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Ukrainian Cruise Ports Lower Fees to Promote Black Sea
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document.write("MedCruise
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document.write("In order to enhance cruise ships call figures, the port of Odessa, Ukraine, will offer a 20% discount on port fees for cruise liners, starting from the 2010 cruise season.\n");
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New web site for the Columbus Cruise Center
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document.write("Columbus Cruise Center Bremerhaven GmbH
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document.write("2010-03-15 09:01:05
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document.write("CCCB's Website has been re-designed and made \n");
document.write("more straightforward for passengers, ships' agents and \n");
document.write("tour operators alike. CCCB completed a successful 2009 season with 87 vessels and a total of 126,000 passengers.\n");
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New 'Cities & Sails' Itineraries From Star Clippers
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document.write("travmedia.com/UK
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document.write("2010-03-15 08:56:36
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document.write("Tall ship specialist Star Clippers has added a new range of exciting 'Cities & Sails' stay-and-cruise holidays for early summer 2010, each combining a stay in one of Europe's most iconic cities with a relaxing cruise on board a magnificent, fully-crewed square-rigged sailing ship.\n");
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P&O Cruises to offer fly cruises to Med, keep Oceana year-round in Southampton 2011/12
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document.write("cruisebusiness.com
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document.write("2010-03-15 08:53:52
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document.write("P&O Cruises, the UK based contemporary market brand in the Carnival Corp & PLC stable, is offering its largest ever cruise programme next year, including fly-cruise holidays to the Mediterranean on new small ship Adonia joining the fleet in May 2011 and the first full year of cruising for 3,100 passenger ship Azura.\n");
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UK - New National Sales Manager For AMA Waterways
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document.write("travmedia.com/UK
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document.write("2010-03-15 08:37:27
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document.write("Albert Aird has joined Fred. Olsen Travel with the title of NATIONAL SALES MANAGER for AMA WATERWAYS, Europe's fastest-growing river cruise line.\n");
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Cruise Experts Pick Their Top 10 Cruise Destinations
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document.write("travmedia.com
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document.write("2010-03-15 08:27:26
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document.write("Alaska has been selected as the world's greatest cruise destination by a jury of the UK's leading cruise writers and industry experts.\n");
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Chimu Adventures Offers 25% off Antarctica Expeditions
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document.write("Expedition Cruising | Adventure Cruising
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document.write("2010-03-14 12:27:35
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document.write("The special is valid for all departures in the 2010/2011 season and all expeditions such as the classic 11 day voyage and the longer 20 day 'Spirit of Shackleton' route.\n");
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Sail into matrimony with wedding cruise packages
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document.write("statesman.com
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document.write("2010-03-13 15:01:52
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document.write("More brides are going to sea than ever before. Wedding business has increased by as much as 60 percent in the past decade, report the 21 maritime members of Cruise Lines International Association.\n");
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Titans of the cruise industry see their net worth soar
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document.write("usatoday.com
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document.write("2010-03-13 13:03:14
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document.write("The past year has been a good one to be a titan of the cruise industry. Just ask Micky Arison.\n");
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Delayed After More Noro-Like Illness
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document.write("cruisecritic.com
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document.write("2010-03-13 12:51:00
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document.write("This week, 47 travelers onboard are again experiencing symptoms, causing Brazilian authorities to recommend extra sanitation, which will delay the ship's subsequent cruise.\n");
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Fog halts Galveston Bay ship traffic
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document.write("galvestondailynews.com
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document.write("With visibility at a quarter-mile, channel pilots declined to guide ships to port, including the Carnival Ecstasy.\n");
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Cruise Lines Announces Bumper Europe Seasons for Summer 2011
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document.write("cruisecritic.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 15:01:59
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document.write("Planning a cruise in the Mediterranean or Baltic? If you can't make it this year, summer 2011 is shaping up to be a season like we've never seen before.\n");
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Cruise passengers to sue over norovirus outbreaks
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document.write("telegraph.co.uk
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document.write("2010-03-12 12:02:08
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document.write("Hundreds of British holidaymakers are planning legal action against Thomson Holidays and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines after several outbreaks of gastric illness on the cruise ships Island Escape and Boudicca. \n");
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Quark Expeditions Announces Arctic 2010 Expedition Leaders
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document.write("Expedition Cruising | Adventure Cruising
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document.write("2010-03-12 10:22:29
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document.write("Five experienced Expedition Leaders are returning to the Arctic in 2010, announced Vermont-based polar adventure specialist Quark Expeditions. \"Expedition Leaders are the X factor,\" said Patrick Shaw, president.\n");
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COSTA CLAIMS ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 09:18:33
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document.write("Speaking during \"Corporate Social Responsibility Day\" at ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, Costa Crociere Chairman and CEO Pier Luigi Foschi said that the European cruise industry is at the forefront in terms of environmental sustainability and protection.\n");
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INTRODUCING PORT OF GOLFE-JUAN
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 09:17:33
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document.write("On the French Riviera, the Port of Golfe-Juan is ready to welcome cruise passengers, according to the French Riviera Cruise Club, which recently hosted a familiarization visit in collaboration with the tourism office of Vallauris Golfe-Juan.\n");
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PORTUGAL SETS PAX RECORD
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 09:12:37
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document.write("Portuguese ports have reported 945 034 cruise passengers for 2009 up 4 percent from 2008.\n");
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SPRING 2010: CARIBBEAN: POSITIVE STEPS ON UNEVEN GROUND
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 09:10:35
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document.write("Cruise Industry News has invited some of the leading cruise destinations in the Caribbean to participate in a roundtable discussion on 2010 and beyond.\n");
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Vietnam's Cosmos Travel Presents Mekong Cruise
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 08:56:51
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document.write("Hanoi-based Cosmos Travel Vietnam is offering a 13-night Luxury Indochina Cruise that includes a visit to Angkor Wat and a Mekong River cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon on a Jayavarman ship.\n");
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Royal Caribbean Sets 2011-2012 Cruises From Northeast U.S.
