Jul 20th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Norwegian is known as the cruise line of Freestyle Cruising, a concept that is all about giving passengers the freedom of choice to have their own style of vacation. Last year's debut of Norwegian Epic brought in a new era in at-sea entertainment, dining and accommodations. Looking forward to 2013 and 2014, Norwegian has two new 4000-passenger ships called Project Breakaway in the works. Recently, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Haven By Norwegian a new boutique hotel chain, at sea
Jul 20th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Norwegian is known as the cruise line of Freestyle Cruising, a concept that is all about giving passengers the freedom of choice to have their own style of vacation. Last year's debut of Norwegian Epic brought in a new era in at-sea entertainment, dining and accommodations. Looking forward to 2013 and 2014, Norwegian has two new 4000-passenger ships called Project Breakaway in the works. Recently, ...Photo of the Day- the old and the new
Jul 2nd, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Today's Photo of the Day comes from flicker user Kumukulanui who tells us "The 'Pride of America' cruise ship moored off Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Just in front of it is a small craft made in the style of the traditional wa'a kaulua (twin-hulled canoe) that Hawaiians used to travel around the Pacific Ocean in centuries past."
Do you have some photos from your travels that ...Cruise lines branch out, sell other stuff too
Apr 11th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
Looking to be the best-dressed passenger on your next cruise? No? How about looking like you went on a particular ship but didn't really make it? No? Hmm, well how about you want a cool gag gift to give your friend who hates even the idea of a cruise? Oh, that might work? Well now there is no need to sail anymore just to get all the cool cruise line swag that makes your friends green with envy ...The Cougar Cruise is back!
Apr 7th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sea, here they come again. The Cougar Cruise is back and it's a cruise to the Bahamas, December 2-5, 2011, aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky, departing from Miami.
"Adult Cougars (older women) and Cubs (younger men) of all ages" says The Society of Single Professionals and SinglesTravelCompany.com, co-sponsors of the event, are ...Old cruise ships get new features
Apr 2nd, 2011 at 7:00AM:
When a new cruise ship comes out, it has all the latest features and what cruise ship designers hope will provide the best, most relevant experience for today's cruise passenger. Later, after those new features turn out to be of an enduring nature, cruise lines often add them to older ships. Sometimes this process adds value to older ships that would otherwise be lacking in features by ...Cruise lines give back
Mar 30th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Cruise lines are often in the news for a variety of reasons these days, some good, some not so good. The not-so-good stories touch topics like a passenger or crew member lost at sea, attacks on their record as a friend (or foe) of the environment and more. Good news includes a focus on safety in an unsafe travel world, the great value a cruise vacation represents and every once in a while ...Travel still safe to Hawaii and U.S. West coast
Mar 28th, 2011 at 2:30PM:
Despite fears over effects of the recent Japanese nuclear power plant disaster, authorities pronounced travel still safe to Hawaii and the U.S. west coast. Stories of a giant cloud of nuclear waste on the way to cripple the United States and an e-mail predicting acid rain turned out to be a hoax. It is almost business-as-usual for travelers, with a few exceptions to be aware of. ...Cruise line price scare: real or strategic plan?
Mar 4th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Earlier this week, Norwegian Cruise Lines announced that at the end of March prices would go up. Noting high demand for their anything-goes "Freestyle" version of a cruise vacation, the line said it planned to raise prices ten percent. If that announcement has a familiar ring to it, there might be a good reason why says one industry expert. Let's play along.
First, the line cushion's the ...Cruise prices on the rise along with popularity
Mar 2nd, 2011 at 4:00PM: Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line announced this week plans to increase cruise fares by 10% starting April 1st. Not because middle-east unrest might spike oil prices. Not because of cost overruns or shrinking bottom lines. Travelers are buying again.
"We've seen exceptional demand spurred by our Wave Season promotion, particularly for the popular summer destinations," said Norwegian Cruise Line ...More cruise lines cancel calls to Mazatlan after shooting
Feb 27th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
Carnival Splendor is back after months of repairs after the disabling fire of last November. There will be no call in Mazatlan though as Carnival Cruise Lines, along with Norwegian Cruise Lines canceled calls to Mazatlan last week. The shooting of two men in the parking lot of a hotel is to blame.
