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Royal Caribbean International – Background
Established by a group consisting of 3 shipping firms from Norway in the year 1969, the first cruise vessel from Royal Caribbean was the Song of Norway, and this was launched into service in the year 1970. This was a definite first in the cruise ship industry, as the ship was purpose built so as to cruise in warm weather as opposed to point to point transportation. Song of Norway was also the first ship to have a cantilevered cocktail lounge, the lounge cantilevers from the smokestack of the ship. This was accepted widely, and was named the Viking Crown Lounge, and this later became the norm with all ships part of the fleet of Royal Caribbean. In the year 1988, Royal Caribbean underwent a merger with Admiral Cruises, and this lead to a substantial spurt in growth, and also the introduction [...]
Spirit of Endeavor
Background of Cruise West The Cruise West, an America company that is operated by a family, has its area of specialization in destination focused small ship cruises. The company started when the west family started offering Alaska tours close to fifty odd years ago, and grew accordingly. The focus is not on a cruise experience, but the destination. The operation aims at providing travelers with a glimpse into rewarding scenic landscapes, nature, flora and fauna, history and culture. The small ship intimacy is given an added enjoyment as most of the fellow travelers will be like minded persons, who are interested in nature, whale spotting and so on. There are a good number of rewarding destinations, and an exciting cruise is ensured. Extremely conscious about the environment, the Cruise West [...]
Voyager of the Seas
Background of the Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is the second largest cruiseline in trhe world, am dos second to Carnival corporation. There are more than 20 ships that are part of the fleet in the Royal Caribbean, and the cruise line is a major player in the cruise ship market. The line stands out due to the innovations brought about with increasing and admirable regularity by the company, and the company is said to define contemporary cruising with innovative ideas. The Royal Caribbean was found by 3 shipping firms from Norway in the year 1969, with one cruise ship, The Song of Norway. Now the cruise line is a far cry from its modest beginnings and is amongst the leaders of the modern cruise industry. Voyager of the Seas – Overview The Voyager of the Seas was [...]
The Carnival Cruises Fleet – Top 3
Carnival Cruises is the flagship brand of the Carnival Corporation, and is the largest cruise ship company in the world. Both in terms of popularity, the number of passengers handled, as well as the number of ships part of the fleet, the Carnival Corporation leads the pack. The massive fleet of the ships differs in terms of size, some are huge with passenger capacities in thousands, while some are smaller, facilities, themes, entertainment and many other factors, but the Fun ship tag is common to them all. The Fun ship appeal is a new concept that has been introduced by Carnival, which feels that cruise ships have to be fun above everything. The fun ship tag has been introduced fleet wide, and there are numerous themes that make sure of a fun filled cruise experience for all age groups. The [...]
Carnival Freedom
Background of Carnival Cruise Line The Carnival Cruise Line was established in the year nineteen seventy two. Presently it belongs to the Carnival Corporation, and is its leading cruise line. The line is famous as the largest as well as the most popular cruise line in the world. The huge number of ships in the fleet, combined with a passenger volume amounting to millions, is responsible for the Carnival Corporation for being famous. The Carnival Cruise Line of now has gone far ahead from its humble beginnings, and is famous for defining modern cruising, and brings in new inn ovation every now and then. The Fun ship tag is very much part of the appeal. Cruise ships part of the fleet are now extremely on the fun side, and it it stressed that having fun while cruising is extremely important. There [...]
Radisson Diamond
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises is in operation from Fort Lauderdale, and the formation of the Line was the result of a merger between Radisson Cruises and Seven Seas Cruises in 1994. The Line is a subsidiary of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, which is among the biggest corporations in the United States which is under private ownership. Along with the Radisson Diamond ( two hulled ), Seven Seas Mariner, Song of Flower ( left fleet in Oct, 2004 ) Seven Seas Navigator, and Paul Gauguin, the R C C L has mainly small to mid sized ships, that have maintained the perfect balance between spaciousness and intimacy, and the ship is extremely on the roomy side, but is a far cry from the impersonally humungous cruise ships seen with increasing regularity nowadays. R S S C also enjoys a membership with the [...]
Dawn Princess
Background of Princess Cruises . . . With more than 16 ships part of the fleet, Princess Cruises is enjoying a good run of success in the recent times, and now the Cruise line has been merged with the carnival Corporation, the biggest cruise company in the world. There are more than 150 unique itineraries offered to more than 260 ports all over the world. The itineraries range from a short seven day trip to a seventy two day world cruise madness. Personal choice cruising, albeit much advertised and promoted, is among the most popular innovations that the cruise ship industry has seen in recent years. Princess cruises offer personal cruising whereby you can opt for custom made services in food, entertainment, facilities as well as a whole lot of other options. The Scholarship @ Sea program is [...]
Carnival Glory
Carnival Cruise Line Background As the premium line part of the Carnival Corporation, the 1972 established Carnival Cruise Lines lead the cruises hip industry in terms of both size as well as popularity with clients. More than 2 and a half million passengers every year is no joke, and Carnival ships are among the most affordable as well, and the Fun Ship tag which says that cruise ships should be fun, and the journey should be more enjoyable that the destination it self. This was a new concept, and it stuck, and was a hit, as is evident from the large number of repeat customers, which is the real test for any cruise ship. Carnival of now has grown thousand fold, from the hard beginnings, and contemporary cruise ship experiences keep getting new definitions whenever Carnival Cruises innovate. There [...]
Carnival Paradise
Background of Carnival Cruise Lines The flagship line of the Carnival Corporation, which is the world’s biggest cruise line, carnival Cruise Line was established in the year nineteen seventy two. Carnival handles close to two and a half billion passengers every year, and is number one in popularity. The Fun ship tag, which is the trademark as well as the selling point of Carnival Cruises, is much promoted and is very popular with passengers, especially the youth. The Carnival Line now offers some reasonable cruise options nowadays, and is now no more the modest company it was when it was founded, and pioneers major innovations in the Cruise ship industry. Modern day cruise ship experiences have been given new definitions throughout, and Carnival has extensive selections in a whole lot of [...]
Island Princess
Background of Princess Cruises With close to 15 ships part of the fleet, Princess Cruises which is now among the Carnival Corporation (world’s biggest cruise line company) brands, and has more than one hundred and fifty itineraries that go to more than two hundred and sixty harbors all over the world. The itineraries sailed by princess ships range from a seven day cruise to a stupendous 72 day madness. The personal choice cruising brand is a trademark, and is much promoted, and is extremely appreciated by passengers who love the opportunity for customized cruise experiences. The customization choices are inclusive in dining options, entertainment options, facilities as well as a whole range of other factors. The Scholarship @ Sea is another innovation, and has got some raving reviews. Courses [...]