More cruise ships cited for wastewater Oct 3, 2008
The six ships cited for August violations were all owned by Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Miami- and London-based Carnival Corp. & PLC.. They exceeded limits on zinc, copper and ammonia. (Juneau Empire)
End is near for rank two-holer in Talkeetna Sep 19, 2008
They also want to tap Princess Cruises, Cook Inlet Region Inc. and the Alaska Railroad. "Especially Princess," said Bondurant, a pilot who flies for Hudson Air. (Anchorage Daily News)
Thedumbest travel trends ever Sep 17, 2008
Ex-"Bachelor" personality Alex Michel is a member of Princess Cruises Department of Romance, while unoffensive acts such as Sister Hazel and Barenaked Ladies are turning vessels into seasick concert halls. Were targeting bands who have the right fan base, says Andy Levin, founder and owner of Sixthman, which has produced around 20 concert cruises for this older, deep-pocketed fan base. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AEL&P: Snettisham lakes full Sep 16, 2008
Princess Cruises ships plugged in last month. And on Monday, the Greens Creek Mine was given a continuous supply. (Juneau Empire)
Travel QA: Renting in San Diego, cruise photography Sep 11, 2008
I took a look at your itinerary on the Princess Cruises site, and your first stop is a fairly quick one, arriving in Huatulco at 7 a.m. with a 1 p.m. departure. Because it will be both short and your first on-land stop, you may want to sign up for one of the cruise's excursions so you won't have to worry about making it back to the boat on time. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Fall crossings on sale Sep 9, 2008
62 percent off Denmark to Florida odysseyIf you can travel as soon as September 17 from Denmarks Copenhagen, we suggest this 18-day, eight-country extravaganza from Princess Cruises. The delightful itinerary aboard the Crown Princess includes: Dover, England; Dublin, Ireland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Qagortog, Greenland; St. Johns, Newfoundland; New York; and Fort Lauderdale. (MSNBC -- Travel)
NEWS + NOTES Sep 9, 2008
BEHIND THE CURTAIN ON November 8, Princess Cruises rolls out Ruby - newest sister ship of Emerald and Crown. Her most intriguing feature. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Holland America Line Announces $200 Million in Enhancements to Five Ships as Part of Ongoing Signature of Excellence Sep 5, 2008
" On longer cruises, a book club leader joins the team to lead lively group discussions.Renowned for service levels provided by its award-winning staff, the program will also include significant crew area enhancements including a new fitness facility, internet centers, staterooms and recreational areas.The industry-leading Signature of Excellence initiative announced nearly five years ago in November 2003 has evolved into an ongoing and comprehensive review of every aspect of the Holland America... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Panama Canal cruise discounts up to 51 percent Aug 27, 2008
For the Princess Cruises trip, check out cruisesonly. com or call 1-800-CRUISES.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Cruise ship inspectors gain improved access Aug 21, 2008
Johnson's report suggested that Holland America Line and Princess Cruises had issued guidelines on "how to restrict and control the observations of the rangers.". Holland and Princess are owned by Carnival Corp. based in Miami and London. (Anchorage Daily News)
State: Access to cruise ships improves Aug 20, 2008
The report suggested that Holland America Line and Princess Cruises had issued guidelines on "how to restrict and control the observations of the rangers.". Both Holland and Princess are owned by Carnival Corp & PLC, based in Miami and London. (Juneau Empire)
Exercise and Get Active Onboard You... Aug 15, 2008
Get Fit Onboard Princess Cruises with Wii Fit Gaming. Princess Cruise Ships recently launched an exercise and entertainment feature with the Wii Fit System gaming and tournaments. (Suite101.com)
Commander Communications surrenders to receivers Aug 9, 2008
August 09, 2008 12:54am AEST. ONLY eight months after a management overhaul, junior telecoms group Commander Communications has been placed in receivership as its bankers race to recoup more than $300 million that was poured into the group. (The Australian)
GPs might take flight in bird flu crisis Aug 9, 2008
August 09, 2008 01:31am AEST. A SIGNIFICANT minority of GPs might stay at home and decline to treat patients in the event of a bird flu pandemic, for fear that they or their families might become infected. (The Australian)
