2015 marks Princess Cruise Line's 505th year of operation. Its an interesting story of how the modern era of passenger cruising got its start and how "The Love Boat" show was almost never approved.
Princess has announced that as part of the celebration of the cruise lines 50th year, they have created a Special Mexico Itinerary Aboard Pacific Princess. And, it will departs on the Anniversary of the Line's First Cruise in 1965. See whats included.
While river cruising is the hottest market in leisure travel relative to growth and demand, there are other changes in store for 2015 and beyond besides lots of new river cruise ships!
The all inclusive concept has become ever more popular as a vacation style. 2015 will see even more variety and inclusive features.
Here at Cruise Planners, while we have cruise in our name, we are so much more. We actually book more land then cruise vacations, but our rich history in cruises has taught us how to provide that enhanced level of experience and service to our clients.
Check out this all inclusive where even your spa treatments are included.
Pardon the cut and mostly paste but this is a trend I am seeing more and more in the cruise industry, broadway entertainment, not just broadway like, and bring on board proven chefs and their creations.
Norwegian Cruise Lines jus raised the bar yet again.
A brand new cruise line to the USA waters is Haimark Lines, and while they have been sailing with great reviews in Asia, they saw a demand and a market here in underserved USA, So great ship, great itinerary, and easily accessible without big air fares. They have other cruises around our waters, lakes and rivers, as well as during winter they will ply the waters of Central and South America with this 104 stateroom ship. One of their inaugral sailings will feature onboard speaker Dan Rather.
The world's biggest and most incredible ships, Oasis of the Seas® and Allure of the Seas®, welcome Royal Caribbean's latest architectural marvel to the class that revolutionized the cruise industry. Harmony of the SeasSM introduces the first waterslides on Royal Caribbean with a splash, featuring exhilarating twists and turns three decks high. Plus much more to come.
Not the island but close to it. This summer when its low season in the lesser Antilles is still a great time to visit Saint Loosha as it is pronounced. There are some super deals that are a minimum or 30% off and the airfares are also much less. Some like Royal by rex Resorts are up to 50%. Even the world's famous view of the Pitons from Jade Mountain is included. Check it out and contact us.
Not only a major refurbishment of the ship but a much more varied set of itineraries you can choose from. It all starts now. Call us to get the latest schedules and features.
Internationally renowned performers taking centre stage for this year’s eagerly anticipated Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival include singer/songwriter Robin Thicke, two-time Grammy winner Jon Secada, Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, Latin sensation Timbalive, American rapper Flo Rida, acclaimed Paris-based pianist Alain Jean Marie, two-time Grammy nominee Joey DeFranceso featuring Grant Stewart, lovers rock legend Beres Hammond, Barbadian jam band Krosfyah, Trinidad’s queen of Bachanal Destra and Jamaica’s reggae artiste Chronixx.
Its not too early to enquire but in 2017 Crystal Cruises, constantly named the worlds best cruise line, announced they are entering ther European river cruise market, and in a typical Crystal way. Here is an extract from an River Cruise Currents and their interview with the CEO and key staff of the new operation. Here are just the FAQs :)
Edie Rodriquez can not wait to get into the river cruise market. They have moved up their deployment by a year! An excerpt from Crystal press release.
Have you ever thought about a super immersive opportunity to become deeply involved in a region or culture? Did you know there are many programs where you can do this as an individual or group instead of a traditional vacation? Talk to us, we can help you find the volunteer opportunity you are desiring, or help you create it. Besides personally rewarding, it can also have tax deductible aspects for you.
