Cruise Line Roundup: February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

Happy Mardi Gras from Queen Elizabeth

Cunard Line's luxury liner Queen Elizabeth made a spectacular entry into Sydney this morning, with a massive 'Happy Mardi Gras' cape billowing from her top decks in a salute to one of the city's biggest international festivals.

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Ralph Bahna, a former Trans World Airlines and Cunard executive who expanded business travelers' options as founder of Club Quarters hotels and chairman of Priceline.com, the "name your own price" website, has died.

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Ralph Bahna, innovator who led Priceline, dies at 71

4. Disney to pull Boy Scouts funding by ...

The Walt Disney Company has given notice to the Boy Scouts of America that it will pull all funding to the group starting in 2015 because of a BSA membership policy that bans gay leaders, the entertainment company said Friday.

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Crystal Ships Are "Cruisers' Choice" In 2014 Cruise Critic Awards

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Crystal Ships Are 'Cruisers' Choice' In 2014 Cruise Critic Awards

Based on reviews of 2013 cruises sailed by the site's cruise travelers, each of Crystal's ultra-luxe ships earned #1 slots in the "Small Ship" category , winning " Best ": Crystal Symphony also earned second place honors for Dining .

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Top tips from cruisers

If you're new to cruising and have a few fears then take look at these top tips from some cruising veterans.

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Disney to pull Boy Scouts funding over policy banning gay leaders

City-based ships take honours in cruise poll

P&O Cruises' supership Azura came out on top as the best vessel for families in the all ship sizes category of the 2014 Cruise Critic UK Cruisers Choice Awards.

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More big ships calling Florida home year-round

... while the marquee ships left for Europe or Alaska. Florida's climate and the constant influx of tourism offers cruise lines a lot of enticement. From March-September, Florida's five ports will see 75 ships from 17 cruise lines. That number, though, ...

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Suncoast Humane Society will be hosting a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic on Saturday, March 1 from 10am to 2pm.

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Disney to pull Boy Scouts funding by 2015 over policy banning gay leaders

Disney to pull Boy Scouts funding by 2015 over gay-leader ban

Port should develop a policy regarding pay | In Our Opinion

... marketing efforts, was paid for participation in meetings with the Poulsbo Marketing Coalition and American Cruise Lines. Commissioners were also paid when they attended a Washington Public Ports Association seminar. But some commissioners put in ...

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New Costa cruises spotlight Mediterranean food and wine

Cruisers can make pasta, sample various kinds of olive oil and learn about coastal wines on five Costa Cruises sailings this spring, during the Italian line's Mediterranean Food Festival.

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Equity Profile Report expands its NYSE Gainers Weekly Watch List adding Oi SA and The Walt Disney Company .

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Disney Cruise Line receives a boatload of industry accolades

... 10. Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas. The fact that both Celebrity and Royal Caribbean were the only other cruise lines to crack the coveted Top 10 speaks highly of those lines' high quality, cleanliness and Disney-like attention to detail. The ...

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Taking a cruise? Use these tips to prevent the norovirus - Boston.com

JANUARY 29: The Royal Caribbean cruise ship "Explorer of the Sea" returns to port after over 600 people became violently sick during a cruise on January 29, 2014 in Bayonne, New Jersey.

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10 best things to do on the new Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the 4.028-passenger Norwegian Getaway, set sail with passengers for the first time on Jan. 11, 2014.

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Two years after Concordia wreck, captain returns aboard

The captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, went back on board on Thursday for the first time since the huge cruise liner sank with the loss of 32 lives just over two years ago, accompanying experts investigating the capsize.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Costa Concordia captain returns to cruise ship

The twisted wreck of the 290-metre ship, which was stabilised after a complex salvage operation last year, sits propped on underwater platforms just outside the port of Giglio, the island off the Tuscany coast where the ship capsized.

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Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2014

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday that it was looking into a possible norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship that had just docked in Florida after a Caribbean cruise.

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Dr. Helen Soule Leads P21 as Full Time Executive Director

February 26, 2014 - P21, the national leader advocating for 21st century readiness for all students, announces Dr. Helen SoulA as the organization's full-time executive director.

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Crystal Announces Record Number Of Shore-Side Adventures For Record 2015 World Cruise

A year in advance, ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises has released more than 350 Crystal Adventures for its 2015/20th annual World Cruise - a 30% increase in shore-side options over 2014's voyage.

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Two years after Costa Concordia accident, captain returns to ship

Workers are pictured on the Costa Concordia cruise liner at the Giglio harbor February 27, 2014.

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Disney Research soccer formations analysis suggests home advantage is result of execution

An automated analysis by Disney Research Pittsburgh of team formations used during an entire season of professional soccer provides further evidence that visiting teams are less successful than home teams because they play conservatively, not because of a mythical home advantage.

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Disney researchers look beyond basketball stats to analyze team movement in getting shots

Everyone knows a basketball player is more likely to miss a three-point shot if a defender is in his face, but a new automated method for analyzing team formations, created by Disney Research Pittsburgh, shows how players get open for a shot: via defensive role swaps.

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Captain of Costa Concordia returns to wrecked cruise liner

The captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino , went back on board on Thursday for the first time since the huge cruise liner sank with the loss of 32 lives just over two years ago, accompanying experts investigating the capsize.

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Life on the edge

On the roof of a courthouse, this tour seems soft on laws of safety, as well as gravity.

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PepsiCo re-enters 'Magic Kingdom' with Shanghai Disney deal

Coca-Cola has had a long-standing tie-up with Disney, while it has been at least 25 years since PepsiCo last sold its beverages through the theme park chain, a Dubai-based PepsiCo spokesman said.

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Two years after Concordia wreck, captain returns aboard

The captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino , stands on the Costa Concordia cruise liner at the Giglio harbour February 27, 2014.

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CDC looking into possible ship virus outbreak

... is highly unusual and an aberration," Holland America's Sally Andrews said last year. Inspectors don't tell cruise lines when they're going to show up, but they visit twice a year as part of the CDC's vessel sanitation inspection program. The CDC ...

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Disney Cruise Line wins big with 2014 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice awards

... took home a first-place award for Best Bahamas Cruise. "The Cruisers' Choice Awards are a fantastic honor for cruise lines to receive as they're based on personal experiences shared by cruisers themselves," Carolyn Spencer Brown , Cruise Critic ...