Explore the world at these newcruise ports Aug 8, 2008
New off-the-beaten-path cruise ports - Cruising- msnbc. Join the Nike+ Human Race 10K.. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tiger leaps into the black Aug 8, 2008
August 08, 2008 01:52am AEST. TIGER Aviation's Singapore operations have defied the nay-sayers and moved into the black after reporting a net profit of $S37. (The Australian)
Wriedt regrets tryst with driver Aug 7, 2008
August 07, 2008 12:48am AEST. TASMANIAN cabinet minister Paula Wriedt has expressed "regret" over an affair with her ministerial driver, whose demands for a six-figure compensation payout are being considered by a shaken state Government. (The Australian)
Strong Australian jobs growth surprises market Aug 7, 2008
August 07, 2008 03:54pm AEST. THE Australian jobs market remains resilient, despite widespread signs the domestic economy was beginning to falter. (The Australian)
Partial gas supplies resume from Varanus Island Aug 6, 2008
August 06, 2008 03:23pm AEST. WEST Australian Premier Alan Carpenter says the worst of the state's gas crisis is over, with the return to partial production of the Varanus Island plant. (The Australian)
Foster's fined $1m over worker's death Aug 5, 2008
August 05, 2008 12:03pm AEST. Foster's fined $1m over worker's death. (The Australian)
Dodgy child care centres on shame list Aug 5, 2008
August 05, 2008 10:31am AEST. Dodgy childcare centres named on list. (The Australian)
Argo tips tough times ahead Aug 5, 2008
August 05, 2008 12:07am AEST. DESPITE delivering a record profit, the nation's second-largest listed investment company has forecast tough times ahead, with bank dividend growth at the most risk. (The Australian)
Nelson lets Costello dictate timing Aug 4, 2008
August 04, 2008 04:25pm AEST. THE LIBERAL leadership is now hostage to a book deal, with Brendan Nelson confirming today he is prepared to wait until the release of Peter Costello's political memoirs for a public declaration on his future. (The Australian)
Chairman says NAB downgrades are inappropriate Aug 4, 2008
August 04, 2008 09:53am AEST. DECISIONS by credit agencies Moody's and Standard & Poor's to downgrade National Australia Bank's AA credit rating are "inappropriate" because of the ongoing operational strength of the business, Michael Chaney says. (The Australian)
Special Qantas investigation launched Aug 3, 2008
August 03, 2008 05:30pm AEST. THE aviation watchdog has formed a special team to investigate Qantas amid growing public concern the airline's safety standards may have slipped. (The Australian)
Intimate songs Aug 2, 2008
August 02, 2008 01:06am AEST. STING'S not one for resting on his laurels when there's music to be made or discovered, but he's looking forward to a break when the marathon reunion world tour of his band, the Police, draws to a close at New York's Madison Square Garden on Thursday. (The Australian)
Clyne must sort out NAB's books Aug 2, 2008
August 02, 2008 12:03am AEST. Cameron Clyne must sort out NAB's books. (The Australian)
Anger at Murray River rally no-shows in South Australia Aug 2, 2008
August 02, 2008 12:31am AEST. THOUSANDS of protesters lining the steps of Parliament House in Adelaide yesterday booed the failure of Kevin Rudd, Penny Wong, Mike Rann and Karlene Maywald to attend the rally to show their support for efforts to save the Murray River. (The Australian)
Gaming machine maker Aristocrat dives as analysts fear worse to come Jul 31, 2008
July 31, 2008 12:05am AEST. INVESTORS punished gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure for earnings downgrades and the news that its chief executive was leaving, wiping 20 per cent off the company's share price to drive it to a five-year low yesterday. (The Australian)
NAB's ratings unchanged after CEO departs Jul 31, 2008
July 31, 2008 02:29pm AEST. NAB's ratings unchanged after CEO quits. (The Australian)
New way needed on cancer Jul 31, 2008
July 31, 2008 01:37am AEST. A NATIONAL network of integrated cancer centres is needed to allow Australia to prevent the annual toll of 40,000 deaths from the disease blowing out further. (The Australian)
Nelson strikes another climate postion Jul 30, 2008
July 30, 2008 05:37pm AEST. Nelson strikes another climate stance. (The Australian)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Jul 29, 2008
July 27, 2008 10:34pm AEST. IAN Thorpe has provided the country's drug testing agency with medical evidence in an attempt to clear his name of doping. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Alcopop 'games' risk return of tax Jul 29, 2008
July 29, 2008 01:25am AEST. Alcopop 'games' risk return of tax. (The Australian)
