All-at-sea inclusive

The term "all-inclusive" is popular with cruise lines when advertising their wares, but it's very much a case of different strokes for different folks - or ships, in this case.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/travel/activity/cruises/allatsea-inclusive-20130418-2i2cg.html

Rock-climbing walls are so last decade: Cruise ships get new toys

Anyone who has reached voting age can recall when rock-climbing walls and ice rinks were over-the-top cruise ship enticements.

http://blog.sfgate.com/getlost/2013/04/20/rock-climbing-walls-are-so-last-decade-cruise-ships-get-new-toys/

'Voluntourism': Mixing luxury vacations with charity work can harm as much as it helps

On Wednesday, Universal Studios Orlando began pairing volunteering with its latest vacation package.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/04/19/mixing-luxury-vacations-with-charity-work-can-harm-as-much-as-it-helps/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NP_Top_Stories+%28National+Post+-+Top+Stories%29

New Royal Caribbean ship will sail from New Jersey

Royal Caribbean's next ship, Quantum of the Seas, will include a simulated skydiving experience, bumper cars, roller skating, a circus school, and a Ferris wheel-inspired ride.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/20/3349479/new-royal-caribbean-ship-will.html

Carnival Rating Reiterated by Morgan Stanley

's stock had its "equal weight" rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Morgan Stanley in a research note issued to investors on Friday, AnalystRatingsNetwork.com reports.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/19/carnival-rating-reiterated-by-morgan-stanley-cuk/

View from Quantum's North Star

Sky's the limit for Quantum class Cruise ship company Royal Caribbean International has unveiled the first details of its next generation Quantum class.

http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/carry-news-business-travellers-ng-138958

Wait, Did you say Skydiving on a cruise ship?

Royal Caribbean International is putting a skydiving tunnel, just like the one I saw Sydney marry Barry in, on the top deck of Quantum of the Seas .

http://www.examiner.com/article/wait-did-you-say-skydiving-on-a-cruise-ship?cid=rss

Travel notebook

A computer-generated image from the Royal Caribbean International cruise line shows its forthcoming ship, Quantum of the Seas, which will include The North Star, an observation capsule on a movable arm In the future, white-knuckle flyers may be able to blame those brutally bumpy flights over the Atlantic on greenhouse gases.

http://www.therecord.com/living/travel/article/921559--travel-notebook

Teaser Poster for Thor: The Dark World

A web log for all fans of Walt Disney, The Disney Company, and its many products.

http://thedisneyblog.com/2013/04/19/teaser-poster-for-thor-the-dark-world/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDisneyBlog+%28The+Disney+Blog%29

Calling All Wine Lovers: Silversea Offers 11 Unique Voyages Perfectly Paired to Your Interests

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is rolling out a new Wine Series collection of 11 voyages this year designed for wine enthusiasts.

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=173478

Royal Caribbean International Reveals Groundbreaking Quantum-Class Ships

Building on a legacy of more than 40 years of innovation and creative design, Royal Caribbean International today unveiled first details of the next generation of cruise vacations - Quantum cruising.

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=173476

Celebrity Cruises Brings 'Solsticizing' Initiative Full Circle

Celebrity Cruises is bringing its ambitious, $140-million "Solsticizing" initiative - the modern luxury brand's coined term for adding onto its four Millennium Class ships some of the most popular venues and experiences found on its five award-winning Solstice Class ships - full circle beginning today, as Celebrity Constellation enters a scheduled ... (more)

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=173475

Carnival Rating Reiterated by HSBC

's stock had its "overweight" rating reiterated by equities research analysts at HSBC in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, AnalystRatingsNetwork reports.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/18/carnival-rating-reiterated-by-hsbc-cuk/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmericanBankingNews+%28American+Banking+News%29

Suspicious package delays cruise ship at Florida port

A suspicious package found at the Port of Tampa, Florida on Thursday on a pallet that was to be loaded onto a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises, was not a bomb, the sheriff's office said.

http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2013/apr/18/suspicious-package-delays-cruise-ship-at-florida-port/

Hotel News In Brief

While there can be a return on investment for food outlets serving gluten and other allergen-free items, training and educating staff is key to successfully doing so.

http://ehotelier.com/hospitality-news/item.php?id=P25406

New Royal Caribbean Ships Promise Features, Wow, Ability To Fly

... talk a lot here about the choreography that goes into producing a truly relaxing and renewing cruise vacation. Cruise lines with a good system in place and a well-executed plan set the stage for a life-altering after effect of cruise travel. ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-royal-caribbean-ships-promise-features-wow-ability-to-fly?cid=rss

Suspicious package delays cruise ship at Florida port

A suspicious package found at the Port of Tampa, Florida on Thursday on a pallet that was to be loaded onto a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises, was not a bomb, the sheriff's office said.

