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NSRP Risk Management Panel and SCA Joint Meeting

The National Shipbuilding Research Program Risk Management Panel will be meeting jointly with the Shipbuilders Council of America November 5-6, 2014 in Virginia Beach, Va.

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WEG to Showcase Drive Solutions at SMM

WEG, a global supplier of drive systems, will showcase its range of systems for the shipbuilding and offshore industry at this year's SMM in Hamburg.

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CruiseVoyant.com Announces Early Booking on Holiday Cruises Now...

Online cruise booking website, Cruise Voyant, is offering holiday cruises from popular cruise lines such as Seabourn, Disney, Holland America and more for cruisers wishing to save by planning early.

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Silversea bringing bodacious Buccellati bling on board Silver Cloud

A jewel among small luxury cruise lines, Silversea , is bringing bling on board the Silver Cloud this October 13 when Luca Buccellati of the iconic jewellery empire, will preside over a rare exhibition of one-of-a-kind pieces.

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Scottish Sea Farms Takes New Vessel Delivery

Scottish Salmon Farms has taken delivery of its latest vessel powered by twin Doosan V158TIH main engines supplied by WaterMota.

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Norwegian Cruise Line tests all-inclusive packages

Tired of being nickel-and-dimed on cruise ships? You'll want to take a look at the latest offering from Norwegian Cruise Line.

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Princess Cruises orders new ship set to debut in 2017

Carnival Corp.'s Princess Cruises said Wednesday that it will welcome a new ship in 2017.

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Today in Disney History: Capital Cities/ABC acquisition announced by Michael Eisner

Today in 1995 Michael Eisner announced the acquisition of Capital Cities/ABC. With the purchase, the TV station that made Disneyland possible joined the Disney family.

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Echoes of the Lusitania

You probably saw the headline proclaiming that no direct link was found connecting Russia with the downing of a Malaysian airliner over the eastern part of Ukraine on July 17. All 298 people on board the plane were killed, their bodies left to rot on the ground while pro-Russian separatists looted the wreckage and tried to think of ways to weasel ... (more)

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Fincantieri to Build Third New Princess Cruises Ship

... to book vacations well in advance. To encourage those early bookings the line is returning with its Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to introduce a very unique cruise experience for Summer 2015, aboard its 880-guest ship Boudicca, the like of which ...

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Repositioning cruises

... the ship might not have a full, regular entertainment schedule. Of course, this is not always the case. Some cruise lines, such as Princess Cruises, bring in special entertainment acts for their repositioning cruises. In general, however, these ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces All-Inclusive Package

... Representing more than $2,400 in value per stateroom, Norwegian's All-Inclusive package is a first for major cruise lines, and is available for a limited time for all 2015 sailings* fleetwide**, for new reservations made from August 4, 2014 through ...

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Princess Cruises Orders $800 Million Ship

... i and Southhampton, U.K. Swartz said the Princess ship is the only new ship currently on order among Carnival's cruise lines, which include Carnival, Holland America and Seabourn.

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Princess taps top chocolatier to reinvent desserts

Chocolate lovers, your ship has come in. Literally. Princess Cruises on Tuesday announced a deal with top chocolatier Norman Love to create more than a dozen new gourmet chocolate desserts for its Princess taps top chocolatier to reinvent desserts NEW YORK -- Chocolate lovers, your ship has come in.

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Cruise industry bests announced by Bon Voyage

We had a blast riding the AquaDuck on the Disney Dream. It's the first-ever shipboard water coaster.

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Princess Cruises collaborates across the globe in the IBM cloud

Web browser or Office suite? Microsoft's and Google's office productivity and collaboration clouds pit rich and complex against simple and lean more Download this Analyst report to read why IBM SmartCloud for Social Business was cited as a leader in The Forrester Wave: File Sync And Share Platforms, Q3 2013 report.

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Princess Cruises announces a new ship is being added to its fleet

Princess Cruises is keeping up with the Joneses so to speak. With all of the other major cruise lines admitting new ships into their respective fleets, Princess, a subsidiary of Carnival Corp & plc, announced that it has reached an agreement with Fincantieri to build a new ship, which will enter service in 2017.

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Norman Love chocolate creations sweeten the cruises on Regal Princess

Chocolate has many health benefits but can it actually help you lose weight? Is there a right and wrong way to eat chocolate? Dr. Will Clower, author of "Eat Chocolate, Lose Weight," joins Lunch Break.

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Sailing chocolate's high seas: Norman Love partners with Princess Cruises

Ahoy, chocolate lovers, everywhere! Thanks to a partnership between Santa Clarita, Calif.-based Princess Cruises and master chocolatier and pastry chef Norman Love, your ship has finally come in.

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Princess taps top chocolatier to reinvent desserts

Chocolate lovers, your ship has come in. Literally. Princess Cruises on Tuesday announced a deal with top chocolatier Norman Love to create more than a dozen new gourmet chocolate desserts for its Princess taps top chocolatier to reinvent desserts NEW YORK -- Chocolate lovers, your ship has come in.

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Family says 'no thanks' to cruise ship offer after boy's cancer cancels trip

The family of a 5-year-old boy forced to scrap their idyllic summer vacation after he was diagnosed with cancer, is saying "thanks, but no thanks" to a chance to re-book the trip after a cruise line had a change of heart.

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New Princess Cruises ship in the works for 2017

Princess Cruises today ordered a new ship for delivery in 2017. The 143,000 ton vessel -- to be constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri -- will be a sister to the recently unveiled Royal Princess and New Princess Cruises ship in the works for 2017 Princess Cruises today ordered a new ship for delivery in 2017.

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New ship on tap for Princess Cruises

The cruise line, part of Doral-based Carnival Corp., said it has reached an agreement with Italian ship builder Fincantieri for a new 3,560-passenger vessel.

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Burger Boat to Build New Passenger Vessel

... to book vacations well in advance. To encourage those early bookings the line is returning with its Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to introduce a very unique cruise experience for Summer 2015, aboard its 880-guest ship Boudicca, the like of which ...

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Carnival subsidiary announces plan to add new ship to fleet

Carnival subsidiary announces plan to add new ship to fleet Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation , announced that it has reached an agreement with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build a new ship, which will enter service in 2017.

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Norwegian offers add-on all-inclusive package for 2015 sailings

Do you dislike being charged separately for every drink, shore excursion, specialty restaurant, photo, internet access and the standard gratuities on your cruise? Norwegian Cruise Line is trying out an add-on all-inclusive package that will cover most of those expenses but could more than double the cost of your cruise.

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Cruise insider: Exploring Ketchikan, Alaska with Disney

What's it like visiting Ketchikan, Alaska on a Disney cruise? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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Luxury Cruise: A 'Once In A Lifetime' Trip To Experience...

Crystal Cruises, a luxury cruise operator, announced that it will offer an opportunity to take a trip to view the environmental devastation at the Arctic region and would set sail from Aug 16 to Sept 17, 2016.

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Crystal curates the fine 'art' and food of cruising

Cruising the East Coast and New England just got artier aboard Crystal Cruises which is offering esthetic excursions during the Crystal Serenity's season in the east.

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Disaster tourism? Luxury cruise ship offers 'last chance' to see ice caps

Tickets for the trip, scheduled for August 16, 2016 and organized by Crystal Cruises, will cost between $20,000 and $44,000.

