Apr 8th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
When cruise lines launch a new ship, it is traditional to name a Godmother for the new vessel. Godmothers come in all shapes and sizes ranging from Reba McEntire to Whoopi Goldberg and even Martha Stewart. When Carnival Cruise Lines went to pick a Godmother for new Carnival Magic, set to debut May 1, they did not have to look very far.
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Cruise line Godmother a "true hero"
Apr 8th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
When cruise lines launch a new ship, it is traditional to name a Godmother for the new vessel. Godmothers come in all shapes and sizes ranging from Reba McEntire to Whoopi Goldberg and even Martha Stewart. When Carnival Cruise Lines went to pick a Godmother for new Carnival Magic, set to debut May 1, they did not have to look very far.
Carnival is an ongoing sponsor and supporter of St. ...Post-race wedding ceremony a win for charity
Apr 7th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
The Cooper Ridge Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina is the third-largest 10K race in America. In a first-ever post-race wedding ceremony at the 2011 run this last weekend, the culminating event was a Race to the Altar contest and fundraiser which resulted in a $10,000 donation to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Children's Hospital.
Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines, a ...Cruise ship home ports- not always the goldmine they promise
Apr 3rd, 2011 at 2:00PM:
When cruise lines base ships in a coastal city, good things usually happen because cruise ship home ports generate good things. Just one cruise ship from any major cruise line can mean $millions in jobs and tourism dollars. Being a cruise ship home port can greatly enhance the image of a city too. Not every city is cut out to be a cruise ship home port but the ones that are, expect to be one ...The unexpected: part of traveling, even on cruise ships
Apr 3rd, 2011 at 7:00AM:
If we travel by air, we hope our flight will be on time, our luggage makes it with us without damage and that no one sits next to us in that vacant seat. Once at our destination, we hope for good weather, friendly people along the way and the opportunity to make great memories that will last a lifetime. That's pretty much universal regardless of what we're doing. Still, the unexpected does ...Cruise lines offering new itineraries world-wide
Mar 31st, 2011 at 7:00AM:
A common concern among those who cruise often is wanting to see new ports on new itineraries. Carnival Cruise Line came up with some new ones recently that answer the call. Other lines as well hear passengers loud and clear, offering a new, diverse menu if itineraries for their ships as well.
Carnival's latest itinerary update includes a change to sailings on the Carnival Valor, based in ...Travel industry battered by world crises says CNN
Mar 27th, 2011 at 8:00AM: A recent report from CNN says that the spate of world crises that have occurred in the first three months of the year has hit the travel industry especially hard. Natural disasters and political unrest have left many travelers rethinking their plans or cancelling trips altogether as they scramble to avoid a host of issues across the globe.
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan, coupled with fears ...Carnival Magic completes sea trials on way to May 1 launch
Mar 24th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
On track to debut in Venice, Italy May 1st, new Carnival Magic has completed sea trials in the Adriatic Sea.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the 3,690-passenger vessel had a full contingent of officers, technicians and engineers on board who thoroughly tested the Carnival Magic's sophisticated navigation and mechanical systems. ...Take your cruise ship home, part of it anyway
Mar 20th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Did you have a good time on your cruise, so much fun that you would like to take your cruise ship home? Now you can.
Not to be confused with stealing towels or silverware, some cruise lines are allowing passengers to enjoy some of the luxury they experience at sea right in their own homes. No, they're not sending a masseur over for a little session on the night of your choice or shipping ...Ten cruise ship shows you don't want to miss
Mar 6th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
Entertainment on the high seas has taken a turn for the better in recent years and cruise ship shows are changing. Cruise lines are adding more options than ever before. The old days of a 70's Vegas-style revue and bingo as standard fare are quickly coming to a close as cruise lines roll out new productions. A recent USA Today poll voted Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic as the top ship ...Princess Cruises 2012-13 salings to open with a bang
Mar 4th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
Normally, cruise line ship deployment for upcoming seasons is a mysterious event that unfolds over time. Experienced travelers want to book as far in advance as possible but are often kept waiting this time of the year for next year's deployment schedule to come out. This year, Princess Cruises, for the first time ever, is releasing all sailings for Summer 2012 through Spring 2013 at one time. ...Weather delay angers cruise passengers at Texas port
Feb 22nd, 2011 at 7:00AM: They may call today's cruise ships "floating hotels" but there are some big differences between land-based vacations and a cruise ship heading out to sea.
