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.