More Firsts than most from the new EPIC

Speaking of “1^st”…did you know that the Norwegian Epic has:

Posted on 7/6/10 in Cruise Line
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Many new ships to look forward to in 2010 and 2011!

Accoring to an Inewswire press release, The next few years will be an exciting time for the cruise industry. Many new ships will hit the world’s oceans and rivers, playing host to new accommodation features, technological advancements and massive updates to onboard activities and cuisine

Posted on 1/6/10 in Cruise Line
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Carnival Announces 24th ship the Carnival Breeze

Carnival Breeze has been selected as the name for our brand-new ship which will join the fleet in spring 2012. This 3690 passenger ship.....

Posted on 10/5/10 in Cruise Line
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Royal's New Ship Fro Baltimore

When I first heard that Royal Caribbean was replacing the aging Grandeur of the Seas with its sister ship, I was not that excited. But when I found out what they have done to the Enchantment of the Seas, I now feel it is the perfect ship for Baltimore. That because in

Posted on 12/3/10 in Cruise Line
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What It Takes to Keep a City Afloat

In One Day, the World's Largest Cruise Ship Prepares to Set Sail, with 700 Tons of Supplies, 80,000 Beers, and One Bagpiper.

This is a copy of an article originally in the Wall Street Journal written by Sarah Nassauer with credits to others as well.

I thought it would not only be educational for all of us but give a greater appreciation for what happens behind the scenes. And yes it practically is a city. When you add the crew in you are close to 10,000. You don't have a lot of private vehicles operating on the ship like a city but there are lot of things moving around in many other ways.

Posted on 3/3/10 in Cruise Line
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