* Good Things to Come with MSC Divina
When MSC Divina arrives in Miami for year round cruises in November, it will begin a new era for MSC in the Caribbean. Not only will it be the first year round service in the Caribbean, but MSC Divina will bring features and a style of cruising to the Caribbean that most people haven’t seen before.
Prior to her arrival in Miami, a couple of major new features are being installed on the ship, and there will be a couple of other major features already on the ship but new to the Caribbean.
* The Heat in the Mediterranean
Last night the Miami Heat won the NBA championship in the seventh game of the series. Thanks to satellite technology, Heat fans could watch the game virtually anywhere in the world - even aboard Carnival Sunshine while at sea in the Mediterranean. More
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Friday, June 21, 2013
Miami Heat Fans Burn the Midnight Oil aboard Carnival Sunshine
Miami police officer - and avid Heat fan - Winsor Lozano is seen here aboard Carnival Sunshine cheering the Heat victory this morning as the ship sailed a few miles off the coast of Naples, Italy.
Heat fans aboard Carnival Sunshine had to stay up until 6am local time in Italy to see the last basket in the ship's outdoor Seaside Theater on the Lido Deck. The ship boasts a new 270-square-foot LED screen.
Carnival Corp's chairman wasn't there, however. Micky Arison also owns the Miami Heat, and he was in Miami for the game.
Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for June 20, 2013
* Loss of Twinkies Means Cruise Line’s Gain
Entertainers in the shows aboard cruise ships rotate on and off the ships all the time. When they get to the ship, they’re expected to be ready to be in the shows right away. There’s no time for them to learn the songs or the dances once they’re aboard the ship. So where do they learn their parts if they don’t do it on the ship?
In Norwegian Cruise Line’s case, the answer is just outside Tampa, Florida.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about the more "useful" side of the ship ... and duck, duck, goose!
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Entertainers in the shows aboard cruise ships rotate on and off the ships all the time. When they get to the ship, they’re expected to be ready to be in the shows right away. There’s no time for them to learn the songs or the dances once they’re aboard the ship. So where do they learn their parts if they don’t do it on the ship?
In Norwegian Cruise Line’s case, the answer is just outside Tampa, Florida.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about the more "useful" side of the ship ... and duck, duck, goose!
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Royal Princess Features: SeaView Bar
The SeaWalk aboard Princess Cruises' new Royal Princess seems to be getting a lot of attention, but we think it's sister feature, the SeaView Bar, on the other side of the ship is a lot more interesting - and useful.
The SeaView Bar, on the starboard side of the ship's pool deck, is shaped just like the SeaWalk, and you can still walk out 28 feet beyond the side of the ship and look down through the glass deck to the sea 128 feet below, but instead of the open hole in the middle, the SeaView Bar fills up hole.
Sit on the "outside" of the bar and you can look down through the windows to the sea below or out through the "picture windows" to the expansive horizon. Sit on the "inside" and you have a great view of the top deck, the giant Movies Under the Stars screen (30% larger and more brilliant than on other Princess ships) and the Dancing Fountains show.
But twice a day - at midday and sunset - the SeaView Bar is itself the site of an eye-popping show - Princess' flair bartenders' show where you will see the experts do their fanciest (but impractical) bartending.
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| The SeaView Bar aboard the new Royal Princess |
The SeaView Bar, on the starboard side of the ship's pool deck, is shaped just like the SeaWalk, and you can still walk out 28 feet beyond the side of the ship and look down through the glass deck to the sea 128 feet below, but instead of the open hole in the middle, the SeaView Bar fills up hole.
Sit on the "outside" of the bar and you can look down through the windows to the sea below or out through the "picture windows" to the expansive horizon. Sit on the "inside" and you have a great view of the top deck, the giant Movies Under the Stars screen (30% larger and more brilliant than on other Princess ships) and the Dancing Fountains show.
But twice a day - at midday and sunset - the SeaView Bar is itself the site of an eye-popping show - Princess' flair bartenders' show where you will see the experts do their fanciest (but impractical) bartending.
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Paul Chong Joins Carnival Asia as VP Business Development
SINGAPORE (June 20, 2013) – Paul Chong is joining Carnival Asia as its new vice president, business development to assist in implementing the company’s growth strategies within the rapidly expanding Asia region. The position reports to Pier Luigi Foschi, chairman and CEO of Carnival Asia.
Chong will be primarily responsible for Carnival Asia’s strategic priorities in government relations, port infrastructure and destination development, and port operations and guest services. This includes developing strategic partnerships, identifying investments and acquisitions in key markets or destinations, and expanding the reach of Carnival’s brands in Asia. He’ll also work to further develop cruise industry associations in the region.
Chong joins Carnival Asia after nearly 13 years with the Singapore-listed luxury hotel and resort group Banyan Tree Holdings Limited where he was responsible for the group’s global business development efforts and also served as the group’s general counsel. As the head of business development for the Banyan Tree group, Chong was instrumental in expanding the “Banyan Tree” and “Angsana” brands into key markets, including the Americas, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe and China.
“As we build our presence in Asia, we welcome Paul as a member of the initial team at Carnival Asia that will support Carnival Corporation & plc’s brand efforts to expand our presence and business in this most promising region for the cruise industry,” said Pier Foschi. “Paul has a remarkable track record of achievements and excellent people skills. We are very pleased to have him join us,” Foschi added.
Chong began his tenure at Banyan Tree Group as legal manager and took on increasingly important roles and functions. He was director of 58 companies within the group and the joint company secretary of the listed parent by the time of his departure. This was in addition to his principal role as vice president business development and general counsel. Trained as a lawyer and called to the Singapore bar, Chong previously practiced in leading law firms including Messrs Allen & Gledhill and Messrs Rajah & Tann.
Source: Carnival Corp
Chong will be primarily responsible for Carnival Asia’s strategic priorities in government relations, port infrastructure and destination development, and port operations and guest services. This includes developing strategic partnerships, identifying investments and acquisitions in key markets or destinations, and expanding the reach of Carnival’s brands in Asia. He’ll also work to further develop cruise industry associations in the region.
Chong joins Carnival Asia after nearly 13 years with the Singapore-listed luxury hotel and resort group Banyan Tree Holdings Limited where he was responsible for the group’s global business development efforts and also served as the group’s general counsel. As the head of business development for the Banyan Tree group, Chong was instrumental in expanding the “Banyan Tree” and “Angsana” brands into key markets, including the Americas, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Europe and China.
“As we build our presence in Asia, we welcome Paul as a member of the initial team at Carnival Asia that will support Carnival Corporation & plc’s brand efforts to expand our presence and business in this most promising region for the cruise industry,” said Pier Foschi. “Paul has a remarkable track record of achievements and excellent people skills. We are very pleased to have him join us,” Foschi added.
Chong began his tenure at Banyan Tree Group as legal manager and took on increasingly important roles and functions. He was director of 58 companies within the group and the joint company secretary of the listed parent by the time of his departure. This was in addition to his principal role as vice president business development and general counsel. Trained as a lawyer and called to the Singapore bar, Chong previously practiced in leading law firms including Messrs Allen & Gledhill and Messrs Rajah & Tann.
Source: Carnival Corp
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