Line Seeks Honorary Godparents for Ocean Princess’ Unique Online Ceremony

With Each Participant Donation Made to Renowned New England Aquarium

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.

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.

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. 

“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 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.

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

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

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.

“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.”

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 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.

The “Dinner and a Show” concept was introduced aboard RSSC ships in early 2009, featuring acts such as the Tony-winning production of “Forbidden Broadway,” The Unexpected Boys, and Australian star Rhonda Burchmore. The evening begins with cocktail

In his blog about the new Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain said the life vests on the ship will be moved from staterooms to mustering stations on deck.

On select sailngs through 12/31/10 Cruise Planners has an Exclusive sale on Carnival. Book July 23 through July 31st and receive 50% reduced deposit plus a two category upgrade.

More and more cruise lines are adding Texas Hold ‘em poker to their casinos. Unlike other games on board, poker players compete against each other and the house takes a percentage of the pot also known as the “rake”.

Windstar Cruises has published its 2010 and winter 2011 Sailing Atlas with artwork by acclaimed California artist Nicholas Wilton. In conjunction with the atlas release, Windstar is offering a $500 per couple, or $250 per person, shipboard credit to those

There over 15 major cruise lines plus land and tour companies participating in this sale and more offers than we’ve ever seen.

Cruise Planners hosted the nationwide giveaway competition to celebrate the launch of the company’s Corps Care veterans program last November, which provides veterans with more than $2,500 in discounts toward purchasing a franchise. To enter the contest

The Serenity Pool is a quiet adult pool for guests age 21 and older.

Cruise Planners/American Express has launched a microsite for Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas at www.OasisSneakPeak.com.

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts, unveiled its 2010 Signature Collection Host Series, which offers guests the opportunity to cruise with distinguished experts in the culinary arts, wine, photography and writing.

With 80 resorts worldwide, the brand’s new program rewards loyal guests with benefits such as complimentary upgrades, private resort transfers, late checkout and boutique and excursion discounts.

Antarctica Trips - Cruise of a Lifetime

MSC Cruises has incorporated the latest systems for protecting the environment into the new MSC Splendida, which will be christened by godmother Sophia Loren on July 12.

Cruise Planners/American Express is hosting an exclusive sale June 22 to 29 on all Royal Caribbean bookings for itineraries sailing July 1 through Dec. 31.

Crystal Cruises is introducing three new courses to its golf program aboard Crystal Symphony’s 14-day trans-Atlantic cruise this fall.

Holland America Line is offering new World Cruise tours and Overland Adventure tours in South America, Africa and India.

AMAWATERWAYS is proud to announce our exciting 2010 river cruise programs, featuring popular itineraries on the historic Danube, Main, Rhine and Mosel rivers, as well as the Douro River in Portugal, the Rhône in France and the Volga-Baltic waterways in R

Jamaica’s Royal Plantation Ocho Rios, celebrated for its traditional afternoon tea and regional Jamaican delicacies, unveiled an up to 65 percent off sale for bookings made from now through July 16, 2009

Silversea Cruises is hosting historians, political analysts, authors and other experts on cruises this summer and fall.

Princess Cruises is offering a variety of short cruises on the West Coast during the spring and fall seasons in 2010-11. The line is offering 18 sailings, including a seven-day cruise to coastal wine regions with themed onboard presentations, four- and fi

Cruise Planners/American Express has launched a microsite for Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas at www.OasisSneakPeak.com. The new site provides a behind-the-scenes look the largest passenger ship in the world, including image galleries

Norwegian Cruise Line said it is changing the face of cruise line entertainment on its next-generation Freestyle Cruising ship, the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic, by introducing performances by Blue Man Group in the ship’s 685-seat Epic Theater

Please rest assured that the health and well being of our guests and crew is our highest priority and we are returning to Mexico after careful evaluation and consultation with the CDC. It is important to note that the concentration of H1N1 flu cases in M

Here's what you missed at Chanel's 2010 cruise show in Venice yesterday

Silversea Cruises is offering seven music theme sailings this year in the British Isles and the Mediterranean. The London Festival Opera will perform a gala opera evening, a show entitled “A Night at the Opera,” and during a gourmet Italian dinner. Th

Royal Caribbean International will operate 101 seasonal Caribbean sailings for the 2010-11 winter and spring season. Seven ships will offer 31 itineraries, ranging from seven to 14 nights and call at 28 unique ports. The ships are Adventure of the Seas, E

The temporary suspension involves four Royal Caribbean International ships currently making regularly scheduled port call in Mexico. The temporary suspension involves one Celebrity Cruises ship.

Carnival Cruise Lines is cancelling calls at Mexican ports for all current and future sailings through May 4 due to fears about swine flu.

