So You Want to Do Business With the Cruise Industry? Ask the FCCA How... Jul 2, 2008
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is a trade association composed of 11 Member Lines: Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruise Line, Cunard Line, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises (USA) Inc., Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. It was created in 1972 by the Member Lines operating more than 100 vessels in Florida, Caribbean and Mexican waters, in order to discuss and exchange views on... (PR Newswire)
Shipping out with offer in tow May 24, 2008
Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., Celebrity Cruises Inc., Siemens Corp., and APM/Maersk are among the firms that routinely hire the school's grads. Heather Twiss, associate director of career services, boasted that Mass. (Boston Globe)
Juneau gets first parade of tourists May 2, 2008
They will include three new ships: the Millennium owned by Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises' Tahitian Princess, and the Spirit of Glacier Bay owned by Cruise West. Palmer said the name Spirit of Glacier Bay has been used in the past, but this is a new vessel. (Anchorage Daily News)
Element 79 loses Gatorade, Tropicana accounts Apr 18, 2008
Its other accounts include Supercuts, Harris Bank, Celebrity Cruises and American Family Insurance. It also has a sports unit that does work for Discover Card and other clients. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Mobile to Host the 6th Annual FCCA Platinum Associate Membership Conference Apr 17, 2008
FCCA is a trade association composed of 11 Member Lines: Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruise Line, Cunard Line, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises (USA) Inc., Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. It was created in 1972 by the Member Lines operating more than 100 vessels in Florida, Caribbean and Mexican waters, in order to discuss and exchange views on issues relating to: legislation, tourism... (PR Newswire)
Celebrity Cruises Revamps Smoking Policy Apr 11, 2008
As more hotels and restaurants worldwide implement stricter smoking policies in order to promote healthier air, Celebrity Cruises also is taking action ... "We are proud to be the first premium cruise line to set a new standard toward creating an environment of cleaner air on our ships," said Celebrity Cruises President an Hanrahan ... Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale cruise experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention... (PR Newswire)
Carnival to pay millions to customers Apr 2, 2008
Last month, the Attorney General's Office reached a similar settlement with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises for $21 million in reimbursement to consumers for retroactively applied fuel surcharges. david. (Florida Times-Union)
Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Cruises Name New Senior Vice President, Marketing Mar 29, 2008
MIAMI, March 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises named hospitality executive Wayne Wielgus today senior vice president of Marketing ... Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale cruise experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention to detail ... SOURCE Celebrity Cruises; Azamara Cruises. (PR Newswire)
Cruising rough waters Mar 18, 2008
Were weathering this quite well, said Dan Hanrahan, president and chief executive of Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, divisions of Royal Caribbean Cruises International. Travel agents remain very bullish on what is going on, and travel agents are our leading indicators since they are having the conversations with customers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cruise passengers to get fuel refund Mar 15, 2008
The settlement involves three Royal Caribbean brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises. In a statement released late Monday, McCollum praised the company for being proactive and taking steps in the best interest of its customers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New Entertainment on Celebrity Solstice is Sheer Poetry Mar 8, 2008
Source: Celebrity Cruises ... MIAMI, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eight months from its launch, Celebrity Cruises' newest ship, Celebrity Solstice, already is being heralded as the most exciting ship entering the market in 2008 ... "Travelers today have experienced such a variety of entertainment, so we need to ensure we continually offer new and unexpected options, along with some of the most popular programming," said Celebrity Cruises' Vice President of Hotel Operations and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The hottest new cruise ships for 2008 Mar 1, 2008
But bigger isnt necessarily always better, says Dan Hanraha, president of Celebrity Cruises. It depends on what each guest is interested in. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Argentina beckons as the dollar stays low Feb 22, 2008