http://yesbuthowever.com/suspicious-package-delays-cruise-ship-at-florida-port/

Cruising through the work day

... rth a one-week cruise," Geier said. "And I have saved them and done family vacations, which is fun." Some other cruise lines pay their interpreters a certain amount per

http://record.goshen.edu/2013/04/28082-cruising-through-the-work-day

Suspicious package delays cruise ship at Florida port

A suspicious package found at the Port of Tampa, Florida on Thursday on a pallet that was to be loaded onto a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises, was not a bomb, the sheriff's office said.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/us-royalcaribbean-package-idUSBRE93H1CB20130418?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

Silversea offering exquisite series of wine lovers' dream cruises

It's a dream come true for us wine lovers, luxury cruises accompanied by tastings, lectures and appearances by some of the top vintners from the Napa Valley or Oregon, brought to you by the all-inclusive, super swank Silversea Cruises.

http://www.examiner.com/article/silversea-offering-exquisite-series-of-wine-lovers-dream-cruises?cid=rss

UPDATE 2-Suspicious package delays cruise ship at Florida port

ROB Insight is The Globe and Mail's exclusive feature led by a team of award-winning editors and writers who provide you with in-depth analysis on breaking business news and the issues that matter most.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/try-it-now/try-it-now-rob-insight/?contentRedirect=true&articleId=11391765

Publicity Director

Responsibilities: The position of Publicity Director is responsible for leading the publicity efforts across Disney Publishing Worldwide's Disney Book Group imprints: Disney-Hyperion, Disney-Hyperion Jump at the Sun, Disney Press, Marvel Press and Disney Editions.

http://publishersmarketplace.com/jobs/view.cgi?job_no=9575

UPDATE 1-Suspicious package found at Tampa, Florida port -sheriff

A suspicious package was found at the Port of Tampa, Florida, on Thursday on a pallet that was to be loaded onto a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises , the sheriff's office said.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/royalcaribbean-package-idUSL2N0D51OD20130418?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Royal Caribbean says suspicious package found at Port of Tampa

Royal Caribbean Cruises said on Thursday that a suspicious package was found on the dock at the Port of Tampa, Florida.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/18/royalcaribbean-package-idUSWEN008H020130418?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Seabourn Introduces New Elegant Penthouse Spa Suites

... . Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for: Seabourn is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines . The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line and Costa ...

http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/22014513/seabourn-introduces-new-elegant-penthouse-spa-suites

UPDATE 1-Suspicious package found at Tampa, Florida port -sheriff

ROB Insight is The Globe and Mail's exclusive feature led by a team of award-winning editors and writers who provide you with in-depth analysis on breaking business news and the issues that matter most.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/try-it-now/try-it-now-rob-insight/?contentRedirect=true&articleId=11370737

Cruise firm hit by dock change

A CRUISE company operating from the city for nearly 30 years says it pulled out because the port could not guarantee a berth.

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2013/04/19/379663_news.html

Royal Caribbean says suspicious package found at Port of Tampa

Royal Caribbean Cruises said on Thursday that a suspicious package was found on the dock at the Port of Tampa, Florida.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/feeds/thomson-reuters/royal-caribbean-says-suspicious-package-found-at-port-of-tampa/article11370166/?cmpid=rss1

Travel Writers Wanted at Mariner

Although the primary goal of Mariner is to generate buzz for Holland America Line cruises, the magazine also aims to provide material on par with other consumer travel publications.

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/mariner-magazine-travel-writing_b102073

Alaska Cruise Tour Slated July 23-Aug. 2

The Wausaukee Travel Club will take a summer Alaska Cruise Tour, with visits to Anchorage, Seward, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Ketchikan, and the Inside Passage from July 23 - Aug.

http://www.peshtigotimes.net/?id=21663

Carnival's CEO Hosts Annual General Meeting

... titles tend to run quite long and which is the way they like it. So the first one is Gerry Cahill from Carnival Cruise Lines; David Bernstein, our Chief Financial Officer, David; David Dingle, Cruises and Carnival U.K.; Michael Thamm, our Costa ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1349411-carnival-s-ceo-hosts-annual-general-meeting-transcript?source=feed

Carnival Promises Upgrades Of Ships' Power Systems

... Control. And this week brought news of toilets failing due to blockages in the toilet system on Princess Cruise Lines' Crown Princess. Shares of Carnival, the world's largest cruise operator, were down 0.8% following the announcement. Shares are off ...

http://kplr11.com/2013/04/17/carnival-promises-upgrades-of-ships-power-systems/

Carnival Ecstasy loses power at sea

... expected to depart from port Thursday afternoon. The power outage aboard Ecstasy occurred the same day Carnival Cruise Lines announced that it will spend more than $300 million to upgrade its ships, including enhancing power capabilities and ...