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Nielsen Posts Strong Q2 2014 Revenue, Plans To Focus On Mobile

Nielsen's revenue soared in the second quarter. The company reported a nearly 16% revenue growth spurt in the second quarter of 2014 to $1.6 billion, up from $1.4 billion at this time last year, minus the recent acquisitions of Arbitron and Harris Interactive.

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'Bachelorette' Andi Dorfman makes her choice

It remains to be seen if the now-engaged couple will enjoy a happily ever after.

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'Bachelorette' makes her final choice

It remains to be seen if the now-engaged couple will enjoy a happily ever after.

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Luxury cruise line accused of offering 'environmental disaster...

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Cruise insider: Soar above Alaskan glaciers with Disney

What's it like visiting Juneau, Alaska on a Disney cruise? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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BWTB: Training Camp's top stories

TRAINING CAMP CENTRAL The Houston Texans strapped on the pads Monday, competing in the third day of the 2014 training camp.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Financial Results for the Second...

For the second quarter of 2014, the Company reported Adjusted EPS of driven by a 19.6% increase in Capacity Days and a 3.3% improvement in Net Yield .

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Royal Caribbean: Capitalizing In Asia-Pacific

Of the big three cruise lines , only Royal is positioned in the Pacific and poised to capitalize on the growth there.

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Total Sells ts Coal Mining Assets to Exxaro

Total has signed an agreement with Exxaro Resources Ltd for the sale of its 100% stake in Total Coal South Africa , its coal-producing affiliate in South Africa.

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CruiseOne Announces 900th Franchise Location

... and Satisfaction Guarantee." CruiseOne has received partner of the year, a top-ranking status, by all the major cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line , Royal Caribbean International , Celebrity Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line. For more ...

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Holland America Line Offers 'Explore 4' Early Booking

Holland America Line knows the trend for savvy travelers is to book vacations well in advance.

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Paul Candland Upped To President Of The Walt Disney Company Asia

The 16-year Disney veteran and had been president of Walt Disney Japan and now will be charged with running Disney's Asia strategy and coordinating its businesses in the region.

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Paul Candland Named President, The Walt Disney Company, Asia; Stanley ...

Senior vice president . 'Asia is a region of incredible growth and great promise for Disney, and these management changes are designed to ensure we maximize our opportunities there today and in the future,' said .

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Paul Candland Promoted to President of Walt Disney Company Asia

Stanley Cheung has been promoted to chairman of TWDC Greater China and Luke Kang is elevated to managing director of TWDC Greater China.

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Paul Candland Named President, The Walt Disney Company, Asia; Stanley ...

Underscoring the growing importance of Asia to The Walt Disney Company's global growth strategy, Paul Candland has been named to the newly created position of president, The Walt Disney Company, Asia, with oversight of Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Greater China.

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Liliana Montoya debuts 'Mermaids Collection' at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim

Miami's own designer, Liliana Montoya, presented her "Mermaids Collection" at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2015 at Cabana Grande at the Raleigh Hotel on July 21, 2014.

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With new ships, Norwegian second-quarter earnings improve

Profits jumped in the second quarter for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings as the Miami-based cruise company marked the first full quarter with its newest two ships in operation.

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Nettwerk Music Group Signs William Close To Its Label Roster

Nettwerk Music Group is excited to announce the signing of experimental musician and innovator William Close.

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Deal watch: Holland America offer brings free drinks

Holland America is offering free drinks and other perks to customers who book early for 2015 and 2016.

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Michael A. Crawford Named President, Asia Pacific for Four Seasons

Reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer J. Allen Smith, Crawford assumes primary responsibility for all business activities in the Asia Pacific region, including implementing the company's growth plan and delivering on financial objectives associated with the strategic plan for the region.

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Senate Committee Requests Increased Regulations on Cruise Industry

... before the committee on July 23, 2014. No representative from the cruise industry was invited to testify. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) stated the hearing "presented a distorted picture of an industry that has an exceptional ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line CEO on Why the European Market is Hot

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Holland America Line Entices Travelers to Book Early with 'Explore 4' ...

... 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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Pregnant woman turned away while trying to board cruise ship

In a statement, The Cabin marketing director Chris Cinka said he was "more than sorry for the sign" and that it was not meant to be a "rape joke."

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Bar Lab and Norwegian Cruise Line Expand Boozy Partnership

... know what you might be served. As cocktail culture continues to spread across the country, it only makes sense cruise lines, hotels and resorts are striving to up their beverage game with programs like Norwegian's. "A lot of people try to say that ...

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The thrill of visiting Skagway, Alaska on a Disney ship

What's it like visiting Skagway, Alaska on a Disney cruise? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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Climate change CRUISE will tour melting Arctic

Would you take a climate change CRUISE? Ship will tour melting Arctic so tourists can see polar bears in their disappearing habitat Luxurious month-long grand tour will give tourists the chance to see endangered Arctic animals and threatened icy landscape Trip is set to appeal to lovers of the great outdoors but there is no mention of the cruise's ... (more)

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Concordia completes voyage to scrap yard

The wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner limped into its last port on Sunday, when it was towed to the northern Italian city of Genoa to be broken up for scrap, two-and-a-half years after running aground and sinking with the loss of 32 lives.

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Cruise Voyant Now Offering Cruise Brochures from All Major Cruise...

Online cruise booking website, Cruise Voyant, is excited to now feature cruise brochures for major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean International, Princess Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises.

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Tax Office Manager Melvin Joseph said Tuesday that the total refund checks released Monday afternoon came to $469,065 - which cover taxpayers who filed up to Jan. 19. Of the total tax refunds: $178,693 were for local refunds and $290,372 for the Additional Child Tax Credit , which is funded by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, said Joseph, who ... (more)

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Battered Costa Concordia docks for last time

THE wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner limped into port for the last time yesterday when it was towed to the northern Italian city of Genoa to be broken up for scrap, two-and-a-half years after running aground and sinking with the loss of 32 lives.

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Costa Concordia ends final voyage

Tug boats push the Costa Concordia inside Genoa's port, in northern Italy, where the ship will be broken up for scrap.

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Ukraine: Safe to travel?

... Kiev and Odessa, and replaced it with a 12-day itinerary between Bucharest, Romania, and the Black Sea. Other cruise lines, including Windstar, Oceania, Costa, Regent Seven Seas and Azamara, have made similar port substitutions and route ...

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Costa Concordia arrives in Genoa to be scrapped

The wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner was towed to the northern Italian city of Genoa to be broken up for scrap today.

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Costa Condordia reaches final port

The wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner has limped into its last port, after being towed to the northern Italian city of Genoa to be broken up for scrap, two-and-a-half years after running aground and sinking, killing 32 people.

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Costa Concordia: Doomed cruise ship makes final journey before it's broken up for scrap

The vessel, which sank two years ago with the loss of 32 lives, has returned to its original port today The wrecked Italian ship the Costa Concordia has made its final journey after one of the biggest salvage operations in maritime history.

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The French connection

It could have all turned out so differently. Had Captain Jean-Francois Langlois and 63 pioneering French nationals arrived in the Land of the Long White Cloud a few weeks earlier, New Zealand would now be Nouvelle-Zelande.

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Are you brave enough for the Regal SeaWalk?

Boarding the brand new Regal Princess felt rather familiar, possibly because I was lucky enough to have attended the christening of sister ship Royal Princess by the Duchess of Cambridge last summer.