The two men shot were not tourists or cruise ship passengers but the hotel is one frequented ...Cruise line adds new cabins, upgrades to older ship
Feb 27th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Whenever a cruise line adds new stuff to old ships, it's a big deal. This time, it will happen during a dry dock maintenance period this coming May. Norwegian Cruise Line will add a total of 58 new cabins to the 2,224-passenger Norwegian Dawn including 28 new suites.
The suites include four 667-square-foot to 732-square-foot owner's suites and 24 family suites, ranging from 408 square feet to ...Norwegian Epic studios win design award from Travel + Leisure
Feb 18th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Hailed by single cruise travelers as the first and only cruise line to offer special accommodations for the solo cruiser, Norwegian Epic's studio staterooms were recognized for their innovative design.
"The Studio staterooms on Norwegian Epic have been extremely well received and we are pleased to be able to offer solo traveler's an opportunity to visit great destinations while experiencing ...On Celebrity Cruises X marks a change to on board experiences
Feb 16th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Cruise lines continue to hack away at what we think of them. Pretty much burried are images of shuffleboard, bingo, and "just old folks" on the ships. Now, they are moving forward with intense new branding efforts that are making for clear choices between lines.
It wasn't all that long ago that if your answer to "Where did you go on vacation?" was "on a cruise" that similar images, impressions ...Historic cruise ship to be given a new life
Feb 4th, 2011 at 7:00AM: It was and still is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the U.S. The 53,330 ton SS United States that ran transatlantic sailings until 1969, setting speed records that have still not been broken today. Still, the ships fate seemed doomed with her next stop being the scrap yard.
Built from 1950-52, the SS United States operated uninterrupted transatlantic passenger service until ...Old cruise ships get extreme makeover
Jan 29th, 2011 at 7:00AM: It's part of the normal process of maintenance, taking a ship out of water from time to time to do things they just can't do while in operation. That can include anything from scraping the hull, normally under water to replacing worn carpets. Recently, ships going into what is called "dry dock" are having some additional features added that reflect a changing demand by consumers.
Most recently, ...Cruise Deal Watch: Still some Valentines Day values available
Jan 22nd, 2011 at 3:00PM: Norwegian Cruise Line likes to do things big. New Norwegian Epic debuted last Summer full of never before seen entertainment options that put the cruse industry on notice: These people mean business. Now, with Valentines Day fast approaching, the line has some special offers sure to ring in romance on the high seas.
Offering special savings on 12 different sailings that include Valentines Day, ...Cruise lines score environmental awards
Jan 18th, 2011 at 12:30PM: Cruise lines get a lot of criticism for fouling up the air with tons of bad stuff emitted from their diesel burning engines. Environmental groups say "rightfully so" as dirty engines can emit a ton of gunk into the atmosphere each time they dock. But there was good news for Norwegian, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruise lines who all three won awards from the Port of Seattle for making an ...Cheap Cruise Watch- Norwegian Upgrades (almost) everybody
Jan 9th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
It's what the cruise industry calls "wave season", the time of the year when people stop dreaming of a White Christmas and instead have nightmares about getting stuck in snow and ice. Thoughts turn to warmer weather and cruise vacations come to mind. We have been talking a lot about how to get a good deal lately. Today we have one for you.
Cheap prices are good. Cheap prices and you get ...Disney Dream to sail in profitable waters, magic a bonus
Jan 6th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
When new Disney Dream arrived in Florida this week, crowds gathered to celebrate. New ships arriving are always a special event and this one was no exception. But beyond the first-look hoopla, the new ship will have some real-world financial impact that's pretty cool to consider.
Buoyed by a nod from Wall Street analysts, shares in Walt Disney Co hit a 10-year high Wednesday, due in part to ...Cruise line boss leaves boardroom, sneaks around ships
Dec 28th, 2010 at 4:30PM: Norwegian Cruise Lines President and CEO Kevin Sheehan has worn a lot of hats in his professional career. From helping found Spanish-language television network Telemundo to taking several companies public, he built a reputation for a tell-it-like-it-is persona. A philosophy of leading by example might just be tested this week though as the native New Yorker takes on an episode of CBS' Undercover ...