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 08:54:03
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document.write("Royal Caribbean International unveiled its roster of 2011-2012 Bermuda, Caribbean, and Canada and New England cruises, ranging from five to 12 nights sailing from three U.S. Northeast cruise ports.\n");
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Feeling at Home on Oceania's Marina
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document.write("By Theresa Norton Masek - travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 08:52:08
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document.write("The word Oceania Cruises executives use most often to describe Marina, their 1,258-passenger ship under construction in Italy, is \"residential.\"\n");
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Oceania Cruises' 2011 European cruises selling at record pace
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document.write("cruisebusiness.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 08:43:30
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document.write("Oceania Cruises reported record single-day bookings on Wednesday, March 10, when its 2011 European Collection featuring the line's new flagship Marina went on sale. Reservations for the day exceeded the line's previous record illustrating the ongoing demand for the acclaimed product.\n");
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Inspiring New York Themes Highlight Public Areas on ms Nieuw Amsterdam, the Newest Holland America Line Ship
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document.write("prnewswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-12 08:36:01
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document.write("The extensive array of upscale public areas aboard the new Holland America Line Signature-class ship ms Nieuw Amsterdam reflects the brand's enhanced premium-class facilities and amenities, highlighted by decor honoring the historic glamour of New York City, known as Nieuw Amsterdam by its Dutch founders.\n");
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Cruise experts pick their top 10 cruise destinations. Alaska has been selected as the world’s greatest cruise destination
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document.write("Travel Daily News
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document.write("2010-03-12 07:52:26
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document.write("Alaska has been selected as the world's greatest cruise destination by a jury of the UK’s leading cruise writers and industry experts.\n");
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Cruise industry sails towards IPOs
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document.write("bizjournals.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 18:02:06
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document.write("As the fortunes of the cruise industry improve, one question might be when we might see some initial public offerings.\n");
document.write("Prestige Cruise Holdings Chairman and CEO Frank Del Rio said he thinks the possibility of an IPO for his Miami company is a \"very likely possibility in the future,\" but he couldn't say what sort of time frame that would involve.\n");
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Royal Caribbean extends commitment to Baltimore
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document.write("bizjournals.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 15:02:45
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document.write("Royal Caribbean International has extended its commitment to cruise year-round from Baltimore for an extra year, through April 2012.\n");
document.write("Port officials and Gov. Martin O'Malley said the planned schedule adds to expected growth in cruising from Baltimore, a $90 million economic impact to the region.\n");
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Celebrity Eclipse Embarks on Conveyance
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document.write("travelagentcentral.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 12:02:00
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document.write("Thousands of individuals lined the banks of Germany's River Ems today Mar 11, 2010, to see Celebrity Eclipse make her first departure from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg to embark its conveyance. The third of five in Celebrity Cruises' $3.7-billion Solstice Class fleet is 1,040 feet long and 121 feet wide.\n");
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Royal Caribbean's Goldstein Receives Golden Compass Award
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 09:04:58
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document.write("Adam Goldstein, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, has received the 2010 Golden Compass Award from Seafarers' House.\n");
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General Tours Offers Savings on Galapagos Cruise-Tours
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 08:59:50
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document.write("General Tours World Traveler is offering a $400 discount per couple on two Galapagos cruise-tours. The eight- and 14-day trips are offered in 27 departures through December.\n");
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Alaska Gov. Parnell to Attend Miami Cruise Shipping Show
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 08:58:08
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document.write("Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell has informed members of Alaska ACT that he will attend the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Miami trade show and conference, March 15 to 18, to reinforce that Alaska is open for cruise business.\n");
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CruiseIndustryFacts.com Posts Gastrointestinal Illness Prevention Information
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 08:56:03
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document.write("Due to recent increased incidences of localized gastrointestinal illness outbreaks, including several reported incidents, the cruise industry (CLIA) has posted detailed information regarding public health practices and procedures on its website at www.cruiseindustryfacts.com/health-and-medical/norovirus.\n");
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Top Secret: Cosmonaut Training for Crystal Guests
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document.write("prnewswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 08:50:37
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document.write("Crystal Cruises is announcing yet another industry first: one-night excursions to Russia's former top secret Cosmonaut Training Center, Star City.\n");
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OCEANIA CRUISES INTRODUCES 2011 EUROPEAN COLLECTION
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 08:44:16
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document.write("Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2011 European Collection, which opened for reservations today March 10, 2010. With voyages to more than 125 ports on three elegant, mid-sized ships, including the magnificent new Marina, the line's 2011 Europe itineraries are unrivaled in their scope and diversity.\n");
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Swan Hellenic sets up waiting list as 2010 river cruise programme sold out
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document.write("2010-03-11 08:42:21
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document.write("Trips around the Danube, Rhone and Rhine are now employing a waiting list - dependent on cancellations - for anyone wishing to book a Swan Hellenic river cruise this year, the company said in a statement.\n");
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MSC Cruises to launch all inclusive beverage packages
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document.write("cruisebusiness.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 08:38:49
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document.write("MSC Cruises, the rapidly expanding Italian cruise line, will launch all inclusive beverage package, available on all MSC ships, allowing passengers to enjoy free drinks on board, available from all restaurants, the self service buffet, bars and the cabin mini bar.\n");
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Legendary DJ and Producer Paul Oakenfold Hosts 'Perfecto at Sea' Aboard Carnival Inspiration
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document.write("Carnival Cruise Lines
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document.write("Sixthman and Carnival Cruise Lines have teamed up to present a new vacation experience called Perfecto at Sea, an unparalleled floating electronic music festival hosted by legendary DJ and producer Paul Oakenfold. This cruise will take place aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration Sept. 30 - Oct 4, 2010.\n");
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CRUISE LINES REPORT STRONG BOOKINGS DURING CLIA'S 2010 'WAVE SEASON'
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document.write("2010-03-11 07:44:36
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document.write("Heading into the homestretch of the industry's biggest promotional period of the year, member companies of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) report strong bookings, sparking further optimism for sales in 2010.\n");