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Colorado Springs casino company lands new deal with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Century Casinos Inc. announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Regent Seven Seas Cruises to operate casinos aboard the cruise line's Mariner, Navigator and Voyager ships through Dec. 31, 2016.

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Mardi Gras by any other name is still a party

Despite threatening skies, the Mardi Gras party carried on as thousands of costumed revelers cheered glitzy floats in an all-out bash before Lent.

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Rudi Sodamin's Master Chef's Table Named Best Dining Experience By Porthole Cruise Magazine

... 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 ...

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Kevin Sheehan on the Getaway's Illusionarium

Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Kevin Sheehan explains a little about the dining and entertainment concept behind the Illusionarium on the Norwegian Getaway, which is debuting in New York this week.

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Rudi Sodamin's Master Chef's Table Named Best Dining Experience By Porthole Cruise Magazine

Celebrity Cruises brings 'Top Chef' to sea

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First steel cut as Carnival Vista construction gets underway

Carnival's got another bundle of joy in the oven. This one will be No. 25. The first steel for the Carnival Vista was cut last week at Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, for the vessel that's due in 2016.

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Century Casinos Announces Contract Extension with Regent Seven Seas...

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Norwegian Cruise Line launches its Ultimate Freesome Sale

To go along with their Freestyle Cruising theme, Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled it's biggest sale of the year, the "Ultimate Freesome" event, which will give guests the ultimate opportunity to save more than $1,000 when they book a new cruise reservation on Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Breakaway , the line's two newest ships, between February ... (more)

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Galveston plans a third cruise terminal

Navigator of the Seas sails to its homeport of Galveston, Texas after a month long revitalization that featured the addition of a Flowrider, virtual balcony staterooms, new dining options and so much more.

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New Concordia probe 'to come to nothing', Costa lawyer says

Grosseto, February 25 - A new probe into two Costa Cruises employees for allegedly tampering with the bridge and diesel generator room of the wrecked Concordia cruise liner was destined to be shelved, a lawyer acting for the cruise company said on Tuesday.

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Costa managers 'probed over Concordia tampering'

Grosseto, February 25 - Prosecutors in the Tuscan city of Grosseto have opened a probe into Costa Cruises managers over alleged tampering of the bridge of the wreck of the Costa Concordia, judicial sources said Tuesday.

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World's Largest Cruise Site Names Best Cruise Ships Based on Passenger Feedback

... entertainment and gratuities in the cost of the cruise. "The Cruisers' Choice Awards are a fantastic honor for cruise lines to receive as they're based on personal experiences shared by cruisers themselves," says Carolyn Spencer Brown , ...

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World's Largest Cruise Site Names Best Cruise Ships Based on Passenger Feedback

Royal Caribbean Cruises posts profit, shows optimism for strong 2014

On the same day one of its ships was heading home early due to an illness outbreak, Royal Caribbean Cruises released positive quarterly and full-year earnings.

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Southampton Return: Princess Cruises' Royal Princess.

ROYAL Princess, the luxury super-ship officially named in Southampton by the Duchess of Cambridge last year, is to return to the city.

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Britannia vs Anthem of the Seas: Which luxury ship will you pick?

Special feature: P&O goes head to head with Royal Caribbean for cruise passengers in 2015 - which one would you prefer to set sail on? P&O cruises recently announced the addition of two new celebrity chefs to the starting line-up of their new ship The Britannia.

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Spectacular Antarctica demands respect

Can you imagine not being able to land if you want to get up close and personal with penguins? The 100 signatories of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators helps preserve Antarctica's environmental integrity through conservation controls.

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Ship is a floating hotel for Super Bowl

Norwegian Cruise Line's colorful new cruise ship Norwegian Getaway seen behind a glass wall at Manhattan's Pier 88 on the Hudson River.

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Queen Elizabeth to dock in Sydney for Mardi Gras

The biggest Queen of all, the Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth will dock in Sydney Harbour at 7am on Saturday March 1, just in time for Mardi Gras celebrations.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Crystal Cruises explores new Far East adventures from exotic Asian ports

The ultra-luxury Crystal Cruises is offering dozens of new exotic, off-the-beaten-path and glittering urban centers adventures on Asia voyages through 2015.

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Crystal Cruises announces boat load of sizzling shore excursions for 2015

High in the Peruvian mountains, above the clouds, stands the enchanting city of Machu Picchu.

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Half-day, full day, and multiple-day excursions, more than 40 of them new, can now be previewed and pre-reserved at crystalcruises.com.

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Crystal Announces Record Number Of Shore-Side Adventures For Record 2015 World Cruise

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Crystal Announces Record Number Of Shore-Side Adventures For Record 2015 World Cruise

Half-day, full day, and multiple-day excursions, more than 40 of them new, can now be previewed and pre-reserved at crystalcruises.com.

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'Poop cruise' witness: 'I got mentally injured'

A federal judge has ruled Carnival liable and responsible for the engine fire that left the ill-fated Triumph cruise adrift in the Gulf of Mexico in February 2013.

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Royal Caribbean Is Latest Entrant into Autism-Friendly Travel

Royal Caribbean is riding high on the waves after a leading travel organization distinguished it as the first official autism-friendly cruise line.

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Trinity Lutheran in Algiers Point celebrates Mardi Gras with Benny Grunch and king cake party

Images IMG_4430 The ladies of Trinity Lutheran Church served up hot dogs, chili, and chips.* Benny Grunch and the Bunch played in the courtyard of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Algiers Point.

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Recent cruise trends have improved, says Citigroup

Norwegian Cruise Line says lost 'a little' bookings ground for Q2 Norwegian Cruise Line CEO sees Q1 still being "very solid" in terms of ticket, but possibly not in terms of load, and that the company "lost a little ground" on Q2 bookings, but not a concerning amount.

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Norwegian Getaway brings Miami flair to PortMiami

... line that started sailing from PortMiami in November, and Carnival Breeze, which launched in 2012. Carnival Cruise Lines brought the 3,690-passenger ship to Miami later that year. The year-round presence of the recent arrivals means PortMiami has ...

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Royal Caribbean to end cruise early due to widespread illness outbreak

Royal Caribbean International is cutting a 10-night voyage short after an outbreak of stomach illness sickened hundreds of passengers.

