Here’s a short video clip of the brand new Seabourn Odyssey cruising into Venice. Enjoy!
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Looks like the cruise industry is headed to court to challenge the state of Alaska over the controversial passenger head tax. Carnival’s chairman and CEO, Micky Arison says Alaska’s governor needs to work on running her state and stop running for president. Read for more…
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Nobody ever said launching a new cruise ship was an easy job, but the crew of the Seabourn Odyssey have been put in a tough position — trying to launch a ship that was way behind schedule. Read more about Odyssey’s super crew…
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Is Oprah Winfrey the world’s greatest boss? Her staff probably thinks so. For the second time in four years Oprah has chartered out a cruise line vessel just for her staff. What cruise ship did she decide upon? Keep reading…
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A picture is worth a thousand words so enjoy some photos of the gorgeous Seabourn Odyssey. ExpertCruiser.com is in Venice to cover the ship’s debut. Look for more photos, blogs, and ‘Tweets’ to come!
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It’s only a few more days until the Seabourn Odyssey is christened! The 32,000-ton, 450-passenger vessel will be the line’s largest and first new ship in 15 years. Guests aboard the maiden voyage will share the unprecedented honor of acting as godparents. ExpertCruiser.com will be reporting from the ship in Venice. Read for more details…
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In the aftermath of Thursday’s engine room fire, Princess Cruises announced that it will cancel two upcoming voyages on Royal Princess. Princess stated that it had made the decision after a damage assessment revealed that the 680-passenger vessel had been more affected by the fire than originally thought. Read for more…
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During Carnival Corporation’s second quarter conference call Carnival Corporation chairman and CEO, Micky Arison and vice chairman and COO Howard Frank reported from Genoa, Italy that Seabourn had just taken delivery of the Odyssey. The ship is “absolutely stunning” said Frank. Read for more…
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Despite a weak economy, H1N1 flu virus disruptions, and high currency conversion rates Carnival Corporation makes a profit. Company cites huge energy cost savings and brisk bookings as reason for better than expected performance. Read for more…
Last summer cruise lines, like airlines, were struggling with the rising cost of fuel. To combat the expense, the industry instituted hefty fuel surcharges upon passengers. As fuel prices subsided cruise lines revoked the fuel surcharge. But now oil prices are again rising – so will the cruise industry reinstate the fuel surcharge? It’s possible.
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What the heck is flying over Oasis of the Seas as it undergoes its first sea trials? Would you believe a blimp? Well, it’s not exactly a blimp, but according to Richard Fain, Royal Caribbean’s chairman and ceo it is called an aerostat. Read for more…
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Comedian John Cleese is among the guest celebrities featured during ultra-luxury line Silversea Cruises launch of their newest vessel the Silver Spirit. Read for more…
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The event is the first time in the world that two cruise liners have been christened at the exact same time and in the same place. The historic event was certified as a Guinness World Record.
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When I boarded the Costa Pacifica Monday I thought it would be just another new flamboyant vessel in the fleet — boy was I wrong. Ship architect and interior designer Joe Farcus really outdid himself with Pacifica– it’s very classy and (gasp) tastefully decorated. Read for more…
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ExpertCruiser.com is in Genoa, Italy where the countdown has begun for the June 5th double christening of the Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica. The event will involve the entire city of Genoa with a spectacle of light and music dedicated to Italian-made excellence. Read for more details…
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Founded 306 years ago by Peter the Great, St. Petersburg, Russia was designed like Amsterdam in The Netherlands, but that’s where the similarities end. This city has it’s own unique culture filled with intrigue. Read for more…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic will be calling upon St. Petersburg, Russia in the spring/summer of 2010. The cruise line will offer a special princess surprise on one shore excursion. Find out what it is…
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The winery/cooking school of Torre A Cenaia will be offered to guests when the Disney Magic docks in La Spezia, Italy. This shore excursion is more for adults and shows the other side of the cruise line, which caters to a large number of adults without children. View some fun video and read more about it…
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Lucca is a magnificent medieval city, surrounded by completely intact Renaissance walls. It is also the perfect setting for a medieval reenactment. See a video clip of Disney Cruise Line’s exclusive shore excursion offering a medieval parade.
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If you are a fan of medieval history, come to Florence where Disney Cruise Line is offering guests an interactive tour of a lifetime. Read for more details and see photos from the tour.
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A picture is worth a thousand words and when it comes to Florence, Italy there are never enough adjectives to describe its unique beauty. Enjoy some photos of my city tour today. Tomorrow read all about Disney Cruise Line’s unique shore excursion at the Palazzo Vecchio that has kids meeting a Duchess and painting frescoes.
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Sidi Bou Said, a small hillside village on the outskirts of Tunis, is a feast for the eyes and senses. Tag along on a preview of Disney Cruise Line’s “Treasure Hunt” shore excursion and learn about the ancient history and experience the local mystique. Read for more and see amazing photos…
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When Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic calls on Tunis, the capital of Tunisia next year guests will be in for an amazing visual treat. The city was regarded as one of the greatest and the most affluent cities in the Islamic world. The city boasts some 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains, which showcase the splendor of the past. Read for more…
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In a few hours I’ll be taking off to Europe to test out shore excursions with Disney Cruise Line management. The Disney Magic returns to Europe next summer and is sailing the Mediterranean and Baltic regions. Over the next eight days I’ll be visiting Tunis, Tunisia, Florence, Italy, and St. Petersburg, Russia. Read for more…
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Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium is set to return to the seas today after getting a $10 million makeover. The vessel completed a 12-day drydock at British Columbia’s Victoria Shipyards. The updates include new carpeting, new upholstery in every stateroom and refreshments to the Lido Deck and public rooms.
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