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Princess Cruises Announces Largest Europe Program Ever for 2011
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document.write("2010-03-11 07:30:15
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document.write("Princess Cruises has unveiled its most extensive Europe season ever for 2011, with more ships, departure choices and itinerary options than in previous years. In total, seven vessels will offer 42 itinerary choices, including seven new routes, with calls at more than 135 ports.\n");
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Speedy ship now up for scrap
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document.write("news.cnet.com
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document.write("2010-03-11 07:26:33
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document.write("Ten years ago during a visit to Philadelphia, I passed a large ship docked at a pier on the Delaware River. The ship looked like an ocean liner and though I sped by in a car, I noticed the faded name \"United States\" on the bow.\n");
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Norovirus outbreak on Mediterranean cruise ship
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document.write("news.bbc.co.uk
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document.write("2010-03-11 07:24:34
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document.write("Passengers on board a cruise ship (Boudicca) run by a Suffolk company have been confined to their cabins during an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug, norovirus.\n");
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Get used to e-ticketing for cruise says Carnival UK
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document.write("traveldaily.co.uk
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document.write("2010-03-10 12:02:07
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document.write("Travel agents need to get used to e-ticketing solutions for cruise bookings and use them to their advantage, according to Carnival UK sales and customer services director Giles Hawke.\n");
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Wildlife Vacations, Inc.'s M/V Legend Cruise Ship Returns to the Waters after Recent Renovation
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document.write("i-newswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 12:02:03
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document.write("2010–Galapagos Island travelers aboard the M/V Legend will be sailing more lavishly than ever before: Wildlife Vacations, Inc., the premier travel and tour operator for adventure packages and high-end Galapagos tours & cruises, re-introduced its newly renovated M/V Legend cruise ship with more modern features and upgrades than ever before.\n");
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SILVERSEA LAUNCHES CIRCLE AUSTRALIA VOYAGE
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 09:23:35
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document.write("Silversea has announced an exciting new itinerary for 2011, providing discerning travellers with the unique opportunity to circumnavigate Australia on one bespoke voyage for the first time ever.\n");
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Picasso Tours & Cruises Offers Aegean Legends Cruise
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 09:15:17
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document.write("With departures every Friday from March 26 through Nov. 5, 2010, the cruise visits Turkey and a number of Greek Isles, including Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Crete and Santorini, before returning to Athens.\n");
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Exciting new destinations added for Orion's 2011 expeditions
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document.write("etravelblackboard.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 09:11:18
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document.write("With 24 diverse itineraries spanning the 'land of ice and fire' to the land of 'fragrant nails', visits to historic polar huts and encounters with orang-utans, Orion's expeditions provide an even greater range of adventures for adventurers in 2011.\n");
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Regent Cruises leads the way to recovery
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document.write("etravelblackboard.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 09:08:54
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document.write("Regent Seven Seas Cruises has climbed out of the GFC bigger and better than before, attributing its' 2009/10 growth to better decisions made during the crisis.\n");
document.write("Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Sr. Vice President National, Key and International Accounts, Alex Sharpe, in Sydney on Monday, said the GFC was a blessing in disguise with bookings better than ever before.\n");
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Holland America Line's ms Ryndam Receives Latest Signature of Excellence Enhancements
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document.write("prnewswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 09:06:11
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document.write("The premium ship just completed a 17-day dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas, and now features the new, stylish lounge called Mix, a sophisticated Showroom at Sea with several new productions, the complimentary Italian eatery Canaletto, and a complete new stateroom and bath design.\n");
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SEABOURN ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 ITINERARIES AND FARES PROMOTION
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 09:04:15
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document.write("The Yachts of Seabourn has issued an advance announcement highlighting the new worldwide itineraries that its fleet of award-winning, all-suite yachts will offer in 2011 and 2012.\n");
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UK - Jetline Cruise Makes Exciting Online Announcement
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document.write("sbwire.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 09:03:14
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document.write("In line with the growth of online searches for cruise holidays, cruise specialist Jetline Cruise and online cruise information portal Best Cruise Deal have recently announced their partnership for 2010.\n");
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6+ MILLION CRUISE PASSENGERS WENT THROUGH SPANISH PORTS IN 2009
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 09:02:48
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document.write("Cruise passenger traffic reached 6,060,571 passengers in 2009, with a rise of 3% compared with the previous year. Following the pattern of previous years, this type of tourism, which is more focused on cultural and leisure interests, now accounts for more than 11.6% of the 52.2 million tourists who visited Spain.\n");
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Voyages of Discovery wins best value award - fourth time in row
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document.write("cruisebusiness.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 08:55:16
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document.write("Voyages of Discovery has been awarded 'Best Cruise Value' 2009 by The World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society for the fourth time in as many years.\n");
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Windstar Offers a Future Cruise Credit of $250 Per Person for New Bookings. On Select April Through June 2010 Sailings
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document.write("prnewswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 08:32:05
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document.write("Windstar Cruises offers a Future Cruise Credit of $250 per person for guests who book select April through June 2010 sailings now through April 30, 2010.\n");
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Costa Reduces North American Staff in Major Restructuring
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 08:23:12
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document.write("Costa Cruises has unveiled a major restructuring of its North American operations in a move that will downsize its staff here and significantly refocus its sales strategy.\n");
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Bahrain to host executives from major cruise lines
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document.write("cruise-community.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 08:21:08
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document.write("With the Middle East holding huge potential for cruise tourism and as more international and luxury brands are deploying ships in the region, Bahrain is set to host senior cruise line executives at the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum, May 10 to 12.\n");
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French Cruise Line Compagnie du Ponant Opens Miami Office
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 08:10:39
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document.write("Compagnie du Ponant, the upscale, French-flagged, small ship cruise company, said it is refocusing on the North American market this year by opening a dedicated sales office in Miami.\n");
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Guaranteed Gold in Vancouver!
