CRUISE NEWS! 

Carnival Drops The Air & Hotel Programs

Effective the week of June 14, 2010, Carnival has eliminated its custom air program as well as its pre- and post-cruise hotel package programs.

Viking Adding Eight New Ships!

Viking River Cruises has announced that they plan on spending $250 million to build eight new ships and do two refurbishments from 2010 to 2013.  

Disney's New Dream to Offer French Restaurant

Disney Cruise Line will introduce its first French eatery, an upscale restaurant called Remy, on the 4,000-passenger Disney Dream when the ship enters service in 2011.

Princess Cruises Embarkation Tradition

Princess Cruises is reviving an old tradition with a new program allowing passengers' friends and family to board the ship for a visit on embarkation days.

Holland America Line's Ryndam Renovation Complete

Holland has completed a 17-day renovation as part of their 4525 million dollar Signature of Excellence fleet-enhancement program.

Holland's Rotterdam  

Holland America Line's updates to the Rotterdam are finished in order and these renovations are part of HAL's Signature of Excellence program enhancements.

Oceania's New Marina Brings Luxury Estate Home Look to Cruising

Oceania's 1,258-passenger Marina, scheduled to debut in winter 2011, will be decorated to look and feel like a "luxurious estate home," said Oceania President Bob Binder.