Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 11, 2014

* One Time Only
Last week I told you about the unique connection between Princess Cruises and “The Love Boat” which I learned so much more about at the naming ceremony. But I haven’t told you much about the evening’s program itself. It was  interesting for those of us who follow (or lived) history of the industry because the program was mostly paying homage to Princess’ 50th anniversary - and things happened there that we probably won’t see again.

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Quantum of the Seas at its new home port of Cape Liberty today

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Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 10, 2014

* Quantum of the Seas Arrives at Home Port
Royal Caribbean’s new Quantum of the Seas arrived at her new homeport of Cape Liberty early this morning at the conclusion of her first revenue sailing.

* What Did Your Dog Find Today?
Celebrity passengers aboard Celebrity Equinox on November 21 will have a rare dining experience, thanks to Celebrity promoting the fine dining opportunities aboard their ships.

* Costa Diadema Opens New Savona Facility
Costa Diadema arrived for the first time at Savona (near Genoa) on Saturday. It was not only the ship’s maiden arrival at the port, but it also opened the new nine million euro cruise terminal (the second) at Costa’s Palacrociere.

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The new terminal at Palacrociere at Savona

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Quantum of the Seas Arrives New York

Royal Caribbean's newest,most technologically advanced ship, Quantum of the Seas, arrived at its home port of New York for the first time early this morning. We thought this was a different perspective.

Manhattan from the bridge of Quantum of the Seas

Lady Liberty was awaiting Quantum at her home port.

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Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 7, 2014

* A New Queen Is Crowned
Tonight, Carnival has yet another major cruise ship in its fleet. Regal Princess was officially named on Wednesday in Ft. Lauderdale, and tonight, Costa Diadema was given its name in Genoa.

* Carnival Stocking Stuffers Everywhere
Carnival Cruise Lines has partnered with Blackhawk Network to distribute their gift card in more than 9,000 retail locations across the US.

* Surprise Maiden Call
Quantum of the Sea is on its inaugural sailing from Southampton to New York/Cape Liberty, and wasn’t supposed to be making any en route calls, but as things happen...

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Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 6, 2014

* They Get It
Last night was a really fun evening for a big segment of the cruise industry. Princess Cruises christened Regal Princess, but as much as it was about the excitement of a new ship, it was just as much about celebrating Princess Cruises 50th anniversary and a very special relationship with “The Love Boat” over most of those years.

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