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document.write("By Bob Sharak - travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-10 07:56:50
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document.write("Since its well-received inception in 2005, CLIA's cruise3sixty has grown into the official gold standard of cruise industry conferences.\n");
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Cruise West Ventures to Patagonia 2011
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document.write("travelagentcentral.com
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document.write("2010-03-09 12:02:16
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document.write("As tourism in Chile continues move past the recent earthquake that devasted regions of the country, Cruise West is giving the nation's travel industry a boost as it prepares to venture to the rugged and mysterious Patagonia in 2011 with four departures aboard the 64-cabin mv Via Australis.\n");
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Travel experts rank Disney Cruise #1 for Family Travel Value
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document.write("nowtnews.com
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document.write("2010-03-09 12:02:12
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document.write("Travel experts have done the math, figuring out that a Disney cruise costs less than the traditional family road trip by at least 20%.\n");
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Ocean Village to Re-Open Bookings For Final Sailings After False Start
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document.write("cruisecritic.com
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document.write("2010-03-09 12:02:06
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document.write("Hoping to get onboard one of Ocean Village's final sailings this autumn? If it weren't for a computer glitch yesterday, you would probably already have missed the boat.\n");
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A CHAMPION-SHIP WITH THOMSON CRUISES AND ISLAND CRUISES
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-09 09:52:43
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document.write("Accordingly, Thomson Cruises and Island Cruises are offering their customers the best of both worlds throughout this summer's tournament in South Africa.\n");
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After The Wet, the Kimberley Waterfalls and Mighty Rivers Flow
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document.write("Expedition Cruising I Adventure Cruising
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document.write("2010-03-09 09:36:43
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document.write("The famed Kimberley Waterfall Season is just around the corner - and the luxury adventure cruise ship, North Star Cruises' True North, is giving guests the opportunity to experience the Kimberley at its very best!\n");
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Cruise Planners Introduces Online Communication Coach
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-09 09:28:30
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document.write("Cruise Planners/American Express has introduced the Communication Coach program for its home-based travel agents.\n");
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Experts Offer Stylish Advice on Crystal Voyages
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document.write("prnewswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-09 09:24:32
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document.write("On Crystal Cruises' two 2010 Fashion & Style Experiences of Discovery voyages, veteran hair, makeup, and fashion professionals share their \"tricks of the trade\" and expand the personal complimentary services at Crystal's Style Desk.\n");
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CLIA Calls for Nominations for Cruise Industry Hall of Fame
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-09 08:36:46
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document.write("The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is calling for all members, including cruise lines, suppliers and travel agents, to submit names for nomination into the 2010 Cruise Industry Hall of Fame.\n");
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New Lanai Barbecue Venue A Hit With Carnival Dream Guests
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document.write("Carnival Cruise Lines
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document.write("2010-03-09 08:06:38
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document.write("The new open-air barbeque on The Lanai aboard the Carnival Dream has been a huge hit with guests, attracting upwards of 700 diners each day.\n");
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MSC Magnifica Joins MSC Cruises as 11th Ship in Fleet
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document.write("MSC Cruises
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document.write("2010-03-09 07:54:12
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document.write("MSC Magnifica - the fourth Panamax cruise ship in the MSC Cruises Musica class-joins MSC Cruises as the 11th ship in the fleet after being christened in Hamburg, Germany on March 6.\n");
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Big ships, low fares, on Northwest cruises
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document.write("Seattle Times Newspaper
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document.write("2010-03-09 07:42:24
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document.write("If you want a big-ship experience at a smaller price, take a one-night cruise between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., this spring or fall.\n");
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Gay Cruise Ship to Visit Busan
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document.write("chosun.com
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document.write("2010-03-09 07:41:32
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document.write("The Busan Port Authority announced on Monday, \"The 30,277-ton luxury cruise ship Azamara Quest of Azamara Cruises, an affiliate of Royal Caribbean Cruises, will enter the International Cruise Terminal at Busan Port, carrying 710 gay male passengers, on March 22.\"\n");
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Cunard Line Announces Queen Mary 2's First Circumnavigation of Australia
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document.write("Cunard Line
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document.write("2010-03-09 04:54:39
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document.write("Cunard Line has announced that the world's grandest ocean liner, its majestic Queen Mary 2, will be based in Australia in 2012 for a history-making circumnavigation which will see her visit five states and the Northern Territory.\n");
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Fares will increase 04/02/2010, Book Now. Norwegian Experiences Exceptional Booking Volumes During Wave Season
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document.write("Travel partners should take advantage of the current pricing environment for their individual bookings and to block group space up to four months prior to sailing without paying a deposit.\n");
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Oldies But Goodies Doo Wop Cruise Announced
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document.write("2010-03-08 18:01:52
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document.write("Grant Williams CEO of Memory Lane Concert Cruises announced its historical Oldies But Goodies Doo Wop Cruise (April 10th 2011 - Carnival Splendor) featuring recording artists from both the East and West Coasts who were popular from 1952 to 1963.\n");
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Costs of taking a cruise heading up
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document.write("orlandosentinel.com
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document.write("2010-03-08 15:02:38
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document.write("If you're hoping for another year of dirt-cheap cruising, I have news for you: That ship has sailed.\n");
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CRUISE WEST'S SPIRIT OF OCEANUS INAUGURAL WORLD VOYAGE COMMENCES
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-08 11:08:30
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document.write("Cruise West's (www.cruisewest.com) maiden world voyage aboard the 60-suite Spirit of Oceanus set sail from Singapore on March 6, 2010, with 71 delighted guests (including two solo travelers who are participating on the entire 335-day circumnavigation) and 72 crew.\n");
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Queen Mary 2 will call Australia its home-away-from-home in 2012
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document.write("etravelblackboard.com
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document.write("2010-03-08 09:16:27
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document.write("Cunard Line has announced that its iconic Queen Mary 2 will call Australia its home-away-from-home in 2012.\n");
document.write("The majestic vessel will spend 28 nights in Australian waters during its \"Royal Circumnavigation of Australia.\"\n");
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Star Clippers To Offer New Stay-And-Cruise Package In Costa Rica
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document.write("travmedia.com/uk
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document.write("2010-03-08 08:53:06
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document.write("Star Clippers is offering a new 'stay-and-cruise' package that combines a week relaxing at the all-inclusive, five-star Doubletree Resort by Hilton at Puntarenas with a week sailing the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.\n");
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Viking River Cruises Announces China Land Extension
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-08 08:40:12
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document.write("Priced at $599 per person, the extension includes two nights at a deluxe Shanghai hotel, daily breakfast, two all-day passes to the 2010 Shanghai World's Fair/World Expo and door-to-door transportation between the Expo and the hotel.\n");
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Free City Break In Prague With 7 Night River Cruise
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document.write("travmedia.com/uk
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document.write("2010-03-08 08:33:50
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document.write("Luxury river cruise operator AMA Waterways UK is including a complimentary two night, b&b city break in a 5* hotel in Prague with bookings for a 7 night 'Castles and Rivers' cruise of the Main, Rhine and Mosel Rivers. \n");
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Cruise the Kimberley with Coral Princess and Photographer, Steve Parish
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document.write("Adventure I Expedition Cruising
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document.write("Coral Princess Cruises has teamed up with world-renowned nature photographer, Steve Parish to help passengers 'capture' the magnificence of the Kimberley, on a 10-night cruise between Broome and Darwin.\n");
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Salamis Cruise Line decide for Resco CRS and Resco
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document.write("rescompany.com
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document.write("2010-03-08 08:03:23
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document.write("Salamis Cruise Line, based in Cyprus, has decided to implement Resco's central reservation system Resco CRS and the shipboard management system Resco SMS on its new vessel.\n");
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The Doulos, the world's oldest ocean-going passenger ship, may live on
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document.write("articles.dailypress.com
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document.write("2010-03-08 07:33:52
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document.write("It appears that the world's oldest ocean-faring passenger ship may once again avoid the scrap yard. A buyer that intends to preserve the 95-year-old, Newport News-built MV Doulos made a last-minute offer to purchase the ship this week from the German charity GBA Ships, organization officials confirmed Friday.\n");
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Magnifica! Hollywood legend Sophia Loren christens her first luxury cruise ship at the the grand old age of 75
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document.write("2010-03-07 12:39:18
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document.write("Dressed in a floor-length black gown with her trademark auburn hair shining, Sophia Loren looked stunning as she officially christened SC Magnifica.\n");
document.write("The Hollywood movie legend was joined by Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti and Greek singer Nana Mouskouri for the naming ceremony of Panamax's 11th cruise ship yesterday.\n");
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How safe is your cruise ship?
