United Vacations Offers Savings on Hawaii Companion Fares

United Vacations Offers Savings on Hawaii Companion Fares
Published on: March 28, 2007
United Vacations has released a new travel deal for customers looking to plan a complete Hawaii vacation this year. Customers who book by April 7, 2007 will save 25 percent on companion fares for travel through Dec. 15, 2007. [...]

Silversea Launches New Spa Concept

Silversea Launches New Spa Concept
Published on: March 28, 2007
Silversea Cruises is launching a new spa concept throughout its four-ship fleet, starting with the Silver Shadow. The new spa brand, known as The Spa at Silversea, will replace the line’s existing Mandara Spas and will feature new treatments and ceremonies designed [...]

Holland America Celebrates Keel-Laying of Eurodam

Holland America Celebrates Keel-Laying of Eurodam
Published on: March 28, 2007
Holland America Line’s construction of its new Signature-class ship Eurodam reached a milestone with the recent keel-laying ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Italy. The 2,044-passenger ship is scheduled for delivery in June 2008. The ceremonial keel-laying involves lowering the [...]

Princess to Introduce Chef’s Table on Emerald

Princess to Introduce Chef’s Table on Emerald
Published on: March 28, 2007
Princess Cruises’ new Emerald Princess will feature a new culinary treat when it sets sail for the first time this spring — a chef’s table that allows foodies to share pre-dinner cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the ship’s galley followed [...]

RCCL Sets Loyalty Plan for Young Cruisers

Royal Caribbean Sets Loyalty Plan for Young Cruisers
Published on: March 27, 2007
Royal Caribbean International has introduced what it calls the industry’s first loyalty program designed for cruisers below the age of 18. Launching on the Liberty of the Seas’ maiden voyage on May 19, the Crown & Anchor Society Youth [...]

RCCL to Transfer Empress to Pullmantur

Royal Caribbean to Transfer Empress to Pullmantur
Published on: March 27, 2007
Royal Caribbean International plans to transfer Empress of the Seas to Pullmantur, the Madrid-based cruise and tour operator that parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. purchased in November. “Empress of the Seas is a wonderful ship that has served our [...]

Passport Requests Backlogged Up to 10 Weeks

Passport Requests Backlogged Up to 10 Weeks
Published on: March 20, 2007
The U.S. State Department reportedly has been inundated with requests for passports. It could take 10 weeks instead of the usual six to process routine applications, according to the department. Expedited requests, which cost an extra $60 on [...]

RCCL Creates Onboard Vitality Program

Royal Caribbean Creates Onboard Vitality Program
Published on: March 20, 2007
Royal Caribbean International created a new Vitality Program designed to help vacationers find better balance in their lives. Launching in April on the new Liberty of the Seas, the program provides an integrated approach to wellness, offering guests more [...]

Princess Service Ships Luggage to Ship

Princess Service Ships Luggage to Ship
Published on: March 20, 2007
Princess Cruises introduced a new Luggage Valet service, which ships passenger baggage directly to the vessel. The service picks up luggage from a passenger’s home and delivers it to their stateroom. The new service will first be available for [...]

Thinking About An Alaska Cruise in 2007?

There’s no time like the present to get planning! I’ve had quite a few requests for Alaska cruises or cruisetours this week. I guess it shouldn’t be surprising since most people have already taken their winter getaway or have their spring break vacation booked. Now it’s time to concentrate on trips during the summer months. [...]