Dec
30
Disney Magic offers an experience for both the adults and children. It is a 2,700 passenger ship decorated in art deco. Cruises are weeklong and alternates between Eastern and Western Caribbean routes. A special stop includes Disney’s private island called Castaway Cay.
There are offerings for travelers of all ages. Young children enjoy games and stories. Older kids play computers and can hang out at their own clubs. The adults have their own areas including their own nightclubs and nightlife activities.
However, there is one place that is suited for everyone and is definitely a favorite. It is restaurant called Animator’s Palate. The interior of the restaurant is black and white. But as the night and the meals progress, the guests are presented with a “show” in which the room and the cast members gradually change into full color.
Dec
29
Royal Caribbean International Brings “Wow” to Cruises
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Royal Caribbean International wants to be the cruise line that wants a passenger to say “wow!” They don’t want to be just an average cruise line. Royal Caribbean tries to differentiate themselves from other cruise lines by having innovative on board amenities such as ice-skating rinks, surfing simulators, and rock climbing walls.
Rather than serving a particular passenger niche, Royal Caribbean seeks to offer everything that should appeal to everyone. And if there is something that is missing, they invite travelers to create their own cruise adventure.
Royal Caribbean offers more than 170 destinations worldwide which include a vast offerings of travel experiences including glacier trekking in Alaska, biking the vineyards in Croatia, and cave tubing in Belize.
The cruise line is also proud to announce that their loyalty program (Royal Caribbean’s Crown and Anchor) recently signed its 4 millionth guest. They acknowledge that they may have great amenities and destination offerings but are quick to point out that their people is what make their company great. Reason being that the employees to Royal Caribbean deliver friendly, high standard service to their guests and travel partners.
Royal Caribbean also value and support community organizations around the world and are actively engaged in environmental practices. The cruise line created the Ocean Fund that supports ocean conservation organizations.
Dec
13
Experience a Whodunit Mystery on Carnival Cruise Lines
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If you are interested in mystery and solving puzzles, you may find the Carnival’s Mystery Cruise to your liking. You can actually play a role in this unique and fun adventure. However, if you are shy, you can still partake in the mystery by being an observer.
The mystery adventure starts off by you meeting the various characters during the start of the cruise. Then everything starts to unfold before you. You will receive clues by notes being slid under your door, secret meetings, and other suspicious happenings. Meanwhile, the actors will be playing their roles among the guests during the cruise.
The goal is to solve the mystery before the end of the cruise - there is a special cocktail party to announce the winner.
Mystery cruises will be taking place on January 9th, February 13th, March 13th, May 1st, July 17th, October 30th and December 4th, 2009.
Dec
12
Alaska’s 50th Anniversary Celebrated on Princess Cruises
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In 2009, Alaska will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Since one of the most popular destinations for Princess Cruises is Alaska, it is only natural that the cruise line does something to help commemorate this special anniversary.
Princess Cruises plans on a full season of cruise tours and itineraries highlighting the best of Alaska. Famous Alaskan stops including Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park will be a popular destination stop. Princess Cruises’ eight ship Alaska fleet will sail the Gulf Coast and scenic inside Passage.
Travelers can also take land and sea vacations at Princess Cruises’ own wilderness lodges. Direct to the Wilderness rail travel will also be offered.
Dec
10
If you are thinking of a family cruise but costs is hampering your travel plans, you might want to consider the offer from Disney Cruises. For a limited time (January 22 - May 28, 2009) children sail free on most 3 night cruises.
Yes, there are some stipulations. Some of the requirements include that the children must travel with TWO full fare Guests and stay in the same stateroom. Government taxes and fees still need to be paid on each passenger. This offer applies to new bookings only. There are more applicable terms and conditions that can be found in Disney Cruises Brochures.
The number of staterooms being offered are limited. It is suggested that if you are at all interested, that you book early. This promotion can be booked online and through Travel Agents.