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Royal Caribbean takes on-board entertainment to the next level

Royal Caribbean will be taking on-board entertainment on its Quantum class cruise ships to a level beyond that one can find on any existing reputable cruise ship.

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UPDATE 2-Costa Concordia completes its voyage to the scrap yard

The wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner limped into its last port on Sunday, when it was towed to the northern Italian city of Genoa to be broken up for scrap, two-and-a-half years after running aground and sinking with the loss of 32 lives.

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Costa Concordia completes its voyage to the scrap yard

The wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner limped into its last port today, when it was towed to the northern Italian city of Genoa to be broken up for scrap, two-and-a-half years after running aground and sinking with the loss of 32 lives.

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Costa Concordia wreck completes its final voyage

The wreck of the Costa Concordia has completed its final voyage to the port where it will be broken up for scrap metal, two-and-a-half years after the cruise liner ran aground and sank, killing 32 people.

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Pictured: Smiling Costa Concordia captain at exclusive VIP party on ...

Pictured: Smiling Costa Concordia captain at exclusive VIP party on Italian holiday island to 'celebrate book deal' as wreckage of stricken liner is towed north to Genoa The captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner has provoked fury as pictures have emerged of him 'celebrating' a book deal at a publisher's exclusive VIP party on the ... (more)

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Slumber amenities customized to lure sleep-deprived travelers

... of a handful of hotels (most notably Westin and its Heavenly bed, which was rolled out 15 years ago). Today cruise lines and airlines are also in the business of selling sleep with high-tech mattresses, slumber-inducing scents and relaxation ...

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UPDATE 1-Costa Concordia nears end of final voyage to scrap yard

The wreck of the Costa Concordia arrived on Sunday off the northern Italian city of Genoa where it will be broken up for scrap, two-and-a-half years after the cruise liner ran aground and sank near the Tuscan island of Giglio, killing 32 people.

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Salvaged cruise ship towed to Italian port

The Costa Concordia cruise liner has arrived at the northwestern Italian port of Genoa, four days after leaving the island of Giglio where it struck a reef and capsized in January 2012, killing 32 people.

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Isles of Shoals serve up history and beautiful views

The Isles of Shoals sits six miles off the coast of New Hampshire, yet many Seacoasters know few facts about the small smattering of islands.

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Royal Caribbean Is Helping My Growth Portfolio Cruise Higher

I sold Vipshop from my growth portfolio because it has run up 473% in the last year and I felt it was time to lock up some profits.

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Info: princess.com * Norwegian Cruise Line has four- and five-night trips between Vancouver, Canada, and Los Angeles in September, if you don't mind flying to or from British Columbia.

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Andrew Silton: Even in remote Alaska, Wall Street makes its presence felt

... "Cruise Ship Captains/Pilots Operating Protocols within Glacier Bay National Park." I also learned that three cruise lines have exclusive 10-year contracts to enter Glacier Bay: Princess Cruises and Holland American Line, both owned by Carnival ...

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Lowered to Hold at Danske Bank

Shares of Royal Caribbean Cruises opened at 63.06 on Friday. Royal Caribbean Cruises has a 1-year low of $35.67 and a 1-year high of $63.25.

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The next big thing in cruising: babies on board

Disney ships like this one pioneered kid-friendly cruises; now more cruise lines are beefing up amenities for babies and toddlers.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Price Target Raised to $70.00 at Argus

The firm currently has a "buy" rating on the stock. Argus' price target would indicate a potential upside of 11.01% from the stock's previous close.

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Costa Concordia will end up as girders and cars

Millions of dollars worth of steel, copper and other materials will be salvaged from the Costa Concordia when it is dismantled in an operation expected to take nearly two years and cost $145 million.

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Royal Caribbean President Talks Cruise Market

Jul. 25, 2014 - 4:06 - Royal Caribbean Cruises president Adam Goldstein on the company's performance this quarter and expansion plans in China.

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The day that changed my life, Ben Fogle: The television presenter...

The day that changed my life, Ben Fogle: The television presenter on how a random newspaper article turned him into an adventurer After university I started an internship at Tatler, where I was surrounded by beautiful women, and was lucky enough to be promoted to picture editor even though I had no experience in photography.

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NCL Hosts "Twitter Hunt" For Free Cruise

... our newest ship, it is a great way for our fans to experience her here," said Vanessa Picariello with Norwegian Cruise Lines. The women who won said it took them about an hour and a half to get to the finish line. They started in Coral Gables, went ...

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'Top Chef' Casey Thompson of Aveline Takes You On a Sea Cruise

When you watch reality TV, do you not so secretly think of your favorite persona, "If we met, we would become best friends! I just know it!"? Well, that's just creepy.

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311 Cruise Set for February

All Aboard! Time to set sail with 311. The rockers have announced plans for 311 Caribbean Cruise IV, a four-night, high seas concert extravaganza that will set sail from Miami to Ocho Rios, Jamaica aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's spectacular ship Norwegian Pearl from February 25 through March 1,

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Carnival tailgates with Dallas Cowboys

If you were thinking Dallas Cheerleaders on cruise ships, it's not going to be that kind of party.

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Pregnant woman turned away while trying to board cruise ship

A pregnant mother of two and her family were denied passage on a cruise ship departing Florida at the last minute.

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Become a cruise line VIP

... when you return home. Sometimes there's crossover between loyalty programs if a parent company owns multiple cruise lines. For example, you receive the same loyalty status on Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International ...

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Cruise insider: Sailing to Alaska with Disney

Our video tour of a Disney cruise in Alaska continues today with a look at the highlights of the trip, from walking through the streets of historic Gold Rush town Skagway to visiting glaciers near Juneau.

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Mike Crawford has been named President, Asia Pacific at Four Seasons...

Reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer J. Allen Smith, Crawford assumes primary responsibility for all business activities in the Asia Pacific region, including implementing the company's growth plan and delivering on financial objectives associated with the strategic plan for the region.

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El Cid Timeshare Welcomes Carnival Cruise Lines and Others Back to Mazatlan

El Cid Timeshare is pleased to announce that several cruise lines are making their way back to the gorgeous Mazatlan area.

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Cruise hearing explores consumer protection issues

The Carnival cruise ship Fantasy is lit up in 2006 at the Port of New Orleans. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO The U.S. Senate's most vocal critic of cruise lines took the industry to task again Wednesday for resisting his efforts to mandate greater consumer protections for passengers.

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Troubles in Ukraine? Yes there are, but not for tourists

... Kiev and Odessa, and replaced it with a 12-day itinerary between Bucharest, Romania, and the Black Sea. Other cruise lines, including Windstar, Oceania, Costa, Regent Seven Seas and Azamara, have made similar port substitutions and route ...

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Family of 5-year-old with cancer upset with cruise line

A Long Island family is upset that a cruise line won't accommodate them after their 5-year-old son had to have emergency surgery for cancer.

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4th Annual Escape All Hallows' Eve Returns to Southern California...

For the first time, Escape will expand to two days of spine tingling tricks and treats, giving fans the chance to stay in the festival's haunted world all weekend.

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Norwegian Cruise Line giving away cruise in hunt

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a social media scavenger hunt Friday - and giving away a seven-day cruise as the grand prize..

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4th Annual Escape All Hallows' Eve Returns to Southern California...

