Revving up at Trieste

Costa has opened a new home port in Italy - Trieste. Costa Mediterranea is shown here arriving the port on Friday for the first of 33 cruises during the summer season.

Details appeared in the April 10 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Photo courtesy of Costa Crociere. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.

If You Liked That One, You’ll Like This One

Meyer Werft delivered the 167,800-ton Anthem of the Seas to Royal Caribbean today at Bremerhaven. The ship is the second in the Quantum-class. Shown below are the two companies' senior officers and the ship's top officers wishing they had worn their heavier coats while Richard Fain speaks.

Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.

What a Tangled Web Disney Weaves

The production shows aboard Disney Cruise Line are a big deal, more so than on other cruise lines, because they appeal every passenger - from the kids to the adults. They’re a highlight for everyone.

So when a new show is created and introduced, it comes highly anticipated, and Disney has announced a new show is set to debut aboard Disney Magic in November.

The complete story appeared in the April 9 edition of Cruise News Daily.

A Tip for Room Service

Get ready. It appears that if you want the privilege of dining in your robe or underwear on some mass market lines, you may have to start digging down in your pocket. (Note to self: shop for underwear with pocket.) Several lines have started charging for room service, in one way or another.

They all have justification for it, and much of it seems reasonable.

In this CND article we look at what the cruise lines are doing and the different sides of the issue.

Borrowing from a Sister

Costa Cruises is just as confident of their product as sister line Carnival is. Costa has launched a money back guarantee, a first in the Italian market, modeled after Carnival’s Vacation Guarantee.

The new guarantee is the centerpiece of Costa’s new marketing program in Italy targeting potential customers who have never cruised.

The complete story appeared in the April 7 edition of Cruise News Daily.