Cruise News Daily Headlines for January 31, 2014

* Validation
It always makes you feel good when things work out right, especially when it’s a decision you made. That has to be the way they’re feeling at Princess tonight. The decision to bring Caribbean Princess home a day early to avoid the predicted fog is proving to be the right thing to have done.

* It’s Personal
Silversea has enhanced their website so that customers can log into it with a personal log-on, and that facilitates a host of services available through the portal.

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The latest view, taken this week, of Quantum of the Seas under construction at Meyer Werft

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Cruise News Daily Headlines for January 30, 2014

* Carnival Schedules Return to Baltimore
Well, that was fast. Last fall, Carnival Cruise Lines announced they would suspend their cruises from Baltimore indefinitely, beginning in the fall of 2014, due to the economics of operating in the new North American Emission Control Area. Today they announced a date for their return in the spring of 2015, essentially meaning they will only be out of the market for the winter 2014-2015 season.
   The will return with a ship with a lot of new features, one of them, making it possible to return to Baltimore.

* Caribbean Princess - Hurrying to Beat the Fog
Princess was faced with an interesting situation with regard to its turnaround at Houston this weekend.
   In the end, they decided that, due to predicted fog Saturday morning, Caribbean Princess would return to Houston a day early, arriving after midnight Friday morning. Unfortunately, the early return necessitated canceling the last port call in Belize. 
   Ah, but there's more to the decision than just the fog.

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Norwegian Getaway is currently in New York acting as the Bud Light Hotel.

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Carnival Schedules Return to Baltimore

Carnival Cruise Lines has scheduled a return to Baltimore in the spring of 2015.

The line originally announced they would suspend cruises indefinately beginning this fall.  As it works out, they will now only be out of the Baltimore market during the 2014-2015 winter season.

Carnival Pride will return to Baltimore beginning March 29, 2015.

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Holland America Hosts Fundraiser Luncheon aboard Westerdam

Holland America Line hosts fundraiser luncheon for Symphony of the Americas aboard ms Westerdam


Seattle, Wash., Jan. 29, 2014 — On Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Holland America Line hosted a fundraiser luncheon aboard ms Westerdam for Symphony of the Americas, one of the company’s community partners.

During the annual event, Symphony of the Americas guest artists provided musical entertainment for attendees in the ship’s main show lounge. Following the luncheon, guests were invited to tour the ship before disembarking.

“We’re proud to support an organization like the Symphony of the Americas that uses music to educate youth and foster a passion for the arts,” said Richard Meadows, executive vice president, sales, marketing and guest programs for Holland America Line. “Music is an integral part of the Holland America Line cruise experience, which makes the Symphony an ideal community partner.”

Symphony of the Americas is the professional orchestra of Broward County in South Florida. Founded in 1987, the orchestra has experienced continuous growth, bringing the best of classical music to the multi-cultural population of South Florida. The Symphony has presented its International Guest Artist Series in its performance home at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts since 1991.

The Symphony is dedicated to improving the lives of children through the magic of musical investigations, both in South Florida and the Americas. The organization is proud of its partnerships to expose young at-risk students to the arts, architecture and environment, as exemplified by its continuing programs with the Bonnet House.

“Thanks to generous community partners like Holland America Line, we’re able to continue making a difference in our community and across the country,” said Renee LaBonte, Executive Director, Symphony of the Americas. “Our annual luncheon aboard one of the beautiful Holland America Line ships is a highlight of our fundraising season.”

Learning programs such as instrument workshops and open rehearsals for school age and older students, and master classes with international guest artists, offer a wide range of experiences to stretch growing minds and senses. Symphony educational and outreach programs have reached more than 35,000 people.

Source: Holland America Line

Cruise News Daily Headlines for January 29, 2014

* The Epidemic Continues - Another Person Overboard
A crew member has gone overboard from Celebrity Constellation in the very early morning hours, as the ship was sailing off the west coast of Cuba, and the US Coast Guard is searching the area.
   The ship’s command became aware someone was missing early this morning when a crew member reported finding a pair of shoes by the railing on Deck 10. An investigation was launched to see if anyone was missing.

* Quantum Buzz
It seems a lot of Royal Caribbean’s focus now is on the Quantum-class. In Monday’s conference call to discuss the quarterly earnings, a good chunk of the executives’ time was devoted to talking about Quantum.

* Smell Like a King
Cunard is enhancing its in-cabin amenities with royal perfumers Penhaligon’s Quercus line of products - body lotion, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.

British diver Tom Daley dives aboard Allure of the Seas in a promotion for the UK market.

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