Celebrity Cruises (including its Azamara brand) and Royal Caribbean Cruises will sail to Argentina 22 times next year and make 48 stops in places like Buenos Aires and Puerto Madryn in Patagonia ... "People see Argentina on the itinerary and it's very appealing," said Maria Sastre, vice president Latin America and Caribbean sales and marketing, Celebrity Cruises. (International Herald Tribune)
Cruisers marooned after travel agent quits Feb 20, 2008
He found the ideal 14-night European itinerary on Celebrity Cruises' Galaxy through a home-based agent who worked with a booking agency called Joystar. Wilkinson's group needed 35 staterooms and the agent quoted him an amazing rate of only $738. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AMC Sizes Up Advertisers For Oscar Stunt Feb 11, 2008
Celebrity Cruises, Mg Sponsors For Nets Long, Live, Awards ... Other original content includes three specials from ; vignettes, sponsored by Celebrity Cruises, about current Oscar nominees and red-carpet moments; and an online survey of viewers choices for classic moments, such as Classic Cowboy or Classic Kiss. (Multichannel News)
Cruises Cruise trends, choices expand Feb 9, 2008
Celebrity Cruises / AP. Celebrity Cruises shows a computer rendering of a natural grass lawn designed for the cruise liner 'Celebrity Solstice ... Destination spa experiences offered by lines such as Costa Cruises and Celebrity Cruises include special cabins with soothing color schemes and different toiletries than other rooms, plus fitness programs, spa treatments and access to restaurants with lighter fare. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Proposed federal rule changes could threaten U.S. cruise ports Feb 9, 2008
The Cruise Lines International Association, which represents 24 operators including Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and Royal Caribbean International, warns that about 10 million U.S. vacationers stand to have their cruises altered or canceled unless the federal proposal is changed. In Portland, Monroe predicts that up to 80 percent of cruise ships would have to alter their itineraries. (Concord Monitor)
Cruise fuel surcharge under review Feb 6, 2008
Royal Caribbean, which also announced its fuel surcharge in November, said it applies to its Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises brands. Deal of the Day. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Florida attorney general reviewing cruise fuel surcharge Feb 6, 2008
Royal Caribbean, which also announced its fuel surcharge in November, said it applies to its Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises brands. We intend to continue assessing the supplement on a temporary basis, and may periodically adjust it as fuel prices fluctuate, Royal Caribbean's statement said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Cruise trends for 2008 Feb 2, 2008
In December 2008, Celebrity Cruises will launch Celebrity Solstice with a half-acre lawn of real growing grass on the top deck ... In May, Celebrity Cruises launched a new luxury line, Azamara, with two midsize ships -- Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. (CNN -- Travel)
5 travel traps lurking in the fine print Jan 31, 2008
Heres what passenger Richard Pazara found in his Celebrity Cruises contract: No undertaking or warranty shall be given or shall be implied as to the seaworthiness, fitness or condition of the Vessel or any food or drink supplied on board. He found that a little odd, but not as odd as what happened next. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Jewelry justice? Case solved in Santorini Jan 26, 2008
Onboard Media contracts with Celebrity Cruises to run its "Guaranteed Shopping Program" in Santorini. According to Rogavopolous, Onboard Media gets 10 percent of every sale made to cruise passengers, plus an additional 5 percent to cover advertising costs on board the ships. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Whatever its length, Alaskan experience is big Jan 20, 2008
Most of our first exploratory trips to Alaska included a cruise - with Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Cunard, and Lindblad Expeditions - and not one of the ships, or the trips, was anything like the others. Though the ships follow the same ragged coast, traveling between Vancouver, British Columbia, in the south and the Gulf of Alaska in the north, each vessel has its own distinctive style. (Boston Globe)
Surfing anyone? Cruise ships up the ante Jan 20, 2008
Celebrity Cruises offers acupuncture treatments with practitioners of Asian medicine. Crystal Cruises offers feng shui-designed spas with furnishings placed according to ancient Chinese principles. (Boston Globe)
Sailing away from them all Jan 2, 2008
Celebrity Cruises and Carnival Cruise Lines plan to introduce a similar concept next year. Passengers seem to like the exclusivity. (Boston Globe)
Considering a cruise? Youre not alone Dec 28, 2007
Celebrity Cruises now has Azmara class ships, which are more intimate 700-passenger vessels. These ships are currently cruising the South American Riviera. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cunard's new Queen is a breath of fresh air Dec 14, 2007