Insomniac announced today that the 4th annual Halloween festival Escape All Hallows' Eve will return to Southern California on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1, 2014.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises CEO Says Come Aboard to Investors

NEW YORK -- The seas may be starting to part for long-term investors looking to come aboard Royal Caribbean Cruises' In an interview with the TheStreet , Royal Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain noted that what investors witnessed financially in the second quarter was partially a byproduct of a "$1 billion" fleet-modernization ... (more)

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Michael A. Crawford Joins Four Seasons Executive Team as President, Asia Pacific

Newly created position will lead brand's strategic growth plan across the region, with particular emphasis on China; veteran hotelier William Mackay assumes oversight of hotel operations in the region region, including implementing the company's growth plan and delivering on financial objectives associated with the strategic plan for the region.

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Cruise line denies boy with cancer his much anticipated family vacation

... Nicolas' favorite characters - had been in the works for a year. When Colucci reached out to Norwegian Cruise Lines to reschedule, she was told that because the family hadn't purchased traveler's insurance, no accommodations could be made. The ...

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Vubiquity to open up digital storefront at Independent Show

Vubiquity will open the virtual doors to its digital storefront at next week's Independent Show in Kansas City, Mo.

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Israel: Some cruise ships drop Ashdod and Haifa stops over conflict

15 through Nov. 20 and instead will visit Istanbul in Turkey and Germany-based AIDA Cruises dropped Israeli ports from its itineraries after 2,700 passengers and crew members witnessed explosions in the air while in on July 7. "The situation on board was calm," a July 11 company statement says.

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The Era of the Megaship is Hardly Over

Good news for those looking to take a cruise on as big a ship as possible, as there will soon be two new vessels from which to choose thanks to those over at Norwegian Cruise Line .

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Bring your brooms and scrub brushes; downtown cleanup is Friday

A downtown cleanup begins at 8 o'clock Friday morning at Pocket Park on the corner of Front and Franklin streets.

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Nick Cannon Joins Office Depot Foundation to Donate 5,000 New Sackpacks to Help Los Angeles-Area Children Get Ready for School )--Nick Cannon and the Office Depot Foundation to donate 5,000 new sackpacks to help Los Angeles-area children get ready for school.

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Royal Caribbean profits surge in second quarter

The Miami-based cruise operator said Thursday that higher prices than expected for cruises in Europe and China drive positive results for the three-month period that ended June 30. Revenue increased to $1.98 billion from $1.88 billion the previous year, though that number just missed Wall Street expectations.

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MuleSoft Expands Board of Directors With Veteran CFO Steve Collins

Steve comes to MuleSoft with over 20 years of business management and financial leadership experience, including his previous roles as CFO of ExactTarget and NAVTEQ.

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Station Casinos has deal with Princess Cruises

Station Casinos, Inc. announced a deal Wednesday with Princess Cruises in which customers in the casino operator's players loyalty program can earn a complimentary cabin for two on select cruises each year, exclusive cruise fares, and special offers.

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Cruise insider: Sailing to Alaska on the Disney Wonder

What's it like sailing to Alaska on a Disney ship? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.

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Cruise line bars Hamilton, Ont. woman after asking whether she's pregnant

Watch above: Cruise line bars traveller after asking whether she's pregnant. Sean O'Shea reports TORONTO - Michelle Ligori and her husband had saved up to take a seven-day vacation aboard one of the world's largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas.

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Travel deals: 'Top Chef at Sea' cruises and Maui on the cheap

Top Chef cruises: Bravo's new "Top Chef Duels" kicks off Aug. 6, but die-hard TC fans may want to contemplate following that up with a little vacation aboard a "Top Chef at Sea" Caribbean cruise.

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Why YouTube Will Never Replace TV

YouTube recently embarked on a new round of discussions with Hollywood and independent producers to fund premium content.

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Drone video shows final voyage of Concordia

ROUGH CUT STORY: A video filmed by drones on Wednesday has been released showing the Costa Concordia as she sails out to sea away from Giglio island.

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Anticipated Earnings Increase for Wyndham Worldwide

Analysts expect higher profit for Wyndham Worldwide when the company reports its second quarter results on Thursday, July 24, 2014.

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Naperville Wine Festival celebrates its twelfth year this August

As summer comes to a close, Naperville's CityGate Centre is sizzling on August 22 and 23 for the twelfth annual Naperville Wine Festival .

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Try This Theme Park Operator

Do you think that the US economy is going to get worse, or that the stock market, after reaching a new all-time high, will take a beating? If so, one of the best theme park operators, and companies period, for protection against downside in the US might be The Walt Disney Company .

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Deal watch: Princess kicks off summer promotion

Princess Cruises is out with a new summer promotion that brings on-board credits and upgrades with select bookings.

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CruiseVoyant.com Soon to Feature New Cruise Ships and Itineraries

... Voyant, an online cruise booking website, will soon display new cruise ships and itineraries online from major cruise lines. Slated to take place in 2016, Carnival Cruise Lines, Seabourn and Holland America Line have ships scheduled for release. ...

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Raise the Concordia! PR helps cruise company bury the past

... Concordia from crime scene to high-tech salvage triumph was a highly orchestrated PR operation by Carnival Cruise Lines and its subsidiary Costa Cruises. They hired London Offshore Consultants and the crisis management specialists Burson-Marsteller ...

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Global Ocean Trade: Latest Shipbuilding Orders

No tankship orders noted the past week by Clarkson Hellas in their latest S&P Weekly Bulletin, but no lack of orders in the dry bulk carrier market, all from Far East shipbuilders.

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Liliana Montoya Debuts Line at Miami Mercedes-Benz Swim Week

Colombian designer Liliana Montoya unveiled her "Mermaids" collection to a packed room on the closing day of Miami 's Mercedes-Benz Swim Week 2015.

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'America's Got Talent' Earth Harpist William...

You've seen him on "America's Got Talent," where he finished third, but now William Close will bring his unique instrumental inventions to the recording studio after signing a deal with the Nettwerk Music Group.

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Princess Cruises designs Diva-friendly balcony and suite specials

The Diva does enjoy sailing in suite style with a private balcony so whenever a cruise lines offers a deal on such luxuries her ears perk up and her fingers hit the link to the website.

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Earth Harp Creator William Close Signs to Nettwerk Music Group

You've seen him on America's Got Talent , where he finished third, but now William Close will bring his unique instrumental inventions to the recording studio after signing a deal with the Nettwerk Music Group.

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Princess Cruises offers suite and balcony deals

With the summer season coming to a close soon with the kids going back to school in the Charlotte area in mid-August , many families are now beginning to plan their holiday vacations, including Thanksgiving , the Christmas season, Hanukkah , and even Spring Break and next summer.

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See South Africa through eyes of Archbishop Desmond Tutu on a Crystal cruise

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Reverend Mpho Tutu join us to discuss their new work "The Book of Forgiving," their HuffPost blog series and the Tutu Global Forgiveness challenge.

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Fairytale Journeys

Fairytale Journeys by Eric Martin has been helping families with Disney Vacations for the past three years.

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Cruise ships want your baby on board

... for the diapered set thanks to a new partnership with Chicco, an Italian baby-care brand. These days, when cruise lines say they want to baby their passengers, they're not necessarily talking spa treatments and butler service. Yes, it's cruising for ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Norwegian Cruise Line , announced today it will report second quarter 2014 financial results after market close on Monday, July 28, 2014.

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Poll: John Lewis, Next and Center Parcs among top performers in UK Customer Satisfaction Index

Some of the biggest employers in East Anglia feature in a new ranking of the UK's top-rated firms for customer service.