Two Diggers injured by flares in Afghanistan Jul 28, 2008
July 28, 2008 12:44am AEST. THE Australian Defence Force is investigating incidents in Afghanistan that left two Diggers injured - one seriously - after the accidental discharge of flares during a routine patrol in southern Oruzgan province. (The Australian)
9/11 rebuild goes on, despite grisly finds Jul 28, 2008
Join Coral Princess Cruises on the ultimate 5-night cruise discovering Vanuatu. Join Xstrata-global mining group 19 countries worldwide, 43 000 people. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
Origin takes BG to Takeovers Panel Jul 26, 2008
July 26, 2008 10:26am AEST. ORIGIN Energy has applied to the Takeovers Panel to stop British predator BG Group from mailing its bidder's statement to shareholders, in a move that could give the target another five weeks to organise its defence. (The Australian)
Vancouver Ports for Alaska Cruising Jul 23, 2008
Most of the international cruise lines including Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Holland America have one or more ships leaving Vancouver for the popular Alaska cruise. Due to its prime location, Canada Place is the better terminal for cruise passengers to embark and disembark from. (Suite101.com)
Niagara Updates Attraction Jul 6, 2008
The groups claim Holland America and Princess Cruises have not provided adequate access to inspectors, called Alaska Ocean Rangers. The two groups cited a June 23 report by Paul Johnson, Ocean Ranger manager for the state's contractor, Crowley Marine Service, in which Johnson writes that Holland America and Princess Cruises appear to have adopted internal guidelines on how to restrict and control inspectors' observations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Drunk fisherman acquitted of wreaking havoc Jul 3, 2008
"The general feeling is that both Holland America and Princess Cruises have issued guidelines to the onboard crews on how to restrict and control the observations of the rangers," wrote Paul Johnsen, manager of the Ocean Rangers program. The reports that two Alaska groups - Responsible Cruising in Alaska and Campaign to Safeguard America's Waters - on Tuesday filed a 45-day notice of intent to sue, taking aim at two of the dominant lines. (Anchorage Daily News)
Groups say cruise ships denied ocean rangers access Jul 3, 2008
The groups say the cruise lines -- Holland America and Princess Cruises -- have denied inspectors required access to pollution-treatment equipment and personnel ... "The general feeling is that both Holland America and Princess Cruises have issued guidelines to the onboard crews on how to restrict and control the observations of the rangers," the report said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Some cruise ships restrict ranger access Jul 3, 2008
"The general feeling is that both Holland America and Princess Cruises have issued guidelines to the onboard crews on how to restrict and control the observations of the rangers," wrote Paul Johnsen, manager of the Ocean Rangers program. Both Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are owned by Carnival Corp & PLC, based in Miami and London. (Juneau Empire)
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)
Confessions of a ... cruise purser Jul 2, 2008
Renee Ruggero worked as a purser for Princess Cruises for three years. She has left the industry but still cruises frequently with her family. (MSNBC -- Travel)
City not warned of virus Jun 30, 2008
Swope said Kirby Day, of Princess Cruises and TBMP, would usually make the call. Day was out the week of June 17 with a "family emergency," according to a woman who answered the phone at the Juneau office of Princess Cruises. (Juneau Empire)
Aboard Queen Mary 2's Transatlantic Crossings, Plays and Workshops by London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Set the Stage for Enriching Voyages Jun 19, 2008
The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holland America Line's ms Eurodam Offers Top-Deck Spa Staterooms Jun 18, 2008
SEATTLE, June 18 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam is taking guests to new heights with 56 luxury Spa Staterooms located on the two highest decks of the Signature-class ship (Canada Newswire)
Best ships for couples Jun 17, 2008
$7 online stock trades. From party ships to ultimate luxury, there's a cruise for every twosome. (MSNBC -- Travel)
6 Cruise Mistakes May 31, 2008
6 Costly Mistakes Cruise Goers Make (Disney, Carnival, Norwegian) at SmartMoney (SmartMoney)
The newest trend in cruising? iPods May 28, 2008
