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This Week in Cruise Deals: Free Prepaid Gratuities Sale + Royal Romance

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips

This Week’s Handpicked Cruise Deals Royal Caribbean Month of Romance Offer Royal Caribbean is celebrating February as the “month of romance” by offering a FREE romance package on select sailings. Receive a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and ½ dozen roses. What a
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Cruise Lines Address Safety Standards In Concordia Aftermath

February 2, 2012
By Island Tips
Cruise Lines Address Safety Standards In Concordia Aftermath

Costa Concordia (Courtesy Europa Press/Flickr ) In an attempt to calm weary cruisers in the aftermath of the tragic Costa Concordia accident, cruise lines have systematically rolled out messages about the safety and security onboard their ships. In the wake of the Jan. 13 accident off the coast of Isola del Giglio, Italy...
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Tuesday Travel Ticker: Agents get their say

January 17, 2012
By Island Tips

Marriott and Enterprise took two of the top honors in an annual poll of travel agents on suppliers and destinations they prefer. Marriott won for best hotel and resort chain and Enterprise for best domestic car rental company. Royal Caribbean was the top pick for ...
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Carnival’s S&P rating remains unchanged following Costa Concordia incident

January 16, 2012
By Island Tips

Prior to the markets opening on Monday S&P announces that they are leaving Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and NCL's debt ratings unchanged following the Costa Concordia Incident
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Double the fun on back-to-back cruises

January 13, 2012
By Island Tips

One of the trends our cruise agency is seeing is an increasing number of people?taking longer cruise vacations, those longer than the typical seven days.? It makes sense to do so for those that have the time.?? After all,?one?week is barely enough time to relax and get cozy with your ...
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Double the fun on back-to-back cruises

January 13, 2012
By Island Tips

One of the trends our cruise agency is seeing is an increasing number of people?taking longer cruise vacations, those longer than the typical seven days.? It makes sense to do so for those that have the time.?? After all,?one?week is...
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What happens if you cannot get off your ship

January 8, 2012
By Island Tips

TweetAt the time of this writing, the port of Galveston has been closed due to heavy fog. Carnival Magic and Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas are being delayed in their return back to Galveston. On those ships, passengers are waiting (in most cases sadly) for their cruise to come to a close. Have...
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What happens if you cannot get off your ship

January 8, 2012
By Island Tips

TweetAt the time of this writing, the port of Galveston has been closed due to heavy fog. Carnival Magic and Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas are being delayed in their return back to Galveston. On those ships, passengers are waiting (in most cases sadly) for ...
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New details emerge in case of missing cruiser

January 6, 2012
By USA Today

George Smith IV's disappearance from a Royal Caribbean ship in 2005 created a media frenzy.
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Carnival Fun Ships to Get $500 Million in Upgrades

January 5, 2012
By Island Tips
Carnival Fun Ships to Get $500 Million in Upgrades

Not far behind Royal Caribbean’s ambitious fleet revitalization plan is Carnival Cruise Line’s commitment to invest $500 million in fleet upgrades. This includes all ships except but the eight  Fantasy-class ships–between now and 2015. The first ship to undergo the changes is Carnival Liberty. Next...
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