Since its debut nearly a century ago, the Panama Canal has been considered one of the world’s most important engineering marvels. This 51-mile passageway between oceans can save a ship more than 7,000 transit miles around South America, and never ceases to amaze cruise passengers. … Continue Reading
Carnival Cruise Lines has announced two exciting year-round homeport deployments for fall 2011, with the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration repositioning to Long Beach, Calif., for three- and four-day Baja departures and the 2,052-passenger Carnival Paradise to Tampa, Fla., on four- and five-day Caribbean voyages. Carnival Inspiration is currently based in Tampa while Carnival Paradise operates from Long Beach. … Continue Reading
Dubai is the world’s fastest growing city with exciting developments and huge construction projects both on land and at sea. With Yacht Charter Dubai, you can cruise along Dubai’s beautiful coastline and see the stunning landmarks of this vibrant city. … Continue Reading
AdventureSmith Explorations, www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/ the active travel company that secures matches between adventure-seeking clients and a treasure trove of small, expedition ships returns to the Alaskan wilderness in the summer of 2011 with two newly renovated ships and a variety of unprecedented off-ship activities. … Continue Reading
Azamara Club Cruises will span the breathtaking Norwegian Coast, diverse Icelandic landscapes, and charming British Isles on two unique voyages in summer 2011. … Continue Reading
Cunard Line is pleased to confirm that Her Majesty The Queen will name the company’s new Queen Elizabeth, the third Cunard ship to bear the name, at a ceremony to take place in Southampton on Monday 11 October 2010. … Continue Reading
The magic continues! In a time-honored maritime tradition, a ceremony recently was held aboard Carnival Magic at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, during which a commemorative coin was welded to the ship’s mast to mark a significant construction milestone. Carnival Cruise Lines’ 3,690-passenger “Fun Ship” is set to debut in Europe May 1, 2011. … Continue Reading
The Volga, Europe’s largest and longest waterway, holds a special place in Russian history and in the hearts of its countrymen. Known as the Golden Ring, it has long served as a major trade route, settlement and conquest and is now ready for you to discover in complete luxury. … Continue Reading
Fiji’s iconic Blue Lagoon Cruises is again offering a rare – and very affordable – opportunity to visit Fiji’s remote north-eastern reaches with the release of a 30 per cent ‘early bird’ discount applicable to its final 2010 ‘Historical & Cultural Dateline Cruise’ scheduled to sail on 22 November. … Continue Reading
In a nod to maritime tradition, Miami Children’s Museum and Carnival Cruise Lines today uncorked a confetti-filled bottle to launch a redesigned cruise ship–shaped exhibit where kids can sail on a sea of discovery and learn the secrets behind one of South Florida’s leading industries. … Continue Reading