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Carnival-Ecstasy-loses-power-at-sea/-/1637132/19797022/-/ye8xsbz/-/index.html

Liverpool News: Liverpool set for new bigger cruise season on River Mersey

... cruising season launches on Sunday. The season will open with the return of the highly popular Fred Olsen Cruise Lines after a three year gap - vindicating the Liverpool Post's Get On Board campaign to allow turnaround (ie starting and ending) ...

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2013/04/18/liverpool-set-for-new-bigger-cruise-season-on-river-mersey-99623-33191725/

Singer Mark is 'hitting the high seas'

HAWAII, New Zealand and South America are just some of the fantastic locations Portstewart actor Mark Adamson will be visiting in the next year as one of the resident singers on board the fabulous cruise liner The Queen Victoria.

http://www.colerainetimes.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/singer-mark-is-hitting-the-high-seas-1-5009086

Hull Daily Mail published Teen's cruise ship saga is global hit

CRUISE ships are seen as the domain of the wealthy elderly but one East Yorkshire teenager is aiming to shake up that image.

http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Teen-s-cruise-ship-saga-global-hit/story-18732129-detail/story.html

Park Rotana Abu Dhabi appoints Ted Espiritu as new Executive Chef

... in numerous restaurant openings with some of the world leading restaurateurs, leading hotel chains and cruise lines, such as Fairmont Hotels, Marriott Hotels International and Norwegian Cruise Line. Throughout his career, he was also honoured to ...

http://www.ameinfo.com/park-rotana-abu-dhabi-appoints-ted-338160

$300 million in Carnival improvements

- Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships. The announcement could help the brand begin rebounding from a wave of bad ...

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130418/BIZ/304189982/1031/BIZ

Carnival plans $300M in improvements

Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships.

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/berkshirebusinessnews/ci_23049674/carnival-plans-300m-improvements?source=rss

$300M program improves Carnival ships

... CRUISES, THE CORPORATION WILL SPEND $400 MILLION ON UPGRADES TO THEIR NINE OR BRANDS, INCLUDING Carnival Cruise Lines announced on Wednesday it will spend more than $300 million to upgrade its ships, including enhancing power capabilities and ...

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Carnival-announces-300-million-program-to-improve-ships/-/1637132/19785806/-/format/rsss_2.0/-/7juldoz/-/index.html

St. Lucia police nab suspect in tourists' robbery

Police have arrested one of four suspects being sought for the armed robbery of sightseers from a cruise ship last week, St.

http://www.newsday.com/travel/st-lucia-police-nab-suspect-in-tourists-robbery-1.5080689

Sneak peek inside the new Quantum of the Seas - slideshow

Quantum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest ship, will debut in fall 2014. Its sister ship, the Anthem of the Seas will debut in spring 2015.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2013/04/16/sneak-peek-inside-the-new-quantum-of.html

Bandits rob tourists from cruise ship in St. Lucia

Officials on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia say masked gunmen have held up a tour bus, robbing about 50 sightseers from a cruise ship.

http://www.newsday.com/bandits-rob-tourists-from-cruise-ship-in-st-lucia-1.5074862

Carnival to spend $700M on upgrades to its fleet

... more than half of what the world's largest cruise ship company made in profits last year. Upgrades to Carnival Cruise Lines alone - which address emergency power, fire safety and operating redundancies - are expected to cost more than $300 million, ...

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/tourism/carnival-to-spend-700m-on-upgrades-to-its-fleet/2115818

Carnival plans $300 million in ship improvements

NEW YORK – Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships.

http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130417/NEWS08/130419367

Prince William's wife Kate to be godmother for new cruise ship

Princess Cruises has announced that Prince William 's wife, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, will name Royal Princess , the newest addition to the line's fleet.

http://www.examiner.com/article/prince-william-s-wife-kate-to-be-godmother-for-new-cruise-ship?cid=rss

Carnival Rating Reiterated by Jefferies Group

's stock had its "hold" rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Jefferies Group in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Analyst Ratings Network.com reports.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/17/carnival-rating-reiterated-by-jefferies-group-cuk-2/

Travel: Carnival plans cruise ship improvements

Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_23047629/travel-carnival-plans-cruise-ship-improvements?source=rss

Walt Disney Theme Parks And Cruise Line Showcased During Destination America's Disney Week

Destination America will be spreading a little Disney magic around its schedule later this month.

http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Walt-Disney-Theme-Parks-Cruise-Line-Showcased-During-Destination-America-Disney-Week-54752.html

Carnival Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Jefferies Group

's stock had its "hold" rating reiterated by equities research analysts at Jefferies Group in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Analyst Ratings Network.com reports.

http://www.dailypolitical.com/finance/stock-market/carnival-stock-rating-reaffirmed-by-jefferies-group-cuk.htm

Carnival Corporation - Shareholder/Analyst Call

... tend to run quite long, and which is the way they like it. So the first one is Gerry Cahill from Carnival Cruise Lines; David Bernstein, our Chief Financial Officer, David; David Dingle, Cruises and Carnival U.K.; Michael Thamm, our Costa group, ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1349411-carnival-corporation-shareholder-analyst-call?source=feed

After high-profile cruise ship fire, Carnival begins improvements to its fleet

Carnival Cruise Lines announced a $300 million plan to improve the emergency power, fire safety technology and operating redundancies of its entire 24-ship fleet, following the recent high-profile fire aboard one of the cruise line's ships.

