New theater, teen club, balconies added to Carnival Conquest
The 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest resumed service this week from Galveston, Texas, following an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that included the addition of a new Circle “C” club for 12- to 14-year-olds and a massive LED screen on Lido Deck. Eighteen balconies were also added to existing ocean view staterooms. The...
Music’s top stars on board for One Splendid Evening
Carnival Cruise Lines and Mayercraft Carrier 2 will present “One Splendid Evening,” a special concert event to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Â The one night only event will take place the evening of March 26. Proceeds will help restore instrumental music education in America’s public schools and raise awareness about...
Cruise Guide: Cruise line shows captivate guests
By Michael Coleman Celebrity sightings. World class production shows. Fireworks. Thinking about Las Vegas? Think again. Entertainment offerings aboard todays modern cruise ships are rivaling those of their land-based counterparts. “Entertainment is a top (on board) priority and a new generation of cruise ships offers...
Cruise Guide: Downs to speak aboard Seabourn Spirit
By Mike Coleman Legendary broadcaster Hugh Downs, one of television’s most familiar and highly-regarded personalities, will be a special guest speaker onboard the luxurious 208-guest Seabourn Spirit during a 14-day Southeast Asia voyage later this year. Downs will join guests Dec. 6 on a Singapore-to-Hong Kong journey....
Cruise Guide: Redford, Hanks, Ford narrate Cunard space shows
By Mike Coleman Cruise lines are renowned for providing over-the-top amenities for their guests, but now – believe it or not – one company will give you the stars and heavens above. Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, in partnership with the Hayden Planetarium, has introduced two new space shows in its very own, 150-seat planetarium...
Cruise Guide: Silversea taps Cronkite, Buckley to headline 2007 world cruise
By Michael Coleman One of the most trusted men in America, legendary broadcaster Walter Cronkite, and political commentator William F. Buckley, Jr. headline a who’s who list of celebrity speakers scheduled to appear on an ultra-luxurious Silversea world cruise in 2007. The 126-day voyage, aboard the elegant, 382-guest Silver...
Cruise Guide: Da Vinci code, Cannes Film Fest, Monaco Grand Prix entice passengers
By Mike Coleman Taking a Da Vinci Code-based tour in Rome, hob-nobbing with the stars in Cannes or hearing the roar of Monaco’s famed Grand Prix are just a few of the heady perks awaiting cruise passengers in the Mediterranean this summer. Capitalizing on the fame of bestselling author Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code, …...
Cruise Guide: A novel cruise concept – Authors gone wild
By Mike Coleman Book lovers are in for a special treat this April. Top-selling writers are scheduled to bring their prose to life on a week-long “Authors at Sea” Mexican Riviera cruise aboard Carnival Pride, round-trip from Los Angeles (Long Beach), April 2 to 9, 2006. Port calls include Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo...
Cruise Guide: Mingle with the stars aboard Crystal, Cunard and Radisson lines
By Mike Coleman One-upmanship is serious business, especially among luxury brands in the highly-competitive cruise industry. Take, for instance, executives at Crystal Cruises, the Cunard Line and Radisson Seven Seas Cruises. They create purpose-built ships, top-shelf amenities and onboard programs with the most discerning of travelers at...