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BWW Reviews: PILOBOLUS Delights Audiences

There are no limits to what wonders Pilobolus can create. And as evidenced by the opening of their summer season at the Joyce Theater , the company's creativity transcends beyond imagination, revolutionizing dance and the human experience.

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Chancellor poses in front of backdrop celebrating bitter cruise rival during visit to Southampton

Get Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to Southampton to talk about radical new reforms to pensions to staff at Carnival UK - one of Southampton's biggest employers - who were discussing the issue.

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Norwegian Woos Cruisers With Better Dining Options

The key to this announcement is that the free dining options are improving, which means the cruise company is recognizing customers shouldn't have to pay more for a decent meal.

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Complimentary Shuttle From All-New Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration...

Families looking to stretch their Disney vacation dollars can save $17 a day on Walt Disney Resort parking fees as guests of the all-new Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration, a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel, where complimentary transportation to and from the Epcot Transportation Center operates daily with mornings and evening service.

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Crystal Cruises to Sail Elusive Northwest Passage

The "World's Best" Crystal Cruises is introducing a new expedition-style voyage traversing the Arctic Ocean via the legendary Northwest Passage one so mysterious and remote , that explorers spent centuries seeking the passage, until it was first completed successfully by Roald Amundsen just over 100 years ago.

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In a sign of strengthening demand, vacations are being booked early for next year and even 2016, according to agents who attended Travel Weekly's Global Travel Marketplace conference here.

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Costa Concordia spills oil as salvage experts prep 105,000-tonne cruise liner for final voyage

Emergency response teams rushed to deal with an oil spill from the wreck of the Costa Concordia Sunday, as salvage experts prepared to tow the crippled vessel away from the island of Giglio Tuesday.

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Costa Concordia spills oil as salvage experts prep 105,000-tonne cruise liner for final voyage

TOPSHOTS This handout picture released on July 20, 2014 by the Protezione Civile Italiana shows an aerial view of the refloated wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship off the Giglio Island.

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Norwegian Cruise Line gives more variety than ever with culinary favorites

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it will enrich its onboard dining choices with its culinary favorites, new menus and much more variety than ever before.

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Discussion: Cruise Ship Waste Management

Ship to Shore flexible Recycling DEERBERG-SYSTEMS sets the course for the future of waste management onboard cruise ships With a round table discussion in Hamburg, DEERBERG-SYSTEMS said it is addressing the questions of tomorrow gathering cruise lines, ship yards, ports and disposal companies.

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More menu variety - and chocolate - in store for Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is spicing up menus in its main dining rooms, giving customers the option to make reservations at those venues and adding a chocolate-centric night during each voyage.

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Deal watch: Norwegian Cruise Line touts Alaska offer

Norwegian Cruise Line on Sunday kicked off another promotion -- this time on Alaska sailings.

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Disney and Kohla s Get D-Signed in Time for Back to School

Disney Consumer Products and Kohl's today announced they're bringing the newest iteration of the tween lifestyle brand "D-Signed" exclusively to Kohl's.

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BRANDON BEATEN BRANDON HARGREAVES, 14, was beaten to death by another youngster of St Michael's Children's Home, rather than dying from an accidental fall St Michael's resident tells of physical, sexual abuse 'Horror house' WE'RE NO HACKS Imams deny UNC connection...knock Al-Rawi's 'un-Islamic' conduct UNC youth arm tells Al Rawi: Don't misuse ... (more)

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Make Britain your port of call for a European summer escape: Cruise report

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Lundin Petroleum Finds Arctic Oil

Swedish oil firm Lundin Petroleum has confirmed the size of a significant oil discovery in the Arctic, the company said on Monday after completing a second well.

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Travel options kick in as summer draws to a close

Ready for some pretty cool summer deals? When the back-to-school ads start, the world of travel always steps up its game.

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Costa Concordia spills oil in final floating

The Costa Concordia shipwreck during the operations to re-float it off the coastline of the tiny Tuscan island of Isola del Giglio, Italy.

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Costa Concordia salvage costs spiral towing delayed by one day

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Four Norwegian Breakaway- Plus Cruise Ships to be built by 2019

Four new generation Norwegian cruise ships are currently set to be delivered in the next five years.

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Disney Cruise Line Changes Infant Age Policy

Disney Cruise Line has changed the minimum age requirements for infants onboard its vessels.

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Puttering around Europe on Windstar's new Pride

When I ask well-traveled, non-cruisers what kind of ship they would consider for their first voyage, most say "small" and "casual."

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Poz Cruise Retreat to the Caribbean marks 10th Anniversary in November

On the deck during a Cruise Retreat journey, these guys are leaving their small town cares at home for a fun, fun, fun cruise.

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Crystal plans first Northwest Passage expedition cruise

Crystal plans first Northwest Passage expedition cruise Luxury line Crystal Cruises is planning its first ever month-long Northwest Passage cruise Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1mquyTb Your Take contributions have not been reviewed for accuracy by USATODAY.

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Overnights becoming a popular cruise option

... and sights such as the domes of Smolny Cathedral in St. Petersburg. A frequent question I'm asked is: Why don't cruise lines schedule more overnights? Actually, the answer is simple: Money. Cruise lines make a lot of money on board from duty-free ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line gives you Alaska discounted

Norwegian Cruise Line is throwing a nice chilly curve ball to those who don't already have plans for their summer vacations.

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Mini Robot Subs Help Guide Concordia Salvage

Considered the largest maritime salvage operation in history, the refloating of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner entered its final phase at first light on July 14. The aim: raise the 114,000-ton vessel off the platform where it has been sitting for the past 10 months, after the capsized ship was placed upright in one of the most daunting ... (more)

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AK Beat: Cruise company to offer luxury Northwest Passage voyage

From Seward to New York City, the long way: In what it's billing as the first luxury cruise through the recently thawing waterway, Crystal Cruises announced a 2016 voyage through the Northwest Passage .

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Crystal U.S. heritage sailing visits new 9/11 Memorial

Crystal U.S. heritage sailing visits new 9/11 Memorial Crystal cruise passengers will get a moving, insiders look at NYC's new 9/11 memorial.

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Top Chef winners to host foodie sailings on Celebrity

Top Chef winners to host foodie sailings on Celebrity Celebrity Cruises has just announced which Top Chef winners will join sailings this year Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1mWoOpe Your Take contributions have not been reviewed for accuracy by USATODAY.

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Dance Works new ownership to glide smoothly

New Dance Works owner, Shalena Gonzalez Newman, left, stands with Lori Berkheimer, center, and Rae Sponseller on July 7, 2014.

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Historic First: Crystal Cruises To Sail Elusive Northwest Passage In 2016

Beginning "Crystal's inaugural Northwest Passage offers guests the opportunity to begin a new story of thrilling adventure, all the while indulging in the world's very best luxury vacation experience," said Crystal President .

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Crystal creates a cruise so mysterious with novel twists and turns

A new Crystal Cruises expedition-like voyage unfolds like an Agatha Christie with uncharted areas and twists and turns so mysterious and exciting.

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Regent Seven Seas begins building of over-the-top opulent ship

There was an eye-opener in this morning's email, an announcement that Regent Seven Seas began construction of what the upscale cruise operator is calling the "most luxurious ship ever built."