The partnership begins with Cunard sponsoring the World Documentary Competition for the 2009 festival and then later this year will bring elements of the Tribeca Film Festival experience to sea with original enrichment programming aboard the Queen Mary 2

Beginning in May 2010, Celebrity Cruises’ Century will offer four- and five-night Caribbean itineraries year-round instead of limiting them to the winter season

Seabourn’s new ports of call include Argostoli, Cephalonia in the Greek Isles; Heraklion, Crete; Ponza, Italy; Szczecin, Poland; Torshavn, Faroe Islands; Trondheim, Norway; and Zadar, Croatia.

An expedition to Antarctica is a site for the senses that will most certainly leave you breathless. Hurtigruten's Antarctica cruises are rich in education and exploration, voyages that encourage you to become one with the land and the people.

“Sixty-five years after American, British and Canadian troops invaded the Normandy beaches, we’re offering travelers the chance to explore some of the poignant sites of D-Day such as the Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument and American cemetery as

Windstar Cruises is offering free airfare from New York on select Europe sailings for bookings made by May 30.

The 34 InOcean Villas are located a little more than one-half mile from the island of Velavaru, where the resort’s original 79 villas are located, and will be the first “floating resort” perched in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

The camp is set in the Niassa Reserve, one of Africa’s last wild places, only recently accessible to safari enthusiasts. Situated near the Tanzanian border, the Niassa Reserve is about twice the size of the Kruger National Park.

The course, which ranked No. 67, has been on the list several times, and it is once again the only Hawaii golf course to be included.

Twenty-four itineraries of five to nine nights visit 25 ports of call. Serenade of the Seas will expand from seasonal to year-round service from San Juan, while Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas will continue regular sailings from Port Canaveral

TravelPulse.com, today launches the first of a three-part series of live and on-demand events to allow travel agents and consumers to discuss and get the real facts about travel to Mexico. “Over the past several months there has been some bad publicity

Il Salviatino, a palatial villa dating back to the 15th century, is set to launch in May 2009 as a luxury hotel just outside of Florence.

Antarctica Trips - Cruise of a Lifetime

The hotel was designed as a coastal refuge inspired by the essence and landscape of Hawaii. The guestrooms and suites have a color palette of turquoise, chocolate brown and white to capitalize on the natural light. T

This is the only officially licensed cruise by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The Elvis Cruise will set sail on the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration Nov. 12 to 16, roundtrip from Tampa, Fla., calling at Cozumel, Mexico.

Hosted by the onboard party planner, these classes are offered in addition to the guest chef program and take place in the Culinary Arts Center or in one of the bars and lounges. The line schedules classes throughout the day on sea and port days.

Star Clippers will make 40 maiden calls throughout the world on its three tall sailing ships during its 2010 season

The Westin St. John Resort and Villas is offering a new Layoff Guarantee. Part of the resort’s Recession Rescue package, the Layoff Guarantee gives travelers who get laid off prior to their vacation the option to postpone their trip for up to a year.

Holland America Line’s seven-day Alaskan Explorer cruises, sailing roundtrip from Seattle, now include air from 11 Western cities. Fares start at $749 per person, double, with air from San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose or Sacramento, and $799 with air fr

Cunard Line announced its 2010-11 trans-Atlantic and Americas itineraries for the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria. Next year also marks the launch the Queen Elizabeth, the line’s newest ship.

Homecoming Scotland 2009 is serving up more than 100 free cultural events and festivals Scotland-wide; more than 300 free traditional music sessions will take place in bars and pubs Scotland-wide from April through Septembern

The introductory special represents a savings of $190 per night.

Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong (Cruise Only) 8 Days - Enjoy a 7-night Mekong river cruise through Vietnam & Cambodia 15 Days - Spend 2 nights in Hanoi, enjoy an overnight Ha Long Bay cruise, and then travel to Siem Reap for a 3 nights

This spring, sports enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to see Rome through the eyes of Olympic Gold Medalist Rafer Johnson when he hosts a Signature Collection cruise departing April 26 from Barcelona to Rome on Wind Surf.

After $30 million in enhancements, the long-awaited opening of Couples Tower Isle has finally arrived.

Guests on all four-night or longer itineraries in 2009 can buy into a tournament and vie for cash prizes and a complimentary cruise for two in the cruise line’s Royal Poker Tour

With 38 unique itineraries ranging from seven to 15 nights.....

Set on one of Puerto Rico’s most picturesque beaches in the Isla Verde district five minutes from the international airport, the El San Juan Hotel & Casino, The Waldorf Astoria Collection has long been considered one of the Caribbean’s leading hotel a

The Italian line will visit more than 250 destinations around the world on 15 ships. The company will increase capacity by 16 percent in 2010 with the addition of the new Costa Deliziosa, which will sail on a maiden voyage from Savona to Dubai, and a seco

With the Five-Year Anniversary Upgrade promotion, guests can upgrade to suite accommodations for only five euros

The 64-room Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada received the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award recognition for the sixth consecutive year, which will appear in the AAA 2009 Caribbean TourBook guide.

