* The “Dam” Caribbean
Holland America will continue to build their presence in the Caribbean this winter with eight ships and a very diverse group of itineraries all centered on making these cruises easy to take.
Holland America will have eight ships in the Caribbean this winter with 109 sailings. Aboard, they will all have Holland America’s unique, premium ambiance.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about Silversea's 2015 world cruise ... and an unexpected Alaskan adventure.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for June 18, 2013
* Construction Begins on Viking Star
Fincantieri cut the first steel today for Viking Ocean’s Viking Star, Viking’s first oceangoing small cruise ship.
* Carnival Extends in Tampa
The Port of Tampa reports that Carnival Corp has signed an agreement with the port to homeport ships there through 2015 with options for two one-year extensions. The agreement covers both the Carnival and Holland America brands.
* Carnival Sues BAE
Carnival has sued BAE Systems, where Carnival Triumph was being repaired in Mobile, over the incident where the ship broke free of its moorings during high winds on April 3. The suit is seeking more than $12 million in damages.
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Fincantieri cut the first steel today for Viking Ocean’s Viking Star, Viking’s first oceangoing small cruise ship.
* Carnival Extends in Tampa
The Port of Tampa reports that Carnival Corp has signed an agreement with the port to homeport ships there through 2015 with options for two one-year extensions. The agreement covers both the Carnival and Holland America brands.
* Carnival Sues BAE
Carnival has sued BAE Systems, where Carnival Triumph was being repaired in Mobile, over the incident where the ship broke free of its moorings during high winds on April 3. The suit is seeking more than $12 million in damages.
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Holland America Hosts Luncheon for Seafair aboard ms Westerdam in Seattle
Seattle, Wash., June 18, 2013 — Holland America Line hosted a sponsor luncheon for Seafair, one of the company’s community partners, aboard ms Westerdam Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Port of Seattle.
Following remarks by Seafair President and CEO Beth Knox, guests enjoyed a special luncheon in the main dining room. The event concluded with a presentation in the ship’s Vista Lounge by hydroplane racer and renowned sportsman Chip Hanauer, followed by a ship tour.
“Seafair is a wonderful tradition that reminds us of all the great things that Seattle is about,” said Richard Meadows, Holland America Line’s executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest programs. “Our city thrives because of organizations like Seafair Foundation and the positive affect it has in our community.”
“Having Holland America Line as a partner is an honor, especially given the role the company plays in our great city,” said Knox. "Holland America Line represents the epitome of excellence and we are grateful for this beautiful luncheon.”
The Seafair Foundation celebrates and rewards cultural diversity, education and community engagement in Greater Seattle. It was established to create and build opportunities for Seafair's Scholarship Program for Women, Ambassador Program, Holiday Cruise, Youth Education Program and the Seafair Sanctioned Community Events. As an extension of the Seafair Festival — Seattle’s annual summer festival, a month-long, region-wide event — the foundation has given Seafair an additional avenue to direct resources toward making a greater impact on the community. For more information, visit www.seafair.com.
Each year, Holland America Line hosts more than 25 shipboard charity luncheons for nearly 5,000 guests in its homeport cities. In addition, Holland America Line and its corporate foundation’s charitable-giving programs provide cash sponsorships, in-kind donations, free- and reduced-fare cruise donations for nonprofit fundraising events, donations of usable shipboard items around the world, employee volunteerism and other philanthropic activities.
Source: Holland America Line
Following remarks by Seafair President and CEO Beth Knox, guests enjoyed a special luncheon in the main dining room. The event concluded with a presentation in the ship’s Vista Lounge by hydroplane racer and renowned sportsman Chip Hanauer, followed by a ship tour.
“Seafair is a wonderful tradition that reminds us of all the great things that Seattle is about,” said Richard Meadows, Holland America Line’s executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest programs. “Our city thrives because of organizations like Seafair Foundation and the positive affect it has in our community.”
“Having Holland America Line as a partner is an honor, especially given the role the company plays in our great city,” said Knox. "Holland America Line represents the epitome of excellence and we are grateful for this beautiful luncheon.”
