Paul Gauguin announced this afternoon that they will acquire a small second ship (45 staterooms) which will begin sailing in December 2012. It will be christened m/v Moana and refurbished in November 2012. Plans are for it to sail in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
The complete story will appear in the September 30, 2011, edition of Cruise News Daily.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
You Can Now Sleep More Soundly on Celebrity Cruises
Passengers aboard Celebrity Cruises are going to be able to sleep more soundly on fresh clean pillows and not have to worry about the old yucky pillows going into a landfill. The line has purchased nine of Harris Pillow's Pillow-Vacs that will operate behind the scenes on every ship (except the tiny Celebrity Xpedition).
Depending where the pillow is in the process, you'll agree that the Pillow-Vac really sucks. At the end of the process, you can also say it really blows.
The complete article appeared in the September 28, 2011 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Depending where the pillow is in the process, you'll agree that the Pillow-Vac really sucks. At the end of the process, you can also say it really blows.
The complete article appeared in the September 28, 2011 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
TUI Orders New Ship from STX
STX Europe said today that TUI Cruises, the joint venture between German travel conglomerate TUI and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, has ordered a 97,000-ton vessel from STX and that it will be built at their Turku yard.
The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the spring of 2014. The order includes an option for a second ship.
Details will be in today's edition of Cruise News Daily.
The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the spring of 2014. The order includes an option for a second ship.
Details will be in today's edition of Cruise News Daily.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Princess Passenger Runs First-Ever Marathon at Sea to Aid Help for Heroes
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (September 22, 2011) – Today cruise passenger Steve Eaton completed the world’s first-ever marathon at sea aboard Princess Cruises’ ship Grand Princess with a time of 5 hours, 16 minutes and 45 seconds.
Eaton, 57, who is from Tamworth, UK has run 33 marathons in the past but this was a totally new experience which stemmed from his wish to raise money for Help for Heroes, a charity that provides support to those wounded, sick or injured in the line of duty since 9/11.
The race was inspired by Eaton’s family friend, Staff Sergeant Christopher Chacksfield, who was murdered in June 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Chris, 31, had come through tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and Bosnia unscathed but was killed in an unprovoked attack as he waited for a taxi with his wife, who had just returned herself from duty in Afghanistan. He left behind his wife and young daughter.
Because Chacksfield had expressed a wish in his lifetime to raise funds for Help for Heroes, Eaton decided to do so on his behalf. As an avid runner, Eaton chose a marathon and asked Princess Cruises for help in an effort to run the first ever marathon at sea.
Eaton started his marathon today at 9 a.m. on a course of just over 600 meters (.37 miles) around the Promenade Deck of Grand Princess, while the ship was sailing near the coast of Portugal. He had to run 70 laps to cover the total distance of 26.2 miles.
Eaton said: “This has probably been my hardest marathon to date but it was for a very special cause and I’m grateful for all the support of the passengers and crew onboard to keep me going. Tonight I’ll have a big steak, for the protein to help my body recover, and a glass of wine to celebrate together with my wife, Margaret.”
“Everyone at Princess Cruises is very proud that Grand Princess could host the first marathon at sea,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. “Our passengers and crew were really behind Steve’s attempt and it was wonderful that so many of them came out on deck to cheer him on. Help for Heroes does fantastic work and we hope that Steve’s efforts have raised lots of money for this worthwhile charity.”
To support Eaton and Help for Heroes please visit http://www.bmycharity.com/princessrunningonwater.
Eaton, 57, who is from Tamworth, UK has run 33 marathons in the past but this was a totally new experience which stemmed from his wish to raise money for Help for Heroes, a charity that provides support to those wounded, sick or injured in the line of duty since 9/11.
The race was inspired by Eaton’s family friend, Staff Sergeant Christopher Chacksfield, who was murdered in June 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Chris, 31, had come through tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and Bosnia unscathed but was killed in an unprovoked attack as he waited for a taxi with his wife, who had just returned herself from duty in Afghanistan. He left behind his wife and young daughter.
Because Chacksfield had expressed a wish in his lifetime to raise funds for Help for Heroes, Eaton decided to do so on his behalf. As an avid runner, Eaton chose a marathon and asked Princess Cruises for help in an effort to run the first ever marathon at sea.
Eaton started his marathon today at 9 a.m. on a course of just over 600 meters (.37 miles) around the Promenade Deck of Grand Princess, while the ship was sailing near the coast of Portugal. He had to run 70 laps to cover the total distance of 26.2 miles.
Eaton said: “This has probably been my hardest marathon to date but it was for a very special cause and I’m grateful for all the support of the passengers and crew onboard to keep me going. Tonight I’ll have a big steak, for the protein to help my body recover, and a glass of wine to celebrate together with my wife, Margaret.”
“Everyone at Princess Cruises is very proud that Grand Princess could host the first marathon at sea,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. “Our passengers and crew were really behind Steve’s attempt and it was wonderful that so many of them came out on deck to cheer him on. Help for Heroes does fantastic work and we hope that Steve’s efforts have raised lots of money for this worthwhile charity.”
To support Eaton and Help for Heroes please visit http://www.bmycharity.com/princessrunningonwater.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Cruise Ships are Big Business in Portland Maine
We often hear about the economic impact cruise ship calls have on the port cities in terms of millions of dollars. This report from a Maine television station WCSH shows you the effect cruise ship calls have on Portland (Maine) from the local perspective, and the personal stories of a couple of local merchants.
Portland will have 65 cruise ships call this year bringing more than 92,000 passengers. Nearby Bar Harbor will have about 118 calls.
Portland will have 65 cruise ships call this year bringing more than 92,000 passengers. Nearby Bar Harbor will have about 118 calls.
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