Cruise Line Roundup: September 2013

Monday, September 30, 2013

Silversea Cruises gives you a world of choices for 2015

Ultra-sophisticate small luxury cruise operator Silversea Cruises is giving passengers the chance to see the world with expanded itineraries scheduled for 2015 .

http://www.examiner.com/article/silversea-cruises-gives-you-a-world-of-choices-for-2015?cid=rss

Holland America Line's Fall And Winter Cruises Call At Diverse Regions At An Ideal Time Of Year

... 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 ...

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/23568936/holland-america-lines-fall-and-winter-cruises-call-at-diverse-regions-at-an-ideal-time-of-year

Norwegian Getaway to feature Carlo's Bake Shop onboard

Buddy Valastro of TLC's "Cake Boss" fame to be featured on Norwegian Getaway. Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line Great news has been announced for cake lovers, and even TLC 's " Cake Boss " lovers! Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Master Baker Buddy Valastro , star of the popular TLC television series "Cake Boss" and " Next Great Baker " ... (more)

http://www.examiner.com/article/norwegian-getaway-to-feature-carlo-s-bake-shop-onboard?cid=rss

Twenty years later, still waiitng for a rivalry between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers

Twenty years ago, the competitive relationship between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers commenced.

http://www.rawcharge.com/2013/9/30/4784924/tampa-bay-lightning-florida-panthers-are-not-good-rivals

Holland America Line's Fall And Winter Cruises Call At Diverse Regions At An Ideal Time Of Year

... 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 ...

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/23568954/holland-america-lines-fall-and-winter-cruises-call-at-diverse-regions-at-an-ideal-time-of-year

Holland America Line's Fall And Winter Cruises Call At Diverse Regions At An Ideal Time Of Year

... 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 ...

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1233965/holland-america-line-s-fall-and-winter-cruises-call-at-diverse-regions-at-an-ideal-time-of-year

Seen from West Seattle: 2013 cruise-ship season finale

Traveling around Duwamish Head a little while ago, we noticed three cruise ships in port - Celebrity Century at downtown's Pier 66 above, Holland-America Line's Oosterdam and Sapphire Princess at Magnolia's Pier 91 below.

http://westseattleblog.com/2013/09/seen-from-west-seattle-2013-cruise-ship-season-finale/

Police: No foul play in woman's cruise ship death

A woman found dead aboard a Halifax cruise ship last week died of "natural causes," Const.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1157594-police-no-foul-play-in-woman-s-cruise-ship-death

Local building firm lands job in Australia

And the call was genuine, coming as it did from Liverpool-based Durastic Flooring the biggest supplier and installer of marine deck covering systems in the UK.

http://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/10707009.Local_building_firm_lands_job_in_Australia/

Liverpool to restore historic Cunard Building as cruise facility

Liverpool, England, says it will buy the historic Cunard Building on its waterfront to serve passengers for popular River Mersey tourist cruises.

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2013/09/30/Liverpool-to-restore-historic-Cunard-Building-as-cruise-facility/UPI-12671380513780/

Stuntwoman gives cruising a new edge

... adventure activities ever seen in the cruising world," said Ann Sherry, head of P&O Cruises. "Whilst other cruise lines offer passengers a limited selection of activities, P&O Edge is the first to roll out a fully integrated program - something ...

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/stuntwoman-gives-cruising-a-new-edge/story-e6frfku9-1226730098846?from=public_rss

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Cruise prices plunge as summer ends

... school and fewer families can travel," said Stewart Chiron, chief executive of cruiseguy.com. "This means ... cruise lines have to work harder to sell individual cabins." And that, Chiron said, means drastically reduced prices. Not only do many ...

http://www.newsday.com/travel/cruise-prices-plunge-as-summer-ends-1.5847976

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/24/3647361/carnivals-profit-falls-30-percent.html

Top three ports for snorkeling, scuba diving

... As a result, it is one of the best places to scuba dive during a Caribbean cruise. Carnival is one of the cruise lines that can take you there. Once you're done snorkeling, most shore excursions will take you to a beach to hang out for awhile. Have ...

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/cruise/article/top-three-ports-for-snorkeling-scuba-diving/2892355/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_24166914/carnival-results-still-affected-by-earlier-mishaps?source=rss

A 3-ship day at Cruiseport Boston

Royal Caribbean International 's Brilliance of the Seas pulled into Boston at 6:33 a.m. EDT, followed by Holland America Line 's Eurodam at 7:47 a.m. and Compagnie du Ponant 's Le Boreal at 8:00 a.m., per marinetraffic.com .

http://www.examiner.com/article/a-3-ship-day-at-cruiseport-boston?cid=rss

Wanna splash or snooze? Find the right pool for you

... en and good sound system. Families love the program. Pools of the future may draw inspiration from two European cruise lines whose pools look good mixing it up with bikinis. MSC Cruises , a privately held Italian line, set infinity pools on

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/cruise/article/wanna-splash-or-snooze-find-the-right-cruise-pool-for-you/2888471/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Sailing solo on the open seas

... to find a soul mate on the sun deck: nearly 80 percent of people who take a cruise are married, according to a Cruise Lines International Association market profile. "Virtually no one travels alone," the study said. Still reading? Good. Now let's ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/23/3576888/sailing-solo-on-the-open-seas.html

No place like a cruise ship for the holidays

... the seasonal music, pots of poinsettias, and a Christmas goose served in the main dining room. While some cruise lines do more than others to hark and herald, most ships are decked out for the December holidays, and elevators are awash in seasonal ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/17/3565247/no-place-like-a-cruise-ship-for.html

More cruise lines reducing on-board smoking areas

... and Cruise Ships 2014, said the changes are "simply evolutionary - more no-smoking passengers are asking the cruise lines to reduce the smoking areas." Traditionally, most ships had smoking and smoke-free areas, he said. "Ocean liners of yesteryear ...

http://www.tampabay.com/features/travel/more-cruise-lines-reducing-on-board-smoking-areas/2143443

It's the lucky country for some with free holidays to USA on offer at show

FREE holidays to the United States will be up for grabs at Tour America annual sale day at the Red Cow Moran Hotel in Dublin next Sunday.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/its-the-lucky-country-for-some-with-free-holidays-to-usa-on-offer-at-show-29618323.html

Toledo misses the boat

... he said the coalition hit a brick wall after being told the city's emphasis was on cargo shipments - instead of cruise lines. "We tried a couple of times and decided not to make a nuisance of ourselves," Mr. Burnett said. "It was the port ...

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2013/09/29/Toledo-misses-the-boat.html

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Wanna splash or snooze? Find the right cruise pool for you

Shipboard pool areas are more fun than ever. The H2O Zone on Royal Caribbean's ships is lively with splash areas and pools.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/experience/cruise/best-of-cruising/2013/09/28/cruise-ships-pools-adults-only-kids/2888471/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Stocks to Watch- Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (ADR)(NYSE:GOL),...

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Lawyers Describe Shaq V. Jockey Incident In Winning $2.5 Million For Cruise Ship Worker

Tonya Meister, Ervin A. Gonzalez and Christopher Drury persuaded a jury to award a former Celebrity Cruises employee after he was attacked by a fellow crew member in a fight over cabin towels.

http://www.dailybusinessreview.com/PubArticleDBR.jsp?id=1202620778346&rss=rss_dbr

Stocks Alert - The Walt Disney Company(NYSE:DIS), Macy's,...

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http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/stocks-alert-the-walt-disney-companynysedis-macys-incnysem-office-depot-incnyseodp-las-vegas-sands-corpnyselvs-342908.htm

Disney Destinations News Round-Up September 22-28

Every week new changes and offerings are announced from Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

http://www.examiner.com/article/disney-destinations-news-round-up-september-22-28?cid=rss

Princess Cruises holds "Cruise for a Cause" to benefit the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is collaborating with Princess Cruises on a first-of-its-kind cruise that will feature specially themed programs, entertainment and activities to promote heart-health awareness.

http://blog.al.com/heart-beat/2013/09/princess_cruises_holds_cruise.html

Search for missing Concordia victims continues

Rome, September 27 - Bones found at the Costa Concordia wreck site Thursday are not from the two bodies still missing after the January 2012 disaster which killed 32, according to sources close to the disaster commissioner's office.

http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2013/09/27/Search-missing-Concordia-victims-continues_9371426.html

Carnival Corporation: Buy Signals Can Surface

... home and $100 in onboard credit. A guarantee like that might be enough to steer customers away from other cruise lines like Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd . (NYSE: RCL ) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ). The company, which runs cruises under 10 ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1718452-carnival-corporation-buy-signals-can-surface?source=feed

Port Coquitlam firm figures out how to mass produce telescopes that see billions of light years

We asked you to shoot Vancouver in the rain, and you did. Keep the photos coming, and hashtag them #Raincouver Two interactive maps on The Vancouver Sun website allow you, for the first time, to see just how bad auto crime is in your neighbourhood.

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Port+Coquitlam+firm+figures+mass+produce+telescopes+that/8970571/story.html

MSC Divina to bring some firsts to Miami

When MSC Divina arrives in Miami in November, it will mark the beginning of a first for MSC Cruises - the first time the line has stationed a ship year-round at a North American port.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/28/3650141/msc-divina-to-bring-some-firsts.html

Friday, September 27, 2013

At travel agent convention, cruise CEOs talk shop

Cruise lines have to keep adapting, growing - and sometimes taking cues from each other - to thrive in today's marketplace, a panel of industry executives said Thursday.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/19/3638132/at-travel-agent-convention-cruise.html

B.C. firm finds way to mass produce telescopes that see billions of light years

If the inventors of a so-called game-changing telescope have their way, there will be a lot more discoveries about our solar system, galaxy and the universe.

http://www.canada.com/business/firm+finds+mass+produce+telescopes+that+billions+light+years/8970016/story.html

Port of New Orleans keeps up with cruise industry's growth

... size of the ship is that customer demand for cruises is highly elastic. Tercek said that when demand slackens, cruise lines cut prices and the ships still fill up reliably. And whatever passengers pay to get on the boat, they still spend money in ...

http://theadvocate.com/home/7173792-125/port-of-new-orleans-keeps

B.C. firm finds way to mass ...

If the inventors of a so-called game-changing telescope have their way, there will be a lot more discoveries about our solar system, galaxy and the universe.

http://www.nanaimodailynews.com/news/b-c-firm-finds-way-to-mass-produce-telescopes-that-see-billions-of-light-years-1.641492

Port of New Orleans keeps up with cruise industrya s growth

8 Questions for the New Bosses at Travel+Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler

... ad. When Norwegian Cruise Line began buying special inserts in Traveler, the magazine's coverage of non-luxury cruise lines also picked up. We all know that promising budget travel advice doesn't alway create the best place for advertisers. Will the ...

http://skift.com/2013/09/27/8-questions-for-the-new-bosses-at-travel-leisure-and-cn-traveler/

Brand New Short Getaway Cruises from Princess Cruises Begin Sailing from Los Angeles Today

Today Golden Princess sets sail from Los Angeles on the first of a new series of Princess Cruises Getaway voyages.

http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article74117Brand_New_Short_Getaway_Cruises_from_Princess_Cruises_Begin_Sailing_from_Los_Angeles_Today.html

Cruise art auctions worth it?

Cruise auctions rarely sell original paintings, such as auctions at Christie's or Sotheby's where a single painting can fetch millions.

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2013/09/27/guide-to-cruise-ship-art-auctions/

Carnival's woes hurt bottom line

... rest of the year and first half of 2014 are running behind the previous year at similar prices. For Carnival Cruise Lines specifically, which suffered a prolonged stretch of harsh scrutiny after the Carnival Triumph fire earlier this year, prices ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/24/3648324/carnival-reports-lower-third-quarter.html

The ultimate cruise perk: Private islands

... at a private, fun-in-the-sun island in the Bahamas, but it's a nice perk. On private islands operated by the cruise lines - exclusively for cruise passengers - you'll find powdery sands, swaying palm trees, loungers, water attractions and places to ...

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/cruise/article/the-ultimate-cruise-perk-private-islands/2882475/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Disney Cruise Line

Seeking talented and versatile musical theatre performers for a variety of Broadway musical theatre style shows on Disney's luxury cruise liners, the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy.

http://www.backstage.com/casting/disney-cruise-line-female-vocalists-13997/

Halifax police investigate death on cruise ship

Halifax Regional Police were called to the Eurodam at 8:14 a.m. today after a woman was found dead aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship. The death of the 59-year-old "is not considered suspicious at this time," Const. Pierre Bourdages, spokesman for Halifax Regional Police, said.

http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1157143-halifax-police-investigate-death-on-cruise-ship

'Biggest Losers' Broadly Held By Gurus

... Corporation is a global cruise and vacation company. The company's portfolio of cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK and Australia), and Cunard in the ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gurufocus/2013/09/27/biggest-losers-broadly-held-by-gurus/

Celebrity Cruises heads to St. Barts

Celebrity Cruises passengers will soon have opportunity to spot real celebrities as the cruise line introduces new sailings to the posh Caribbean island of St. Barts.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/09/27/st-barts-celebrity-constellation/2882493/

Travel challenge

Each week, we invite three companies to offer us their best deal for a specific break.

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-challenge-8843826.html

10 best cruise-ship water slides

With Carnival's DrainPipe attraction, the cruise line upped the ante by creating a water slide that drops passengers into a swirling funnel.

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/cruise/article/10-best-cruise-ship-water-slides/2878879/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Cruise lines expand their horizons, add new ports of call

It's an ever-changing panoply: Every year, cruise lines tinker with ship itineraries.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/24/3576823/cruise-lines-expand-their-horizons.html

Corning Museum of Glass to Present GlassLab Design Program at musee...

CORNING, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2013 -- Expanding the international reach of its signature design program, The Corning Museum of Glass is bringing its GlassLab design program to Paris.

http://postproduction.digitalmedianet.com/article/Corning-Museum-of-Glass-to-Present-GlassLab-Design-Program-at-musee-des-Arts-decoratifs-Paris-October-22-27-2830149

Brand New Short Getaway Cruises from Princess Cruises Begin Sailing from Los Angeles Today

Our new Getaway cruises are a great new option for anyone looking for a quick way to escape from the daily grind.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11167000.htm

Top cruise ships for art lovers

... a color catalog of its world-class art, joining Celebrity Cruises , which published one last year. The cruise lines take different approaches with their collections. Some commission top artists for site-specific works. Most work with a third-party ...

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/cruise/article/top-cruise-ships-for-art-lovers/2880383/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Thursday, September 26, 2013

This week's best travel bargains

... . a- For National Cruise Vacation Week , which runs Oct. 20-27, members of the Cruise Lines International Association are offering a slew of deals. For instance, book a Windstar cruise during the special week and receive two-for-one rates plus two ...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/this-weeks-best-travel-bargains/2013/09/26/49e797aa-2492-11e3-b75d-5b7f66349852_story.html?wprss=rss_travel

Cunard ocean liner assists rower in mid-Atlantic

Queen Mary 2 , the flagship of the Cunard Line , assisted a rower who had lost essential supplies while attempting a solo crossing across the Atlantic Ocean.

http://www.examiner.com/article/cunard-ocean-liner-assists-rower-mid-atlantic?cid=rss

It's Magic! Imagineers transform 15-year-old cruise ship to bring it bang up to date

As if Disney's first cruise ship isn't magical enough ... it will soon be even more enchanting.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/cruises/disney-magic-cruise-ship-refreshed-2308210

$24,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish New Jersey Keeps Hope Alive for Two Kids

Shaking hands with princesses, laying on sandy beaches, posing for pictures with characters - these are some of the lifelong memories made possible by a recent $24,500 donation from Ravitz Family Markets to Make-A-Wish New Jersey.

http://www.courierpostonline.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.courierpostonline.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013309260302%26nclick_check%3D1

Cunard Flagship Queen Mary 2 Goes on Mid-Atlantic Mercy Mission to Aid Solo Lady Rower

... 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 ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130926006444&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Cunard Flagship Queen Mary 2 Goes on Mid-Atlantic Mercy Mission to Aid Solo Lady Rower

10 most gee-whiz features at sea

... walls, and circus-like performances. Royal Caribbean leads the way with out-of-the-box amenities but other cruise lines have been releasing new vessels with innovative rides, hot-glass shows, sky walks, and ice bars. Royal Caribbean made headlines ...

http://www.9news.com/rss/article/357032/337/10-most-gee-whiz-features-at-sea

Brand New Short Getaway Cruises from Princess Cruises Begin Sailing from Los Angeles Today

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http://WWW.KEYC.COM/story/23539480/brand-new-short-getaway-cruises-from-princess-cruises-begin-sailing-from-los-angeles-today

Carnival's Bad Week on the Market Continues as Analysts Cut Targets

... blend ticket sales and money spent onboard, has underperformed rivals Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings for seven of the last eight years, Morgan Stanley said, downgrading its rating to "underweight" from "equal-weight." ...

http://skift.com/2013/09/26/carnivals-bad-week-on-the-market-continues-as-analysts-cut-targets/

Brand New Short Getaway Cruises from Princess Cruises Begin Sailing from Los Angeles Today

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Brand New Short Getaway Cruises from Princess Cruises Begin Sailing from Los Angeles Today

Known for offering longer itineraries, the company has debuted these new cruises along the West Coast offering a brand new way for passengers to enjoy a quick break in a sea-going environment of comfort and style.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2811029

US tourism chiefs descend on Dublin to lure Irish holidaymakers

REPRESENTATIVES from tourist boards across the US are flocking to Dublin in a bid to entice Irish visitors across the Atlantic.

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/travel/travel-news/us-tourism-chiefs-descend-on-dublin-to-lure-irish-holidaymakers-29613399.html

Celebrity Cruises to launch ship-wide gaming

For those who want to play poker at the pool and slots at dinner, Celebrity Cruises has teamed with Las Vegas-based Cantor Gaming for a cruise industry first - mobile gaming you can access ship-wide.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/09/26/celebrity-casino-games-gambling-app/2876471/

New Travel Company Offers Untapped Ancillary Revenue to Hotel Companies

... in the industry. TourSales.com was founded by Mike Bonner and Brad Miller, highly-ranked former executives for cruise lines and ground tour operators, and also co-founders of Shore Excursions in 2009, now the largest shore excursion company in the ...

http://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/154000320/4062331.html

Cruise industry's first mobile gaming app to be launched

Cantor Gaming and Celebrity Cruises have entered into an agreement to provide the cruise industry's first complete mobile casino gaming solution.

http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/headline-Cruise-industry%27s-first-mobile-gaming-app-to-be-launched-17867.html

Costa Concordia disaster remembered

The Costa Concordia, carrying 3,200 passengers and 1,000 crew members, turned on its side after striking rocks off the Italian island of Giglio on Jan. 13, 2012.

http://www.kjct8.com/news/costa-concordia-disaster-remembered/-/163152/8032546/-/145xmauz/-/index.html

a Cake Bossa to have second bakery at sea

Norwegian Cruise Line said the celebrity baker would have a shop onboard the new 4,000-passenger Norwegian Getaway, currently under construction in Germany and set to debut from Miami in February.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/09/26/cake-boss-norwegian-breakaway-carlos-bake-shop/2875613/

Bulgaria's Burgas to Open New Marine Station

Cruise passengers will be the first arrivals at the new seaport of the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas.

http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=153995

Human remains found on Costa Concordia

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http://www.wesh.com/news/national-news/human-remains-found-on-costa-concordia/-/11788232/22130166/-/tjw144z/-/index.html?absolute=true

Cruise holiday firm Imagine Cruising takes on Four bgb

Imagine Cruising specialises in bespoke rail and international "cruise and stay" holidays, working with major cruise operators such as Cunard and P&O Cruises, luxury rail operator Orient Express and international four- and five-star hotels.

http://www.brandrepublic.com/go/public_relations/article/1213641/cruise-holiday-firm-imagine-cruising-takes-four-bgb/

Report Published: "Hurtigruten ASA (HRG) : Company Profile and SWOT Analysis"

WMI's 'Hurtigruten ASA : Company Profile and SWOT Analysis' report utilizes a wide range of primary and secondary sources, which are analyzed and presented in a consistent and easily accessible format.

http://reports.pr-inside.com/report-published-hurtigruten-asa-r3812435.htm

Lawyers Describe Shaq V. Jockey Incident In Winning $2.5 Million For Cruise Ship Worker

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

FTSE slips on Centrica and SSE shares fall

Power giants Centrica and SSE saw shares tumble after Ed Miliband's vow to freeze household energy bills spooked markets.

http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/markets-economy/ftse-slips-on-centrica-and-sse-shares-fall.22263838

Cruise lines surprise and delight with towel animals

... guests on their way to breakfast. Monet worked in oils. Rodin toiled in bronze. The seaborne staff of today's cruise lines? Their medium is a cotton towels. Carnival Cruise Lines claims to have been the first to introduce towel art at sea more than ...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/experience/cruise/cruise-buzz/2013/09/25/towel-animals-cruise-ship-travel/2869397/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

'Biggest Losers' Broadly Held by Billionaires

... Corporation is a global cruise and vacation company. The company's portfolio of cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK and Australia), and Cunard in the ...

http://www.gurufocus.com/news/229872/biggest-losers-broadly-held-by-billionaires

Market Report: Cruise ship operator Carnival adrift as profits slump

It was the biggest faller in the FTSE 100 for the second session in a row as analysts continued to react to its third-quarter figures earlier in the week.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-2432428/MARKET-REPORT-Cruise-ship-operator-Carnival-adrift-profits-slump.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

One cruise ship at the dock while another rides at anchor in the harbour

A pedestrian strolls the Victoria Park boardwalk in Charlottetown as the Holland America Line Veendam rides at anchor in the harbour.

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2013-09-25/article-3406467/One-cruise-ship-at-the-dock-while-another-rides-at-anchor-in-the-harbour/1

Labour pledge hits shares in UK power firms

Power giants Centrica and SSE saw UK shares tumble after Labour leader Ed Miliband's vow to freeze household energy bills spooked markets.

http://news.eircom.net/business/21373532/

Looking for work? Call centers to hire hundreds

Royal Caribbean is hiring. Again. Employment at the company's Springfield call center hit 600 last year .

http://www.kcby.com/news/local/Cruise-line-call-center-looks-to-add-200-employees-225063922.html

Carnival Corp shares continue to sink as recovery seen distant

... blend ticket sales and money spent onboard, has underperformed rivals Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings for seven of the last eight years, Morgan Stanley said, downgrading its rating to "underweight" from "equal-weight." ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/25/carnivalcorp-shares-idUSL4N0HL36Y20130925?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssFinancialServicesAndRealEstateNews

Crystal to offer customized celebrations for passengers

Whether a Tuscan hilltop wedding or a Bali beach birthday party, Crystal Cruises is offering guests the opportunity to plan customized events wherever it sails.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/09/25/crystal-celebrations-event-planning/2869009/

Ftse Close: Labour energy price wheeze hits utility stocks

The FTSE 100 closed 19.93 points down to 6551.53 as Ed Miliband's vow to freeze household energy bills spooked markets, sending shares in p ower giants Centrica and SSE tumbling.

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2431555/FTSE-CLOSE-Labour-energy-price-wheeze-hits-utility-stocks.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

At travel agent convention, cruise CEOs talk shop

Layoffs announced at Royal Caribbean Cruises

... or shakeup or anything like that." The jobs that were cut are spread across different levels and different cruise lines, Zeiger said. Those who have been laid off will be given severance packages and help finding new jobs and will be allowed to ...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/12/3623555/layoffs-announced-at-royal-caribbean.html

Costa Concordia judges agree to exam of ship

Judges in the trial of the captain of the wrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia agreed Wednesday to his request for a new examination of the ship, Costa Cruises spokesman Davide Barbano told CNN from inside the court.

http://www.wapt.com/news/national/Costa-Concordia-judges-agree-to-exam-of-ship/-/9157010/22110650/-/149hgh1z/-/index.html?absolute=true

Cruise ship call center in Springfield hiring 200

Royal Caribbean International plans to hire 200 people by the end of the year for its customer contact center in Springfield.

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/ap/ap/travel/cruise-ship-call-center-in-springfield-hiring-200/nZ639/

Cruise ship call center in Springfield hiring 200

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Costa Concordia judges agree to exam of ship

Judges in the trial of the captain of the wrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia agreed Wednesday to his request for a new examination of the ship, Costa Cruises spokesman Davide Barbano told CNN from inside the court.

http://www.localnews8.com/news/Costa-Concordia-judges-agree-to-exam-of-ship/-/308662/22110650/-/j615kh/-/index.html

Royal Caribbean cruise ship call centre in Springfield hiring 200 for customer service

Royal Caribbean International plans to hire 200 people by the end of the year for its customer contact centre in Springfield.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-call-centre-in-springfield-hiring-200-for-customer-service-225187732.html

Costa Concordia judges agree to exam of ship

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The company, which operates holiday brands Thomson and First Choice, plans to relocate a cruise support function to its London head office based in Luton, a spokesman for TUI UK & Ireland said.

http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Job-losses-Swansea-travel-centre-set-close/story-19843604-detail/story.html

Carnival shares continue to fall for a second day

Shares of Carnival Corp. were down $1.69, or 4.89 percent, to $32.85 in pre-market trading early Wednesday morning.

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/blog/morning-edition/2013/09/carnival-shares-continue-to-plummet.html?iana=ind_bank

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The company, which operates holiday brands Thomson and First Choice, plans to relocate a cruise support function to its London head office based in Luton, a spokesman for TUI UK & Ireland said.

http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Jobs-threat-Swansea-travel-centre-set-close/story-19843604-detail/story.html

Passengers Can Sue Cruise Lines for Crimes Aboard Ship

The companies posted the data voluntarily in response to criticisms that there was no good source of crime data, and in advance of potential federal legislation that would mandate that the statistics be made public.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/passengers-can-sue-cruise-lines-for-crim-93768/

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

Lingering images of passengers stranded at sea for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings.

http://www.thereporter.com/business/ci_24170751/carnival-results-still-affected-by-earlier-mishaps?source=rss

Cruise lines expand their horizons, add new ports of call

It's an ever-changing panoply: Every year, cruise lines tinker with ship itineraries.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/24/3576823/cruise-lines-expand-their-horizons.html

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_24166914/carnival-results-still-affected-by-earlier-mishaps?source=rss

Carnival Cruisea s results still affected by earlier mishaps

Lingering images of passengers stranded at sea for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings.

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130925/PC05/130929655/1010/carnival-cruise-x2019-s-results-still-affected-by-earlier-mishaps

Huffington Post -- "Remember Roy E. Disney" shines a spotlight on...

Huffington Post -- "Remember Roy E. Disney" shines a spotlight on Walt's nephew, who saved The Walt Disney Company not once but twice Huffington Post -- "Remember Roy E. Disney" shines a spotlight on Walt's nephew, who saved The Walt Disney Company not once but twice So it was Walt who dreamed up the Disney Company.

http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2013/09/24/huffington-post-quot-remember-roy-e-disney-quot-shines-a-spotlight-on-walt-s-nephew-who-saved-the-walt-disney-company-not-once-but-twice.aspx

The Royal Watch: The Royal Princess

It appears that not even having a baby will keep William and Kate confined to their palace.

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/09/royal-watch-royal-princess

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Cantor Gaming And Celebrity Cruises Team Up For Cruise Industry's First Mobile Gaming App

Known for its authentic, premium vacation experiences, Celebrity's ships are an ideal setting for Cantor Gaming's innovative mobile gaming technology, offering a wide selection of casino-style games to Celebrity's guests.

http://gamedeveloper.digitalmedianet.com/article/Cantor-Gaming-And-Celebrity-Cruises-Team-Up-For-Cruise-Industrys-First-Mobile-Gaming-App-2824840

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line donate $1 million to University of Alaska Foundation

... than 1,000 businesses in Alaska . While details are still being solidified, the $1 million commitment by the cruise lines will fund several areas including an oceanographic research vessel, marine education, a renovation of the current culinary and ...

http://WWW.KEYC.COM/story/23518960/princess-cruises-and-holland-america-line-donate-1-million-to-university-of-alaska-foundation

Photo Release -- Finances Very Strong; Steel Drives Tonnage Growth

Finances are very strong for August, Executive Director Len Waterworth shared in his report to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its monthly meeting today.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/09/24/7434794.htm

Carnival shares slump as profit dips

... and volume trends, is below expectations." The company, which operates the Carnival, Holland America and Costa cruise lines, also owns the Costa Concordia, which capsized in January 2012, killing 32 people. The company said Tuesday that it could ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/carnival-remains-in-troubled-waters/article14507312/?cmpid=rss1

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line donate $1 million to University of Alaska Foundation

... employ nearly 3,500 people during the summer season and support more than 1,000 businesses in commitment by the cruise lines will fund several areas including an oceanographic research vessel, marine education, a renovation of the current culinary ...

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/23518960/princess-cruises-and-holland-america-line-donate-1-million-to-university-of-alaska-foundation

Carnival reports lower third-quarter profits

SeaWorld plans float for Macy's parade

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will present a float called "A Sea of Surprises" in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, the company announced Tuesday.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/os-seaworld-float-macys-parade-20130924,0,4381798.post?track=rss

How to get free internet on a cruise

... advantage of complimentary Internet access. Viking offers the same on its river cruises, as do most other river cruise lines (including Avalon Waterways , AmaWaterways and Uniworld ). Other lines that include free Internet access in cruise fares ...

http://www.usatoday.com/experience/cruise/article/how-to-get-free-internet-on-a-cruise/2864331/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomTravel-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Travel+Top+Stories%29

Royal Princess set to sail, as planned, on Friday

After a power outage that forced a 12-day Mediterranean cruise to end early, the Royal Princess will be able to depart as scheduled on its next trip.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/24/3648314/royal-princess-set-to-sail-as.html

Carnival Chairman Says Costa Cruises Will Take Up To 3 Years to Recover

Even Carnival's biggest cheerleader, Micky Arison, says it will take a few years for the Costa brand to recover, and the Carnival brand itself finds itself in a similar situation.

http://skift.com/2013/09/24/carnival-chairman-says-costa-cruises-will-take-up-to-3-years-to-recover/

Bad PR hurting Carnival

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines , even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/1156476-bad-pr-hurting-carnival

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line donate $1 million to University of Alaska Foundation

... employ nearly 3,500 people during the summer season and support more than 1,000 businesses in commitment by the cruise lines will fund several areas including an oceanographic research vessel, marine education, a renovation of the current culinary ...

http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/23518960/princess-cruises-and-holland-america-line-donate-1-million-to-university-of-alaska-foundation

'Remember Roy E. Disney' Shines a Spotlight on Walt's nephew, who...

So it was Walt who dreamed up the Disney Company. And it was his older brother Roy O. who repeatedly found the funds necessary to turn Walt's dreams into reality.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-hill/remember-roy-e-disney-shi_b_3976548.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FEntertainment+%28Entertainment+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Carnival cruise bookings affected by past mishaps

Lingering images of passengers stranded at sea for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings.

http://seattletimes.com/html/travel/2021889410_carnivalcruisebookingsxml.html?syndication=rss

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines , even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Carnival-results-still-affected-by-earlier-mishaps-4838910.php

Italian court orders new search of Costa Concordia wreck

An Italian court on Tuesday called for a new expert examination of the Costa Concordia cruise liner to seek further evidence related to its sinking, accepting a request from the lawyers of the ship's captain and civil parties.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/24/italy-ship-idUSL5N0HK44020130924?feedType=RSS&feedName=industrialsSector

Italian court orders new search of Costa Concordia wreck

Carnival cuts revenue outlook as ship strandings weigh on brand

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/carnival-cuts-revenue-outlook-as-ship-strandings-weigh-on-brand/article14498544/?cmpid=rss1

Carnival cruise earnings affected by past mishaps

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines , even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Carnival-cruise-earnings-affected-by-past-mishaps-4839053.php

Vacationers still avoid Carnival after ship strandings

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/vacationers-still-avoid-carnival-after-ship-strandings-1.1468623

UPDATE 2-Cruise operator Carnival warns of possible loss, shares sink

... mishaps on its cruise ships. The company, which operates the Carnival, Holland America and Costa cruise lines, said it expects adjusted per-share results for the current quarter to be in the range of a loss of 3 cents to a profit of 3 cents. ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/24/carnivalcorp-results-idUSL4N0HK30H20130924?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

Lingering images of passengers stranded at sea for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings.

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013309240048&nclick_check=1

Vacationers still avoid Carnival after ship strandings; cruise operator cuts revenue...

Lingering images of passengers stranded at sea for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail have been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings.

http://www.nanaimodailynews.com/business/vacationers-still-avoid-carnival-after-ship-strandings-cruise-operator-cuts-revenue-outlook-1.636058

Carnival Cruise Line results still affected by earlier mishaps

Lingering images of passengers stranded at sea for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings.

http://www.keprtv.com/news/business/Carnival-Cruise-Line-results-still-affected-by-earlier-mishaps-225042312.html

Cantor Gaming And Celebrity Cruises Team Up For Cruise Industry's First Mobile Gaming App

Known for its authentic, premium vacation experiences, Celebrity's ships are an ideal setting for Cantor Gaming's innovative mobile gaming technology, offering a wide selection of casino-style games to Celebrity's guests.

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/23516023/cantor-gaming-and-celebrity-cruises-team-up-for-cruise-industrys-first-mobile-gaming-app

Cantor GamingA And Celebrity CruisesA Team Up For Cruise Industry's First Mobile Gaming App

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http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/23516023/cantor-gaming-and-celebrity-cruises-team-up-for-cruise-industrys-first-mobile-gaming-app

Senior Game Designer - Disney Interactive Media Group Kelowna, BC, CAN

Disney Interactive Media Group , the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company, creates immersive, connected, interactive experiences across console, online, mobile and social network platforms to entertain and inform audiences around the globe.

http://jobs.gamasutra.com/jobs/406-34028/rss/Senior-Game-Designer-Disney-Interactive-Media-Group-Kelowna-BC-CAN?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GamasutraJobs+%28Gamasutra+Jobs%29

Carnival Cruise Earnings Affected by Past Mishaps

Lingering images of passengers stranded at sea for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings.

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory/carnival-cruise-earnings-affected-past-mishaps-20357471

Carnival results still affected by earlier woes

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.newsday.com/business/carnival-results-still-affected-by-earlier-woes-1.6130485

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.twincities.com/alllistings/ci_24163051/carnivals-profit-falls-30-percent-weak-demand?source=rss

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

... for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings. The cruise industry has mostly rebounded from the economic downturn but ...

http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/24/3018613/carnivals-profit-falls-30-percent.html

Carnival results still affected by earlier mishaps

Lingering images of passengers stranded at sea for days as toilets back up and air conditioners fail has been enough to keep vacationers away from Carnival Cruise Lines, even as the company continues to discount sailings.

http://www.wafb.com/story/23513967/carnivals-profit-falls-30-percent-on-weak-demand

Carnival Earnings: Here's Why the Stock is Falling Now

Carnival Corporation delivered a profit and beat Wall Street's expectations, AND beat the revenue expectation.

http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/carnival-earnings-heres-why-the-stock-is-falling-now.html/

Carnival shares drop on earnings report -- Royal Caribbean, Norwegian suffer, too

