The 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration has launched year-round short cruises from Long Beach, Calif. Carnival is offering a new choice on this popular itinerary which encompasses three-day cruises departing Fridays to Ensenada and four-day cruises departing Mondays to Ensenada and Catalina Island. Previously, this itinerary was operated by the Carnival Paradise, which has been redeployed to Tampa. The 70,000-ton Inspiration underwent an extensive multi-million-dollar refurbishment as part of the line's "Evolutions of Fun"enhancement program and includes such innovations as a WaterWorks aqua...
Windstar Cruises has announced the completion of the first phase of Wind Surf's refurbishment encompassing the yacht's staterooms, suites, bridge suites and corridors. Staterooms now feature leather headboards, stately armchairs, linen wall coverings, new lighting features, elegant window coverings, plush wool carpeting, artwork and stylish bed cushions. Suites were additionally outfitted with new furniture that converts easily to lounging, dining, or accommodating a third occupant. Corridors were completely renovated from floor to ceiling with new wall coverings, carpeting, ceiling finishes,...
Encore Cruises now offers Rocky Mountaineer packages in conjunction with many of its Alaska cruises. Detailed in a new seven-page Alaska flyer, there are two Rocky Mountaineer packages that can be combined with a number of Alaska cruises sailing with Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines or Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Travelling from Calgary to Vancouver or vice-versa, the Rocky Mountaineer packages include some meals and attraction admissions, with prices varying depending on the category of package booked - from the custom-designed SilverLeaf...
While celebrating the highly anticipated stateside debut of its stylish Celebrity Silhouette - the fourth and newest member of Celebrity Cruises' widely heralded Solstice Class fleet - Celebrity Cruises is also intensely focused on the fifth member of the class, Celebrity Reflection, which sets sail in the fall of 2012. And when it does, it will boast all the attributes of the cruise line's Solstice Class, as well as a host of new features, including a significantly expanded array of luxury suites. This includes the line's first AquaClass Suites, "Signature Suites"and the new "Reflection...
To celebrate Wave Season, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is offering a jumpstart on the savings with its "Norwegians Take it to the Next Level"sales event. All new cruise reservations on all ships booked through March 31, 2012, will receive a free upgrade within the same stateroom category, along with e-coupons providing onboard savings worth $400 (for sailings taking place before Dec. 31, 2012). With these coupons, guests can take advantage of some of the most popular amenities at sea. Once booked and checked in online, guests will receive electronic coupons for spa treatments, Internet minutes...
Guests sailing on the nearly sold-out Silver Spirit voyage of May 24 are in for a special treat, with the cruise line offering an optional two-day "70th Grand Prix de Monaco"land package. Silver Spirit guests will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a Formula One race at the Monaco Grand Prix during the ship's overnight visit on May 26. On the Saturday, guests can witness the time trials (practice runs for the drivers and their cars) from Tribune K reserved seats. From this section of the grandstand, guests will see cars racing towards them at tremendous speed, slow down, and...