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/After-high-profile-cruise-ship-fire-Carnival-4441943.php

Carnival plans $300 million in ship improvements

... photo shows the disabled Carnival Lines cruise ship Triumph being towed to harbor off Mobile Bay, Ala. Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on ...

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/viewart/20130417/NJBIZ/304170034/Carnival-plans-300-million-ship-improvements

Royal Caribbean takes a 'Quantum' leap into the future with game changing ship

Get ready for Quantum cruising, a game changing seafaring innovation of Royal Caribbean International that just unveiled the first details of this new next generation in extreme cruise vacations that will offer skydiving, bumper cars, roller skating and other options for active passengers.

http://www.examiner.com/article/royal-caribbean-takes-a-quantum-leap-into-the-future-with-game-changing-ship?cid=rss

Carnival will spend $700M to keep toilets working

... Control. And this week brought news of toilets failing due to blockages in the toilet system on Princess Cruise Lines' Crown Princess. Shares of Carnival, the world's largest cruise operator, were down 0.7% following the announcement. Shares are off ...

http://www.localnews8.com/lifestyle/money/Carnival-will-spend-700M-to-keep-toilets-working/-/461672/19786322/-/ddojo8z/-/index.html

Carnival plans $300 million in ship improvements

... photo shows the disabled Carnival Lines cruise ship Triumph being towed to harbor off Mobile Bay, Ala. Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday, April 17, announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine ...

http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Carnival-plans-300-million-in-ship-improvements-4441794.php

Holland America's Amsterdam to embark on 113-day cruise

The Holland America cruise line has unveiled a 2014 Grand Voyage that might be the ulitmate dream cruise for avid travelers.

http://www.examiner.com/article/holland-america-s-amsterdam-to-embark-on-113-day-cruise?cid=rss

Carnival plans $300 million in ship improvements

Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships.

http://www.daily-jeff.com/latest%20headlines/2013/04/17/carnival-plans-300-million-in-ship-improvements

Carnival plans $300 million in ship improvements

Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/0b1ea95967ae41698e04709fad983834/US--Travel-Carnival-Improvements

Disney Wonder to the rescue in the Caribbean ... not once, but twice

Since it began operation in 1998, the Disney Cruise Line has earned a well-deserved reputation as an industry leader in so many categories.

http://blog.silive.com/goofy_about_disney/2013/04/disney_wonder_to_the_rescue_in_the_caribbean_not_once_but_twice.html

Carnival plans $300 million in ship improvements

Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/carnival-plans-300-million-in-ship-improvements/article/feed/2090025?custom_click=rss

Carnival to Spend $300 Million on Emergency Related Upgrades

... year. "We've had two cruises that have not been good experiences for our guests; that's two too many," Carnival Cruise Lines President and CEO Gerry Cahill told the Miami Herald Wednesday before the company's annual shareholders meeting in London. ...

http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/04/3505305/carnival-to-spend-300-million-on-emergency-related-upgrades

Carnival will spend $700M to keep toilets working

... Control. And this week brought news of toilets failing due to blockages in the toilet system on Princess Cruise Lines' Crown Princess. Shares of Carnival, the world's largest cruise operator, were down 0.7% following the announcement. Shares are off ...

http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/17/news/companies/carnival-ship-upgrade/index.html?section=money_mostpopular&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_mostpopular+%28Most+Popular%29

Carnival promises upgrades of ships' power systems

... Control. And this week brought news of toilets failing due to blockages in the toilet system on Princess Cruise Lines' Crown Princess. Shares of Carnival, the world's largest cruise operator, were down 0.8 percent following the announcement. Shares ...

http://www.wcti12.com/news/money/Carnival-promises-upgrades-of-ships-power-systems/-/13530342/19786322/-/10pxrbcz/-/index.html

Princess to offer summertime Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale in 2014

Princess Cruises announced recently it will offer summertime Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale in 2014 after a four-year hiatus.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/vacation-starter/cruise-lines/sfl-princess-summer-caribbean-cruises-20130416,0,1144243.story

