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Things go better with . . . . . . . . Pepsi?

Things go better with . . . . . . . . Pepsi? No offense to our friends at Coke headquarters in Atlanta, but Pepsi loyalists have won another round in the battle of the brands.  Norwegian Cruise Lines recently announced that it was changing out its long standing exclusive use of Coca Cola products on its fleet of ships in favor of Pepsi and related brands.  To kick off the switch, NCL and Pepsi are celebrating summer by offering up to two complimentary soda packages per stateroom on any seven-night sailing or longer.  Guests who book a cruise on one of Norwegian Cruise Line&r...Read More...

Location, Location, Location.

Location, Location, Location.  Important in business, real estate and even on cruise ships.  How can you make sure that you pick the best location in your chosen stateroom category?  A good answer for this question is to view the ship’s deck plans in the cruise line brochure or on the web.  While the plans are often not exactly to scale and cabin size is not always in proportion to the drawings there are a few things that are very helpful.  First, locate your cabin on the plan and then look up, down, left, right, and forward of your cabin.  What’s ...Read More...

Waves of Comedy

Waves of Comedy As ships get larger and larger the added space allows for more venues to entertain the diverse passengers being accommodated.  Carnival, long known for its big scale revues and comedy acts is taking it up a notch on the new Carnival Dream.   A comedy club is among the new entertainment spots on the ship which debuts this September.  Six shows will be offered on four nights per voyage in the 425-seat Burgundy Lounge.  The club will highlight a variety of comedians offering both family-friendly and adult-only performances.  The late night shows w...Read More...

Royal Protection

Royal Protection Royal Caribbean International is reminding vacationers that they can enjoy the benefits of booking early and the peace of mind of receiving the best advertised prices with the line’s Best Price Guarantee program. By booking early, vacationers have access to a much wider selection of staterooms and availability on their desired departure date. If the guest then finds a lower fare advertised by Royal Caribbean for the same ship, sail-date and stateroom category, they can receive the difference in price as an onboard credit to spend on beverages, cocktails, spa services...Read More...

Ship Shape Shopping

Ship Shape Shopping Delivering the very best in overall guest experiences is the central motivator behind the design of Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Oasis of the Seas. When she debuts in December 2009, the most cutting-edge amenities and activities ever seen at sea will be complemented with a variety of retail venues – 13 stores, including open-air shopping that cover more than 10,000 square feet. With many products exclusive to Oasis, the shopping experience will be one of a kind in terms of both the items offered and the setting on the largest and most re...Read More...

Families Loving the Love Boats in Alaska

Families Loving the Love Boats in Alaska For 2010, Princess Cruises has added a 12-night cruise-tour designed for families including features that are not usually part of the package. Participants will have the opportunity to travel on a jetboat, pan for gold, take an interactive tour of Denali National Park and experience what Alaska is like in the winter.The ‘Family Fun’ cruise-tour is offered at a 25% discount for all berths, so all members of the family are included in the special pricing.The program includes a seven-night ‘Voyage of the Glaciers’ sailing plus a...Read More...

LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT ACHIEVES EXPERT ‘CRUISE FUNOLOGIST’ CERTIFICATION FROM CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES

Isaiah & Deborah Banks, ECC Elite Cruise Counsellors Cruise Planners Travel Agency Independently Owners and Operated     Toll Free: 1- 888-292-1997 Local: 678-799-2318                               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT ACHIEVES EXPERT ‘CRUISE FUNOLOGIST’ CERTIFICATION FROM CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES     LITHONIA/GA SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 – Isaiah & Deborah Banks of Lithonia, G...Read More...

Princess Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes as Tahitian Princess is Transformed into Ocean Princess

 Princess Cruises Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes as Tahitian Princess is Transformed into Ocean Princess Fifth Online Drydock Journal Lets Enthusiasts Follow Along with Regular Updates SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 23, 2009) – Capping a year of taking viewers behind the scenes as ships go through drydock, Princess Cruises is again offering an opportunity to follow a vessel through the renovation process.  In the newest installment of the Princess online drydock journal, the current Tahitian Princess will not only undergo a makeover, but also get a new name.  Th...Read More...

"GOOD MORNING AMERICA" ONBOARD THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN OASIS OF THE SEAS ON NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Royal Caribbean International Teams up with ABC's 'Good Morning America' to Bring Viewers First Glimpse of Oasis of the Seas Emmy-Winning Morning Show to Broadcast Live November 20th from the World's Largest and Most Revolutionary Cruise Ship This November, just in time for Thanksgiving,Royal Caribbean International will unveil their newest and most innovative cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. ABC's "Good Morning America" will be there to welcomeOasis of the Seas into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and give viewers an exclusive first glimpse of the highly antici...Read More...

Cunard to Welcome Filmmakers Griffin Dunne and Gary Winick

Cunard to Welcome Filmmakers Griffin Dunne and Gary Winick on 11 November Queen Mary 2 Crossing Through Cunard’s partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival, film industry veterans to be featured as Cunard Insights speakers 22 October 2009 – As part of Cunard's partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival, the iconic ocean liner company will be pleased to welcome acclaimed filmmakers Griffin Dunne and Gary Winick on the 11 November Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York aboard Queen Mary 2. This year, Cunard was recognized as the Official Cruise Line...Read More...

Non Profit Fundraiser Division

Local Cruise Agents Start Non Profit Fundraiser Division By Cruise Planners, LLC                                                                               Dated: September 4, 2009 Cruise Agents Start Non Pr...Read More...

CRUISE PLANNERS’ AWARDS AIR FORCE VETERAN WITH $11,000 FRANCHISE

Cruise Planners’ Awards Air Force Veteran with $11,000 Franchise and Announces Charitable Partnership Coral Springs-based company expands its charitable contributions and community outreach   Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – July 29, 2009 – Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, reached out to the local veteran community on July 28 with an event to celebrate the donation of a Cruise Planners franchise worth more than $11,000 and the announcement of the company’s year-long charitabl...Read More...