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Exciting European Tours in Mediterranean Cruises
Nothing could be better than spending your time during your vacation in one of those lovely cruises in Europe. This year too there are many European cruises in the Mediterranean.
A European cruise is really a heavenly and enchanting experience so do make sure that you be a part of the Mediterranean Cruise which truly showcases the culture and the history of the entire Western World. The sights here are intriguing and the beauty is stunning and lovely. With the best pictures of the idyllic surroundings here, the European cities seem to come alive here and the facilities of the beautiful resort areas on the coastlines are an added experience. Nothing is more beautiful than the beauty of the Mediterranean region so cruises here are a great feast for the eyes.
So go on these cruises which take [...]
The Lisbon, Portugal Cruises
Lisbon, Portugal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. The city is located along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which makes it a perfect destination for the cruise lines. If you are looking to travel to the city of Lisbon on a cruise ship, you will come across several options.
Transatlantic cruises: These cruises are meant for people looking to travel to Lisbon from North America. Majority of these options begin their journey from the southern US state, Florida. A cruise ship called MS Eurodam starts from Ft. Lauderdale’s King’s Wharf and takes the tourists to Lisbon, Portugal via Ponta Delgada of Azores. However, Lisbon is not its final destination; the ship’s voyage ends at Barcelona, Spain, where it reaches by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. In between, [...]
Exploring the Netherlands on River Cruises
The European nation Netherlands is known for its wooden shoes, windmills and tulips. This place is one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the continent. Exploring Netherlands on river cruises will allow the tourists to visit a number of historical cities and towns of the country located along canal route. Mostly, these cruises are organized during the spring months, when Netherlands looks most beautiful with tulips blooming all over the country. Below, we have discussed about two of the most admired river cruises running across the water bodies of Netherlands.
Holland Waterway Cruises: This river cruise is named after the other name of Netherlands i.e. Holland. Holland Waterway Cruises starts from Antwerp and crosses Belgium to finally reach the Amsterdam Port. This cruise runs [...]
Europe’s River Cruise Season Falling Low
The water levels on the Rhine, a major river in Europe, are supposed to be at their highest in the present months traditionally. However, commercial river traffic operators have been warned of water shortage and possible bottleneck formation at the narrow points of the Rhine as well as its various tributaries.
The news website Bloomberg reported that the water levels on the Rhine and its tributaries have been at their lowest in seventeen months. The snow season was poor, and as a result the meltwater from the Alps Mountains that give water to the rivers of Europe has also been low, which has resulted in lower water levels. In addition to this the month of April was unusually dry.
The situation is at the moment affecting only freight barges that have been traveling with lighter loads to prevent [...]
European Cruising Scenario at a Low
North American Cruise brands were hoping to grow their European client base, and charge higher fares this year. This was the reason brands such as Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean International increased their presence in Europe this year. This was termed the great European cruise Migration of 2011, and attracted a good bit of attention in the recent months.
For example, Carnival Corporation had almost twenty per cent of capacity of its North American brands in Europe, as opposed to 17 per cent last year. Royal Caribbean International has eleven ships, which is half their fleet, in Europe in 2011. The number of was eight last year.
However, the demand for cruises has fallen down drastically in Europe. This was partly due to the rising costs of air travel, as also the period of unrest in ports [...]
Royal Caribbean Launching first direct connection from Stansted
Royal Caribbean International will shortly launch a direct cruise connection from the Stansted Airport in London. This is a first for the cruise line, and will prove beneficial for cruise passengers from the United Kingdom. From Stansted, BA charter planes will be used to connect to Venice.
Starting in June, there will be flights that provide connections with Voyager of the Seas on seven night itineraries on the Adriatic Sea. It was stated by Jo Rzymowska, General Manager for UK and Ireland that this move was essential as cruise passenger feedback had proved that flight connections from convenient locations are a major deciding factor for people when choosing their cruise experience.
The addition of direct connections from Stansted London will open the market up to millions of potential cruise [...]
Carnival Magic – What awaits us?
A couple of weeks prior to the May 1st christening ceremonies of Carnival Magic, workers are putting the final touches to the 3, 690 passenger, 130, 000 ton ship. The naming ceremony will be held in Venice, and the ship will sail for its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean.
The ship is currently housed in the Fincantieri shipyard located close to Trieste in Italy. There are close to fifteen hundred technicians as well as five hundred additional crew members aboard the ship. These workers are now busy painting, varnishing, drilling and polishing. Workers are also building sets in the Showtime Theater, and rehearsals for new shows are being held. Every possible system is being tested.
Cruise Industry experts agree that the ship will be an impressive addition to the fleet of Carnival Cruises. The [...]
Celebrity Constellation
Celebrity Constellation is a cruise ship part of the fleet of Celebrity Cruises. Although it is part of the Millennium class for cruise ships, the cruise ship was recently revamped so that it looks and contains facilities similar to the Solstice class, a more cosmopolitan and stylish class from celebrity.
The elegant and relaxing atmosphere can be seen the moment you step on board crossing the gangway. There are a great number of things that will give you subtle hints that you are staying in one of the best premium range cruise lines in the world.
Just like all ships part of the Celebrity fleet, the Celebrity Constellation has its designs for the cabins and staterooms exceedingly well thought out. There are a great number of features that give evidence to this, such as the ample space in all [...]
AIDA Cruises
In the early days of cruising, the classic cruise was the only genre that existed in the industry, with no idea of the “holiday at sea” innovation that is common now. Many experts in the cruise industry will agree that the club cruising concept was started first by AIDA cruises, when the first club cruiser was introduced.
The experience was both casual as well as active, with no conventional models or traditions followed. People were hooked, as were the competitors keeping an eagle eye. This was seen as the new big innovation in the cruise industry.
Today, AIDA cruises is the biggest cruise ship provider in Germany. It all started with the AIDAcare launch in 1996. With the combined services of a shipping company and a tour operator as an advantage, AIDA cruises have operated and marketed [...]
Saga Cruises
Saga Cruises started off as a tour company in United Kingdom in 1951, and specialized in offering packages for holidays to discerning travelers. The cruise program was started by the company in 1975, and this included mainly charters.
The company built a reputation for more than twenty years in the field of charter sailings, and Saga bought its first vessel in the fleet in 1996, Sagafjord, and renamed it the Saga Rose. The Saga Rose was a big success, and sister ship Vistafjord was purchased in 2004. Saga voyages are more often than not focused on the destination.
Saga is a classic cruise line that has a great deal of elegant touches that are tailor made for mature travelers. The destinations are varied, the voyages are coupled with a huge number of excellent facilities and amenities that [...]