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document.write("cnn.com
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document.write("2010-03-07 12:09:26
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document.write("The terrifying moments on board the Louis Majesty, a cruise ship hit by 26-foot waves off northeast Spain, may be prompting second thoughts among travelers considering a vacation at sea.\n");
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An overnight cruise from Seattle to Vancouver is all about views, fun and food
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document.write("Seattle Times Newspaper
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document.write("2010-03-07 07:42:19
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document.write("Almost 3,800 passengers and crew were aboard the Star Princess, but only a handful were up on the bow in the blush of pre-dawn as the cruise ship glided into Vancouver, B.C.\n");
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What's Next for Valparaiso?
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document.write("2010-03-06 15:08:39
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document.write("Following the devastation of last week's earthquake in Chile and damage to the Santiago airport, which created a giant mess for Princess Cruises and headaches for passengers scheduled to sail on Star Princess' March 2 voyage from Valparaiso, we're now focused on the port's next visitors -- Oceania Cruises' Insignia and Silversea's Silver Spirit.\n");
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Scenic Tours Opens 2011 River Cruise Bookings
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 09:21:52
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document.write("The company has added a new ship to its fleet of four. The Scenic Pearl will debut in the Spring of 2011 bringing with it additional capacity to meet demands as well as new itineraries and cruise lengths appealing to the North American audience.\n");
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Sixthman Plans Music Festival with DJ Paul Oakenfold
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document.write("2010-03-05 09:19:57
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document.write("Sixthman has announced a partnership with Paul Oakenfold to present \"Perfecto at Sea,\" a music festival that will set sail on Sept. 30 from Tampa.\n");
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Port of San Diego Completes Framework on Cruise Terminal
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 09:17:45
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document.write("The Port of San Diego has completed the structural framework for the new, multi-use cruise ship terminal under construction at Broadway Pier.\n");
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More people sick on SC cruise ship that had virus
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document.write("2010-03-05 09:02:31
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document.write("More passengers are sick with a stomach bug aboard the same cruise ship hit by a virus on its previous trip from South Carolina.\n");
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Royal Caribbean Ship Departs Brazil Port After Quarantine
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 08:49:29
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document.write("Royal Caribbean International's Vision of the Seas departed Buzios, Brazil, after spending a day in quarantine due to a high number of passengers with symptoms of gastrointestinal illness.\n");
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The new Ecobioball to play eco-golf on cruise ships, and feed the fish
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document.write("cruisebusiness.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 08:43:52
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document.write("Ecobioball is the first ever ecological and biodegradable golf ball to contain fish food in its core, making it perfect for playing golf close to marine environments.\n");
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10 NEW EXCITING and TRULY UNIQUE THEME CRUISES
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document.write("travelersjournal.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 08:39:45
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document.write("An exciting slate of new theme cruises are on the horizon. No matter where your interests lie, there is most likely a theme cruise out there just waiting for you.\n");
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Sustained growth of the Cruise Industry in the Baltic Sea Region – the facts and figures
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document.write("Cruise Baltic
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document.write("2010-03-05 08:33:06
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document.write("Network Cruise Baltic will be using the platform of Cruise Shipping Miami (15-18 March) to announce the positive results of its 2010 Market Review. The survey conducted amongst all the Cruise Baltic ports (27) in January 2010, reports on 2009 results (and those anticipated in 2010) revealing the cruise business in the Baltic Sea Region continued to increase in 2009, however, the growth is slower than in 2008.\n");
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Azamara Club Cruises Releases Unique Brochures
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 08:28:43
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document.write("Azamara Club Cruises recently released new brochures and catalogues featuring photos taken by photography students.\n");
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Pioneering Everest Climber And Adventurer To Deliver Keynote Address June 5 At cruise3sixty In Vancouver
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document.write("CLIA
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document.write("2010-03-05 08:26:08
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document.write("Alison Levine is no stranger to risk-taking. She has survived sub-zero temperatures, hurricane-force winds, sudden avalanches, and a career on Wall Street.\n");
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NCL Set to Raise Fares Due to Increase in Booking Volume
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 08:08:13
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document.write("Norwegian Cruise Line is planning to increase prices fleetwide by up to 7 percent on April 2 due to an \"unprecedented year-to-date increase in booking volume\" during its \"Year of the Freestyle Vacation\" Wave Season promotion in January and February.\n");
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Louis Cancels Cruise as Majesty Heads for Repairs
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document.write("2010-03-05 07:56:13
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document.write("Louis Cruises canceled the Louis Majesty's next cruise while it undergoes repairs in Barcelona after being struck by a 26-foot rogue wave on March 3.\n");
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Royal Caribbean Accounts for Missing Crew Members in Haiti
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 07:54:14
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document.write("Royal Caribbean International said it has now accounted for all crew members who were missing on Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake.\n");
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Windstar Cruises Offers New Shore Excursions on Mediterranean Voyages. A Variety of Experiences Designed To Explore Destinations Intimately
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document.write("prnewswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 07:51:00
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document.write("Windstar Cruises offers new Mediterranean shore excursions for 2010. From April through November, Windstar ships sail 7-day Mediterranean voyages departing Lisbon, Portugal; Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; Athens, Greece; Nice, France; Venice, Italy; and Istanbul, Turkey.\n");
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Gastrointestinal Outbreaks Strike Several Cruise Ships
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document.write("cruisecritic.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 07:43:56
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document.write("It's been a busy week for the stomach bug, which has recently found its way onboard several cruise ships.\n");
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310 Cruise Ship Passengers Get Medical Attention in Brazil
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document.write("laht.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 07:42:13
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document.write("A cruise ship (Vision of the Seas) had to put in at the Brazilian resort of Buzios because more than 300 of its passengers were having symptoms of a stomach virus, with vomiting and diarrhea, health authorities said on Thursday.\n");
