There has been a lot of excitement in the cruise industry as of late, and it's no wonder when you consider the inspiring and innovative vessels that are being built! It's fair to say that in the last year or so, the ships that have joined the fleets Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Norwegian Cruise Lines have revolutionized the cruise industry. These ships are like resorts in and of themselves with
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Celebrity Cruises has announced a partnership with Apple to allow guests to use the latest MacBook Pros, iPods and other Apples applications while onboard their cruise vacation. This new concept is called the Celebrity iLounge. The Celebrity iLounge will have a Apple Certified staff member assist guests in learning and using audio, video and web design applications. The Celebrity iLounge will b
As you wander through the countless shops and kiosks of a foreign city or national landmark have you ever wondered who actually buys those tasteless, useless knick-knacks and bric-a-brac? And more importantly, why? Souvenir shopping is an important part of many a traveler’s vacation. The word “souvenir†comes from the French, meaning memory, and bringing back something special from a vacations me
Direct Line Cruises is now offering up to $200 in FREE onboard credits on last minute May sailings onboard the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. Rates start from $899 per person. To check availability, CLICK HERE.
Celebrity Cruises announced today that their newest ship, the Silhouette will offer 12-night Eastern and Southern Caribbean cruises round-trip from Cape Liberty, NJ from November 2011 through April 2012.The Celebrity Silhouette is the fourth ship among the highly praised Solstice class fleet. The Silhouette will enter service in July 2011 and do a series of Mediterranean cruises and then repositi
Sushi Lollipops, Chitinis, Crunchy Munchies…what are we talking about here? Would you believe that they’re items off the menu of “Qsineâ€, the restaurant brainchild of Jacques Van Staden, Vice President of Culinary Operations at Celebrity Cruise Line? “Qsine†will make its exciting debut on the Celebrity Eclipse, which is scheduled to set sail this month. The menu at "Qsine" consists of familiar
She’s beautiful, she’s hip, she’s revolutionary and she’s trendy! She’s the next generation of freestyle cruising! The Norwegian Epic will make waves beginning this July by taking cruising to a whole new level. But who will this stylish and innovative ship appeal to? The answers easy…EVERYONE!The Norwegian Epic is perfect for families! It starts with accommodations that give families of every siz
For those of you that like to plan ahead, NCL has announced some changes in their Winter/Spring 2011/2012 deployment.Norwegian Jade: October 15, 2011 to April 11, 2012The Jade will sail from Rome (Civitavecchia) on 11-day Mediterranean and Holy Land cruises. This cruise offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Alanya, Turkey; Limassol, Cyprus; Haifa and Ashdod, Israel; Port Said and Alexa
The telltale signs of spring become noticeable about mid April. Days grow longer and songbirds are heard more frequently. If you look up you will see that trees are beginning to bud, and if you look down you'll observe little green sprouts popping out of the soil. But the most evident sign that spring has sprung? It has to be the return of cruise ships heading down to Bermuda! Bermuda is known fo
Direct Line Cruises is now offering great cruise perks for balcony & suite bookings made on Norwegian Cruise Line. Book between 3/12 & 4/12/10 and receive up to $250.00 in FREE onboard credits. Here are the details:Balcony & Mini-Suites Receive a FREE $100 Onboard Credit per stateroomSuites Receive a FREE $200 Onboard Credit per stateroomGarden Villas Receive a FREE $250 Onboard Credi
Don't miss out on our Royal Caribbean 1-week cruise SALE. Book a Royal Caribbean cruise between March 15 and March 21, 2010 and receive a 50% reduced deposit per person. In addition, book now and receive a FREE onboard savings booklet (valued at up to $200.00) plus FREE travel insurance on cruises 5-nights or longer.Want more? Book a select Fall or Winter 2010 Royal Caribbean cruise and receive u
Cruising is one of the most relaxing vacations you can take. Out at sea you’re far removed from the stresses of everyday life. There is something so naturally relaxing about staring into the horizon and seeing only turquoise water or being lulled to sleep by the undulating motion of the sea. And what better place to encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit then world renowned spas such as
Whenever a cruise line debuts a new “class†of ship a current of anticipation flows throughout the industry. It is expected that the newest member of the fleet will retain some of the tried and true features of its predecessors, but add enhancement and innovation that will bear interest and excitement. The Celebrity Solstice does just that, and more than 25,000 experienced travelers agree. The pr
Growing up I remember spending holidays, Thanksgiving in particular, amongst a barrage of aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. Years passed and slowly, people moved away; a different town, another city, or even across the country. Our only connection now is the occasional email and yearly Christmas card. Last year a cousin of mine was determined to reunite our geographically sprawling famil
(Disclosure: I am not a food critic nor do I play one on TV. I do however watch “Iron Chef†regularly on the Food Network).150 Central Park is the most upscale dining venue aboard the Oasis of the Seas…or any Royal Caribbean ship for that matter. Before the Oasis of the Seas first sailed much was written about the dining experience one could expect at this signature restaurant and the chef de cui
At a gala cocktail reception last week, Celebrity Cruises commemorated its 20-year anniversary and announced future plans for the brand.Hosted by Dan Hanrahan, President & CEO of Celebrity Cruises, the event was attended by approximately 100 invited guests from the press, selected members of Celebrity's "Captains Club" and representatatives from some of Celebrity's top travel agency partners.
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only one page.â€-St. AugustineA cruise has always been a perfect way to sample multiple destinations. Think of the ship as a hotel that floats you from one paradise to another. Maybe it’s seven days of island hopping ...Bahamas, St. Thomas, San Juan and St. Maarten, that includes a couple of relaxing days at sea. So incredible! Or a Mediterra
On behalf of everyone at Direct Line Cruises, we would like to congratulate Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises who virtually dominated the 2009 Travel Weekly "Readers Choice Awards".Exceeding last year's incredible success, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises won a total of seven awards out of ten categories for which they were eligible, including:Best Caribbean Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean