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Carol Garza-Thompson has been recognized ...

Carol Garza-Thompson, owner of Compass Rose Cruise Planners, has been recognized as one of the foremost Cruise Vacation Experts among American travel agents.

Cunard Line Receives Honours

National Cruise Vacation Month

From October 11 to 18, 2010, we are bringing to you the Greatest Cruises on Earth and exclusive, incredible savings.

Texas get ready!

Beginning November 14, 2011, Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, the Carnival Magic, will be calling Galveston home!

Cruise Planners announces new online booking engine

New convenient booking tool offers you state of the art technology to research and book your Air, Car, Hotel and Vacation Rentals.   

ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES NEW 2011-12 DEPLOYMENT FOR MARINER OF THE SEAS

Crystal Ships Voted No. 1 and 2 by Condé Nast Traveler

Crystal Cruises has again earned top honors from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.....

Princess Cruises Ship Receives New Name – and First-Ever Virtual Christening

Line Seeks Honorary Godparents for Ocean Princess’ Unique Online Ceremony

With Each Participant Donation Made to Renowned New England Aquarium

Cunard’s Newest Queen Receives Her Legendary Name

For more than 70 years, Cunard ships graced with the name Queen Elizabeth have been a significant part of maritime history, British heritage and an unparalleled cruise liner experience.

RCCL Welcomes the OASIS of the SEAS

On October 28th, 2009 RCCL announces that the company has welcomed into it's fleet, the Oasis of the Seas. RCCL took possession of ship from the ship builder in Finland and will now embark on it's historic trip to the States.

World's Largest Cruise Event!

What’s National Cruise Vacation Month?  Just the best time all year to book a cruise.  Cruise Planners has made it even easier to get a spectacular deal by putting it all together for a one week sale from October 12 to 19^th. 

Abercrombie & Kent Charters Expedition Ship for Antarctica

“As experts in small ship cruising in destinations worldwide, we carefully match the ship to the destination,” said Scott Wiseman, president of Abercrombie & Kent USA. “In a place like Antarctica you need to strike just the right balance between onboard amenities and full-fledged wilderness adventure.

Celebrity Teams with Bon Appétit on Solstice Culinary Cruise

Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Life Savor Series and Bon Appétit will present their second at-sea culinary voyage during a seven-night Eastern Caribbean voyage on the 2,850-guest Celebrity Solstice.

Queen Mary 2 Delivers Historic Wedgwood Masterpiece,

In honour of Wedgwood’s 250^th anniversary, the Gift Between Nations
will be on display at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City
before moving to Washington, D.C.

Royal Caribbean's Oasis to Introduce New Venues and Shows

Royal Caribbean International’s new Oasis of the Seas will introduce a number of new entertainment and activities.

Hotel Hana-Maui to Celebrate Harvest Moon

The Hana Harvest Moon Weekend highlights the sustainable, symbiotic relationship the hotel enjoys with the local farmers of Hana.

Cruise Planners Announces the Celebrity and Azamara Super Sale

During our Celebrity and Azamara Super Sale going on right now, Cruise Planners will pay your gratuities and provide an onboard coupon book worth up to $100 on any remaining 2009 departures.

Sandals Resorts Buys Four Seasons in Great Exuma, Bahamas

“This is a remarkable moment in the history of Sandals Resorts,” Stewart said. “We are acquiring one of the most spectacular pieces of real estate in the Caribbean, which was operated by one of the world’s most highly regarded hotel companies.”

Ruby Princess Gets Wyland Dolphin Painting in Pool

A first for the cruise line, Wyland agreed to paint a mother dolphin and her baby as a way to increase awareness of his conservation message.

Crystal Offers Record Number of Safaris in Africa

Crystal Cruises is offering a record number of safaris in connection with a segment of its 2010 World Cruise. Eighteen Overland Adventures allow guests to search for Africa’s “Big Five” -- lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo -- throughout Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kenya.