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New York Cruises – Best Ships & Itineraries of 2008 – 2009

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:30:18 +0000

Over one million people sailed from New York’s three ports (Manhattan, Brooklyn and Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ) in 2007, according to the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and that number is expected to increase in 2008.

Since 9/11 the number of ships and passengers increased to the point that additional berthing facilities were opened in Red Hook, Brooklyn and Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey. Today every major cruise line has several ships that home port in New York for extended seasons of voyages ranging from a one-day party cruise to a 100+-day circumnavigation of the globe.

Four cruise lines (Cunard Line, Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line) have year-round service from New York. Itineraries range from one-day party cruises to a 99-day full circumnavigation of the globe. Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 continues the tradition of regularly scheduled transatlantic service between New York and Southampton.

Picks for the Best Ships and Itineraries of 2008/09:

BEST CRUISE LINES AND SHIPS

The New York Star: Queen Mary 2. Ballroom dancing to a live orchestra, high tea perfectly served, scholarly guest lecturers, a dog kennel and the ultimate in creature comforts keep the British maritime heritage alive and well.

Best Ships for Families: Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas. A big kid pleaser due to her rock climbing wall, roller blading, ice-skating and private teen club, Explorer of the Seas is hugely popular with cruisers of all ages.

Top Luxury Ship: Crystal Symphony (Crystal Cruises) Boasting the top levels of food and service, penthouse suites with private butlers and onboard enrichment programs, Crystal Symphony steals the show in luxury cruising.

Best Itineraries: Princess Cruises’ Caribbean and Canada/New England cruises from Brooklyn.

Best Ships For Laid-back People: Norwegian Cruise Line. This cruise line’s popular “Freestyle Cruising” program means you may opt to dine in numerous restaurants when and with whom you please. And, no tuxes required.

Best Onboard Dining Program: Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess. Princess offers the choice of single open seating dining or traditional two seating dining plus a Lido Restaurant that serves great food 24 hours per day.

BEST ITINERARIES OF 2008/09

Caribbean: (Princess) Caribbean Princess sails on nine-day Eastern Caribbean voyages round-trip from Brooklyn to Bermuda, Grand Turk, San Juan and St. Thomas

Bermuda: (Royal Caribbean & NCL Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas sails on six-day Bermuda cruises from Cape Liberty (Bayonne), NJ and Norwegian Cruise Line’ Norwegian Dawn makes seven-day Bermuda voyages from Manhattan

Canada/New England: (Princess) Princess’s Sea Princess sails on ten-night cruises between Brooklyn and Quebec City (with an overnight stay aboard the ship). Ports of call are Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown

Europe: Six-night transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2

Short Cruise: Aug. 29, 2008 three-night cruise to nowhere aboard Holland America’s brand new Eurodam sailing from Manhattan.

Best Long Cruise: Sea Princess’ 14-day Iceland & Greenland voyage from Southampton, U.k., to Brooklyn Aug. 30, 2008. Bergen, Norway; Shetland Islands, Scotland; Faroe Islands, Denmark; Iceland; Nanortalik, Greenland; St. Johns, Nova Scotia.

World Cruise: Queen Victoria sails from New York to Barcelona on a 99-day World Cruise departing Jan. 10, 2009. The ship visits Curacao; Guatemala; Cabo San Lucas; Los Angeles; Honolulu; Tonga; New Zealand; Australia; New Guinea; Japan; China; Hong Kong; Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore; India; Dubai; Jordan; Egypt; Turkey; Greece; Rome; Barcelona.

Anne Campbell, a journalist who has been covering the cruise industry for 15 years, is editor-in-chief of Cruising From New York (http://www.cruisingfromnewyork.com) Visit this new web site for reviews of all ships sailing from New York, 2008/09 itineraries, cruise deals, in-depth information on the ports of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Cape Liberty (Bayonne) NJ.

Author: Anne L. Campbell
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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New York Cruises – Best Ships & Itineraries of 2008 – 2009

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:32:17 +0000

Picks for the Best Ships and Itineraries of 2008/09:

BEST CRUISE LINES AND SHIPS

Best Itineraries: Princess Cruises’ Caribbean and Canada/New England cruises from Brooklyn.

BEST ITINERARIES OF 2008/09

Caribbean: (Princess) Caribbean Princess sails on nine-day Eastern Caribbean voyages round-trip from Brooklyn to Bermuda, Grand Turk, San Juan and St. Thomas

Europe: Six-night transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2

Short Cruise: Aug. 29, 2008 three-night cruise to nowhere aboard Holland America’s brand new Eurodam sailing from Manhattan.