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Norwegian bans smoking on balconies

... other passengers might think that the line's smoking policies were being violated. The change follows Carnival Cruise Lines recent announcement to ban smoking on balconies, leaving Holland America Line as the only major company that still allows it. ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line bans smoking on balconies

... ke on the starboard side of The Waterfront except in areas near outdoor dining spaces. Norwegian joins Carnival Cruise Lines, which said earlier this month that it was going to stop allowing guests to smoke on balconies as of Oct. 9.

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Norwegian Cruise Line bans smoking on balconies

Norwegian Cruise Line becomes the latest cruise operator to ban smoking on balconies.

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Phwoar: Marvel Comics gives - god of thunder' Thor a sex change

He is famed as the god of thunder, but Thor is to change sex, launching an "all-new era" for the comic book icon, its publisher says.

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Norwegian Cruise Lines to ban smoking on balconies

Just days after Carnival Cruise Lines announced that it will no longer allow smoking on its cruise ships' balconies as of October, Norwegian Cruise Lines has followed suit.

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Disney's $95.6 Billion Arsenal

As one of the largest companies in the world with a market cap of roughly $150 billion, The Walt Disney Company has a lot of resources at its disposal.

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Norwegian Cruise Line bans balcony smoking

... the changes because "the health and well-being of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance." Carnival Cruise Lines said earlier this month that it was going to stop allowing guests to smoke on balconies as of Oct. 9. The Miami Herald is ...

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Deal Watch: Norwegian offers balcony upgrades, credits

Deal Watch: Norwegian offers balcony upgrades, credits Norwegian is offering balcony upgrades, credits on select bookings through Saturday.

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Norwegians Build Bigger, Better, Aggressively

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two more new Breakaway-Plus class cruise ships at a price tag of a 1.6 billion each for delivery in 2018 and 2019.

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7-night eastern Caribbean cruise on Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess from $449

Princess Cruises offers a 7-night eastern Caribbean cruise on the Caribbean Princess for as little as $449, based on double occupancy.

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Construction begins on new Seven Seas ship

Construction of a new luxury ship from Miami-based Regent Seven Seas Cruises began Tuesday.

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Lions Gate Partners Alibaba for Streaming Services in China

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. will team up with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group to provide streaming services in Mainland China.

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Disney Cruise Line holds Halloween on the High Seas in fall 2014

Beginning this September, Disney Cruise Line celebrates Halloween on the High Seas aboard all four of its ships.

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Norwegian Cruise Lines Orders Two More of Its Next Generation of Mega-Ships

Norwegian's mega-ships were a gamble, but their unique combination of size and variety of offerings have become a hit with passengers who spend most of their trips on the ships.

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Regent Seven Seas begins building of over-the-top opulent ship

There was an eye-opener in this morning's email, an announcement that Regent Seven Seas began construction of what the upscale cruise operator is calling the "most luxurious ship ever built."

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Luxury gauntlet thrown down for new Regent Seven Seas Explorer

The Regent Seven Seas Explorer began to take shape today as the first steel was cut for the luxury line's new vessel after a ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyards in Genoa, Italy.

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Prestigious Awards Nomination for UK's Number One Independent Cruise Agent

Bolsover Cruise Club, the UK's Number One Independent Cruise Agent, has been nominated in this year's celebrated British Travel Awards .

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Norwegian Cruise Line to build two new ships

Norwegian Escape The hull art for the Norwegian Escape will be done by Guy Harvey.

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Shanghai Park And Media Networks Will Help To Create A Bright Future For Disney

The expected growth is primarily due to ESPN and domestic Disney channels as well as effective programming and production cost controls.

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises getting new ship in 2016

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Regent Seven Seas cuts steel on new luxury ship

Regent Seven Seas cuts steel on new luxury ship Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas cut the first steel today on its Seven Seas Explorer.

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Vard to Design, Build PSV for E.R. Offshore

Vard Holdings Limited announced that it has secured a contract for the design and construction of one Platform Supply Vessel for E.R. Offshore.

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Engineers Attach Final Tow Chains to Costa Concordia

Salvage going to plan, hulk due to depart July 21. Engineers were securing the final chains to the Costa Concordia on Tuesday, preparing the wrecked luxury liner to be towed away from the Italian island where it sank two and half years ago, killing 32 people.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Two New Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line says it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GmbH of Germany to build two new Breakaway-Plus class cruise ships for delivery in the second quarter 2018 and the fourth quarter 2019.

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Cruise ship to make New London stop on July 22

The cruise ship Dawn Princess, which is in the midst of a round-the-world trip from Sydney, Australia, is scheduled to dock at State Pier in New London July 22. The 864-foot Princess Cruises line ship, which carries 2,000 passengers and 924 crew, is slated to arrive at 10 a.m. and remain until 7 p.m. The ship left Sydney on May 18 and sailed to ... (more)

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Cunard offers bonus pay for 2015 Med cruises

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Cruise ship to make New London stop on July 22

The cruise ship Dawn Princess, which is in the midst of a round the world trip from Sydney, Australia, is scheduled to dock at State Pier on July 22. The 864-foot Princess Cruises line ship, which carries 2,000 passengers and 924 crew, is slated to arrive at 10 a.m. and remain until 7 p.m. The ship left Sydney on May 18 and sailed to India and ... (more)

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Norwegian orders two new ships for $2 billion

Norwegian orders two new ships for $2 billion Norwegian cruise line will be expanding its Breakaway-Plus class vessels with two new ships Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1mCR5Bh Your Take contributions have not been reviewed for accuracy by USATODAY.

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Norwegian Cruise Line to gain two brand new ships

Norwegian Cruise Line shared some exciting news on Monday July 14, 2014 by announcing that they have ordered two new ships.

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Costa Concordia Refloating: Step by Step

Considered the largest maritime salvage operation in history, the refloating of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner enters its final phase at first light on July 14. The aim is to raise the 114,000-ton vessel off the platform where it had been sitting for the past 10 months, after the capsized ship was placed upright in one of the most ... (more)

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Disney executive named 2014 CEO of the Year

The Walt Disney Company 's Bob Iger has been named 2014 CEO of the Year by at national business magazine.

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Ideal Image Opens Second Location in British Columbia, Canada

VANCOUVER, BC, July 14, 2014 -- Ideal Image , America's leader in laser hair remova l and other cosmetic medical services , is continuing its international expansion with the opening of a second center in Vancouver.

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Norwegian Cruise Line orders ships for 2018 and 2019

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Two new ships on tap for Norwegian Cruise Line

The Miami-based cruise company announced the agreement with Germany's Meyer Werft shipyard, which had been rumored for weeks, on Monday.

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Free For Alls are Fun with Norwegian Cruise Line

... on board. Military, Latitudes Rewards and AARP discounts may also apply on select sailings, while many other cruise lines will not combine savings. NCL's newest ship, Norwegian Getaway , has part of this fun with select seven-day cruises to the ...

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Delicate Operation to Refloat Wrecked Cruise Ship Begins in Italy

The wreck of the Costa Concordia cruise ship is prepared to be towed away near the port of Giglio Island, Italy, 14 July 2014.

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Delicate operation to refloat wrecked Costa Concordia begins

Engineers started refloating the deformed hull of the cruise liner Costa Concordia on Monday, a crucial step before its final removal from the Tuscan island where it ran aground 30 months ago, taking 32 lives.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Two New Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GmbH of Germany to build two new Breakaway-Plus class cruise ships for delivery in the second quarter 2018 and the fourth quarter 2019.

