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Meet Elvis onboard Rhapsody of the Seas

It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude to completely book out Rhapsody of the Seas, collect 14 Elvis tribute artists and without being in the travel industry, market ‘The King’ Tribute Cruise.   This is what […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 29 2011
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AmaWaterways launches new river ship

AmaWaterways’ newest river ship is the elegantly appointed AmaCerto. Capable of holding 164 guests, AmaCerto is based largely upon the successful AmaBella and AmaVerde, which joined the AmaWaterways fleet in 2010 and 2011, respectively. At […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 29 2011
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Royal Caribbean announces change of minimum drinking age

Royal Caribbean has announced that its ships sailing from South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand will have a minimum drinking age of 18. Most US-based ships don’t allow passengers under the age […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 29 2011
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Costa Cruises christens their 16th ship

Last week Costa Cruises announced that Costa Fascinosa, the 16th ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, will be named in Savona on May 6, 2012.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 29 2011
Reviews

Costa Favolosa Facts

Colour, lights, action: Costa Favolosa is truly dazzling.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 28 2011
Opinion

SeaDream I – Blog 4: Take Me To The Casbah

SeaDream I pulled in early to Tangier, Morocco.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 23 2011
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Changes coming to Sabatini’s on Princess fleet

Known for its celebrated pastas, seafood and Italian specialties, Princess Cruises’ signature restaurant Sabatini’s has made a few changes aboard 13 ships in the fleet. The restaurant now features a selection of Italian favourites and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 22 2011
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Aurora Expeditions announce 20 voyages in South America

Australian adventure-cruise specialist Aurora Expeditions is operating 20 voyages taking in the highlights of Antarctic Peninsula, the Weddell Sea, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands in 2012–13, which is set to be their ‘biggest and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 22 2011
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Sea Cloud II to sail the Panama Canal for the first time in 2012

There’s something magical about seeing or, better still, being on a ship under full sail. Sea Cloud II was the last windjammer ever built on which guests can experience the sails being set and marvel […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 22 2011
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Seabourn announces speakers for 109-day world cruise

Seabourn has just announced an exciting line-up of distinguished guest speakers who will be joining segments of Seabourn Quest’s 109-day maiden world cruise. From world-renowned musicians and chefs to politicians, historians and international relations experts, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 22 2011
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Voyage of the Seas on her way to Sydney

Australian cruising will be changed forever with the arrival of Voyager of the Seas in Sydney on November 22, 2012, according to RCL Cruises Australia. “Australian cruising has grown remarkably in the last three years […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 22 2011