Celebrity Cruises new ship Celebrity Solstice, launching in December 2008, will have a glass-blowing show on board, and Royal Caribbean, having bored us with its three identical largest ships in the world , promises its next big ship code-named Project Genesis will have facilities never before seen at sea. I m betting on inside balcony cabins, overlooking the Royal Promenade a street that cuts through the centre of the ship and is a trademark of its new vessels, and restaurants fore and aft,... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Hot glass show debuts aboard Celebrity Dec 14, 2007
Just when we think we've seen it all aboard today's modern vessels - bowling alleys, surf parks, rock climbing walls and skating rinks - along comes yet another unique enrichment option: Celebrity Cruises will collaborate with the renowned Corning Museum of Glass to bring the captivating art of glassblowing to sea ... Through Celebrity's alliance with The Corning Museum of Glass, one of the world's premier authorities on glass and glassmaking history, the "Hot Glass Show'' will provide live... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Surcharges, adventure, other trends to watch Dec 11, 2007
Celebrity Cruises' 118,000-ton Celebrity Solstice is the line's first new ship since 2002 and the first of four 2,850-passenger vessels the line has ordered. The ship will sail seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale. (MSNBC -- Travel)
More of this story Dec 6, 2007
The Governor's Points of Light Award, sponsored by Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, recognizes a Florida resident or organization that demonstrates exemplary service to the community. Award recipients are announced weekly. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Port Everglades to homeport largest ships Dec 5, 2007
The commission expects each ship to bring 584,000 passengers to the port each year, and, along with Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, to bring 17 million passengers to the port during the first 10-year term of the contract. As part of the deal, Royal Caribbean is to reimburse up to $37. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
CMoG to do hot glass shows on cruise ships Dec 2, 2007
The company approached CMoG, and representatives from Celebrity Cruises visited Corning several times during the planning process, he said ... According to Celebrity Cruises, the ship's maiden voyage will leave Dec. 14, 2008 from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla ... An alternate itinerary will include stops in Puerto Rice, St. Maarten, the British Virgin Islands and Haiti, according to Celebrity Cruises. (Corning Leader, NY)
Celebrity Cruises Turns Up the Heat with Industry's First-Ever Glassblowing Feature Dec 1, 2007
Source: Celebrity Cruises ... MIAMI, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Talk about a "hot spot": Celebrity Cruises' new Celebrity Solstice will introduce an industry first ... "We're confident our guests will be awestruck by what we're offering with The Corning Museum of Glass," said Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Dan Hanrahan. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Off the port bow: boom towns Nov 27, 2007
A new Celebrity Cruises brand, the line has scheduled its 700-passenger ship Quest on a variety of trips out of Hong Kong and Singapore. Costa Cruises. (Globe and Mail)
Royal Caribbean to charge fuel supplement Nov 17, 2007
It will apply to brands including , Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises. Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL) said it will not apply to bookings which are already paid in full. (Orlando Business Journal)
Over a barrel, cruise lines boost ticket costs Nov 13, 2007
The world's second-largest cruise company, Royal Caribbean International, which operates Royal Caribbean Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, has yet to announce a fuel surcharge. When asked if the company would do so, its spokesman Michael Sheehan said, "It is one of many issues we discuss and consider on a regular basis.". (MSNBC -- Travel)
A slow boat to anywhere Nov 8, 2007
Celebrity Cruises is sending its 1,800-passenger Century on a 14-day trip from Miami to Amsterdam in April at fares starting at about $1,200 a person. (). (Globe and Mail)
2 on ship die of apparent natural causes Nov 2, 2007
The passengers, both U.S. citizens, died Sunday, said Michael Sheehan, a spokesman for Celebrity Cruises ... The Summit, part of the Miami-based Celebrity Cruises fleet, tied up at Pier 10 at 7:15 a.m. The cruise ship was on its way from San Diego to Hilo when it was diverted to Honolulu because of the emergency, a state official said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Two Hawaii cruise ship deaths from 'natural causes' Nov 1, 2007
Michael Sheehan, a spokesman for Celebrity Cruises, said an 83-year-old man, who was a U.S. citizen, had an apparent heart attack and died while the ship was at sea. In addition, a 40-year-old woman who had "cancer issues" also died at sea while the ship was en route to Hawai'i from San Diego, Sheehan said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Get out of my space! Oct 31, 2007