Carnival announces $300-million program to improve ships

Carnival Cruise Lines announced on Wednesday it will spend more than $300 million to upgrade its ships, including enhancing power capabilities and introduce new fire safety technology across its 24-ship fleet.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Carnival-announces-300-million-program-to-improve-ships/-/1637132/19785806/-/ktjahkz/-/index.html

Carnival plans $300 million in ship improvements

... for days in the Gulf. It was towed into port in Mobile. (AP Photo/AL.com, Bill Starling) MAGS OUT Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 ...

http://www.610wagg.com/ap/ap/transportation/carnival-plans-300-million-in-ship-improvements/nXPQW/

Carnival, after cruise fiascoes, to upgrade power

... Control. And this week brought news of toilets failing due to blockages in the toilet system on Princess Cruise Lines' Crown Princess. Shares of Carnival, the world's largest cruise operator, were down 0.8% following the announcement. Shares are off ...

http://money.cnn.com/2013/04/17/news/companies/carnival-ship-upgrade/index.html?section=money_topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_topstories+%28Top+Stories%29

Carnival plans $300 million in ship improvements

Carnival Cruise Lines on Wednesday announced a $300 million program to add emergency generators, upgrade fire safety and improve engine rooms on all 24 of its ships.

http://www.tribtown.com/view/story/0b1ea95967ae41698e04709fad983834/US--Travel-Carnival-Improvements

Costa Cruises admitted as civil plaintiff in Concordia trial

Rome, April 17 - A preliminary hearings judge has admitted Costa Cruises as a civil plaintiff in criminal proceedings regarding the shipwreck of its Concordia liner, lawyers said Wednesday during a break between hearings on Wednesday.

http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2013/04/17/Costa-Cruises-admitted-civil-plaintiff-Concordia-trial_8568960.html

Publicity Director

Responsibilities: The position of Publicity Director is responsible for leading the publicity efforts across Disney Publishing Worldwide's Disney Book Group imprints: Disney-Hyperion, Disney-Hyperion Jump at the Sun, Disney Press, Marvel Press and Disney Editions.

http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/jobs/view.cgi?job_no=9575

Cruise Preview: Royal Caribbean's New Quantum of the Seas

Calling it a "quantifiable step forward" in cruising, Royal Caribbean Cruises CEO Richard Fain gave a preview yesterday of the new Royal Caribbean ship, Quantam of the Seas, along with Royal Caribben International President and CEO Adam Goldstein and the ship's godmother, Kristin Chenoweth, who will go above and beyond the typical duties of a ... (more)

http://www.fodors.com/news/royal-caribbean-new-quantum-of-the-seas-6686.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Blog%3A+fodors%2Ftravel-news+%28News%3A+Fodor%27s+Travel+News%29

Diana Containerships Sells M/V Maersk Madrid

Diana Containerships Inc., a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, announced that it signed, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, a Memorandum of Agreement to sell to an unaffiliated third party the 1989-built vessel Maersk Madrid for demolition, with delivery due to the buyers by mid-May 2013, for a ... (more)

http://www.marinelink.com/news/containerships-maersk353615.aspx

IHC Merwede Sells First IHC Beaver 65 DDSP

Following the launch of the IHC Beaver 65 DDSP in February, the first vessel has been sold to Advanced Construction Company, a member of the Al Geithy Group, based in Saudi Arabia.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/merwede-beaver-sells353606.aspx

Italy requests over 37 million euros in Costa damages

Grosseto, April 17 - The Italian State has requested over 37 million euros in damages for the Costa Concordia cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Tuscany, killing 32 people in January last year.

http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2013/04/17/Italy-requests-37-million-euros-Costa-damages_8567270.html

13 Years Later, News Corp. Finally Creates A '21st Century Fox' Brand

Bloomberg reports that when News Corp . spins off its TV and film entertainment division, it will be called 21st Century Fox .

http://www.businessinsider.com/13-years-later-news-corp-finally-creates-a-21st-century-fox-brand-2013-4?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider%2Fthewire+%28The+Wire%29

Cruise ship suffers stopped-up toilets

On April 11, the cruise line's Crown Princess was on a seven-day Caribbean cruise when a blockage within the ship's vacuum toilet system rendered 410 stateroom toilets inoperable from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., according to Princess Cruises spokeswoman Karen Candy.

http://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/travel/Cruise-ship-suffers-stopped-up-toilets/-/472/19756800/-/2l7gxpz/-/index.html

Disney Institute Program to Deliver Second Keynote at IHRIM 2013 HRMS...

Professional Development Arm of The Walt Disney Company to Provide Insights on How To Translate Organizational Culture Through the Power of Storytelling The International Association for Human Resource Information Management , the world's leading clearinghouse for the HRIM industry, today announced that the Disney Institute Program will be ... (more)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10637296.htm

New cruise ship 'a game changer'

... Caribbean regular cruisers getting an early shot at tickets starting May 27. Prices were not announced but cruise lines typically charge more for new ships than for other cruises. Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., said ...