... half of 2013 are behind the prior year, but it saw some hopeful signs. "During the past few months, Carnival Cruise Lines has seen a steady improvement in brand perception among U.S. consumers based on national market research data," said recently ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2013/09/24/carnival-mishaps-hurt-profits-in-third.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_12+%28Travel+Industry+News%29

100th LNG Carrier to be Fitted with Bestobell FLIV

Bestobell Valves, part of the President Engineering Group, announced a new contract which brings the total of orders for its innovative patented Float Level Insulation Valves across the world to over 100.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/bestobell-carrier-fitted359044.aspx

First Oasis lll Steel Cut at STX France

Royal Caribbean International cut the first piece of steel for its third Oasis-class ship, at the STX France Shipyard in Saint Nazarre, marking the first step in the construction of a vessel that, at approximately 227,700 GRT, they say will be the world's largest cruise ship.

http://www.marinelink.com/news/france-oasis-steel359036.aspx

Cruise firm MSC to bring larger ship Magnifica to city next year

A MAJOR international cruise operator is throwing down a challenge to Southampton 's long established companies by bringing a second, bigger ship to the city next year.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10694085.Cruise_firm_MSC_to_bring_larger_ship_Magnifica_to_city_next_year/?ref=rss

Accrington company to boost work prospects for local women

The clothing business, in Syke Side Drive, is part of the Kwintet Group, Europe's largest workwear and corporate wear uniform supplier.

http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/northwest/10694332.Accrington_company_to_boost_work_prospects_for_local_women/

Carnival Corp said it will take up to three years for its Costa brand to recover its reputation and profitability after its Concordia ship sank off the Italian coast last year.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/24/britain-carnival-idUSL5N0HK1QK20130924?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Cruise ship named by Duchess of Cambridge loses power in Mediterranean

Passengers on board the Royal Princess are being flown home, after their cruise was cut short by the power outage Passengers on a cruise liner which was officially named this summer by the Duchess of Cambridge, are being flown home after the ship lost power.

http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/cruise-ship-named-duchess-cambridge-6085673

Grosseto, September 23 - The former captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, Francesco Schettino, on Monday blamed a helmsman for steering the huge vessel onto a rock formation on an island off Tuscany's coast on January 13, 2012 in Italy's worst postwar maritime disaster.

http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2013/09/23/Schettino-blames-helmsman-Costa-Concordia-disaster_9348969.html

Monday, September 23, 2013

ASTA to hold 2014 convention on Bermuda cruise

... Weekly. You'll be kept up to date each week with timely industry news, stories on hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, crar rentals, destination and tour packages. Travel Weekly is available in print or delivered to you via e-mail in digital ...

http://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/ASTA-to-hold-2014-convention-on-Bermuda-cruise/

Costa Concordia captain says helmsman turned cruise ship wrong way

The captain of the ill-fated Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia has told the court that when he noticed his ship was heading towards rocks he gave the order to his Indonesian helmsman to steer left.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-24/costa-concordia-captain-blames-helmsman-for-steering-wrong-way/4976648

Royal Princess cruise ship launched by Duchess of Cambridge suffers severe mechanical problems

More than 3,500 in ordeal on Kate liner: Cruise ship launched by Duchess of Cambridge suffers severe mechanical problems on Mediterranean voyage Launch: The Duchess of Cambridge with Captain Tony Draper in Southampton this June during the ceremony where she named Princess Cruises' newest ship, Royal Princess A cruise ship launched by the Duchess of ... (more)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2430192/Royal-Princess-cruise-ship-launched-Duchess-Cambridge-suffers-severe-mechanical-problems.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

A renewal of vows "on top of the world" at sea. With Crystal Cruises' new Crystal Celebrations soiree service, almost anything is possible just about anywhere Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity sail.

http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/23505835/crystal-cruises-launches-custom-celebration-services-around-the-world

Crystal creates bespoke menu of nautical nuptials and gala celebrations at sea

Always in the vanguard of innovative seafaring options, Crystal Cruises announced today the addition of party planning on its two ship luxury fleet .

http://www.examiner.com/article/crystal-creates-bespoke-menu-of-nautical-nuptials-and-gala-celebrations-at-sea?cid=rss

Crystal Cruises Launches Custom Celebration Services Around The World

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http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/23505849/crystal-cruises-launches-custom-celebration-services-around-the-world

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http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/23505849/crystal-cruises-launches-custom-celebration-services-around-the-world

Princess Cruises calls off Mediterranean cruise

The U.S.-based Princess Cruises was forced to cancel the rest of a cruise on its new ship the Royal Princess after the ship lost power in the Mediterranean.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/09/23/Princess-Cruises-calls-off-Mediterranean-cruise/UPI-97401379960292/

Final cruise ship of the season

The final cruise ship of the season berthed in Stornoway this morning when the Hurtigruten rolled into port.

http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/local-headlines/final-cruise-ship-of-the-season-1-3106765

UPDATE 1-Costa Concordia captain looks to spread blame for accident

The captain of the Costa Concordia told a court on Monday that a junior officer who was at the wheel at the time shared the blame for the cruise liner disaster that killed 32 people last year.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/23/italy-ship-idUSL5N0HJ1VI20130923?feedType=RSS&feedName=cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

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