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Celebrity to Cut Back Caribbean Fleet
Celebrity Cruises will operate just six ships in the Caribbean during the winter of 2012-13, down from eight vessels in the region this coming winter.
The change comes as the line expands in more far-flung regions such as Australia and New Zealand.
Celebrity says four of its five new Solstice Class ships —...
Posted in: Celebrity Cruises, Cruise News by Cruise NewsDesk on Wednesday, 20th Apr, 2011
QM2 to Show Pirates in 3-D
Cunard Line is following Disney and Royal Caribbean by adding 3-D movies to its package of ocean-going entertainment.
Cunard announced it will begin showing 3-D films on its flagship, the Queen Mary 2.
Cunard plans to show 3-D versions of such upcoming blockbusters as Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Harry Potter and...
Posted in: Cruise News by Cruise NewsDesk on Wednesday, 20th Apr, 2011
MSC "Family Plan" Nets Second Cabin for Half Price on Holiday Cruises
Bunking two adults and two kids in the average cruise ship stateroom can be fun in a cozy, "we're all in this together" kind of way, but after a couple days you're almost sure to crave a little less togetherness. For parents or other family types anticipating that feeling, MSC Cruises is offering...
Posted in: Cruise News by Cruise Guy on Monday, 18th Apr, 2011
The 9 Best Cruise Lines for Weddings
In the last few years, cruise lines have begun to crank up the services they offer couples who want to get married onboard. And the good news is that, as a result, planning your wedding can be as simple as planning your honeymoon. Potentially, you need maPosted in: Cruise News, Wedding Cruises by Cruise Guy on Monday, 18th Apr, 2011
American Unveils Queen Of The Mississippi
If you’ve never experienced a steam boat paddle wheeler, you’ll want to get in line for this one. American Cruise Lines has unveiled a new level of riverboat cruising on the Mississippi. Read the press release below from americancruiselines.com. American Cruise Lines announced today the name of its brand new 140 passenger Mississippi sternwheeler –...
Posted in: Cruise News, Rivers Cruises by Cruise Guy on Monday, 18th Apr, 2011
Crystal Cruises Alaska Offers Junior Rangers Program For The Kids
Crystal Cruises is putting the emphasis on cruising with the kids this Summer with the addition of a shore excursion in the Junior Activities. Read the press release from crystalcruises.com below to learn more about it. With multi-generational family bookings on the rise, Crystal Cruises is putting a special focus on “family-friendliness” for its Alaska...
Posted in: Alaska Cruises, Crystal Cruises by Cruise Guy on Sunday, 17th Apr, 2011
The Earth Thanks You: More Cruise Ports Are Going Green
While it may not be the ultimate pollution solution, an increasing number of cruise ports are allowing ships to "plug in" to shoreside power -- rather than run more polluting diesel engines -- when they're sitting at the dock. So how are they doing it? AnPosted in: Cruise News, Eco-Cruises by Cruise Guy on Friday, 15th Apr, 2011
Kids Get National Park "Junior Rangers" Program on Crystal’s Summer Alaska Cruises
It's a long way from "Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute" and Iron Eyes Cody shedding his single tear, but aboard luxe line Crystal Cruises' summer Alaska sailing, kids will get a taste of taste of environmentalism through a "Junior Rangers" program offered in cooperation with the National Parks Service.
When Crystal...
Posted in: Cruise News by Cruise Guy on Thursday, 14th Apr, 2011