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=b6299036-93b6-4700-8d6a-d8539054a093&k=41234&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+canwest%2FF261+%28Vancouver+Sun+-+BusinessBC%29

Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean cruise...

... Caribbean regular cruisers getting an early shot at tickets starting May 27. Prices were not announced but cruise lines typically charge more for new ships than for other cruises. Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., said ...

http://www.news.net/article/244401/Travel/?

Kristin Chenoweth dons a figure-hugging dress during promotional event for mega-cruiser

Kristin Chenoweth went cruising for a good time on Tuesday in a royal blue dress during a promotional event in New York City for a new mega-cruise ship.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2310287/Kristin-Chenoweth-dons-figure-hugging-dress-promotional-event-mega-cruiser.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

All dreams on deck

Exotic distant ports, leisurely days at sea, fine dining. Though I like my travel to revolve round the fringes of adventure, a stint on board the stately Amsterdam would not be a hardship.

http://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/all-dreams-on-deck-1.1501424

Podcast - 04/16/13 - Orlando Show

In this week's show, Disney Cruise Line once again helps out in a rescue, BP calls for a boycott of Walt Disney World, and big changes may be coming to Disney Cruise Line.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2013/04/16/dis-unplugged-podcast-041613-orlando-show/

Royal Caribbean cruise line is moving forward with Quantum of the Seas

... caused by Carnival Cruise 's recent woes. According to an April 16 article on Cruisemates.com , Royal Caribbean cruise lines is rolling out the exciting details about the newest addition to their line. The Quantum of the Seas is being touted as a ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/royal-caribbean-cruise-line-is-moving-forward-with-quantum-of-the-seas?cid=rss

Cruise ship's wacky observation capsule

... Caribbean regular cruisers getting an early shot at tickets starting May 27. Prices were not announced but cruise lines typically charge more for new ships than for other cruises. Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., said ...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/holiday-ideas/new-cruise-ships-wacky-observation-capsule/story-e6fref43-1226622209003?from=public_rss

Cruisin' For a Gimmick

... Caribbean regular cruisers getting an early shot at tickets starting May 27. Prices were not announced but cruise lines typically charge more for new ships than for other cruises. Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., said ...

http://www.wtop.com/249/3288085/Cruisin-For-a-Gimmick

Royal Caribbean pulls out all the stops to lure customers back off dry land

The cruise ship industry might have hit rough seas this year, following a number of disasters with luxury liners, but one company is pulling out all the stops to lure customers back off dry land.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2310045/Royal-Caribbean-pulls-stops-lure-customers-dry-land.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum of the Seas

... Caribbean regular cruisers getting an early shot at tickets starting May 27. Prices were not announced but cruise lines typically charge more for new ships than for other cruises. Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., said ...

http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/Royal_Caribbeans_ship_Quantum_of_the_Seas_.html

Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum of the Seas

... Caribbean regular cruisers getting an early shot at tickets starting May 27. Prices were not announced but cruise lines typically charge more for new ships than for other cruises. Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., said ...

http://www.tribtown.com/view/story/bb83663775ea4fd5ab0d820848bb094c/US--Travel-Brief-Royal-Caribbean-Quantum

Royal Caribbean reveals innovations for new ship

Royal Caribbean opened the curtain on its newest cruise ship the Quantum of the Seas, and it would be hard to miss its most iconic feature.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/vacation-starter/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean-international/os-royal-caribbean-quantum-class-features-20130416,0,7839695.story

Royal Caribbean Reveals Quantum-Class Ships

Royal Caribbean International unveiled first details of its next generation of cruise vacations Quantum cruising.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/quantumclass-caribbean353588.aspx

Royal Caribbean's ship Quantum of the Seas

... Caribbean regular cruisers getting an early shot at tickets starting May 27. Prices were not announced but cruise lines typically charge more for new ships than for other cruises. Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., said ...

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bb83663775ea4fd5ab0d820848bb094c/US--Travel-Brief-Royal-Caribbean-Quantum

Sneak peek inside the new Quantum of the Seas - slideshow

Quantum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest ship, will debut in fall 2014. Its sister ship, the Anthem of the Seas will debut in spring 2015.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2013/04/16/sneak-peek-inside-the-new-quantum-of.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_62+%28Lodging+%26+Convention+Industry+News%29

Cruise Tourists Robbed: 1 Suspect Apprehended

Cruise tourists robbed: One of four suspects was arrested for robbing tourists on a cruise ship at gunpoint last week.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/16569-cruise-tourists-robbed-1-suspect-apprehended/?#038;#038;