During her cruise, Pirello will perform cooking demonstrations for guests in the ship’s show kitchen, conduct seminars and tastings, and participate in question-and-answer sessions. Pirello is the host of two television shows. “Christina Cooks!” ...

The ship’s offerings include an in-depth, fully escorted land tour program that can be combined with a cruise to create a cruise-tour. Azamara will visit 21 ports in 10 countries during its 2010-11 Asia season. Those countries are Egypt, United Arab Emi

The resort features an all-pool villa designs and Banyan Tree spa concept, including a one-of-a-kind Rainforest hydrothermal therapy experience.

Cunard Line announced that the October 2010 maiden voyage for the new Queen Elizabeth sold out in 29 minutes on April 1, easily making it the fastest-selling voyage in Cunard’s 170-year history. The voyage sold out faster and involved more guests than Q

Celebrity Cruises’ new Celebrity Equinox will operate a one-time four-night sailing departing Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 19

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic will include an expansive Aqua Park with a tube slide called The Epic Plunge when it debuts in May 2010. The line said the ship will feature a 33-foot-high, 64-foot-wide rock climbing and rapelling wall, six bowlin

For travel 4/13/09 - 4/30/09. Book Now - Limited Time Offer. All-inclusive, per person, nightly rates.. Based on double occupancy. For travel 5/1/09 - 6/26/09.

$200 resort credit to experience renowned spa treatments

The Hawaii Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho’omaluhia, a boutique, eco-friendly lodge and destination spa, has opened on 50 oceanfront acres in North Kohala on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Peter Deilmann Cruises is coming to Baltimore with two fall itineraries by the Deutschland

Cunard Line announced its 2010-11 programs for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. In 2010, the Queen Elizabeth joins the fleet, but its itineraries have not been announced.

Hard Rock International announced the Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, set to open in spring 2010.

Hilton Hotels Corporation said the Boulders Resort in Carefree, Ariz., has joined the Waldorf Astoria Collection as the luxury brand’s second resort in Arizona.

Safari Air, the first green, luxury private jet charter service offering flights on a per-seat basis, has announced that it is set to take flight on Oct. 15 with the world’s first 21-day “Around the World Grand East Africa Safari.

Two Okinawa resorts will join seven existing InterContinental resorts in Asia Pacific with 13 InterContinental Resorts to be opened in the next couple of years in the region.

Walt Disney World Resort is offering a special package featuring new savings and free dining for clients arriving most nights Aug. 16 through Oct. 3, 2009.

On Saturday, March 28, the Department of State will celebrate “Passport Day in the USA,” a national outreach event to inform the public about the upcoming changes to U.S. travel document requirements, provide passport information and accept passport a

Active employees of local, state or federal law enforcement agencies or fire departments in the U.S. now can book a Celebrity, Azamara or Royal Caribbean cruise at fares up to 20 percent off the best prevailing rate on select sailings.

Avalon Waterways is offering free companion air

Holland America Line is offering a new commemorative dinner menu featuring Alaska cuisine

Silversea Cruises is offering 11 “Culinary Arts” voyages this year.

New Itineraries and Ports Add Unprecedented Variety for Princess Cruises’ 2010 Europe Season. Choices Include Shorter Interlude Sailings and Signature Two-Day Experiences

Royal Caribbean will send eight ships to Europe in 2010 -- the same as this year. But one of the ships will be bigger, resulting in an increase to capacity for the line.

NORWEGIAN EPIC TO FEATURE LARGEST SHIP-WITHIN-A-SHIP SUITE COMPLEX AT SEA, INNOVATIVE NEW STUDIOS

With the Debut of its Third New Ocean Liner in Six Years, One of the Oldest Names In Ocean Travel will Operate the Industry’s Youngest Fleet

On a cruise it is possible to make everyone happy with their vacation.

Iconic singer-songwriter to set sail from New York June 19 on a legendary Transatlantic Crossing

What are two of life’s greatest indulgences? Cruising and Food! Now combine both with a culinary festival on Celebrity Cruises. The cruise line known for recognizing, pampering and celebrating its guests is teaming up with the magazine known for .....

Mickey and Minnie to Get New Ship Cousins

Port Everglades is the cruise ship capital of the world with more than 3 million passengers expected during 2008 and more homeported cruise ships than any cruise port worldwide.

Crystal Cruises announces an early season itinerary....

MSC announces major events

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES ROLLS OUT NEW ON-LINE SPA PRE-PURCHASE SYSTEM Wide Variety of Treatments Available Via Expanded Carnival.Com Web Portal

This year will be exciting with the introduction of 9 new cruise ships.

NCL Names F3 Norwegian Epic; Announces Inaugural Season Itineraries Largest Freestyle Cruising ship to sail year-round

SILVERSEA DISCLOSES THE INAUGURAL ITINERARIES OF SILVER SPIRIT

May we all find time to travel this year. Happy Sails To You!