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Royal Caribbean casts Chenoweth as newest godmother
Emmy and Tony award-winning Kristin Chenoweth is adding yet another accolade to her impressive resume -- godmother to Royal Caribbean International's Quantum of the Seas. The cruise line announced the appointment, which is steeped in maritime tradition, in an unconventional way during a red carpet-inspired commercial that aired during ABC television network's broadcast of the Oscars. Exemplifying what it means to be a leading lady both onstage and off, Chenoweth was chosen for her effervescent personality and ability to wow audiences. Her versatile range of roles made her a natural fit, given...
Still time to win a cruise with Uniworld
Uniworld's Travel Agent Appreciation event winds down this week, but there's still time to take advantage of a chance to win a cruise. Agents booking any 2013 Uniworld Boutique River Cruises by Feb. 28 will be entered into a drawing to win one of three prizes - an eight-day Venice & The Po River cruise, 11-day Highlights of China & The Yangtze sailing or a 15-day Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong cruise. Plus, clients can still save up $800 per couple on 2013 Europe Boutique River Cruises with Uniworld's Special Savings offer, which expires Feb. 28. For official rules, visit...
Avalon adding more ‘suite’ reasons to cruise Europe
Cruising with Avalon Waterways will become an even more "suite"experience in 2014 with the river cruise ship company unveiling three more Suite Ships -- The Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Illumination and Avalon Impression. The addition of these ships, plus two new Suite Ships scheduled to be unveiled this spring (Avalon Artistry II in April and Avalon Expression in May) - which are nearly sold out - will bring the fleet's Suite Ship total to eight (adding nearly 10% more capacity to aid in Avalon's exponential growth). Each suite on all eight Suite Ships feature Avalon's Open-Air Balcony,...
Cunard readies for Royal Rendezvous
On March 12, Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth and the legendary Queen Mary will make history when they meet for the first time in a Cunard Royal Rendezvous in Long Beach Harbor, California. This rare evening encounter will be open to the public and will feature traditional whistle salutes between the ships and conclude with a fireworks display. Adding to the significance of this event, the Royal Rendezvous will be Queen Mary's first encounter with a Queen Elizabeth since 1967 when Queen Mary, during her final transatlantic crossing in Cunard service, passed by the original Queen Elizabeth on the...
Royal Caribbean launches three-day WOW Sale
Royal Caribbean International has launched its first WOW Sale of the year, enticing snowbirds everywhere to dream of warmer destinations reached while on a cruise vacation. From Feb. 25-27, vacationers can book a summer vacation and enjoy up to a $200 onboard credit and 50% reduced deposits for sailings departing on or after May 1. For further details, visit http://www.RoyalCaribbean.com/WOWSale . During the three-day sale, new individual bookings made with deposit will receive $50 onboard credit per stateroom on three- to five-night itineraries; $100 per stateroom for six- to nine-night...
Australian celebrity to christen Avalon ship
Avalon Waterways has chosen Australian celebrity and television host Deborah Hutton to christen the Avalon Illumination next year. A former international model, Hutton has enjoyed a high-profile career as a television host on a range of top-rated programs. She is currently the host of Australia's popular "Foxtel Movie Show."In addition, in 2012, Hutton founded "Balance by Deborah Hutton,"an online community designed to provide women practical advice to help them maintain balance in their lives. She has also served as a brand ambassador for iconic Australian companies including Qantas. Hutton...
American Cruise Lines introduces new themed sailings
American Cruise Lines has introduced three new theme cruises for 2013, including a Gold Rush theme cruise in Alaska, a Civil War Eastern Theater theme cruise to complement the Western Theatre cruise offered on the Mississippi River, and a new Enrichment theme cruise to relax the mind, body and soul of guests aboard the New England Islands itinerary. !!! Gold Rush - Alaska Inside Passage: On this cruise, guests will experience rugged mountains and glaciers as they explore Gold Rush history. They'll even board the historic White Pass Yukon Railroad, a narrow-gauge railroad built in 1898 during...
Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to join Crystal cruise
One of the world's greatest culinary artists, Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa will teach, mingle, dine and cook for Crystal Cruises' guests this summer. The famed sushi maestro, and mastermind behind the line's exclusive Silk Road and The Sushi Bar restaurants, will join Crystal Symphony's 12-day Rome-Istanbul Black Sea voyage beginning July 13. Accompanied by Fumio Hazu, the Sake Master behind Nobu's exclusive, 140+-year-old sake brand, the two will showcase their expertise during several ultra-intimate gourmet experiences, including: !!! Two Omakase, or Chef's Choice, dinners in Silk Road,...