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Rhapsody of the Seas
Background of Royal Caribbean International Established by a group of 3 ship firms from Norway in the year nineteen sixty nine, the first ever ship in Royal Caribbean International was the Song of Norway, and it was launched into service in the year nineteen seventy. It was the first ship to be custom made so as to cruise in warm temperatures, instead of A to B transport. Song of Norway pioneered another first in the way that it had a cock tail lounge which cantilevers from the smoke stack, and this was responsible for making the Viking Crown into a hall mark among all Royal Caribbean ships. It was in nineteen eighty eight that Royal Caribbean and Admiral Cruises went into a merger, and this marked a quick rise in growth, and the highlight of this growth spurt was the introduction of the Sovereign [...]
Norwegian Star
History of Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line is based in Miami, and the line has a fleet that keeps growing, and has itineraries that sail to over one hundred and forty harbors all over the world. Innovation was bought in in the form of Freestyle Cruising, which is a new concept that has made the Line a favorite with discerning cruisers. The Home Land Cruising packages offer regular interval cruises that are round trip from more destinations in the United States and Canada than all other cruise lines, and have ships leaving from New York, Miami, San Juan, Honolulu, Seattle, Boston, Vancouver and Lahaina. “Freestyle cruises” implies a relaxed and easy going cruise experience that is reminiscent of resorts, and comes with a lot of flexible options in food, entertainment and other [...]
Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises History Princess Cruises who has been known for the Personal Choice Cruising brand that has been much advertised and emphasized, and have specialized in the area of custom made cruise experiences for passengers, and make for an experience unparalleled in dining and wining, amenities, entertainment options as well as key comforts. The Princess Cruise has close to 15 ships on their fleet, and handles more than eight hundred thousand passengers annually. Featured in Love Boat the hit television series, princess cruises do not need much of advertisement nowadays. The name Princess as well as the noticeable sea witch logo has been in the public consciousness ever since the series went live. The modern Princess fleet includes The Princess Cruises is now owned by Carnival Corporation, [...]
MS Statendam
Holland America Line Renowned for their mid – sized ships, Holland America Line has a long history. The ship was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands – America Steamship Company, and later came to be known under its present name with the start of operations across the Atlantic. The vessels carry names of places in the Netherlands. The Holland America Line stands out due to its consistence and attentiveness in service. The staff members to guest ratio is the highest among major cruise lines. Holland America Fleet is more than 15 ships and had introduced three more 1,848 passenger capacity ships in the Vista Class ships. H A L is also the only cruise line that has a cash back trip cancellation facility. You can cancel your trip about 24 hours before the schedule and you will get the cash back. Holland [...]
Tahitian Princess – Luxury at its pinnacle
Background to Princess Cruises Princess Cruises are part of the Carnival Corporation and have close to 20 ships sailing more than 150 itineraries and making halts at mostly 260 ports. The itineraries mostly start from seven to a long trip of 72 days. There is also the specialty of Personal Choice Cruise, which is a new innovation by the Princess Cruises, and allows passengers to select their choice from a plethora of choices in wining and dining, amenities, entertainment and many more. This makes for a personalized experience and optimizes enjoyment of each passenger according to their needs. Background to Tahitian Princess It was in the year 2002 that the cruise line acquired two ships, namely the R 3 and the R 4 from Renaissance Cruises, which was going out of business. The ships were re [...]
Explore French Polynesia on board M / s Paul Gauguin
The South Pacific sailing Paul Gauguin is a cruise ship that is among the fleet of ships owned and managed by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The mid sized ship was built with the intention of sailing Tahiti and French Polynesian itineraries, and is one of the highest rated in luxury among ships sailing this region. An elegant ship, with an eye for class and refinement, the experience on board is unparalleled with a feel reminiscent of a by gone era, and the upper echelon of cruise goers love the ship because of the eye to individual comfort, and attention to specific details. The ship has a comparatively small capacity, which aims at eradicating the impersonally large ambience most cruise ships nowadays have. The cruise ship was named after the painter Paul Gauguin, who was a good friend of Vincent [...]
Carnival Ecstasy, A totally Fun experience
Carnival Cruise Line is the flagship line that is a subsidiary of the Carnival Corporation, and this is the biggest cruise line in the world, and leads the pack in popularity as well as in the size of the fleet. The Carnival Cruise Lines were established in 1972, and has a large number of satisfied customers world wide, and the many repeat customers that the cruise line gets is evidence of the immense popularity that the line enjoys. The cruise line carries more than 2.5 million annual passengers. The key factor and the target is on cruise vacations that are affordable, and these cruises have a fun tag to them, that is part of the appeal the cruise line has with its passengers. There is a large number of themed cruises, that embrace a wide variety of themes, from rock bands to a multitude of [...]
Kapitan Khlebnikov – Antarctic and Arctic Expeditions
The Kapitan Khlebnikov is a polar class icebreaker which is used as a cruise liner that offers excursions to the poles. The vessel is owned and operated by the Quark Expeditions. Kapitan Khlebnikov is chartered for scientific missions, oil mining and other resource industries and adventure cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The icebreaker is a perfect combination of raw power, technology and comfort, and was originally intended to traverse the Siberian regions, and is suitably well built. Manned by a team of crew extremely experienced and having a wide knowledge of the poles, The Khlebnikov also has an expedition staff which comprises of an expedition leader, several naturalists and lecturers who specialize in this area. The Kapitan Khlebnikov is maneuvered from both the main bridge [...]
Carnival Inspiration – quite a carnival
Carnival Inspiration is a Cruise ship part of the Carnival Cruise Lines’ fleet. Inspiration is part of the ‘Fantasy’ class of ships in the Carnival Lines. Carnival Cruise Lines have the biggest fleet in the world, and are famous for their short term and more affordable cruises. “The Fun Ship” experience that the Carnival Cruise Line is known for, is again true for Carnival Inspiration, and a journey on board the Carnival Inspiration proves that cruising is not as staid and for fuddy-duddies as it was seen before. These ships have a lot of options aboard that will keep you entertained throughout your journey. Such a wide variety of things to do is rarely found in most cruise ships. Carnival Inspiration guarantees an experience that can be best described as a ton of fun. Carnival Inspiration A [...]
The Oberoi Vrinda – Kerala’s backwaters
Lovingly referred to by many as “God’s own country”, Kerala, India is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and it has immense wealth in the form of backwaters that occupy a large area in the state. A cruise through the Kerala backwaters is an experience comparable to no other. Even for people who have had the chance to experience a river cruise before, cruising through the heavenly waters enjoying the exquisite landscape, is a really enchanting tour. A trip through the backwaters is an excellent way of getting to know and really experience this heaven on earth . . . The Oberoi Vrinda cruise takes you on a 4 day journey through the magical backwaters of Kerala. It ambles through the canals, and the various lakes. Although the trip would be worth it even if it was on a catamaran, [...]