St. Lucia police nab suspect in tourists' robbery

Police have arrested one of four suspects being sought for the armed robbery of sightseers from a cruise ship last week, St.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/16/3347292/st-lucia-police-nab-suspect-in.html

New cruise ship revealed

Bumper cars, sky diving, a London Eye-style crane pod and virtual balconies for inside cabins are just some of the features announced today for Royal Caribbean's next cruise ship Quantum of the Seas.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10358611.New_cruise_ship_revealed/?ref=rss

Cruise Tourists Robbed: Celebrity Cruise Travelers in St. Lucia Mugged

A group of 55 tourists from the Celebrity Cruise vessel Eclipse were robbed at gunpoint during a shore trip on the Caribbean island of St.

http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/cruise-tourists-robbed-celebrity/2013/04/16/id/499677

Police in St. Lucia arrest 1 of 4 suspects in armed robbery of cruise ship passengers

Police have arrested one of four suspects being sought for the armed robbery of sightseers from a cruise ship last week, St.

http://www.weyburnreview.com/article/GB/20130416/CP14/304169931/-1/weyburn/police-in-st-lucia-arrest-1-of-4-suspects-in-armed-robbery-of-cruise&template=cpArt

Royal Caribbean International Reveals Groundbreaking Quantum-Class Ships

The Quantum class of ships will take a dramatic leap forward, introducing more game-changing "firsts at sea" such as a skydiving experience, a thrilling adventure that transports guests more than 300 feet in the air on a breathtaking journey; cutting-edge transformative venues including the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea ... (more)

http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/21990998/royal-caribbean-international-reveals-groundbreaking-quantum-class-ships

Sunken Concordia captain Schettino rents seaside villa

Grosseto, April 16 - The disgraced captain of the capsized cruise liner Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, spent a day relaxing by the sea on Tuesday pending the resumption of preliminary hearings for criminal proceedings against him.

http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2013/04/16/Sunken-Concordia-captain-Schettino-rents-seaside-villa_8561937.html

Record response to Oasis's Euro season

FOLLOWING last week's announcement that the world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, would visit Southampton on its first ever European season, thousands of people have pre-registered their interest to be first in the queue to make a booking when it makes its debut in autumn 2014.

http://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/business/10357651.Record_response_to_Oasis_s_Euro_season/

Royal Caribbean International Reveals Groundbreaking Quantum-Class Ships

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http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/21990998/royal-caribbean-international-reveals-groundbreaking-quantum-class-ships

Next Royal Caribbean ship to feature gee-whiz ride

Royal Caribbean's next ship will feature a giant mechanical arm that transports passengers high above the vessel in a glass capsule.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/04/16/royal-caribbean-quantum-ship-ride/2086329/

Full of new features, Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas to call New Jersey home

At an event in New York City Tuesday, Miami-based Royal Caribbean International unveiled the offerings aboard its next new ship, Quantum of the Seas, which includes activities designed to appeal to thrill-seekers and scaredy-cats alike.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/16/3347194/full-of-new-features-royal-caribbeans.html

New Quantum Of The Seas Cruise Ship Is A Quantum Leap Forward

When Royal Caribbean International debuted their Oasis-class ships, complete with dual Flow-rider surf simulators, a zip-line across the deck and a host of other over-the-top features, they created an at-sea travel experience like no other.

http://www.gadling.com/2013/04/16/new-quantum-of-the-seas-cruise-ship-is-a-quantum-leap-forward/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fgadling+%28Gadling%29

Advertising Archive/Courtesy of Everett CollectionThe Unknown...

Searching through Kipling family papers, the archive of a former head of the cruise-ship company Cunard Line, and inside a house in Manhattan, Pomona College professor emeritus Thomas Pinney found never-before-published poems by Rudyard Kipling-50 of them.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2013/04/15/the-unknown-kipling-unpublished-poems-revealed.html

RTB's Open Opportunity In The Long Tail

Michael has established himself in the online industry as both a top business executive and an entrepreneur.

http://www.adotas.com/2013/04/rtbs-open-opportunity-in-the-long-tail/

Original Titanic report on display

Curator Dan Conlin shows a report of the British investigation of the Titanic sinking, the latest addition to the Titanic section of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax on Monday.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1123565-original-titanic-report-on-display

Namibia: Ocean Liner Queen Mary II Docks At Walvis Bay

The media had been invited for a tour of the 17-deck passenger liner, but the visit was called off at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201304160499.html

55 Cruise Passengers Robbed On St Lucia Near Celebrity Event Hosted By Matt Damon

... "We've received a number of inquiries from a number of different travel agents, tour operators and cruise lines who are seeking details, because the last thing you want to have is a destination that you can't assure security," he said. Tourism ...