Holland America Line offers iPods loaded with art tour information so guests can tour and better understand the ships artwork, while Princess Cruises loans out iPods for guests to use while relaxing in its Serenity relaxation areas. Windstar Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club and Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer not only preloaded iPods for use but also sound dock speaker systems in the staterooms so guests can experience the ultimate in private musical relaxation. (MSNBC -- Travel)
See Alaska Through the Eyes of a Native: Holland America Line Ships Feature Travel Guides May 28, 2008
SEATTLE, May 28 /CNW/ -- Cruisers on all Holland America Line ships bound for Alaska in 2008 will see and hear about their surroundings from an expert -- an Alaskan Travel Guide (Canada Newswire)
Not all plain sailing for cruise ships May 26, 2008
Carnival is the world's largest cruising shipping company, with local operations including P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises. Share this article. (NEWS.com.au)
Palin's rate cut plan likely worth less in Juneau May 23, 2008
It is not clear how the rate cut program would affect Greens Creek Mine or Princess Cruises, which in 2007 bought surplus power from AEL&P.. Both were "interruptible" customers, meaning they paid a lower rate but were cut off when water at Snettisham ran low last fall. (Juneau Empire)
CanadaandNew England cruise, from $734 May 17, 2008
Princess Cruises also offers a similar trip in September and October, only with a reversed itinerary, starting. For more details, additional dates, and adult fares, visit. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Princess Stole Our Booze! May 4, 2008
My wife and I went on a Princess Cruises cruise/train tour of Alaska in autumn. The night before we disembarked the ship we were instructed to place all of our belongings outside our cabin door for transfer to Fairbanks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
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)
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)
Early Booking Amenities Available Until May 31 for Holland America Line's 2009 Grand Voyages Apr 17, 2008
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ambassadors International, Inc. Announces New Director Apr 10, 2008
He served as Chief Financial Officer and President of Princess Cruises from 1970 to 1986. Mr. Rodney then created Crystal Cruises, a luxury cruise line, for a large Japanese shipping company and served as its President from 1987 until 1994. (PR Newswire)
Princess Cruises to Host First-Ever Live Opera Transmission at Sea Apr 2, 2008
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. It's a rare opportunity to present our passengers with such an enriching cultural experience included in their cruise. (Canada Newswire)
Princess' Department of Romance Selects Five Finalists in 'Are You the Greatest Romantic?' Video Contest Apr 2, 2008
Source: Princess Cruises ... April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Confirming that romance knows no boundaries, the five finalists of Princess Cruises' "Are You The Greatest Romantic?" video contest include a grandmother married 40 years, a minister and father of five, couples married only a few years and a hopeless romantic just getting serious with his love ... Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carnival to refund $40M in fuel fees Apr 2, 2008
1 million bookings at Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard and the Yachts of Seabourn. The settlement came after the Attorney General's office says it received several hundred complaints about the charges, which were implemented across the cruise line industry. (Orlando Business Journal)
Carnival to refund passengers $40 million Apr 1, 2008
Carnival is the parent company of Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. It and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., another industry leader, announced in November they would start billing passengers to offset rising fuel prices $5 per person, per day for voyages beginning Feb. 1. (The Palm Beach Post)
Cities switch off lights for Earth Hour Mar 30, 2008
Adventures in Australia brought to you by Princess Cruises. www. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
America's 'First Bachelor' Joins Princess Cruises' Department of Romance Mar 28, 2008
Source: Princess Cruises ... And now the show's very first bachelor, Alex Michel, is set to share his views on love and dating as he becomes the newest member of Princess Cruises' Department of Romance ... "I am thrilled to be joining Princess Cruises' Department of Romance," said Alex Michel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