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Ship hit by illness sets sail after thorough cleaning

... N.J., two days ahead of schedule after more than 20% of 3,071 passengers fell ill. In addition, Norwegian Cruise Lines' Star had an outbreak in early January, which affected 130 of 2,318 passengers. One of the more intimate vessels in Holland ...

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Royal Caribbean International receives "autism friendly" certification

A travel company has certified the entire Royal Caribbean International fleet as friendly to guests who have autism or other developmental disabilities.

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Disney's Magic Kingdom raises prices

Heading to Disney's Magic Kingdom Park for spring break with the children? The most expensive theme park at Walt Disney World Resort just got a little pricier.

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Health Highlights: Feb. 24, 2014

The force is very much with 'Clone Wars' Season 6 trailer

Get ready, "Star Wars" fans, the first trailer from the upcoming final season of "The Clone Wars" is here, and it's a lot of fun.

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Pancake Luncheon planned for St. Peter's

The annual tradition of a Pancake Luncheon at St. Peter's Episcopal Church will continue Tuesday, March 4 with two serving times at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The women of the parish will prepare and serve pancakes with maple syrup, sausage, sherbet and cookies, and coffee and tea.

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Vomiting, diarrhea strike yet another cruise ship

The seasickness that struck MS Veendam, above, could be the third outbreak of norovirus on a cruise ship in a month.

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Monetate Ecommerce Quarterly (EQ4 2013) Unwraps Holiday 2013 Trends;...

Monetate today announced the release of its latest Ecommerce Quarterly report . The report explores how ecommerce sites performed during the 2013 holiday shopping season and highlights the emergence of mobile, specifically tablets, as this year's holiday hero--helping drive ten $1 billion sales days, including a record-breaking Cyber Monday with ... (more)

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Cumulus Media investment opportunity compelling, says RBC Capital

Cumulus sees improvement throughout the year, sees FY14 as 'solid' year The company, on its Q4 earnings call, added that 2014 should be a "solid year.

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Newport International Group Corporate Travel: Travel tips and trips

Liberty Travel has a three-night getaway to Cancun, Mexico, priced from $625 per person double occupancy.

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

FOURTH possible norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship this year under...

FOURTH possible norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship this year under investigation as 114 passengers and 10 crew get sick The CDC is investigating the ms Veendam, which returned to port on Saturday after a week-long Caribbean cruise The ship failed a sanitation exam in September when inspectors found brown liquid dripping on clean dishes and a fly ... (more)

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The Recording Academy announces first ever 'GRAMMYA Music Festival at Sea'

Although the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards have come and gone, The Recording Academy has partnered with travel company, Sixthman and Norwegian Cruise Line to bring you the first ever GRAMMY Festival at Sea .

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CDC looking into possible ship virus outbreak

CDC Investigate Outbreak On Cruise Which Docked In S.Fla.

Health officials from the Centers For Disease Control are investigating an outbreak on a cruise ship which docked on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale.

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CDC looking into possible ship virus outbreak

New and larger ports in works, more choices for cruisers

Think you've seen all there is to see in the Caribbean? Cruise lines don't think so, and together with some of the island governments, they're doing something about it.

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Schwarz travel column: 1st certified autism-friendly cruise line catches my eye

... in cruises for families with autistic members, either escorted by trained staff or not. It works with several cruise lines. AOTS launched the certification program to help guide travelers to ships with autism-friendly youth activities and movies, ...

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Cruise trends 2014: Image rehab and new ships

... look for theme park-style attractions and new offerings in dining and entertainment. Here are some details. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents 95 percent of cruise capacity worldwide with 63 member cruise lines, ...

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Taiwan now a top market for Star Cruises in Asia

Taiwan has emerged as the largest market in Asia for Star Cruises, thanks largely to a rapid growth in passenger numbers in recent years.

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Giant Allure of the Seas heading to Europe next summer

Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas, seen in this file photo, will spent the summer of 2015 in Europe.

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Experience Hawaii the easy way: By cruise ship

A great way to sample the many wonders of the Hawaiian Islands without the hassles of island-hopping by plane - like going through security and carting your luggage on each flight - is to instead take a cruise.

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Artemis celebrates Carnival season with Feb. 21 parade

The lovely ladies of the Krewe of Artemis graced downtown Baton Rouge on Feb. 21. The all-female parade rolled through the city, celebrating the Carnival spirit just two weeks before Mardi Gras.

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Oriana's luxury cruise cut short for repairs

PASSENGERS on board a Southampton -based cruise liner will be returning to port three days earlier than planned after propeller problems forced the trip to be cut short.

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How to choose your ideal Alaska cruise

... Gold Rush history and native culture. Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska itineraries operated by all the major cruise lines visit glaciers and popular Alaskan ports: Juneau, the only state capital you can't get to by car; the fishing town of ...

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Windstar Cruises offers hefty discounts on new luxury yacht sailings in Asia

If the notion of cruising around Asia on a luxury yacht turns you on, Windstar Cruises has a deal for you.

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Switching it up to connect startups to big customers

It's usually the startups that are taking the stage at pitching contests and demo day events, managing their nerves while hoping their presentations will catch the attention of potential investors, partners or customers.

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St. Peter's Hosts Annual Pancake Luncheon March 4th

The annual tradition of a Pancake Luncheon at St. Peter's Episcopal Church will continue on Tuesday, March 4th with two serving times at 11:00 am and 12:15 pm.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks

The firm currently has a $62.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks ' price target would suggest a potential upside of 20.69% from the company's current price.

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Suncoast Humane Society will be hosting a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic on Saturday, March 1 from 10am to 2pm.

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Cruise Trends for 2014

... park-style attractions and new offerings in dining and entertainment. Here are some details. THE BIG PICTURE Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents 95 percent of cruise capacity worldwide with 63 member cruise lines, ...

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Cruise Voyant Announces Winner of Valentine's Day Photo Contest Cruise...

... available 24/7 to help them choose the perfect romantic cruise for them. Offering cruises from all the major cruise lines including romantic lines such as Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises and Princess Cruises. For a mix of romance and fun, Michelle ...

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Princess Alaska cruisetour sale starts at $99 per day

NYSE Decliners Watch List: Yelp, Inc. (NYSE:YELP) and the Walt Disney ...

Growing Stock Report expands its NYSE Decliners Weekly Watch List adding Yelp, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company .

