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Holland America Europe 2011
Phil Reimer–Holland America is adding some ships, moving others, and when all has settled, seven HAL ships will be based in Europe in 2011. The latest in the fleet, the Nieuw Amsterdam—coming online...
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Four exotic Princess itineraries
Princess Cruises has finalized its India-Africa cruises for 2011-12. The exotic cruise season will offer a selection of voyages featuring distinctive destinations, including sailing the coast of West...
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Princess pleasures in the South Pacific
Some news from Princess…43 South Pacific sailings in 2011-12, including a new 28-day Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess. The round-trip voyage from Los Angeles...
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These three Queens going to New York
Let’s catch up on some news from the weekend… We will carry some pictures in this space but if you happen to be in New York on January 13, all three Cunard ships will be in port in New York. They are,...
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Azamara promises becoming realities
In some Blogs, I can take a couple of paragraphs and tell you the whole story. On this one, not a chance. This will take a while but you will find it interesting. When I was on Azamara’s Journey a...
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The building of a cruise-ship empire
Photo by http://www.CGPGrey.com The British has lot most of their “empire” over the decades. Now they’re attempting to be the cruise-ship empire of Europe and they’re doing it one terminal at a time:...
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Cruise news — from near and far
Let’s catch up on some cruise news which, like flowers and showers, is almost the same at this time of year…or to steal a line from an old, old movie: “It Happens Every Spring.” —— The Aussie cruising...
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HAL’s four new European itineraries
If you’re looking to plan early, Holland America has released its 2012 European schedule and will be matching this year’s deployment of seven ships to Europe. From what I can tell from Holland...
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Many choices crossing Atlantic
This is a follow-up to my column, Ports and Bows, appearing in Post Media papers across Canada this weekend with some Transatlantic offerings. What follows is more of them. These cruises — all coming...
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Carnival ramping up on Europe
Until now, Carnival Cruise Lines has confined its European schedule to the launch of new ships being launched in Europe, followed the re-positioning to North America in the fall to take up permanent...
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Disney Magic Returns to Europe–Phil’s Picks
With two ships on order–Disney is once again taking on Europe. In 2007 a Disney ship spent the summer in the Mediterranean.There going back in 2010 and this time their adding Northern Europe.Just like...
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Europe, long and short with Holland America
Holland America has come up with a great idea for those planning a land trip to Europe that would like to mix in a short cruise. Short cruises are extremely popular out of North America. In season...
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QE2 ends it all in Dubai
There have been, and there will be more tears from cruisers and staff who have sailed over the years on Cunard’s QE2. Yesterday she sailed into Dubai to a grand welcome ending her almost 40 year...
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MSC Orchestra–home for the winter
MSC Orchestra arrives in Ft Lauderdale. A welcoming shower of Ft Lauderdale Harbour water welcomed the MSC Orchestra to North America.The ship is scheduled to sail a Western and Eastern Caribbean 7...
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NCL big plans for the winter of 2010-11
By Phil Reimer NCL put their itineraries for 2010 and 2011 winter deployment on sale today. They are continuing with their commitment to year-round sailing in Europe, with the Norwegian Jade sailing...
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Lots of sales going on
By Phil Reimer In a few months, many cruise ships will start finding new homes for the summer. While cruises in the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera are in full swing year round, many ships that...
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Conquest–more room for kids
Catching up on “cruise news.” Carnival’s Conquest—a 3000-passenger ship—returned to service this week out of its home port of Galveston, following extensive renovations. The renovations to the...
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Last minute deals
There has been a lot of bragging from the cruise lines that they have had some record- breaking sales weeks during the traditional Wave season which is over by the end of March and is when they expect...
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May 5th one day sale from NCL
Rather than pick or choose I decided to run the entire press release. Sale is today only and in U.S. Funds. Norwegian’s One Day Sale offers guests a chance to cruise to the Bahamas on Norwegian Sky...
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Singles and couples win with these
Good news for single cruisers from Oceania in the deluxe category and MSC in the mainline category.Oceania Cruises has added eight new departure dates to the company’s 2009 schedule, offering...
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Holland America–Europe 2010
Holland America didn’t launch any new ships this year, but next year their second Signature-class ship will launch in the summer and go to work immediately in Europe. A sister to the Eurodam the...
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Disney and Dover–rumours are flying
There are rumours circulating through a variety of sources that Disney is planning to base one of its ships in the UK, possibly by 2011, when the first of the new Disney ships arrives on the...
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Norwegian: Half-price for kids in Europe
While cruise lines tell me that the European market is looking good for next summer, despite the economy, many of them are into reducing prices and/or adding perks. Could be they are erring on the side...
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Holland America’s 2014 European expansion
Holland America has rolled the dice and is expecting great things out of Europe, with over 50% of the fleet blanketing the continent next year. With all those ships, Holland America is adding six new...
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WOW! Holland America and European deals
It’s everything Europe this week and it’s everything Holland America. All the prices shown are starting fares, are per person based on double occupancy and do not include fees and taxes. You might want...
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WOW! Three deals, one near Med’s high season
A mixture of cruises for you to choose from today. The one on June 4 is most definitely a WOW deal when you consider the number of days and the price. All prices shown here are starting prices, per...
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Newest ships anchor Princess promotions in Europe
The European season is in its early stages and already Princess Cruises is promoting 2015. Some of the highlights include the line’s newest ships, Regal Princess and Royal Princess, both sailing in...
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Jimmie Johnson finally wins at Michigan in 25th Sprint Cup try
BROOKLYN, Mich. — In the final seconds of his first victory at Michigan International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson could finally relax a bit. “About 200 yards before the finish line, I knew if the car...
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Joey Logano wins at New Hampshire in second Chase race, advances to next round
LOUDON, N.H. — Joey Logano pulled away on the restart to win a green-white-checkered finish Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and advance to the second round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup...
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Right On…Disney departing from Dover!
Blimey! Disney Cruise Line is right on the mark with its 2016 summer schedule in Europe…at least as far as the British Isles is concerned. I have always wondered why cruise lines don’t have more ships...
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