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Passenger ferry freed from Baltic Sea ice
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document.write("Seattle Times Newspaper
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document.write("2010-03-05 07:39:28
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document.write("A passenger ferry with nearly 1,000 people on board returned safely to the Stockholm harbor early Friday after having broken free from heavy pack ice that had trapped it for hours in the Baltic Sea, officials said.\n");
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Earthquake Stymies Cruise - Chile Cruise Update: Star Princess Finally Leaves Valparaiso
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document.write("cruisecritic.com
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document.write("2010-03-05 07:06:43
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document.write("According to a statement on Princess.com, \"Star Princess set sail from Valparaiso tonight at approximately 9 pm local time.\n");
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Voyages to Antiquity Selected as Ensemble Preferred Supplier
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-04 07:52:18
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document.write("Voyages to Antiquity, the new destination cruise line founded by Gerry Herrod, has been selected as a preferred supplier by travel agency coop Ensemble Travel Group.\n");
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AMERICAN SAFARI CRUISES RELEASES 2011 DATES AND RATES
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-04 07:49:49
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document.write("In advance of its 2011 comprehensive all-destination brochure due out this summer, American Safari Cruises announces dates and rates through November 2011 for four destinations: Alaska's Inside Passage, Mexico's Sea of Cortés, Columbia and Snake rivers, and the Pacific Northwest.\n");
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MORE SUMMER CRUISES FROM PORT EVERGLADES
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-04 07:46:13
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document.write("There are more summer cruise options from Port Everglades than ever before, according to a port announcement. There will be five multi-day cruise ships and one daily cruise ship sailing from the Broward County, Florida, cruise port this summer.\n");
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LOUIS STATEMENT ON MAJESTY INCIDENT - WAVE KILLS TWO PASSENGERS
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-04 07:44:43
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document.write("Louis Cruises regrets to announce that its Maltese flagged cruise ship MV Louis Majesty while sailing from Barcelona to Genoa was hit by abnormal waves.\n");
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New, Reduced Airfare to Cruise 'Europe Your Way' with MSC Cruises
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document.write("2010-03-04 07:28:27
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document.write("MSC's newly released airfare program features reduced airfare for cruises throughout the Mediterranean onboard MSC Magnifica, the latest fleet addition, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, and MSC Musica.\n");
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Virus outbreaks on ships mirror trend on shore
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document.write("cnn.com
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document.write("2010-03-04 07:17:42
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document.write("Suffering a bout of gastrointestinal illness in a cramped cruise ship cabin ranks pretty high on the scale of vacation nightmares. And given the bug going around this year, illness at sea is likely to spike.\n");
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Two dead when wave hits cruise ship
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document.write("news.com.au
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document.write("2010-03-04 02:58:48
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document.write("A HUGE wave has slammed into a cruise ship carrying almost 2000 people in the Mediterranean, leaving two people dead and six injured.\n");
document.write("The freak wave \"smashed windows in the lounge area\" of the Maltese-flagged Greek Cypriot-owned Louis Majesty, a spokesman for Spain's maritime rescue service said.\n");
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Quotes that float . . . .
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document.write("blogs.mirror.co.uk
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document.write("2010-03-03 18:02:00
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document.write("Some more snippets and quotable quotes from Carnival UK's The Cruise Report, issued this week.\n");
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Senior sales role for Mossop at Blue Lagoon
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document.write("impactpub.com.au
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document.write("2010-03-03 09:35:52
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document.write("Lauren Mossop has been appointed sales manager for Blue Lagoon Cruises Australia with immediate effect.\n");
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Princess Awards Alaska Cruise-Tours to Three Agents
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document.write("vacationagentmagazine.com
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document.write("2010-03-03 09:18:18
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document.write("Princess Cruises awarded Alaska cruise-tours to three travel agents who completed the line's Alaska education program.\n");
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AMA Waterways Installs Complimentary Infotainment System
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document.write("2010-03-03 09:14:29
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document.write("AMA Waterways is installing a new complimentary information and entertainment experience on its ships on the Danube, Rhine, Main and Mosel rivers in Europe.\n");
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Uniworld Opens 2011 Europe Program for Bookings
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-03 09:11:09
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document.write("Uniworld Boutique River Cruises opened 2011 Europe itineraries for both group and individual bookings.\n");
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CARNIVAL AWARDS RESTRICTED SHARES
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document.write("2010-03-03 09:01:51
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document.write("Carnival Corporation & plc has announced that on Feb. 1, 2010 awards were made to certain executive directors pursuant to the Carnival Corporation 2002 Stock Plan and Carnival plc 2005 Employee Share Plan.\n");
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MSC Cruises to Introduce E-Ticketing on March 15
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-03 08:58:15
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document.write("The e-tickets feature an enhanced format and graphics. Guest tickets will be emailed to travel agents unless an alternate email address is provided when booking.\n");
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Screen Legend Sophia Loren Serves as Godmother of Eighth MSC Cruises' Ship on March 6, Honored in Hamburg
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document.write("2010-03-03 08:54:12
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document.write("Screen legend and Academy Award-winning actress, Sophia Loren, returns to Hamburg, Germany, after more than 50 years on March 6 when she serves as the Godmother of her eighth MSC Cruises' ship and its newest vessel, MSC Magnifica, during the christening ceremony.\n");
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RIVER CRUISE INTO 'LOST CAMBODIA' OF SOMERSET MAUGHAM
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document.write("Expedition Cruising I Adventure Cruising
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document.write("2010-03-03 08:49:25
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document.write("PANDAW River Cruises that operate replica 19th century colonial riverboats on the waterways of South-east Asia, will take guests on a rare cruise experience later this year into the upper reaches of the Mekong River and the little-visited \"Lost Cambodia\" of Somerset Maugham.\n");
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The latest boy band to head to sea on a cruise ship: The Backstreet Boys
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document.write("2010-03-03 08:24:13
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document.write("First the New Kids on the Block, now the Backstreet Boys.\n");
document.write("The 1990s boy band -- one of the biggest selling musical groups of all time -- announced plans Tuesday to take to the high seas for a fan cruise.\n");
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The world's fastest-growing cruise destination is ... the Persian Gulf?