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Costa Concordia Floats Again

Successfully refloated and slightly raised, the Costa Concordia is shown being towed by two tugs about 98 feet away from the shoreline.

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Match.com and SinglesCruise.com couple up

... click through the carousel below. The 110,000-gross-ton, 2,974-guest Carnival Liberty was the first of Carnival Cruise Lines' 24 ships to feature "Fun Ship 2.0" enhancements, which were added during a two-week dry dock in October 2011. Carnival ...

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VIDEO: Costa Cruises releases wreck footage

The wrecked Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia has been successfully raised from the under-sea platform it has been resting on for the past year, salvage workers say.

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VIDEO: Costa Concordia 'is afloat again'

The wrecked Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia has been successfully raised from the under-sea platform she has been resting on for the past year, salvage workers say.

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Montenegro: A deep-water destination for deep pockets

Former military bases in this tiny Adriatic nation are being transformed into swish marinas and five-star resorts.

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Costa Concordia: operation to re-float liner begins

The final phase of the operation to salvage the wreck of the Costa Concordia is getting underway today, nearly two and half years after the tragedy occurred on the Italian island of Giglio.

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The queen of cute: As she turns 40, Hello Kitty's youthful appeal grows

She has no mouth, yet Hello Kitty speaks to generation after generation. This year marks the 40th anniversary of this fiercely cute and fabulous feline.

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Costa Concordia raised: Divers to search and recover last missing body, officials promise

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Meet the 11 new deacons ordained by the Bishop of Winchester

THEY have come from careers as diverse as teaching, architecture and nursing, and range in age from 27 to 62. Eleven men and women have been formally unveiled as the latest members of the Bishop of Winchester 's teams after they were ordained in a special ceremony.

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The queen of cute: As she turns 40, Hello Kitty's youthful appeal grows

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Hello Kitty. 'When you look at her, she can be everything and anything.

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The cruise industry: Is Florida losing its home port advantage?

... here . These are the top cruise destinations and percent of global business they make up, according to the Cruise Lines International Association: A cruisegoer for more than 15 years, Richard Biter noticed something interesting on a recent trip: His ...

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Disney Cruise Line ranked Top Mega-Ship Cruise Line for 2014

On July 2, "Travel & Leisure" magazine announced the results of its World's Best Awards survey.

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Live from Japan: The snazziest toilets at sea

We've heard of cruise ships that offer pillow menus for cabins. There are even a few with designer soap menus.

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Finding Serenity On A Cruise Ship

... 1. Pick a smaller ship. It's easier to find tranquility on ships that are less packed with people. A number of cruise lines specialize in more intimate sailing experiences on ships that hold no more than several hundred people. These tend to be ...

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Costa Concordia raised: How engineers are going to float the capsized cruise ship

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LeBron gone.

Open note to Miami fans. There are children in Africa who need clothes. Just in case you were thinking of a jersey bonfire? #Lebron returning to the #Cavaliers .

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Editorial: Tampa Bay's cruise future

The Tampa Port Authority announced that AIDA Cruises will add a cruise ship to the Port of Tampa in winter 2014 and 2015.

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Street view now available for Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International has a new way to show off its hardware. The Miami-based cruise line announced Monday that the megaship Allure of the Seas can now be examined at the "Street View" level on Google Maps.

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The Walt Disney Company: World's Largest Company In 2114

None of today's top 20 largest companies appears likely to reach or stay at the top in 100 years.

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Windstar expands Private Events to all sailings

Windstar Cruises is sweetening the pot, extending its Private Events program to all itineraries in 2015.

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American Marketing Group's Travel Market Conference Sees Record Attendance

American Marketing Group, Inc. recently completed its Travel Market conference, and reported a record number of attendees and preferred suppliers from around the world at the sold out trade show.

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Canalplay launches kids' mobile app

Canal+ VoD streaming platform Canalplay, which already offers a kids' section, has gone further in the development of kids' content with the launch of a dedicated mobile app.

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Princess Cruises to offer trade partners psychographic data for better targeting

... cruisers from the right customer base. Paul Ludlow, managing director for the UK, Ireland and Europe, said cruise lines could no longer rely purely on demographics but needed to understand a full profile of the target audience. The data was compiled ...

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Royal Caribbean creates wearable tech for training agents

Royal Caribbean International has created new wearable technology to train agents on the offerings on board it's newest ships.

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Gaza conflict drags tourism industry down, not out

Campers at Jerusalem's TLW Hackercamp hunker down in a protected areas as a Red Color incoming missile alert is sounded The serious flare-up between Israel and Hamas couldn't have come at a more inconvenient time for the tourist industry - the summer vacation high season.

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Storm brews over cruise liner's unplanned stop

Passengers on the luxury cruise liner Costa Victoria, which had to berth in Hong Kong, have complained that cruise organizers already knew that Typhoon Neoguri was heading for their destination, Japan, before sailing.

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Making its first visit of the year to its summer port, the American Cruise Lines ship American Glory was welcomed with open arms by city officials, who presented the key to the city to a representative of the cruise company.

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Carnival commits to New Orleans through 2019

Carnival commits to New Orleans through 2019 Carnival Cruise Lines will operate two ships year-round from NOLA through 2019.

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Singles tips for cruisers

... a cruise ship that's likely to be full of passengers in your age group. Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Lines, for example, both offer "singles mixers" on every sailing. It's hard to have fun if you feel like you're being gouged for your ...

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Cedar Point: We'll rename coaster 'King James' if LeBron James returns

Hey @KingJames - come back to the @cavs and we'll rename one of our coasters, "King James!" Ball in your court, sir.

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Sulfur Emissions Rules Mean Fewer Cruises, Carnival UK Chief Warns

The cruise company's CEO David Dingle told Travel Weekly that Carnival brands P&O Cruises and Cunard Line have already planned a 28 percent cut in Baltic and Norway cruises between 2013 and 2015.

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Carnival Confirms Two Ships to Sail Out of New Orleans Through 2019

At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension.

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Carnival inks 5-year deal with Port of New Orleans

At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension.

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James Taylor to do encore during Queen Mary2 trans-Atlantic crossing

President Barack Obama is promising to uphold the Constitution in a public swearing in ceremony that signals the beginning of his second term in office.

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Carnival Cruise Lines inks 5-year deal with Port of New Orleans

At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension.

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Cedar Point tries to woo Lebron, too

If LeBron James decides to come back to Cleveland and the Cavs, the folks at Cedar Point are pledging to re-name one of their big roller coasters after him.

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Carnival inks 5-year deal with Port of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension.

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Carnival inks 5-year deal with Port of New Orleans

- At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension. The new deal, which went into effect July 1, supersedes a three-year extension ...

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Cedar Point tries to entice Lebron, too

If LeBron James decides to come back to Cleveland and the Cavs, the folks at Cedar Point are pledging to re-name one of their big roller coasters after him.

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Flooding on Mississippi causes ship schedule changes

... front of his friend's business as flood waters from the Mississippi River move in Tuesday, July 8, 2014. River cruise lines are adjusting their schedules due to high water levels on the Upper Mississippi. River lines are adjusting their schedules ...

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Carnival inks 5-year deal with Port of New Orleans

At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension.

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Disney Selects 11 Tech and Media Firms for 1st Startup Accelerator

The Walt Disney Company has finally selected the 11 startup companies that will participate in the first Disney Accelerator, a special mentorship and investment program.