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Royal Caribbean Cruises posts profit, shows optimism for strong 2014

On the same day one of its ships was heading home early due to an illness outbreak, Royal Caribbean Cruises released positive quarterly and full-year earnings.

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Since the Concordia shipwreck, safety advances and room for improvement

... attention on oceangoing ships until medical care on shore becomes available. The right to have included on cruise lines' websites a toll-free phone line that can be used for questions or information about any aspect of ship operations. After a ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line reports profitable quarter, year

... promotional state, but it's a state to which we have become accustomed." In February 2013, competitor Carnival Cruise Lines drew widespread criticism - and media attention - for its handling of a disabling ship fire on the Carnival Triumph. Royal ...

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Jumbo Travel partners with Disney

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 19: The magic of Disney just became more accessible for families in Kuwait.

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Beatlemaniacs coming to Pictou

... international audiences worldwide in theaters and concert halls and as a top headliner on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, they were nominated "Entertainer of the year" and voted best musical act on Princess Cruises. The Beatlemaniacs give ...

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Port on track to break visitor records

After making significant ground on Falmouth over previous years the port is now in a position where it will see more visiting passengers than any other port in the South West of England for the 2014 cruise season.

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The Beatlemaniacs to perform at Faith Presbyterian

America fell in love with The Beatles when they arrived in the United States 50 years ago and embarked on a history-making path of pop culture dominance.

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MS Queen Elizabeth calls into Nuku'alofa

Queen Elizabeth cruise ship docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa today, bringing over 2900 passengers and crew, the biggest cruise liner to have visited Tonga this year.

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Queen Elizabeth calls into Nuku'alofa

The Queen Elizabeth cruise ship was docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku'alofa today bringing over 2900 passengers and crew, the biggest to have visited Tonga this year.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Autism on the Seasa Launches the Cruise Industry's First...

Royal Caribbean International is First Cruise Line to Receive Certification -- "Autism Friendly" Certification Ensures Cruise Ships' Services, Venues and Amenities are Accessible to Guests with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities Offering cruise lines a Standard that includes training for their staff to effectively accommodate the needs of ... (more)

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NightBlue Theater to Stage Songs for a New World, 3/7-30

NightBlue Performing Arts Company presents Jason Robert Brown 's "Songs for a New World" March 7 through March 30 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont.

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This week's best travel bargains

Prices vary. For example, two nights in mid-May at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort start at $732, including taxes and resort fees, a savings of $283.

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Reader Photos: Plague of Potholes

Lisa Nantais says she ended up with two flat tires, shown here, and a damaged rim on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, from the SAME pothole on Ypres Boulevard in Windsor, where Kate T also experienced two flat tires.

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Disney Cruise Line releases Sitka Port Adventures details

Disney Cruise Line has been sailing to Alaska for several years, but 2014 will bring a new nine-night cruise that calls on Sitka, Alaska.

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Princess creates cruise for a cause that goes straight to your heart

Bravo to Princess Cruises for its second edition of Cruising for a Cause "-a theme journey that celebrated CPR awareness and a benefit for the American Heart Association that was expected to raise $1 million for the organization's heart health programs and educational outreach.

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RCI(R) and Disney Vacation Club(R) Renew Multi-Year Affiliation Agreement

Disney Vacation Club recently renewed its multi-year affiliation agreement with RCI , the global leader in vacation exchange with nearly 4,500 affiliated resorts in more than 100 countries.

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Cruise ship worker accused of raping female passenger, tried to throw her overboard

Authorities say that a cruise ship attendant has confessed to raping a female passenger and he tried to throw the woman overboard.

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What It Takes to Maintain the Largest Floating Music Festival

... music charters (Shiprocked, the Zen Cruise, and Aventura Dance Cruise) and developed relationships with five cruise lines (Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, and Celebrity). The events also draw an enviable demographic, giving the average ...

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Cruise ship worker raped passenger: FBI

A cruise ship attendant confessed to raping a female passenger on Valentine's Day and trying to toss her overboard to cover up the crime, according to an arrest affidavit filed on Tuesday in Miami federal court.

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Video of new Red Arrows 50th anniversary season tailfin...

The world renowned Red Arrows are set to make a welcome return to the Cromer Carnival line-up this summer, it can be revealed.

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Cruise ship worker admits raping passenger on Valentine's day

Cruise ship worker admits raping passenger on Valentine's day Barbara Liston, Reuters First posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 05:29 PM EST Updated: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 05:36 PM EST A cruise ship attendant confessed to raping a female passenger on Valentine's Day and trying to toss her overboard to cover up the crime, according to an ... (more)

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Holland America Line worker accused of raping passenger, trying to throw her off a ba...

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Man accused of attacking cruise passenger

Ketut Pujayasa, a 28-year-old room service attendant with Holland America's ms Nieuw Amsterdam, physically and sexually assaulted a female passenger while in international waters, according to a criminal complaint in which authorities say he confessed.

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Ten signs that a cruise contest on Facebook is not for real

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cruise ships Assaults

... Cruises , whose lines include Celebrity, and Azamara Club Cruises. Jim Walker, a Miami maritime attorney, said cruise lines depend on overseas hiring agents to provide employees, and such agents are susceptible to bribes and may falsify resumes. ...

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Holland America Line worker accused of raping passenger, trying to throw her off a balcony

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Fox Bangor

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Cruise ship worker admits raping passenger on Valentine's day

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Holland America Line worker accused of raping passenger, trying to throw her off a balcony

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Assaults on cruise ships happen, but not often

... of the corresponding rate on land," said Mike McGarry, a senior vice president with the Washington, D.C.-based Cruise Lines International Association, an industry organization. "On land, the rate of crime is significantly higher." The Nieuw ...

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Cruise ship worker accused of assaulting passenger, trying to throw her overboard

A cruise ship worker has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman, beating her and trying to push her off a Holland America Cruise vessel.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Cruise ship worker raped passenger, tried to toss her overboard -FBI

Cruise ship worker admits to raping passenger and trying to throw her overboard

Ketut Pujayasa, a employee for Holland America Line, admitted to raping and attempting to throw a passenger overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Princess Cruises magical, majestic, magnificent Denali deal puts you in paradise

Denali National Park is a national six million-acre wonder, highlighted by the 20,320-foot Mt.