Sometimes they can't.
Such was the case last weekend and into Monday at the Port of Galveston where ships of all shapes and sizes were kept at sea when heavy fog made sailing dangerous. While the situation was obviously out of the control ...Carnival Splendor back in service on the West coast, repairs complete
Feb 19th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Carnival Splendor, the ship that was in the news after it caught fire in November, putting an abrupt end to sailings of the ship from the West coast, will be back in service February 20, 2011.
Taken out for repairs in November, Carnival Cruise Lines announced at the time that all sailings between then and January 16th had been cancelled for repairs to be made. Later, the line had to push that ...Princess chefs cruise to top honors at annual Baccardi competition
Feb 17th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Much is said about the fabulous food and dining options on major cruise lines. Celebrity chefs lend their name to onboard cuisine adding trendy offerings for passengers to select while at sea. On occasion, everyday working members of the cruise industry excel and rise to top their peers in regional and world-wide competitions. Princess Cruises announced this week the award of top honors in the ...Cruise line private islands, a very safe port
Feb 12th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Often a highlight of a cruise to the Bahamas or the Caribbean is a stop at one of the cruise line's private islands. Probably one of the safest, most controlled ports of call you might visit, cruise line private islands are consistently ranked high by passengers. Most are located in the Bahamas and each one is unique.
On every private island you will find crystal clear water, sandy beaches, ...Cheap Cruise deals: the clock is ticking
Feb 9th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Carnival Cruise Lines has a 72 hour sale going on right now that features some of their best cruise values of the year so far. Celebrity Cruises Has a deal on Alaska that will get you up to $400 onboard credit if you book by February 18th.
It's last-minute bargain time and cruise lines have lined up with offers for you.
Carnival's 72-hour sale features reduced rates plus their wildly-popular ...Free cruise contest roundup
Feb 4th, 2011 at 4:00PM: When it comes to travel values, cruise vacations rate high. Even with recent and predicted price increases as the economy improves, the semi all-inclusive nature of a cruise is pretty hard to beat. That's good but free is better. Let's take a look at what's out there in the way of contests you can enter to win a fabulous cruise vacation.
Budget Travel is looking for the Worlds Best Cruiser and ...Cruise lines wage boycott on Belize
Jan 25th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
The cruise port of Belize, known for some of the best scuba diving, an eclectic array of foods and wine, snorkeling or just knowing you have seen the Western hemisphere's longest barrier reef, is in trouble. Not because of environmental issues, severe tropical weather or other problems common to Caribbean ports of call. Belize is suffering from a lack of cruise passengers, a wound-like boycott ...Cruise lines focus on fitness and health
Jan 17th, 2011 at 7:00AM: Driving a stake in the heart of a "College Frat party-like" reputation that has dogged them for years, new Carnival Magic may finally turn the tide for Carnival Cruise Lines. The line is adding unique fitness choices and continues some healthy lifestyle options infused with their Spa Carnival program. Joining other lines with a similar focus, new Carnival Magic promises to continue a trend of ...Name a golf course, support a charity, win a camera
Jan 16th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
When new Carnival Magic debuts in Europe this coming May, the new ship will feature a bunch of fitnesss and active-lifestyle options in a new SportSquare area. From a SkyCourse, the first ropes course at sea, to Sports Track offering an 800-foot-long jogging path, there will be many options for guests. One that has been around for a while but needs a new name is the ship's mini-golf course.
...Cruise Line Price Guarantees: nice but a little bit sneaky
Jan 11th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Cruise line pricing has always been front and center when making a buying decision. With many variables to figure into the equation, finding a price point you can live with is often difficult to determine. "Is NOW the time to book?" we often ask ourselves. One factor to consider is what happens with pricing after booking. Prices go up and down all the time in a comoddity-like fashion sometimes. ...