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Carnival inks 5-year deal with Port of New Orleans

- At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension. The new deal, which went into effect July 1, supersedes a three-year extension ...

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Carnival Cruise Line, Port of N.O. Extend Agreement Through 2019

At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension.

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Carnival inks 5-year deal with Port of New Orleans

- At least two Carnival Cruise Lines ships will continue sailing out of the Port of New Orleans year-round through 2019, according to its new five-year contract extension. The new deal, which went into effect July 1, supersedes a three-year extension ...

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Cunard Line Readies for James Taylor Per ...

... and continues the legacy of world cruising which it began in 1922. Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and ...

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Carnival Cruise Lines raises automatic gratuities

Carnival Cruise Lines raises automatic gratuities Carnival Cruise Lines is hiking the gratuity it suggests passengers give crew as tips.

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Chris Costas has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage at...

Christopher Costas has been appointed Director of Food & Beverage at Silverado Resort and Spa.

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Carnival Cruise Lines signs 5-year extension with Port of New Orleans

Carnival Cruise Lines and the Port of New Orleans have signed a five-year contract extension, guaranteeing that Carnival ships will continue sailing out of the port through 2019.

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Cruise line drops Israel after shrapnel incident

Cruise line drops Israel after shrapnel incident AIDAdiva passengers witnessed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict firsthand Monday evening.

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Carnival to ban smoking on balconiesCarnival to ban smoking on...

Carnival Cruise Lines will ban smoking on cabin balconies beginning this fall. The line already prohibits smoking in all staterooms.

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Windstar Cruises to D but Exclusive Private Events on All 2015 Voyages

Starting in 2015, all Windstar Cruises itineraries will feature a spectacular onshore Private Event, created exclusively for Windstar guests.

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Carnival to ban smoking on balconies

Carnival Cruise Lines will ban smoking on cabin balconies beginning this fall. The line already prohibits smoking in all staterooms.

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Windstar Cruises to Debut Exclusive Private Events on All 2015...

Starting in 2015, all Windstar Cruises' itineraries will feature a spectacular onshore Private Event, created exclusively for Windstar guests.

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Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings

Cosmonautica will receive $100,000 prize for creating the best mobile... )--SimCorp today released an in-depth video describing the benefits BMO Global Asset Management has realized since the firm has been utilizing SimCorp Dimension.

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You Can Now Tour The World's Largest Cruise Ship On Google Street View

Google Street View, which has transported you to locations like Angkor Wat and taken you on virtual tours of Mount Fuji, Paris and Rome, has moved into new, watery territory -- Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas cruise ship.

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'Game Of Thrones' Star Jason Momoa Tells George R.R. Martin 'Go F--k Yourself'

As Khal Drogo, actor Jason Momoa got to play three characters on "Game of Thrones": an aggressive, brutish tyrant; a tender, loving husband; and a fierce, wise leader.

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Cunard Line Readies for James Taylor Performance on Queen Mary 2

... and continues the legacy of world cruising which it began in 1922. Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and ...

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Cruise Lines Give FOE's Report Card an F

Cruise Lines International Association's members - including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival and Disney Cruise Line - will no longer participate in Friends of the Earth's environmental survey.

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Fremantle to be cruising hotspot

Fremantle has been identified as one of the world's cruising hotspots of the future, with passenger growth expected to add more than $30 million to the local economy over the next two years.

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Buzzstarter Chosen For Disney Mentorship Program

Buzzstarter, a programmatic content marketing platform, was one of 11 startup companies selected to take part in Disney Accelerator, a 15-week mentorship and investment program offered by The Walt Disney Company and powered by Techstars.

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Sweet deals on summer and fall cruises

It's not too late to get a deal on a cruise vacation for summer or fall. Cruise lines use yield management - increasing or decreasing a price in response to demand, among other factors - to fill their cabins, so some of the best deals in cruising are offered within 90 days of the sailing if cabins need to be filled.

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Silversea outfits crew in haute couture

Silversea outfits crew in haute couture Silversea Cruises employees will be outfitted in new, designer uniforms.

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Carnival-owned cruise ship hit by shrapnel in IsraelCarnival-owned...

Carnival-owned cruise ship hit by shrapnel in Israel AIDAdiva passengers witnessed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict firsthand Monday evening.

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O3b gets to final countdown

The launch, on an Arianspace Soyuz ST-B rocket from French Guiana, means that O3b can offer a truly global broadband-by-satellite service to "the other 3 billion" of the planet's inhabitants who are under-served or not served at all with an Internet connection.

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Carnival-owned cruise ship hit by shrapnel in Israel

Carnival-owned cruise ship hit by shrapnel in Israel AIDAdiva passengers witnessed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict firsthand Monday evening.

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Missile shrapnel hits cruseship off Israeli coast

Shrapnel from rockets landed on the deck of a German cruise ship as it left the Israeli port of Ashdod.

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Cruise operator Royal Caribbean uses Google Street View to let...

From dual armrests to reclining seats that don't crush passengers' knees, are these the economy plane seats of the future? Boozy Brits abroad! Bars, clubs and pubs a priority for a QUARTER of holidaymakers Now that's what we call a sea view: Cruise operator uses Google Street View to let potential customers explore liner in advance Stay out of the ... (more)

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Stay-at-home sailors invited to tour world's largest cruise ship via Street View

Passengers enjoying a relaxing vacation aboard the Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas cruise ship recently may have been alarmed to see Google Street View on board, snapping panoramic imagery of various parts of the enormous floating hotel.

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Google Street View offers virtual insight into world's largest cruise ship

Royal Caribbean International claims to be the first cruise line to launch Google Maps Business View to allow agents to provide consumers interactive experience when they are searching for a holiday.

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Google CRUISE View: Take a stroll around the luxurious interior of...

Virtual tourists can take a tour of Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas using their computer or smartphone It's intended for people to research their holiday and get to grips with all that's on offer on the ship, which tours the Mediterranean From the Grand Canyon to the Great Barrier Reef, Google Street View lets you visit some of ... (more)

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A wide berth: Will Kai Tak's little used cruise terminal catch on enough to justify HK$8 billion cos

A year after opening, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal remains little used. While operators are upbeat, sceptics wonder if it will catch on enough to justify the investment, writes Darren Wee When Queen Mary 2, the world's largest ocean liner, called at the newly operational Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in April, more than 2,000 passengers disembarked.

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Google Street View Maps Its First Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas is the first cruise ship to get the 360-degree Street View treatment.

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Maritime Reporter @ 75: The Daily Cartoon

Maritime Reporter & Engineering News was founded by John J. O'Malley in 1939, and today ranks as the world's largest audited trade publication in the world serving the maritime industry, with a circulation of more than 35,000 worldwide, including ship and boat owners, ship and boat builders, naval architects and marine engineers.

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Solar Boats Gather for Race in Monte Carlo

RIB & HSC Sponsor SOLAR Boats Racing at Solar1 in Monte Carlo Shock Mitigation and the RIB & HSC Directory are official sponsors and media partners with the Solar1 event in Monte Carlo.

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Google Adds Street View Imagery Of Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Google continues to add Street View imagery to more places yet to be mapped. It's had Street View-style indoor imagery for many places for quite some time, but now it's doing cruise ships.

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Crystal Cruises: Top honors again

The ultra-luxurious Crystal Cruise Lines have been named "World's Best Large Ship" for the 19th year in a row by the readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine.

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