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Cruise ship worker raped passenger, tried to toss her overboard: FBI

Bernie Kopell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

... cruise industry quickly grew from a small boutique vacation option on small vessels to a massive industry where cruise lines had to built newer, larger ships to accommodate the expanding market. Today the average sized cruise ship is 90,000 tons ...

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Adventure gear to take along on your HAL Dancing With the Stars cruise adventure

On a Holland America Line "Dancing With the Stars: At Sea" cruise , you need shoes.

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Indonesia cruise worker accused of passenger rape

A cruise ship worker from Indonesia is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Cruise ship worker accused of trying to toss woman overboard after sex assault

Crew member accused of attacking cruise passenger

GRAMMY Festival At Sea: Women Who Rock To Set Sail Nov. 4 - 8, 2014

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GRAMMYA Festival At Sea: Women Who Rock To Set Sail Nov. 4 - 8, 2014

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Cruise ship crew member accused of attacking passenger

Bucket List Adventure: Stars cruise

For many of the 2,100 or so passengers on Holland America Line's glittery "Dancing With the Stars: At Sea" theme cruises, meeting Emmy Award-winner and five-time "Dancing with the Stars" champion Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Joey Fatone and Sabrina Bryan is an item to check off the bucket list.

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Daniels Parkway WB lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash

Traffic is flowing on Daniels Parkway after a multi-vehicle crash near Ricken Baker Parkway close to JetBlue Park early Wednesday morning.

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Collier County high school teacher under investigation

Derek Harp has been removed from his classroom and reassigned to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center, district officials say.

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Woman allegedly raped, beaten by cruise ship worker who broke into cabin after being insulted: Are ships safe?

Sometimes you wonder how cruise lines stay in business, what with all the bad publicity about breakdowns, malfunctioning toilets and runaway illnesses.

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Bacardi, Celebrity Cruises join SwitchPitch session

A pitch session planned for Thursday in Miami will reverse the normal roles played by investors and startup companies at such events.

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Major Lazer Announces Headline Slot On The Mad Decent Boat Party 12th-16th November 2014

Mad Decent has announced The Mad Decent Boat Party November 12th-16th. The label has partnered with Atlanta-based Sixthman, the group responsible for the successful Kid Rock and Weezer cruises to produce their first ever Block Party at sea in conjunction with Norwegian Cruise Lines.

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Mariner of the Seas makes maiden call at Laem Chabang

ROYAL Caribbean International's Mariner of the Seas, the largest cruise ship based in Asia, visited the port of Laem Chabang in Thailand for the first time last Feb. 17. The 138,279 gross registered ton ship arrived with more than 3,000 international guests onboard for an overnight stay.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Bacardi, Celebrity Cruises join SwitchPitch session

A pitch session planned for Thursday in Miami will reverse the normal roles played by investors and startup companies at such events.

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5 Things to Know in Florida for Feb. 19

A South Florida doctor known to patients as the "Rock Doc" because of his spiky hairstyle and punk fashion has pleaded guilty to $2.5 million in Medicare fraud, as well as a drug crime.

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Crew member accused of attacking passenger

Cruise Ship Assault: Female Passenger Reportedly Raped, Beaten And Strangled

Ketut Pujayasa is accused of raping, beating and strangling a female passenger on a cruise ship, and then trying to throw her overboard, according to FBI documents cited by the Sun-Sentinel newspaper.

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Man accused of attacking cruise passenger

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American Cruise Lines to Offer Lobster Theme on All Maine Coast...

... and people travel from all over the country to experience it.' - Timothy Beebe, Vice President, American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines today announced it will be offering its popular lobster theme on all 2014 Maine Coast cruises. The eight-day ...

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Indonesian cruise worker accused of raping passenger

A cruise ship worker from Indonesia is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger

Now that we're well into the second month of the new year, I suppose I ought to be getting around... FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - A cruise ship worker from Indonesia is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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2014 will see an influx of one-of-a-kind cruise explorations

This year should really be called 'the year of the exotic cruise.' Although the Caribbean remains as popular as ever, more and more cruise lines are branching out to offer some truly unique experiences this year in places that remain relatively unexplored.

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Norwegian Cruise Line reports profitable quarter, year

... remained in a promotional state, but it's a state to which we have become accustomed." In , competitor Carnival Cruise Lines drew widespread criticism -- and media attention -- for its handling of a disabling ship fire on the Carnival Triumph. , ...

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Cruise ship worker accused of raping passenger, trying to throw her off a balcony

Passengers on Holland America Line's MS Eurodam stroll on decks July 5, 2008, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger

A cruise ship worker from Indonesia is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger

Florida - A cruise ship worker from Indonesia is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said on Tuesday.

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Holland America Line worker accused of raping passenger, trying to throw her off a balcony

A cruise ship worker from Indonesia is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Holland America Line worker accused of raping passenger, trying to throw her off a balcony

A cruise ship worker from Indonesia is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Cruise worker's rape confession

IF YOU'RE scared of flying look away now. Dramatic footage has emerged of a plane struggling to land in really windy conditions.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Cruise Trends for 2014

Cruise employee accused of sexual assaulting passenger

A crew member on a cruise liner is accused of attacking cruise passenger and trying to push her overboard.

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Cruise Ship Worker Arrested, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Passenger

A cruise ship worker, upon returning to Port Everglades Sunday, was arrested, accused of raping a passenger and then trying to throw her overboard.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger

Authorities say a cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard.

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Cruise worker admits Valentine's Day rape

FORMER US soldier Steven Dale Green, convicted of raping and killing a teenage Iraqi girl and then killing her family, has been found dead in a prison.

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Cruise worker raped, tried to throw woman overboard: FBI

Ketut Pujayasa, 28, a Holland America cruise worker, admitted to a vicious attack against a 31-year-old American passenger aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam, the FBI said.

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Cruise worker accused of raping passenger A cruise ship worker is...

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Cruise Ship Worker Accused Of Raping Passenger, Trying To Throw Her Overboard

A cruise ship worker is accused of raping a passenger aboard a Holland America Line vessel and then trying to throw her overboard, authorities said Tuesday.