Author: Anne L. Campbell
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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New York Cruises – Best Ships & Itineraries of 2008 – 2009

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:28:45 +0000

Picks for the Best Ships and Itineraries of 2008/09:

BEST CRUISE LINES AND SHIPS

Best Itineraries: Princess Cruises’ Caribbean and Canada/New England cruises from Brooklyn.

BEST ITINERARIES OF 2008/09

Caribbean: (Princess) Caribbean Princess sails on nine-day Eastern Caribbean voyages round-trip from Brooklyn to Bermuda, Grand Turk, San Juan and St. Thomas

Europe: Six-night transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2

Short Cruise: Aug. 29, 2008 three-night cruise to nowhere aboard Holland America’s brand new Eurodam sailing from Manhattan.

Author: Anne L. Campbell
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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Places Where You Can Eat on Cruise Ships

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:29:07 +0000

Taking a cruise for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time especially if you do not know what you will experience there. One of the important things you need to know is how to arrange your meals on board. You do not have to worry for cruise ships have unlimited food that you can eat and they also have many kinds of food options that you can choose from. In this article, you will find information that can help you understand about how eating arrangements in these ships work.

Usually, cruise ships have one or two dining halls where you can eat. Oftentimes, they will give you a specific time to eat dinner as well as where you will sit. This way, you have dinner at the same time and place.

If you wish to do away with the casual eating, then you can prefer buffet. Buffets do not require you to wear specific attire and they give you many choices of food. Buffets are also open for every mealtime and closes an hour or two between each meal so they can clean and change the buffet options.

They do not only have fine dining restaurants and buffet for they also have small eating establishments like Sports Bars and Delis. These establishments serve American style foods like hamburger, fries, pizza and sandwiches. Each cruise ship has one or two of these kinds of restaurant that are open 24 hours so you can grab a food anytime you wish.

A lot of luxury ships also offer specialty and fancy restaurant that asks for a little cover charge (often $20 each person). These restaurants have higher quality of food and you can also expect wonderful food presentation and great tastes. These restaurants usually have a theme like steak house, Italian or French cuisine.

If you will be going for a cruise, do not be nervous about your food choices. Cruise ships are famous for having a lot of quality food hence you will not starve when you go for a cruise.

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Author: Vinnie Reynolds
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A Magical Playground on the World’s Largest Cruise Ship – Allure of the Seas

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:29:18 +0000

My invitation arrived unannounced. Just as I was rushing out to a meeting, an email came in from my client, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL). I started reading and right at the end of the message, there it was: “I want you to know how much I value your partnership… I’d like to invite you and a guest to join me in November onboard our newest ship – the beautiful Allure of the Seas!!!” Incredible, I thought and kept reading: “You would be my guest onboard for a 2-day inaugural sailing out of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale. Please be on the lookout for an email from our Special Events team with the details… “

Naturally, I’d followed the press on Allure of the Seas – world’s largest cruise ship, a first of its kind collaboration with DreamWorks for onboard entertainment, a 3-D theatre, a skating rink, an Aqua Theater, a carousel, a garden, fabulous restaurants – in short, a magical playground on a cutting-edge cruise ship.

I mentally started packing my cruise-wear.

Understandably, I was excited about this unexpected invitation but I must say, nothing could have prepared me for the extraordinary two days that lay ahead. The Allure of the Seas is truly majestic. There was a sense of glamour and excitement from the moment we boarded – “we” being my 28-year old son and myself. But what struck me immediately was the profound feeling of fun in the air.

Everyone was there to celebrate the launch of this amazing ship. And when Richard Fain, CEO of RCCL, demonstrated his surfing skills on the FlowRider, he sent a very clear message.

To understand how this wave riding technology works, think of a thin sheet of water flowing over a static form to simulate ocean waves. It combines the thrill of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding in the safety of a pool. And speaking of thrills, I had my very first zip-line experience – thanks to encouraging words from my son!

The entertainment was sensational with DreamWorks characters, up close and personal. This was a truly star-studded cruise. And along with all this excitement, the cast and crew of the movie, Jack and Jill, were onboard filming. I had heard about the location shoot but really didn’t think much about it till I stepped into the elevator and saw a man wearing tights, a crinoline and full make-up. Not just any man, but Adam Sandler! Cool guy that he is, he looked at me and said, “Sorry about the dress.”

