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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In honor of National Maritime Day today, the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation (CICF) proudly sponsored yesterday's 2013 National Maritime Day Dinner and Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) Awards, organized by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association. The AMVER System, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, is a computer-based voluntary global ship reporting system used worldwide by search...
Extensis customers share their success stories at recent Extensis Rich Media Hoarders Seminar; recordings include how Princess Cruises saved hundreds of thousands of dollars with DAM (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Extensis posted today two recordings from recent presentations given by customers Princess Cruises, Nickelodeon and California State University at a recent Rich Media Hoarders Seminar hosted by Extensis. The pieces share each company’s experiences with digital asset management (DAM),...
Luxury Travelers Go Behind Private Walls in Belfast and Berlin LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Cruises is expanding its uber-exclusive collection of intimate "Boutique Adventures" during summer Northern Europe cruises with two new experiences in Belfast and Berlin. The shoreside outings - none of which are available on any other cruise line - offer intimate access to Northern Ireland's political leadership and Germany's Soho -- Soho House, that is, along with...
Magazine Readers Vote Luxury Line #1 of All Large Ships LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel + Leisure magazine readers have voted Crystal Cruises as having the "World's Best Service" of all large size cruise ships for 2013. With a #1 score of 95.41, this is the second year in a row the luxury cruise specialist has won the esteemed guest service award in its ship size category. A complete list of all hotel, resort, airline, and cruise line service winners is published in...
First New Ship Will Set Sail on Destination-Focused Itineraries in 2015; Maiden Voyages Now Available for Booking LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Cruises today announced the launch of its ocean product line, Viking Ocean Cruises (www.vikingcruises.com/oceans), marking the introduction of the travel industry's first new cruise line in nearly a decade. Developed from the ground up to return the focus of cruising to the destination, Viking Ocean Cruises will begin...
Vice Chairman Brian Rice sets retirement for 2014 and will guide new CFO Jason Liberty during transition MIAMI, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean today announced that Brian Rice, Vice Chairman and CFO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., will transition his CFO responsibilities to Jason Liberty as he prepares for his retirement in the spring of 2014. Rice will continue to serve as Vice Chairman until his retirement, overseeing Royal Caribbean's finance, supply chain,...
Local experts bring destination-centric experiences on board SEATTLE, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- From steel drum lessons in the Caribbean to tai chi on deck with a master in Asia, Holland America Line is bringing local culture and cuisine on board like never before through its new "On Location" program. The itinerary sets the scene for guests to indulge in localized experiences that make time on board as culturally enriching as visiting the ports of call. On each cruise, a...
SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- At 1300 hours (local time) today, Wednesday May 15 2013, a ceremony to mark the keel laying of the largest cruise ship ever built for the British market will take place at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy. The 141,000-ton cruise ship will enter service in 2015. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130510/613446 ) This next-generation ship will offer a stylish and innovative new...
Companies Teamed Up to Enable the Most Robust Maritime Social Media Experience MIRAMAR, Fla., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN and Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian) announce that a new record for social media usage at sea was set during Norwegian Breakaway's highly anticipated New York inaugural events. MTN delivered the communications services for its partner, Norwegian, enabling this social media breakthrough that helped promote the launch of Norwegian's new ship. MTN...
Launches Meet & Mingle program on Silversea ships PENNINGTON, N.J., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic® (http://www.cruisecritic.com), the leading cruise review site, and the world's largest community of cruisers, has expanded its list of Meet & Mingle program partners to include Silversea Cruises. Cruise Critic's popular Meet & Mingle parties provide members with the opportunity to meet fellow cruisers they have connected with on the site's cruise forums. Meet...
