Some New Magic will be added to the Disney Magic
There will be even more magic on the Disney Magic, when the Disney Cruise Line vessel relaunches with new spaces, reimagined areas and exciting additions for the whole family. Guests will experience new adventures throughout their journey on the cruise ship that set the standard for Disney’s family fun at sea. From a new grand...
Survey Said: Cruise industry enjoyed stellar 2010
By Michael Coleman The cruise industry contributes significantly to the U.S. economy and Americans are not only increasingly aware of cruise vacations but strongly interested in either a repeat cruise or trying one for the first time, according to a recent survey. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a non-profit umbrella...
Disney Cruise Line unveils far-reaching 2012 itineraries
By Michael Coleman Disney’s pixie dust is spreading. Disney Cruise Line has unveiled new itineraries and will set sail from three new ports in 2012 — New York, Seattle and Galveston — making the Disney family cruise vacation experience more accessible to potential passengers than ever before. In Florida, sister-ships Disney Fantasy...
Enter Carnival’s contest for a cause and win a trip on their newest ship
By Jackie Roseboom Kids and kids at heart can put their artistic skills to good use and build a ship for a good cause. Carnival Cruise Lines is launching a “Build a Ship” contest that invites anyone 13 years or older to build a model of a Carnival ship out of everyday items and submit …...
Cruise industry poised for stellar 2011
By Michael Coleman Twenty five of the world’s top cruise lines, all members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), are poised for a record-setting year in 2011. A December survey of CLIA member travel agents found that 2010 was stronger than 2009 and that 93.6 percent are optimistic about travel sales in 2011 and...
Small ships packing big wallop
By Michael Coleman Romance or just sheer family adventure awaits passengers on three distinctive, small-ship cruise lines. Star Clippers’ Caribbean The Star Clippers’ fleet — Royal Clipper (227 passengers), Star Clipper (170 passengers) and Star Flyer (170 passengers) — is offering 45 per cent off select seven-and 14-night...
Onboard: Watch for our report on Silver Spirit’s christening ceremony
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman is aboard Silver Spirit and will be reporting on Silversea Cruises’ new flagship this week including tomorrow’s christening ceremony at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale....
Silversea’s new flagship, Silver Spirit, arrives in America
Cruise News Weekly Editor Michael Coleman will be reporting on Silversea Cruises’ new flagship, Silver Spirit, during christening ceremonies in Fort Lauderdale this week. Here’s his latest dispatch. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., Jan. 19, 2010 – Silversea Cruises’ new flagship, Silver Spirit, arrived here this morning at...
Cruise Guide Column: Azamara Club Cruises unveiled
By Michael Coleman Executives at a fledgling cruise line with huge potential have gone back to the drawing board in an effort to re-brand their two year-old company. The two-ship Azamara Cruises fleet is now Azamara Club Cruises. Owned by parent Royal Caribbean (which also operates Celebrity Cruises), the new focus and a series of...