Hindsight is a wonderful thing because after the fact I thought of all kinds of things I could have said. “I’m an image consultant and this is not your best look.” Or “OMGosh! You’re Adam Sandler – I am so thrilled to meet you.” Fact is, I said and did nothing. A missed moment. But it got me thinking about the protocols of meeting celebrities. Meanwhile, I was having a perfectly marvelous time – the proverbial kid in the candy store. Thank you Royal Carribean!

On the flight home, I collected my thoughts about meeting celebrities. Here are a few guidelines for every celebrity category: top chefs, actors, dancers, opera singers, rock stars, master architects, best-selling authors…

1. Famous men and women should always be addressed as Mr., Miss or first and last name, as in Adam Sandler. A first name only suggests familiarity and even though you may be more than familiar with the person, he or she has never set eyes on you before.

2. These same men and women are absolutely off-limits when surrounded by family members. Stay your distance.

3. If the famous person doesn’t appear to acknowledge you, same story. Keep moving.

4. When your smile is returned following a brief introduction, it’s probably best to make tracks. Autograph and photo requests could turn a memorable moment into a forgettable one.

5. Think before you make your move. If the celebrity is known for edgy, high-strung or nervous behaviour, don’t intrude. Respect a sense of privacy.

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Diane Craig, President of Corporate Class Inc., is a leading image and etiquette consultant. For over 20 years she has provided corporate consultations, helping hundreds of men and women realize their professional and personal goals. She is a sought after speaker at national business meetings, regularly gives comprehensive workshops to corporate groups, and offers private consultations on business etiquette, dress and dining.

Author: Diane Craig
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New York Cruises – Best Ships & Itineraries of 2008 – 2009

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:54:57 +0000

Picks for the Best Ships and Itineraries of 2008/09:

BEST CRUISE LINES AND SHIPS

Best Itineraries: Princess Cruises’ Caribbean and Canada/New England cruises from Brooklyn.

BEST ITINERARIES OF 2008/09

Caribbean: (Princess) Caribbean Princess sails on nine-day Eastern Caribbean voyages round-trip from Brooklyn to Bermuda, Grand Turk, San Juan and St. Thomas

Europe: Six-night transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2

Short Cruise: Aug. 29, 2008 three-night cruise to nowhere aboard Holland America’s brand new Eurodam sailing from Manhattan.

Author: Anne L. Campbell
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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New York Cruises – Best Ships & Itineraries of 2008 – 2009

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:54:18 +0000

Picks for the Best Ships and Itineraries of 2008/09:

BEST CRUISE LINES AND SHIPS

Best Itineraries: Princess Cruises’ Caribbean and Canada/New England cruises from Brooklyn.

BEST ITINERARIES OF 2008/09

Caribbean: (Princess) Caribbean Princess sails on nine-day Eastern Caribbean voyages round-trip from Brooklyn to Bermuda, Grand Turk, San Juan and St. Thomas

Europe: Six-night transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2

Short Cruise: Aug. 29, 2008 three-night cruise to nowhere aboard Holland America’s brand new Eurodam sailing from Manhattan.

Author: Anne L. Campbell
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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Princess Cruises – New Ships a Step Too Far

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:28:32 +0000

Over the last 10 years cruising has been the buzzword within the travel market as one of the consistently highest performing sectors. By 2013 it is predicted that over 2 million British holiday makers will be cruising with a large proportion of these holidays departing from the UK.

There is much speculation as to why there has been such tremendous growth over the last decade in the cruise industry and generally the increase can be attributed to a number of factors. Firstly, on what other holiday can you visit up to 6 different places within a week and only unpack once? Also, many ports of call offered by cruise lines are off the beaten track and to experience them as a land based holiday is both difficult and expensive. Another reason for the growth is the variety offered there are so many different destinations around the world you can always find a company or ship going to your;desired destination.

Gourmet food and service is another attraction for many people. Many of the cruise ships now have specialty restaurants which are endorsed by Celebrity Chefs. For example, Cunard is endorsed by the famous American Chef Todd English and P&O cruises feature Gary Rhodes restaurants on both the Arcadia and the Oriana.