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/457537/20130416/celebrity-eclipse-passengers-robbed-st-lucia-matt-damon-tourism.htm

Police in St. Lucia arrest 1 of 4 suspects in armed robbery of cruise ship passengers

CASTRIES, St. Lucia - Police have arrested one of four suspects being sought for the armed robbery of sightseers from a cruise ship last week, St.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Police+Lucia+arrest+suspects+armed+robbery+cruise+ship/8246181/story.html

04/15/13 Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Cruise Lines

• St. Lucia police nab suspect in tourists' robbery _{2013-04-15, 09:26 pm}
  Police have arrested one of four suspects being sought for the armed robbery of sightseers from a cruise ship last week, St.
• Historic report to be added to Titanic exhibit _{2013-04-15, 08:21 pm}
  A new exhibit will be added today to the Titanic exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax.
• Brits in holiday robbery horror _{2013-04-15, 08:17 pm}
  THE Brit granny facing execution in Bali has declared she is ready to die by firing squad Lindsay Sandiford, 56, said a death sentence would be better than life in an Indonesian jail.
• Sailing In America: Rolling, Learning Down The River _{2013-04-15, 07:50 pm}
  American Cruise Lines sails riverboats and small cruise ships on the rivers and through the coastal waters of the United States .
• Royal Princess Informal Dining Options From A To Z _{2013-04-15, 07:49 pm}
  We talk a lot here about Royal Princess , the new generation ship from Princess Cruises that debuts in June.
• More _{2013-04-15, 06:53 pm}
  ... highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing ...
• Cruise tourists robbed by bandits in St. Lucia _{2013-04-15, 03:44 pm}
  Officials on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia say masked gunmen have held up a tour bus, robbing about 50 sightseers from a cruise ship.
• 10 Britons on Caribbean cruise robbed at gunpoint in St Lucia _{2013-04-15, 03:09 pm}
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• Royal Caribbean's Goldstein on Quantum of the Seas unveiling Tuesday _{2013-04-15, 03:01 pm}
  ... hearings, Coast Guard reimbursement and taxes. It's always a surprise to some when they find out that the U.S. cruise lines don't register its company in the states, but instead in places like Panama. It's a sore issue to discuss what that might ...
• Costa Concordia captain says he relied too much on company _{2013-04-15, 02:57 pm}
  Lawyers for the Costa Concordia captain facing manslaughter charges said their client relied "too much" on management for an accident now being criminalized.
• Cruise tourists robbed: Three men arrested for St. Lucia tourists' robbery _{2013-04-15, 02:46 pm}
  Over 50 cruise tourists got more than they bargained for when they were robbed at gunpoint on a tour bus in St.
• Cruise tourists robbed: Tour bus held up by masked bandits _{2013-04-15, 02:45 pm}
  In the latest of cruise catastrophes, approximately 60 disembarked sightseers were robbed while touring St.
• Holland America Line's 2014 Grand World Voyage Takes ms Amsterdam On... _{2013-04-15, 02:45 pm}
  ... highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing ...
• Cruise ship suffers stopped-up toilets _{2013-04-15, 02:38 pm}
  On April 11, the cruise line's Crown Princess was on a seven-day Caribbean cruise when a blockage within the ship's vacuum toilet system rendered 410 stateroom toilets inoperable from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., according to Princess Cruises spokeswoman Karen Candy.
• 10 Mistakes First-Time Cruisers Make _{2013-04-15, 02:25 pm}
  ... Cruise Line that caters to families and offers special programs for kids. The best way to learn about different cruise lines is to talk with friends and family who have sailed before. Deciding on an itinerary goes hand in hand with picking the ...
• Italian Prosecutors Seek Trial for Costa Concordia Officers _{2013-04-15, 02:20 pm}
  Prosecutors are seeking to have the 52-year-old captain, Francesco Schettino, tried on charges including manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship.
• Bob Rose Joins Cruise Holidays of Alexandria, Luxury Cruise Counselors, as Director of Sales _{2013-04-15, 12:27 pm}
  ... leading provider of unique luxury vacation experiences. It is a preferred travel agency partner with most major cruise lines, including Oceania Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Celebrity ...
• Italian island seeks a 80m payout over Costa Concordia crash _{2013-04-15, 12:03 pm}
  The Italian island of Giglio has asked for at least a 80m in compensation for "irreparable damages" done to its economy and image by the Costa Concordia grounding off its coast.
• In St. Lucia, masked bandits rob bus load of cruise ship passengers on sightseeing trip _{2013-04-15, 11:44 am}
  Officials on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia say masked gunmen have held up a tour bus, robbing about 50 sightseers from a cruise ship.
• Ten British holidaymakers among cruise day-trippers held at gunpoint during armed robbery in St Lucia _{2013-04-15, 10:43 am}
  Ten British holidaymakers were among a group of cruise passengers robbed at gunpoint as their ship made a stopover on the Caribbean island of St Lucia.