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Passenger: Crew member beat me

Allure of the Seas heading to Europe in '15

One of the world's largest cruise ships will spend next summer in Europe after being based in Fort Lauderdale for nearly five years.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises posts profit, shows optimism for strong 2014

On the same day one of its ships was heading home early due to an illness outbreak, Royal Caribbean Cruises released positive quarterly and full-year earnings.

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Cruise worker admits he raped, tried to throw passenger overboard, feds say

A cruise worker confessed to raping a passenger and trying to throw her overboard from her stateroom balcony, claiming the Valentine's Day assault was revenge for an alleged slight, authorities said Tuesday.

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Disney's Hong Kong Resort Stays In The Black

On Monday, Hong Kong Disneyland said its net profit more than doubled in fiscal 2013 to $31.2 million .

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New and larger ports in works, more choices for cruisers

Think you've seen all there is to see in the Caribbean? Cruise lines don't think so, and together with some of the island governments, they're doing something about it.

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River cruising to expand in Pacific Northwest

... with dinner. It will operate from April to late November. The other sternwheeler on the rivers is the American Cruise Lines' Queen of the West, which makes similar seven-night cruises on the Columbia and Snake Rivers with much the same inclusions ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' CEO Discusses Q4 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Good morning and welcome to the Norwegian Cruise Line Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2013 Earnings Conference Call.

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BRIEF: Norwegian Cruise Line reports profitable quarter, year

Quarterly revenues increased from . Adjusted net cruise costs for the quarter, excluding fuel, increased 7.6 percent.

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Celebrity Cruises and Canyon Ranch partner to launch SpaClubA at Sea

Celebrity Cruises and Canyon Ranch plan to launch Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea onboard 10 state-of-the-art Celebrity ships, elevating the cruise experience with new services and treatments.

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Will being gluten-free ruin my trip?

... having to pack a virtual grocery store of supplies because you're a celiac or gluten sensitive. Thankfully cruise lines, airlines, and hotels are more and more often taking steps to accommodate gluten-free travelers. One airline addressing the issue ...

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Learning.com Joins P21 to Support 21st Century Learning

Feb. 18, 2014 - The Partnership for 21st Century Skills welcomes Learning.com to the organization's strategic council and the diverse cadre of education leaders, business community, and state and federal policymakers supporting student readiness for college, career, and citizenship.

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Norwegian Cruise Line and Bigger Competitors Take Their Battle to TV

NCL CEO would like to see a less competitive cruise environment where there would be less discounting and everyone could raise pricing.

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Norwegian Cruise Line shares drop despite profitable Q4

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings dropped nearly 6 percent despite a profitable fourth quarter.

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Norwegian Cruise Line shares drop despite profitable Q4

Norwegian shares were down $1.94, or 5.52 percent, to $33.23 during Tuesday trading.

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Norwegian Cruise Line forecasts 4% yield increase in 2014

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Celebrity Century to leave fleet in 2015

Royal Caribbean announces itineraries for 2015

Norwegian Cruise Line reports profitable quarter, year

Norwegian Cruise Line, which launched its new Miami-based ship earlier this month, reported increased revenues and profits in the fourth quarter.

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Say "I do" to these cruise ship weddings

Couples looking to tie the knot will find cruise line wedding packages provide everything from the bridal bouquet to the champagne toast.

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Norwegian Cruise Line to release earnings

Norwegian Cruise Line, which launched its new Miami-based ship earlier this month, will release fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday morning.

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Three other ships reached Ha Long Bay as Costa Victoria skipped port, travel watchdog told

Cruise company said the vessel skipped port on local officials' instructions, but Vietnamese authorities have a different version of story Passengers refused to leave Costa Victoria and demand compensation two weeks ago for the cancellation of a stop during their trip to Vietnam.

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Top cruise trends for end-of-winter getaways

... getaway. Thanks to just-released data from the 2014 CruiseTrends report by CruiseCompete , the top ships, cruise lines and departure destinations for the upcoming cruise season have been revealed - and we're sharing the results with you so you can ...

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Why going gluten free doesn't have to ruin travel

... paperwork and passengers are accommodated throughout the sailing. (In all locations except China.) Among large cruise lines, Princess Cruises follows the same protocol. The preference is noted at the time of booking and all meals on board are ...

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A Princess cruise creates Cruise for a Cause that goes straight to your heart

Bravo to Princess Cruises for its second edition Cruising for a Cause "-a theme journey that celebrated CPR awareness and a benefit for the American Heart Association that was expected to raise $1 million for the organization's heart health programs and educational outreach.

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Going gluten-free doesn't have to ruin your trip

Save big on spring break

School kids all over the country have started counting the days to their spring break holiday-a week of vacation that can fall anywhere between mid-March and late April.

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Video: Ship on which James Swinstead from Colchester died, is passed fit to sail

The cruise ship on which a passenger from north Essex died when it was hit by a freak wave has been passed fit to sail after police and port authority inspections.

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Deal watch: Norwegian kicks off five-day sale

Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, the 4,028-passenger Norwegian Getaway, sailed for the first time in January 2014.

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Cruise line caters to lobster lovers this summer

Lobster lovers have a cruise to call their own; in fact, they have an entire season of them. American Cruise Lines said that every one of its cruises along Maine's coast this summer would be lobster-themed. Your Take contributions have not been ...

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World-Renowned Australian Chef Mark Best Joins Holland America Line's Culinary Council

Celebrated as one of the most innovative chefs in the world today, Best was welcomed to the group at an event on ms Amsterdam during the ship's call in Sydney, Australia, while sailing on its 115-day Grand World Voyage.

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Deal watch: Norwegian kicks off five-day sale

Tilbury/Eight Ash Green: Ship on which passenger from north Essex died passed fit to sail

The cruise ship on which a passenger from north Essex died when it was hit by a freak wave has been passed fit to sail after police and port authority inspections.

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Hong Kong Disneyland Sets Revenue, Attendance Records in 2013

The resort also announced that a new hotel will be added by early 2017, expanding the hotel room capacity by 75 percent.

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How the Navy avoids norovirus

The United States Navy has 323,000 active duty service members, many of them housed in close quarters -- yet it is able to avoid major outbreaks of contagious diseases like those seen on commercial cruise ships.

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Storm death ship Marco Polo cleared to cruise on

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Navigating Hotel Rooms

Picture this: you wake up jet lagged, with no idea where you are in the world. Once you identify you're in a hotel, and possibly remember the city where it's located, you shuffle to the bathroom for a shower, whereupon you're faced with this: It's like a pop quiz.

