, which will take place during each voyage of the line’s 22 ships now through October....
Princess adding new Leonard Maltin movie club and channel
Princess Cruises is teaming with celebrated film critic and historian Leonard Maltin to bring passengers another new way to experience movies onboard – an exclusive Leonard Maltin Movie Club. Debuting fleetwide, the new club gives passengers the opportunity to join fellow film buffs to discuss specially selected motion pictures...
‘Dancin’ in the Street’, ‘Get Ready’ and ‘Xtreme Country’ lead Carnival Dream’s entertainment offerings
With the massive scale of Carnival’s newest and largest “Fun Ship,” the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream combined with technological advancements, the line’s entertainment team hopes to have created the most spectacular shows at sea. In addition to three production revues that will feature elaborate sets and costumes, state-of-the-art...
Cruise Guide: New dance program unveiled by Royal Caribbean
By Michael Coleman Dancing at sea under the stars, in the dining room or show lounge is as old as ocean travel itself. Royal Caribbean, however, will soon be taking the concept to new heights. Beginning this summer the line will unveil a new hip hop dance adventure that transcends all ages, languages and skill …...
Cruise with the stars of Public Television this December
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) and Artful Travelers, a specialty travel and entertainment firm, are inviting guests to join celebrated stars of television’s Public Broadcasting System (PBS) aboard a cruise featuring insightful discussion of politics, current events and world affairs. Regent’s Public Television at Sea cruise, part...
Cruise Guide: How to be ‘The Biggest Loser’ on a cruise
By Matt Roseboom When Becky Davis wasn’t selected to appear on the hit weight loss television show The Biggest Loser, she decided to arrange a cruise. No, not to eat her problems away, but to help others get some weight loss advice from former contestants of the show. Although not an official The Biggest Loser …...
Cruise Guide: Silversea unveils music-themed voyages
By Michael Coleman Ultra-luxurious Silversea Cruises has just unveiled a series of music-themed sailings for the remainder of 2009. From fans of jazz and the Beatles to opera enthusiasts, the line will cater to music lovers on seven voyages that will also explore the Mediterranean and British Isles....
Take a summer cruise with Disney Channel stars
In a Disney exclusive, numerous Disney Channel stars will set sail this summer, joining thousands of Disney Cruise Line guests aboard the Disney Wonder for eight special sailings during the first-ever “Disney Channel Summer at Sea,” presented by Kodak....
Broadway show ‘Hairspray’ to be performed on Oasis of the Seas
The Tony award-winning Broadway-licensed musical, Hairspray, is set to debut on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas when the ship sets sail from Port Everglades in December 2009. Hairspray will be one of two productions to take place in the ship’s grand Opal Theater....