http://www.bluewatercruise.com/http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/carnival-cruise-lines-reports-record-wave-season-activityhttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/carnival-cruise-lines-reports-record-wave-season-activityCARNIVAL CRUISE LINES REPORTS RECORD WAVE SEASON ACTIVITY Summer Price Increase Effective March 22 MIAMI - Carnival Cruise Lines is reporting record wave season bookings, with strong reservations activity for 2010 departures. As a result of the strong booking volumes, a general price increase will be implemented effective March 22 for all summer sailings in June, July and August.For the period ...Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:24:43 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-voyages-for-veteran-shttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-voyages-for-veteran-sChances are good you probably have a close relative, friend of neighbor who served in our Armed Forces.  Now you have an opportunity to assist the thousands of veterans and their families who require extended care at a VA medical facility through Cruise Planners’ Voyages for Veteran’s program.  When you book a selected cruise on Royal Caribbean, we will make a $50 donation in your name to Fishe...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:41:38 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-donates-18-000-to-fisher-house-foundationhttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-donates-18-000-to-fisher-house-foundation   CRUISE PLANNERS DONATES $18,000 TO FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION Donation funds collected through t-shirt sales and silent auction during annual convention    Cruise Planners/American Express presented the check to the Fisher House Foundation at the Miami VA Hospital on Feb. 12 Vicky Garcia, Michelle Fee, Terri Burke, COL Lettie Bien, Mary D. Berrocal and Carolyn Soucy.MIAMI, FL – February 24, 201...Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:09:06 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/norwegian-epic-to-set-sail-in-europe-in-2011http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/norwegian-epic-to-set-sail-in-europe-in-2011  NORWEGIAN EPIC TO SET SAIL IN EUROPE IN 2011 Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising shipto date will summer in the Mediterranean  NEW YORK – January 26, 2010 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, debuting this July, will summer in the Mediterranean as part of her 2011/2012 d...Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:02:46 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/things-go-better-with-pepsihttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/things-go-better-with-pepsiThings 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 a...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:03:40 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/location-location-locationhttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/location-location-locationLocation, 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 ...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:01:36 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/waves-of-comedyhttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/waves-of-comedyWaves of ComedyAs 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 vo...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:53:41 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/royal-protectionhttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/royal-protectionRoyal ProtectionRoyal 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...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:50:04 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/ship-shape-shoppinghttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/ship-shape-shoppingShip Shape ShoppingDelivering 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 1...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:46:06 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/families-loving-the-love-boats-in-alaskahttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/families-loving-the-love-boats-in-alaskaFamilies Loving the Love Boats in AlaskaFor 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...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:44:31 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/local-travel-agent-achieves-expert-cruise-funologist-certification-from-carnival-cruise-lineshttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/local-travel-agent-achieves-expert-cruise-funologist-certification-from-carnival-cruise-linesIsaiah & Deborah Banks, ECCElite Cruise CounsellorsCruise Planners Travel AgencyIndependently Owners and Operated  Toll Free: 1- 888-292-1997Local: 678-799-2318                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELOCAL TRAVEL AGENT ACHIEVES EXPERT ‘CRUISE FUNOLOGIST’ CERTIFICATION FROM CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES     LITHONIA/GA SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 – Isaiah & Deborah Banks of Lithonia, GA - Cruise Plann...Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:37:42 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/princess-takes-viewers-behind-the-scenes-as-tahitian-princess-is-transformed-into-ocean-princesshttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/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 PrincessFifth Online Drydock Journal Lets Enthusiasts Follow Along with Regular UpdatesSANTA CLARITA, Calif. – 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 ...Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:52:53 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/good-morning-america-onboard-the-royal-caribbean-oasis-of-the-seas-on-november-20-2009http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/good-morning-america-onboard-the-royal-caribbean-oasis-of-the-seas-on-november-20-2009Royal Caribbean International Teams up with ABC's 'Good Morning America' to Bring Viewers First Glimpse of Oasis of the SeasEmmy-Winning Morning Show to Broadcast Live November 20th from the World's Largest and Most Revolutionary Cruise ShipThis November, just in time for Thanksgiving,Royal Caribbean International will unveil their newest and most innovative cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. ABC'...Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:55:18 -0400http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cunard-to-welcome-filmmakers-griffin-dunne-and-gary-winickhttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cunard-to-welcome-filmmakers-griffin-dunne-and-gary-winickCunard to Welcome Filmmakers Griffin Dunne and Gary Winick on 11 November Queen Mary 2 CrossingThrough Cunard’s partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival, film industry veterans to be featured as Cunard Insights speakers22 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 a...Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:44 -0400http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/non-profit-fundraiser-divisionhttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/non-profit-fundraiser-divisionLocal Cruise Agents Start Non Profit Fundraiser DivisionBy Cruise Planners, LLC                                                                               Dated: September 4, 2009Cruise Agents Start Non Profit Fundraiser DivisionLithonia, GA – – Cruising is one of the fastest growing methods of travel. Last week, local Cruise Planners agents Isaiah and Deborah Banks, ECC Elite Cruise Counsel...Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:54:24 -0400http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-awards-air-force-veteran-with-11-000-franchisehttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-awards-air-force-veteran-with-11-000-franchiseCruise Planners’ Awards Air Force Veteran with $11,000 Franchise and Announces Charitable PartnershipCoral 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 J...Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:44:44 -0400http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-inducted-into-carnival-39-s-pinnacle-clubhttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-inducted-into-carnival-39-s-pinnacle-clubCruise Planners Inducted into Carnival's Pinnacle ClubPublished on: February 21, 2008 -- advertisement -- Cruise Planners, a South Florida-based cruise agency with a franchised network of 700 travel professionals, has been inducted into Carnival Cruise Lines' Pinnacle Club. The Pinnacle Club was created by Carnival to acknowledge high-volume agencies that also exhibit excellence in promoting an...Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:27:14 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/boarding-requirements-for-all-cruises-departing-from-u-s-portshttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/boarding-requirements-for-all-cruises-departing-from-u-s-portsUpdated Boarding Requirements for All Cruises Departing from U.S. PortsDue to new U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations for cruises departing from U.S. ports, all cruise lines are now required to submit a final departure manifest at least 60 minutes prior to departure. As a result of this new regulation, guests are required to provide us with registration information prior to embarka...Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:18:02 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/us-passport-card-applications-to-be-accepted-starting-february-1http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/us-passport-card-applications-to-be-accepted-starting-february-1U.S. citizens may begin applying in advance for the new U.S. Passport Card beginning February 1, 2008, in anticipation of land border travel document requirements.  We expect cards will be available and mailed to applicants in spring 2008.The passport card will facilitate entry and expedite document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean ...Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:15:51 -0500http://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/1-cruise-agency-entrepreneur-magazinehttp://www.bluewatercruise.com/blogPosts/view/1-cruise-agency-entrepreneur-magazineRanked No. 1Cruise Agency FranchisePublished on: January 29, 2008  Cruise Planners, a South Florida-based national cruise agency with a franchised network of more than 700 travel professionals, has been ranked as the No. 1 cruise agency franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for the fifth consecutive year. The ranking is published in Entrepreneur's January issue and online at www.entrepreneur.com a...Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:08:04 -0500