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Caryn Mathes named president, GM at KUOW

... Lukas Shu, Kris Feliciano, John Cuhel, Rachel Schad and Nick Stuckey joined Studio Meng Strazzara in Seattle. Cruise lines: Gregory Crick was promoted to director of planning and administration in the Guest Programs Department at Holland America ...

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Instapic: Why yes, I'd love some tea.

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

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Ship is a floating hotel for Super Bowl

Norwegian Cruise Line's colorful new cruise ship Norwegian Getaway seen behind a glass wall at Manhattan's Pier 88 on the Hudson River.

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Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Feb. 16

Below are BroadwayWorld.com's upcoming listings of Non-Equity Auditions, as of Sunday, February 16, 2014 onwards.

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Norwegian Getaway brings Miami flair to PortMiami

Luxury cruise and biking: A surprisingly good combo

Cycling the streets of Barcelona, Spain, is one of the shore excursions possible aboard a Crystal Serenity cruise around Europe.

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Cruise and stay: The neat mixture of voyage and hotel that is attracting a new generation

Some cruise devotees barely feel the need to step ashore - with an abundance of entertainment, spa treatments, lectures, quizzes and sumptuous meals on board, why would they? But as ships continue to attract ever more youthful and adventurous customers, so a new trend is emerging: the so-called cruise-and-stay itinerary.

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Cruise Trends for 2014

Explore B.C.'s Great Bear Rainforest on a cruise with Robert Bateman

Here's the best reason to get outdoors this Family Day weekend - the weather will be warmer than we've seen in weeks.

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Historic cruise down the Panama Canal

Passengers gather at the front of the ship to experience history while travelling through the Panama Canal.

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With A Cheap Valuation And Solid Growth Potential, It's Time To Sail With Royal Caribbean

... market for cruises. Royal Caribbean's ability to produce groundbreaking and innovative new ships while its cruise lines garner the highest levels of customer satisfaction place the company in the strong position of being both an industry leader and ...

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Experience Hawaii the easy way: By cruise ship

A great way to sample the many wonders of the Hawaiian Islands without the hassles of island-hopping by plane -- like going through security and carting your luggage on each flight -- is to instead take a cruise.

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How does the Navy avoid norovirus?

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Picture-postcard: St George's on the Caribbean island of Grenada

As official ambassadors of Royal Caribbean International, Liz and Graham Farmer, along with children Josie, Sam and Eddie, will embark on a trip of a lifetime.

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Sweet deals for Valentines cruises

You've heard of gannets, albatrosses, petrels, penguins and boobies, but what about that other enchanting species: lovebirds? They're flocking out to sea, too, nesting on cruise ships while honeymooning or celebrating anniversaries and romantic occasions like Valentine's Day.

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Vacation ends early when 600 get sick on Caribbean cruise

The Royal Caribbean International's Explorer of the Seas docked at Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands.

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Hospitality students on the high seas

Students from the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management are studying abroad on the high seas aboard the beautiful Norwegian Cruise Line this summer.

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Disney Wonder Port Adventure in Ketchikan Alaska-George Inlet Lodge

Sailing to Alaska is an adventure in and of itself, however, when the Disney Wonder docks in Ketchikan , you definitely don't want to miss out on the Port Adventure to George Inlet Lodge for the Wilderness Exploration and Crab Feast .

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Historic cruise down the Panama Canal

Passengers gather at the front of the ship to experience history while travelling through the Panama Canal.

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Amusement Parks in the US Industry Market Research Report from...

Revenue is rising again as the economic recovery gains momentum. For this reason, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated a report on the Amusement Parks industry in its growing industry report collection.

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American Cruise Lines to Offer Lobster Theme on All Maine Coast...

Norwegian Cruise Line to Install Scrubbers from Green Tech Marine on Six Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that the line will make a significant investment in the installation of 28 exhaust gas scrubbers on six ships in the line's fleet.

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Say 'I do' to these cruise ship weddings

Carnival recently revamped and upgraded its chapels and other options to include more beachside wedding venues in the Caribbean and more choices of weddings cakes.

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Explore B.C.'s Great Bear Rainforest on a cruise with Robert Bateman

Naturalist and environmentalist Robert Bateman will be a special crew member on an adventure cruise of B.C.'s Great Bear Rainforest.

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Celebrity chef to run cookery club on new cruise ship

A COOKERY club run by top chefs will be a feature on a 141,000-tonne new Southampton-based cruise liner which will start voyages next year.

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Since the Concordia shipwreck, safety advances and room for improvement

Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of new Miami-based ship

Meyer Werft, the German shipyard that built the nearly 4,000-passenger vessel, handed over the Norwegian Getaway to the Doral-based company during a ceremony in Germany Friday.

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How to get better shore excursions from your cruise

... do you enjoy at home that you could pursue in a different setting? Are you among those who have caused the cruise lines to add more excursions focused on the experiential, on physical activity, or multigenerational travel? Increasingly, passengers ...

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Now's the time to think about booking a cruise to Alaska on the Disney Wonder

When the sun is beating down and the humidity is high, you'll be glad you booked your Alaskan cruise on the Disney Wonder while the snow was still blowing.

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One year later, happy couple recounts Valentine's Day stroke

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. For many, Valentine's Day is all about flowers and candy for your special sweetheart, but for one Lowcountry couple, it's an anniversary of survival they'll never forget.

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Times Square Celebrates Valentine's Day With Surprise Proposals, Live Weddings And Vow Renewals

Thomas R. Ingargiola and Jennifer Terruso are one of 7 couples who tied the knot in Times Square, NY on Valentine's Day.

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Cruise holidays: All aboard for a Caribbean tour

A late breakfast, light lunch, then take the air with a leisurely stroll on deck before dinner.

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Times Square Celebrates Valentine's Day With Surprise Proposals, Live Weddings And Vow Renewals

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Air Canada rouge offers 30 percent more capacity with launch of...

Air Canada rouge offers more flights between right when they arrive, and daily late afternoon departures for those who prefer some extra time to prepare for their vacation on the day that they leave.

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Allure of the Seas heading to Europe in '15

One of the world's largest cruise ships will spend next summer in Europe after being based in Fort Lauderdale for nearly five years.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises posts profit, shows optimism for strong 2014

On the same day one of its ships was heading home early due to an illness outbreak, Royal Caribbean Cruises released positive quarterly and full-year earnings.