A further large attraction for many people are the facilities and value for money which cruising now represents. All cruise lines offer the basic facilities of swimming pools, Jacuzzis, gyms and theatres and nowadays, many of the new ships have facilities that some towns would even dream off. Latest innovations include Ice Bars, Zip Wires, Flow riders (Surfing Simulator) and even Ice Skating rinks at sea. Some cruise lines even offer performances of full dancing on ice type production show during the cruise. Near enough all of these facilities are included in the price and this where cruising does represent such good value for money.

However all this innovation and constant building of ships has come at a price. With the major cruise lines believing in their product and all of the hype around the industry has this recession shown they have taken a step too far. Cruise prices are dropping as there is an abundance of spare beds and this is not a problem for just one Cruise Company but all of them. Examples are 14 night cruises to the Caribbean on the Ventura a ship that is only 18 months old and owned by the UK’s largest cruise company P&O. There has been pricing never seen before within the cruise industry.

So why is this causing such a problem? A hotel has room nights and to operate profitably it needs to be around 75% full. However a cruise ship is very different. It needs to go out at 99% full due to the additional costs of running the ship and is also heavily reliant on onboard spend in the bar, shops and casino to achieve its profit The other disadvantage cruise ships have is their extraordinary costs to build. Nowadays you will not get much change out of 300 million pounds and with the newest and largest ships in the world costing over a billion dollars you have to doubt Princess Cruise’s decision to build 2 new ships.

These ships which Princess Cruises are building are due to be delivered in spring 2013 and 2014. The most interesting part is these are the largest ships ever built for Princess Cruises and a new design instead of the tried and tested ships that Carnival Corp normally build. The question needed to be asked are where will they be getting their extra customers from in an already saturated market and most importantly where are they going to deploy these ships where they can get the revenues that these ships need to stay afloat?

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Author: Ian Gilder
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Monarch of the Seas Cruise Ship

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:25:09 +0000

Now the Caribbean is a really unique and beautiful place and if you have not visited this place that God made while he/she was in a good mood, then you have not really lived. The annoying problem is that it is made up of a diverse amount of unique islands that all or at least a good number of which have to be visited. Thus to see it properly you are going to need a boat. Now if you want only the best boat to cruise the Caribbean, then there is simply one choice, the Monarch of the seas cruise ship.

For this marvel of maritime engineering, monarch is the only name that can properly do it credit. Displacing 47,508 tons, weighing in at 73,941 gross tons and having 12 decks this ship provides all the accommodation and entertainment you will ever need while seeing one of the most beautiful landscapes Planet Earth has to offer. You and the other 2,743.00 passengers that this ship is able to accommodate have access to a fitness centre, rock climbing wall, spa, a restaurant specializing in Asian-fusion, a disco and even a conference centre.

These are of course only a few of the features that are on offer but apart from the convenience of moving accommodation, fine dining and more features and facilities than one will ever need to live like a king, there is the staff. Having talents that supplement their usual duties, all the staff and crew know how to make one feel special and welcome in a professional way that alone is reason enough to go on a cruise. One can be sure that the Monarch of the seas has recruited only the best of the vast selection of charming and talented people to staff this leviathan and cater to everyone’s need.

The Monarch of the seas cruise ship was built in 1991 and since then went through a thorough refurbishment in 2003 where a number of additions were implemented so one can be sure that this vessel is in tiptop shape. She currently offers 3 or 4 night cruises to locales such as Coco bay, the Bahamas and Nassau. She operates out of Port Canaveral, Florida and if one is rather nervous of boats, this means she is always within reach of the Unites States Coast Guard rescue services so there are not going to be any Titanic scenarios here. A word of warning though; if you don’t like luxurious accommodation, the finest food and wine, the convenience of all the facilities you’ll ever need in one place and being in some of the most beautiful landscapes and environments in the world, then this cruise ship is most likely not for you.

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Author: Mel Davey
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New York Cruises – Best Ships & Itineraries of 2008 – 2009

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:30:23 +0000

Picks for the Best Ships and Itineraries of 2008/09:

BEST CRUISE LINES AND SHIPS

Best Itineraries: Princess Cruises’ Caribbean and Canada/New England cruises from Brooklyn.

BEST ITINERARIES OF 2008/09

Caribbean: (Princess) Caribbean Princess sails on nine-day Eastern Caribbean voyages round-trip from Brooklyn to Bermuda, Grand Turk, San Juan and St. Thomas

Europe: Six-night transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2

Short Cruise: Aug. 29, 2008 three-night cruise to nowhere aboard Holland America’s brand new Eurodam sailing from Manhattan.

Author: Anne L. Campbell
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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