Royal Princess sanctuary and retreat pool preview

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When Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess debuts next June, passengers will find that two of the line’s signature features have been enhanced to provide passengers with relaxation. Both The Sanctuary and the line’s popular adults-only pool also will offer private cabanas for the first time.

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Carnival Cruise Lines and Holland America Line Order New Ships

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Carnival Cruise Lines today unveiled additional details of the $155 million makeover that will transform Carnival Destiny into Carnival Sunshine during a 49-day dry dock in Italy. The ship will re-enter service in April 2013 with all of the dining, bar and entertainment elements of the line’s Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement program, along with several new features. Among the new highlights are a new racing-themed water park featuring Carnival’s longest water slide, the tropical-themed Havana Bar, a full-service Asian restaurant, and more.

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Carnival Cruise Lines and Holland America Line Order New Ships

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Carnival Corporation & plc today announced it has reached an agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships – a 99,000-ton ship for its Holland America Line brand and a 135,000-ton vessel for its Carnival Cruise Lines brand. A memorandum of agreement has been signed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of a 2,660-passenger ship for Holland America Line scheduled for delivery in fall 2015 and a 4,000-passenger ship for Carnival Cruise Lines scheduled for delivery in winter 2016.

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Fincantieri Starts Steel Cutting for Next P&O Ship

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Fincantieri has started to cut steel for the newest ship for P&O Cruises at its Monfalcone shipyard. The largest ship ever built for the British cruise market, the 141,000 ton ship will be launched in spring 2015. P&O Cruises Managing Director Carol Marlow commented: "The cutting of the steel marks the moment the ship goes into production so for us it is a very exciting time as we go from the drawing board to reality.”

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Cruise Planners Gears Up for Its Annual Convention

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Cruise Planners – American Express Travel, claiming to be the largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is preparing for its annual convention, which is themed “Cruisitude Revolution.” Nearly 500 travel advisors will attend this year’s sold-out convention, taking place November 28-December 1, 2012 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Following the land portion of the event, participating Cruise Planners travel advisors will board Celebrity Reflection for its inaugural sailing from the Port of Miami December 1-3, 2012.

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Holland America Commits to Quebec Turnarounds

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Agnès Maltais, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity, Minister for the Status of Women and Minister Responsible for the Quebec City and Chaudière-Appalaches Regions; Pascal Bérubé, Minister of Tourism; Régis Labeaume, Mayor of Quebec City; and Gabriel Savard, Director of the Quebec City Tourism Office (OTQ) are proud to announce that an agreement has been reached with Holland America Line.

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Fincantieri and Viking Sign Contract for Two Cruise Ships

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Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri have signed a contract for the construction of two super luxury cruise ships.

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CVC Looking for Tonnage?

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Brazilian tour operator CVC is reportedly looking for tonnage for the upcoming 2012/2013 season, according to sources in South America.

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Daniel Hanrahan Resigns as President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises

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After 13 years of service with Royal Caribbean Cruises, Daniel Hanrahan, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, announced today he will be leaving at the end of July to take an exciting new opportunity.

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