"One approach would be to tell the couple, 'We devote so much time at home to our friends and family, so one of the things we love most about a cruise is that it gives us the chance to get away from everyone and spend some quiet time alone, just the two of us,'" says Michael Thomas, the director of entertainment and programs for Celebrity Cruises. Option B. (CNN -- World)
Getting Married At Sea Oct 27, 2007
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises ... Sister company Celebrity Cruises offers weddings in port as well as two vow-renewal packages. (Suite101.com)
GET INTIMATE Oct 23, 2007
October 23, 2007 -- DEAR Celebrity Cruises; Launching a new cruise line can't be easy. That's why so many once-famous names have sunk, so to speak, while new ones have floated in to take their place. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
One-way cruises Oct 19, 2007
Celebrity Cruises' Millennium crosses from Barcelona Dec. 2 on a 14-night trip to Fort Lauderdale. The cruise line's Galaxy travels from Barcelona to San Juan, departing Dec. 8, with stops in North Africa, the Canary Islands, Barbados, Antigua and St. Maarten. (Newsday -- Health)
A jubilee cruise in the Caribbean Oct 14, 2007
A little higher in the price and luxury range is Celebrity Cruises (). I personally travelled with 16 members of my family on the Celebrity ship Millennium a couple of years ago and can vouch that there are attractions to appeal to everyone. (Globe and Mail)
Annual Cruise Fest Sale Launches at Liberty Travel Oct 13, 2007
A sampling of exclusive cruise vacation offers include: AVALON WATERWAYS Tulip Time Cruise, 8 night sailing from Amsterdam $1649 per person - $300 savings per couple AZAMARA CRUISES Brazil, Uruguay & Argentina, 12 night sailing from Sao Paulo $2299 per person (oceanview cabin) - Special Reduced Rates CELEBRITY CRUISES Western Caribbean, 5 night sailing from Miami $499 per person - Special Reduced Rates COSTA CRUISES Eastern Caribbean, 7 night sailing from Ft. Lauderdale $499 per person - $50... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Royal Caribbean Narrows Search Oct 2, 2007
In January, Arnold lost Royal Caribbean sibling line Celebrity Cruises, which spends $30 million annually on ads, to Element 79 in Chicago, after a review. (MPG continues to handle Celebrity's media chores, however. (MediaWeek.com)
It's Official: Royal Caribbean Reviews Sep 13, 2007
Arnold lost Royal Caribbean sibling line Celebrity Cruises, which spends $30 million annually on ads, to Element 79 in Chicago following a review that concluded in January. (MPG continues to work on Celebrity's media chores, however. (MediaWeek.com)
Royal Caribbean promotes execs Sep 5, 2007
said it has promoted two executives to oversee the Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises brands. The Miami-based cruise company said Royal Caribbean International president Adam Goldstein and Celebrity Cruises president Dan Hanrahan have added chief executive officer to their titles. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
more reader opinions Sep 1, 2007
The bridge district board considered plastering "Celebrity Cruises" advertising on ferries in the past. Recent discussion mentions Pepsi-Cola and Save-Mart supermarkets. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
New book: 'Where to Go When' Aug 28, 2007
Celebrity Cruises departs Sept. 15 from England for Cape Liberty in Bayonne, N.J. Celebrity's Millennium crosses from Barcelona Dec. 2 on a 14-night trip to Fort Lauderdale. The cruise line's Galaxy travels from Barcelona to San Juan departing Dec. 8, with stops in North Africa, the Canary Islands, Barbados, Antigua, and St. Maarten. (Yahoo News)
SeaMaster Cruises owner to participate in Kidney Walk fund-raiser Aug 16, 2007
The Kidney Walk at Sea will take place aboard Celebrity Cruises Infinity on Sept. 6 during an Alaskan cruise. The Kidney Walk at Sea is a fund-raising event in support of education and the prevention of chronic kidney disease and organ donation awareness for the National Kidney Foundation. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Best Small Luxury Cruise Ships Aug 6, 2007
This includes not just the SeaDream Yacht Club cruise vacations, but also those on top cruise lines such as Regent Seven Seas, Crystal Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Windstar Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Elite Travel International combines luxury cruise travel with donations to raise funds for this foundation year-round, as part of Ms. Small's dedication to fundraising for breast cancer research. (Suite101.com)
More visitors, but fewer stay in hotels Jul 24, 2007
"But the leaving of the one NCL ship frees up some berthing space, and there is demand for that from other carriers like Carnival and Celebrity Cruises," he said. Pages: 1. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Royal Caribbean to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter Earnings Jul 18, 2007