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document.write("usatoday.com
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document.write("2010-03-03 08:22:32
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document.write("It wasn't by accident that Costa Cruises chose Dubai in the Persian Gulf as the location for last week's naming of its newest ship, the Costa Deliziosa. The gleaming tourist and business hub is turning into a boom town of sorts for the cruise industry.\n");
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Star Princess to Remain in Valparaiso, Chile, Until March 4
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document.write("2010-03-03 08:07:08
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document.write("Princess Cruises' Star Princess arrived in Valparaiso, Chile -- the terminus of a 12-day South America cruise -- as scheduled the morning of March 2.\n");
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Costa Cancels Two Europa Cruises for Hull Repairs
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-03 08:06:16
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document.write("Costa Cruises cancelled the March 4 and March 22 departures of the Costa Europa while it undergoes repairs following an accident in Egypt.\n");
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Disney Dream Cruise Ship Under Construction
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document.write("disneydreaming.com
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document.write("2010-03-03 08:00:11
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document.write("The Disney Cruise Line's newest ship the \"Disney Dream\" is currently being built in Germany, and the Disney Parks blog posted new images of how the construction is coming along!\n");
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Phone and Internet tips while at sea
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document.write("2010-03-02 12:01:40
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document.write("Whether you are cruising in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean, connection is only a few computer, or cell phone, clicks away.\n");
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Germany. Celebrity Eclipse makes first public appearance
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document.write("2010-03-02 12:01:35
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document.write("To witness the next solar eclipse, you have to wait until July 11, 2010. But if you're in the area of Papenburg, Germany, you can see Celebrity Eclipse right now.\n");
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Victoria Cruises sees surge in demand for Yangtze River Cruising
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document.write("breakingtravelnews.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 09:23:48
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document.write("After a successful winter program with most departures sailing at or close to full capacity, Victoria Cruises is continuing to experience an extremely high demand for luxury river cruising on China s Yangtze.\n");
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Valletta, Malta wins Best International Mediterranean Port Award
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document.write("traveldailynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 09:20:03
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document.write("The Port of Valletta, Malta has won the Best International Mediterranean Port Award 2009. This was announced at the third edition of 'Premios Excellence En El Sector Cruceros', taking place in Malaga, Spain earlier this month. The event was hosted by Cruises News Media Group.\n");
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REAR ADM. MARY LANDRY WILL ADDRESS CRESCENT PILOT'S CRUISE SAFETY CONFERENCE
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 09:03:31
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document.write("Rear Admiral Mary Landry, Commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District will address the Cruise Ship Safety Conference sponsored by the Crescent River Port Pilots on Thursday, March 4th.\n");
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CRAIN'S NEW YORK BUSINESS SOURCES CRUISE INDUSTRY NEWS
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 09:00:05
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document.write("In a recent article in Crain's New York Business titled, \"The cruise ships are coming in\", New York Port Director Tom Spina and Cruise Industry News Editor and Co-Publisher Oivind Mathisen were quoted.\n");
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CruiseOne, Cruises Inc. Break Conference Pre-Registration Records
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document.write("travelpulse.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 08:56:49
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document.write("CruiseOne and Cruises Inc., said that the 2010 CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. National Conference is almost sold out after three months of pre-registration. The event is aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic.\n");
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Wellness at Sea: Extensive Programming Set for September Crystal Voyage
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document.write("prnewswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 08:34:58
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document.write("Comprehensive wellness programming, dozens of special interest classes, plus visits to Dublin, Iceland, and Greenland are among the highlights of Crystal Symphony's September 5 voyage from London to New York. Leading experts and instructors from The Mayo Clinic, Tai Chi Cultural Center, and even the world of professional baseball are on the roster.\n");
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World Travel Holdings and Expedia CruiseShipCenters Named Carnival's 'Travel Agencies of the Year'
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document.write("Carnival Cruise Lines
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document.write("World Travel Holdings and Expedia CruiseShipCenters were selected from more than 30,000 cruise-selling travel agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada.\n");
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Will U.K. Cruisers Double in a Decade?
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document.write("cruisecritic.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 07:05:46
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document.write("If you haven't yet tried a cruise, know this: the number of Brits going on cruises will almost double by 2020 from 1.65 million to three million cruisers, it was predicted at the launch of Carnival UK's 2010 Cruise Report last night.\n");
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Oceania Cruises Holds Dual-Ship Celebration at Fincantieri Shipyard. First Steel Cut for New 'Riviera' - 'Marina' Readied for Float Out
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document.write("prnewswire.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 07:02:01
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document.write("Oceania Cruises celebrated two milestones on Friday, February 26, at the Fincantieri shipyard near Genoa. The building dock for its new 1,258-guest, flagship Marina began filling with water and the first steel was cut for Riviera, a sister ship. Marina is scheduled to sail her maiden voyage on January 22, 2011; plans call for Riviera to debut in April 2012.\n");
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Santiago Update: Cruise Ship to Sail Late, Act as Floating Hotel for Stranded Passengers
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document.write("cruisecritic.com
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document.write("2010-03-02 06:58:33
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document.write("Star Princess, set to sail from the port of Valparaiso in Chile Wednesday (one day later than scheduled), will act as a floating hotel for stranded passengers if the nearby Santiago airport -- severely damaged in Saturday's earthquake -- does not fully reopen. \n");
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Floating Architecture Docks in Shanghai
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document.write("fastcompany.com
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document.write("2010-03-01 18:02:07
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document.write("SPARCH Architects, in charge of the master plan for Shanghai's new cruise-ship terminal, has released renderings of its crown jewel: a collection of pod-like restaurants and bars suspended by cables from a 130-foot-high, glass-clad archway.\n");
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Pastors speak out against gay cruise
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document.write("freeport.nassauguardian.net
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document.write("2010-03-01 12:02:52
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document.write("A group of local pastors is speaking out against a cruise ship carrying homosexual passengers that is expected to call on Bahamian ports.\n");
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VAR PROVENCE REPORTS CRUISE TRAFFIC INCREASE
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document.write("cruiseindustrynews.com
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document.write("2010-03-01 10:26:24
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document.write("The Var-Provence Cruise Club (VPCC) on the French Riviera has reported 175,250 passengers in 2009 and expects more than 320,000 in 2010, according to Delphine Beudin, cruise operations and promotions manager.\n");
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HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS GETS MAKEOVER
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document.write("Hebridean Island Cruises' Hebridean Princess entered service for the 2010 season on March 1, following a major overhaul and renovation over the winter.\n");