The Seafair Foundation celebrates and rewards cultural diversity, education and community engagement in Greater Seattle. It was established to create and build opportunities for Seafair's Scholarship Program for Women, Ambassador Program, Holiday Cruise, Youth Education Program and the Seafair Sanctioned Community Events. As an extension of the Seafair Festival — Seattle’s annual summer festival, a month-long, region-wide event — the foundation has given Seafair an additional avenue to direct resources toward making a greater impact on the community. For more information, visit www.seafair.com.
Each year, Holland America Line hosts more than 25 shipboard charity luncheons for nearly 5,000 guests in its homeport cities. In addition, Holland America Line and its corporate foundation’s charitable-giving programs provide cash sponsorships, in-kind donations, free- and reduced-fare cruise donations for nonprofit fundraising events, donations of usable shipboard items around the world, employee volunteerism and other philanthropic activities.
Source: Holland America Line
Carnival Corp & PLC Names Roger Frizzell SVP of Corporate Communications
MIAMI (June 18, 2013) — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK)
has appointed Roger Frizzell to the newly created position of senior vice president of corporate communications, effective June 24, 2013.
Frizzell will report to Carnival Corporation & plc Chairman and CEO Micky Arison and Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Howard Frank. In his new role, Frizzell will serve as Carnival Corporation & plc’s chief communications officer, handling all corporate-level communications and public relations activities for the world's largest cruise vacation group, which is the parent company of 10 cruise lines.
“We are extraordinarily fortunate to have an individual of Roger’s talents and background join our company to lead this critical function,” said Frank. “His extensive experience will be a tremendous asset to our organization.”
Frizzell most recently was vice president and chief communications officer for Pacific Gas & Electric in San Francisco, Calif. During the course of his 30-year career, Frizzell served as a top public relations executive at American Airlines for nearly a decade, as well as held high-level communications positions at Hewlett-Packard, Lucent Technologies and AT&T.
He was inducted into the PR News Hall of Fame in 2011 and named by the Holmes Report as one of the top chief communications officers in the industry.
Source: Carnival Corp
Frizzell will report to Carnival Corporation & plc Chairman and CEO Micky Arison and Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Howard Frank. In his new role, Frizzell will serve as Carnival Corporation & plc’s chief communications officer, handling all corporate-level communications and public relations activities for the world's largest cruise vacation group, which is the parent company of 10 cruise lines.
“We are extraordinarily fortunate to have an individual of Roger’s talents and background join our company to lead this critical function,” said Frank. “His extensive experience will be a tremendous asset to our organization.”
Frizzell most recently was vice president and chief communications officer for Pacific Gas & Electric in San Francisco, Calif. During the course of his 30-year career, Frizzell served as a top public relations executive at American Airlines for nearly a decade, as well as held high-level communications positions at Hewlett-Packard, Lucent Technologies and AT&T.
He was inducted into the PR News Hall of Fame in 2011 and named by the Holmes Report as one of the top chief communications officers in the industry.
Source: Carnival Corp
Monday, June 17, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for June 17, 2013
* Under New Management
When Cunard decided to recreate the ambiance of The Verandah restaurant that was on the original Queen Elizabeth for the new Queen Elizabeth, the specialty restaurant became an immediate hit. They’ve now brought The Verandah to Queen Victoria.
* Celebrity Suspension Lifted
The suspension of Celebrity Xpedition’s license to enter the Galapagos National Park has been lifted.
The ship will return with the June 30 sailing. The bad news is that means one additional sailing, June 23, must be canceled.
* Costa President DepartsCosta Crociere today announced their president, Gianni Onorato, has resigned his position effective immediately.
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When Cunard decided to recreate the ambiance of The Verandah restaurant that was on the original Queen Elizabeth for the new Queen Elizabeth, the specialty restaurant became an immediate hit. They’ve now brought The Verandah to Queen Victoria.
* Celebrity Suspension Lifted
The suspension of Celebrity Xpedition’s license to enter the Galapagos National Park has been lifted.
The ship will return with the June 30 sailing. The bad news is that means one additional sailing, June 23, must be canceled.
* Costa President DepartsCosta Crociere today announced their president, Gianni Onorato, has resigned his position effective immediately.
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