Azamara Cruises 1 Year Anniversary- April 29, 2008 Wow, it has been 1 year since the introduction of Celebrity Cruises new brand, Azamara Cruises. In case you didnt know, Azamara Cruises is offered as their Deluxe or Premium brand that offers even more upscale service and fine cuisine than Celebrity Cruises. I couldnt imagine it getting even better than Celebrity Cruises, but Azamara Cruises delivers even more.The other nice benefit of Azamara Cruises is the exotic destinations that their two ships visit. Since the ships are smaller, but more...http://www.directlinecruises.com/2008/04/azamara-cruises-1-year-anniversary.html My Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review- April 28, 2008 The following is a quick review of my recent cruise. We sailed on the NCL Dawn for a two night weekend cruise from New York City on April 18-20, 2008. We have sailed on Royal Caribbean, Princess and Celebrity Cruises before, all with the traditional dining format. We quickly became big fans of NCLs Freestyle Cruising. It was very easy-going as well as relaxing. We arrived by 11:30 a.m. and were checked in and dining by 12 noon. Our cabin was very spacious and was ready by 1:00 p.m. Restaurants..http://www.directlinecruises.com/2008/04/my-norwegian-dawn-cruise-review.html New Wave Staterooms on Norwegian F3 Class Ships- April 24, 2008 Norwegian Cruise Line made their first big announcement regarding their upcoming F3 class cruise ships. Say goodbye to those standard and boring cruise ship staterooms and say hello to the NEW WAVE staterooms. New Wave staterooms will offer a completely fresh take on bathroom design and provide contemporary curved architecture with much more open living space. No more feeling cramped.The New Wave stateroom promises to offer a sleek and totally outside the box view on consumer staterooms....http://www.directlinecruises.com/2008/04/new-wave-staterooms-on-norwegian-f3.html Royal Caribbean Genesis Cruise Ship - First Reveal Announced Today- April 15, 2008 Well, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line never ceases to amaze me. When they introduced the Voyager of the Seas in 1999, I thought nothing could ever get better than this. Who would have ever thought a cruise ship could have an ice-skating rink, rock climbing wall and a Royal Promenade boardwalk Then, of-course came the Freedom class, which somehow managed to outdo the Voyager class ship with the FlowRider surf simulator, boxing ring and an enormous water park (H20 Zone) for children.Well now comes...http://www.directlinecruises.com/2008/04/royal-caribbean-genesis-cruise-ship.html Royal Caribbean Project Genesis First Reveal Coming Soon!- April 9, 2008 Next week I am attending the first unveiling of Royal Caribbeans top secret Project Genesis. Royal Caribbean will offer the first details of the Genesis class cruise ship on 041508 to a select group of travel agents and press. Luckily, I am one of them!If Royal Caribbean permits, I will post my details of this exciting event soon after. Keep a close eye on our blog within the next two weeks.http://www.directlinecruises.com/2008/04/royal-caribbean-project-genesis-first.html Norwegian Gem Cruise Ship Review- April 7, 2008 Recently, my husband and I took a 7 night cruise aboard the Norwegian Gem. It was not our first cruise, but our first out of New York and were from New York. The embarkation at the Port of New York was outstanding. We arrived at 12:30pm and boarded the ship by 1:15. We take at least two family vacations a year and I believe that set a record for us, from curbside to on vacation.As we stepped on board the ship, we were immediately greeted with smile and a glass of champagne. The staff at the...http://www.directlinecruises.com/2008/04/norwegian-gem-cruise-ship-review.html Final Identification Requirements Issued for Land & Sea Travel- April 1, 2008 Well its official. On March 27, the Department of Homeland Security and of State issued the final rulemaking regarding the ever confusing identification requirements for land and sea travel.Effective June 1, 2009, the following rules will apply for cruise passengers:U.S. citizens on cruises that begin and end at the same U.S. port must show proof of citizenship and government issued photo identification. Valid proof of citizenship may include original or certified copy (raised seal) birth...http://www.directlinecruises.com/2008/04/final-identification-requirements.html |