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CRUISE WEST'S ONLINE ALASKA SHOREEX STORE IS OPEN
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document.write("2010-03-01 10:13:23
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document.write("Cruise West's (www.cruisewest.com) online shore excursion store is now live and ready to accept reservations for guests booked on 2010 Alaska cruises.\n");
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Signature, Conde Nast Partner on Connoisseur Cruises
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document.write("2010-03-01 09:50:03
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document.write("The Signature Travel Network is partnering with Conde Nast Traveler magazine on making Conde Nast Traveler branded travel packages.\n");
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STX Europe and MSC Cruise have signed a letter of intent for cruise vessel
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document.write("2010-03-01 09:03:47
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document.write("STX Europe has today announced that its subsidiary STX France SA and MSC Cruise have signed a letter of intent for the construction of a new large cruise ship at its St. Nazaire shipyard in France to be delivered in mid - 2012.\n");
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Platinum Luxury Society Sets Symposium for June 2
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document.write("2010-03-01 08:14:22
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document.write("The Platinum Luxury Society has scheduled its 11th annual symposium will be held onboard Holland America Line's Volendam June 2 in Vancouver.\n");
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Carnival Corporation & plc Employees Participate in Annual Volunteer Service Day at Miami-Area YMCA
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document.write("The team-building activity attracted more than 50 volunteers from the worldwide offices of Carnival Corporation & plc's various cruise brands, including Carnival Cruise Lines, Seabourn, Carnival UK, Costa, AIDA, Holland America and Princess.\n");
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MSC Cruises sees strong growth in UK market
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document.write("2010-03-01 07:42:41
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document.write("MSC Cruises is expecting to carry 64% more UK and Irish passengers this year than two years ago, while net revenue from this market is forecast to grow at a much faster rate of 114%, said Giulio Libutti, Managing Director of MSC Cruises in the UK.\n");
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SeaDream Offers Bonus Commissions, Spa Credit
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document.write("2010-03-01 07:36:16
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document.write("SeaDream Yacht Club is offering a bonus commission for travel agents for new Greek Island and Mediterranean bookings made by March 15.\n");
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Star Clippers Offers New Stay-And-Cruise Holidays From Rhodes
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document.write("2010-03-01 07:21:40
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document.write("The offer includes a week soaking up the summer sunshine at the award-winning, five-star Rodos Palladium Hotel before joining the tall ship Star Flyer for a seven-night voyage along the beautiful, unspoiled Turkish coast.\n");
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Rub Shoulders With Some Fine Classical Music Artists On The Ocean Sun Festival Round Britain Cruise
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document.write("2010-03-01 07:12:40
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document.write("Featuring this year's classical music Ocean Sun Festival, the 15-day Round Britain cruise onboard the Berlitz award-winning MS EUROPA is an opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the world's finest classical music stars, as well as to explore a splendid selection of summer gardens in full bloom, from northwest Scotland's Inverewe to the Isles of Scilly and the exotic tropical gardens on Tresco.\n");
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New Aegean Tall Ship Sailing Itineraries Take In Greece & Turkey's Antiquities
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document.write("2010-03-01 07:10:14
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document.write("Included among the new itineraries are voyages to discover Greece and Turkey's finest antiquities, between sipping cocktails on the teak decks or dipping a toe in the deck-top pools.\n");
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Update: Norovirus was pathogen that plagued passengers, crew aboard cruise ship
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document.write("2010-03-01 05:16:39
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document.write("Pathogen tests conducted in response to hundreds of illness reports aboard a Celebrity Cruise ship confirmed that the culprit was in fact the norovirus.\n");
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Valparaiso: Will Ships Still Call in Wake of Earthquake?
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document.write("2010-02-28 12:36:13
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document.write("The devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile Saturday, some 200 miles from Santiago, its capital, has killed hundreds of people and sent shockwaves around the world in the face of fears that it would create deadly tsunami waves. Tsunami warnings have since been discontinued worldwide.\n");
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Classic features lend ships charm
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document.write("2010-02-28 12:02:26
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document.write("However, as far as appearances go, neither can compete with the classic lines of yesteryear which were portrayed by Saga Ruby, on its first visit last Friday.\n");
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Chile Earthquake Impacts Cruise
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document.write("The devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile Saturday, some 200 miles from Santiago, its capital, has killed hundreds of people - and sent shockwaves around the world in the face of fears that it would create deadly tsunami waves. Tsunami warnings have since been discontinued worldwide.\n");
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Cruise ship evacuated from port as tsunami threat looms
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document.write("2010-02-28 09:36:45
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document.write("Commercial ships in Auckland's seaport, including a 2000-passenger cruise ship, have been evacuated to deep harbour as a tsunami approaches.\n");
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Board a cruise to Monte Carlo and sail into the finest seats for the Monaco Grand Prix
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document.write("2010-02-28 09:03:07
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document.write("Cruise operators are offering some dazzling packages for taking in the action at the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival.\n");
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Conde Nast Traveler: Celebrity Solstice is best mega-size cruise ship
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document.write("2010-02-27 15:02:16
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document.write("Is the Celebrity Solstice the world's best mega-size cruise ship?\n");
document.write("It is if you trust the readers of Conde Nast Traveler.\n");
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Former Fuel Purchaser Arrested for Defrauding Royal Caribbean Cruises
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document.write("2010-02-27 15:01:43
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document.write("According to the indictment, defendant Murni was a Commodity Manager for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. In that position, defendant Murni was responsible for negotiating fuel prices and deliveries for Royal Caribbean.\n");
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Earthquake Update: Honolulu Port Closed, NCL Ship to Stay at Sea
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document.write("2010-02-27 14:59:10
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document.write("The port of Honolulu is expected to reopen at about 5 p.m. this evening. NCL officials say they anticipate that Pride of America's next sailing will depart today, as scheduled. In the meantime, the line is providing daytime accommodations at a local hotel for passengers, booked on the next sailing, who have already arrived in Honolulu.\n");
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Victoria Cruises adds new optional Shibaozhai excursion
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document.write("2010-02-27 12:18:47
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document.write("Following the addition of White Emperor City as an optional excursion featured in Victoria Cruises (www.VictoriaCruises.com) 2010 Yangtze River brochure, China's pre-eminent five-star cruise line has announced a second optional shore excursion for those on the go types who prefer to do and see as much as they can when on vacation.\n");
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Cunard Begins Next Chapter of Literature and Liners. Acclaimed writers announced to take part in second year of literary enrichment programme aboard Queen Mary 2 in 2010
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document.write("Cunard Line announces the return of their popular Literature and Liners series as part of Cunard Insights, the line's award-winning onboard enrichment programme. Introduced in 2009, Literature and Liners provides guests sailing on select Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossings the opportunity to interact with some of the literary world's most intriguing figures.\n");
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