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Royal Caribbean to end cruise early due to widespread illness outbreak

Royal Caribbean International is cutting a 10-night voyage short after an outbreak of stomach illness sickened hundreds of passengers.

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Love floats your boat on Valentine's Day on the romantic Ruby Princess

Live from the romantic Ruby Princess, in the Caribbean, just south of Cuba, steaming toward Fort Lauderdale on Valentine's Day-we have been " Cruising for a Cause " for the last five days.

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New and larger ports in works, more choices for cruisers

Think you've seen all there is to see in the Caribbean? Cruise lines don't think so, and together with some of the island governments, they're doing something about it.

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3 ships to join South Florida's fleet

... wide), assuming that even if the big three of Royal Caribbean don't call there, the biggest ships from other cruise lines will. "We are becoming the standard" for ports to accommodate, said Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean ...

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9 Worst Cruise Virus Outbreaks in the Past 10 Years

These voyages stand out for the particularly high percentages of ill passengers onboard, but the cases give no further insights into how to stop outbreaks from happening in the future.

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World-Renowned Australian Chef Mark Best Joins Holland America Line's Culinary Council

Jacksonville harbor pilot appointed to Florida Board of Pilot Commissioners

Carolyn Kurtz And Stephen Nielsen have also been appointed or reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott to the Board of Pilot Commissioners.

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Holy Ship! If Pharrell is cruising, it's not just for older folk

... cruise ships, and passenger numbers are expected to reach 21.7 million, up 400,000 from 2013, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents companies around the globe. Millennials, people born between the early ...

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If you HEART Travel...

Happy February, the month to celebrate love - romantic, platonic, and family love! And if you love travel, why not give the gift of travel to those you love, and enjoy the present together - the planning, experiencing and remembering? It's rumored that, long ago mid-February was a time when birds selected their mates, and fertility ceremonies ... (more)

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How the Navy avoids norovirus

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Mad Decent Boat Party Announced: Major Lazer, Big Gigantic, Dillon...

... Kid Rock and Weezer cruises to produce their first ever Block Party at sea in conjunction with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Setting sail November 12th from Miami, FL and making stops in Nassau and Norwegian Cruise Line's private Island Great Stirrup Cay ...

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New cruise ships 2014: Regal Princess

The newest Princess Cruises ship, Regal Princess , will start sailing in May 2014 cruising the Mediterranean until October 17 when it heads across the sea to its new home in Ft.

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UK storms: Weather experts warn it will get worse as snow adds to flood misery

More downpours, heavy winds and even snow will heap misery on to communities already at breaking point because of the floods.

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World class athletes battle it out at The Caribbean Cup Challenge

World-class athletes Gabby Douglas, Tom Daley, and Ian Thorpe compete on board Allure of the Seas in an epic battle... along with the help of some pint-sized guests.

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Ahoy there, solo cruisers

Ahoy there, solo cruisers! 2014 looks like being the best year yet as more ocean and river cruise lines are reducing or waiving the single supplement and coming up with special offers.

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Diplo, Katy B, Dillon Francis and More to Set Sail on First...

After eight years of success on land, Mad Decent announced today that it's taking its popular Block Party concept on a cruise ship.

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Farewell season planned for Celebrity Century

Celebrity Cruises today announced a year of special events aboard the Celebrity Century leading up to its departure from the line in 2015.

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Norwegian Getaway christened at Port of Miami

Last Friday I had the privilege of visiting the Norwegian Getaway during her christening ceremony.

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[TV] Final Season Of Star Wars: The Clone Wars To Debut On Netflix

The season will run for thirteen episodes and is called "The Lost Missions". In addition to the final season, Netflix users will also get all of the previous seasons, including several director's cut episodes never before seen on TV, along with the feature film.

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Norwegian ships reduce smokestack emissions with new tech

Norwegian Cruise Line will install 28 scrubbers on six of its ships to reduce fuel emissions and overall energy consumption.

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Norwegian ships reduce smokestack emissions with new tech

Norwegian Cruise Line will install 28 scrubbers on six of its ships to reduce fuel emissions and overall energy consumption.

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Chief Executives of the World's Four Largest Cruise Corporations to...

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Chief Executives of the World's Four Largest Cruise Corporations ...

Now called the State of the Global Cruise Industry, the panel will feature the chief executives of the world's four largest cruise corporations.

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Instapic: Christopher Robin, is that you?

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

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The 10 most intimate spaces on cruise ships

... balcony can become a daily tradition, a nice start to the day for people wishing to spend more time alone. Most cruise lines will deliver meals to the stateroom at no extra cost. Balconies cost extra, but for anyone seeking intimacy, a balcony is ...

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Tips to save you money on your next cruise.

... are a few ways to save money on your next cruise: For soda drinkers, you should buy the soda card that most cruise lines now offer. For what it would cost you for two or three sodas a day, you can have unlimited sodas everyday. The cost varies ...

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Solovetsky Islands among new 2015 stops for Regent

Yoda and Co coming to Netflix as it nabs exclusive rights to Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Netflix has announced a deal with Disney that will see it become the exclusive home of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, including all episodes of the sixth and final season of the popular animated show.

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Comcast to Buy Time Warner Cable

Comcast plans to buy Time Warner Cable for $45 billion. An official announcement came Thursday morning.

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Is Carnival Corporation Destined for Greatness?

... 2016. Carnival should also benefit from increasing its efficiency fleetwide, as fuel costs have been a thorn in cruise lines' sides for years. Increasing demand for cruise travel in Asian countries has prompted Carnival to enact ambitious plans for ...

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How the Navy avoids norovirus

Netflix Exclusively Gets 'Star Wars : The Clone Wars'...

Netflix announced on Thursday that it has secured an exclusive licensing agreement with the Disney/ABC Television Group for Star Wars content, which will see Netflix debuting the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars "The Lost Missions" on March 7th in the U.S. and Canada.

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Celebrity Cruises adds perks for passengers in suites

Celebrity Cruises is boosting the pampering it offers passengers in suites. The line on Wednesday announced that its carving out space on its ships for a dedicated private restaurant for passengers in suites Your Take contributions have not been reviewed for accuracy by USA TODAY.

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