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur and Azamara Cruises. The company has a combined total of 35 ships in service and seven under construction. (PR Newswire)
Tripso.com: I want my port tax back! Jul 14, 2007
It was also the vessel's last cruise under the Celebrity Cruises name, as it was being transferred to Spain-based Pullmantur Cruises, a sister company ... I contacted Michael Sheehan, Royal Caribbean's associate vice president of corporate communications (Royal Caribbean is the parent company of both Celebrity Cruises and Pullmantur Cruises). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Take a fantastic vacation with others who stitch Jul 11, 2007
The ultimate vacation might be a Panama Canal cruise next spring with Lily Chin aboard Celebrity Cruises' Millennium-class ship the Infinity. This 14-day, one-of-a-kind adventure is March 30 to April 13. (Anchorage Daily News)
Royal Caribbean Anchors in Asia Jul 10, 2007
Ltd. The regional headquarters, which is located in Singapore's central business district, will support the marketing efforts in the Asia-Pacific region for three of the company's cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises ... Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur and Azamara Cruises. (PR Newswire)
Celebrity Cruises Cancels Sailings Due to Propeller Damage Jul 9, 2007
MIAMI, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrity Cruises has cancelled two 12-night Mediterranean sailings onboard Celebrity Millennium due to damage to the ship's propellers ... "We deeply regret having to cancel these sailings and apologize to our guests for the disruption this will cause them," said Dan Hanrahan, president of Celebrity Cruises. (PR Newswire)
Celebrity Sailing Impacted by Damaged Propeller Jul 7, 2007
MIAMI, July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrity Cruises is fully refunding the cruise fare paid by all guests on its June 30 sailing of Celebrity Millennium due to itinerary disruptions caused by propeller damage ... "We sincerely apologize to our guests for the disappointment they have experienced on this cruise," said Dan Hanrahan, president of Celebrity Cruises. (PR Newswire)
Celebrity Cruises awarded $15.2 million for lost profits in Legionnaires' disease case Jun 30, 2007
Celebrity Cruises awarded $15 ... A jury awarded Celebrity Cruises $183 million, but in January, a judge tossed out all but $10 ... 2 million to Celebrity Cruises for lost profits in 1994 and 1995. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Changing the face of cruising literally Jun 27, 2007
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, vice president of onboard revenue and entertainment for Celebrity Cruises, recognizes the misconception and tried to set people straight. "We are not all-inclusive unless we specifically say we are," she told the audience. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Clean up the B.C. cruise industry, says NDP Jun 16, 2007
In November 2006, Washington fined Celebrity Cruises, Inc., of Miami US $100,000 for allowing the cruise ship Mercury to spew 2,600 litres of untreated wastewater into Juan de Fuca Strait, between the state's Olympic Peninsula and southern Vancouver Island, a year earlier. Although the ship's owners admitted fouling Canadian waters three times, they weren't required to pay any fines in Canada. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Andy Potts and Leanda Cave Win 27th Annual Accenture Escape from Alcatraz(TM) Triathlon Sunday, June 3 Jun 4, 2007
"In 2005 I placed third and in 2006 I placed second so this was my definitely my year. This race is so challenging, the terrain, the course and the field of athletes; it really attracts the who's who of triathlons and I was thrilled I was able to perform well and hold off the other world class athletes to win this prestigious race." Official sponsors include: title sponsor Accenture, co-sponsor Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., ClifBar, ClifShot, Speedo, Cytomax and Xcyto, Shane Co., Gordon Biersch,... (PR Newswire)
Summer cruise guide, Part II Jun 1, 2007
Through October, Celebrity Cruises' Journey offers guests seven-night Bermuda itineraries from Cape Liberty, N.J. - including one overnight in St. George's and two nights in Hamilton. The ship offers two specialty restaurants, 15 accommodation classes, butler service and concierge amenities in every stateroom and suite, and expanded spa services. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Is Cruising Only for the Elderly? May 27, 2007
Others pitch themselves clearly at baby boomers, like Holland America Line and Celebrity Cruises, which states 'Elegant nights and days of discovery' as its current strapline. Cruise ships aimed at the family market those of Carnival Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), P&O, Princess and Royal Caribbean will have a much younger clientele during school holidays, and probably a lot of children, although they all operate excellent children s clubs and many have adult-only areas for some respite. (Suite101.com)
