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September 2012

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Hublot Agrees to Tell Time for Seabourn Cruises

Sep 28, 2012  |   Contributor: Sally Farris

If you are going on a luxury cruise, nothing could be worse than the opulent ambience being ruined when you need the time and you look up to see a cheap and ugly wall clock glaring 2:45 back at you. Not only are you late for the magician/hypnotist show, but you’ve also been snapped out of your happy dream of being away from the world of average-looking clocks. If you choose Seabourn Cruises for your oceanic adventure however, Swiss luxury timepiece company Hublot will ensure that doesn’t happen.... Read More

Norwegian Breakaway to be Christened by Godmothers The Rockettes

Sep 25, 2012  |   Contributor: JL Staff

If Cinderella can get a Fairy Godmother, then why can’t a luxury cruise ship? Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway didn’t get just one old lady to watch over it, but multiple members of the beautiful and talented New York dance company, the Rockettes.... Read More

4 New Celebrity Chefs Join Top Chef: The Cruise Onboard Competition

Sep 20, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The recently announced "Top Chef: The Cruise" on Celebrity Cruises has added four new celebrity chefs to its field of competitors. Top Chef All Stars winner Richard Blais, Top Chef Just Desserts season one winner Yigit Pura, Top Chef: Texas winner Paul Qui, and Fan Favorite winner Fabio Viviani will join hosts Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons on this first-ever culinary voyage, which sets sail from Miami, Florida, on April 11, 2013.... Read More

World's First Living Wall at Sea Comes to Crystal Cruises' Ship

Sep 11, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Crystal Cruises is claiming an “industry’s first” with its self-contained, freestanding living wall at sea aboard the Crystal Symphony. The wall is the creation of UK-based ANS Group Europe. The company spent two days installing the wall, as the luxury cruise ship sailed from Portland to Dover to complete the 11-night themed-voyage, British Isle Brilliance.... Read More

Sneak Peek of Holland America's Savor Alaska Culinary Theme Cruise

Sep 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore

It used to be that the highlight of your luxury Alaska cruise was seeing stunning glaciers and breeching whales, but these days they offer so much more. On Holland America’s new 7-night Savor Alaska Culinary Cruise, guests not only get to explore the natural wonders of Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau and Victoria, they will also join Chef Arleen Lloyd on a culinary adventure all its own.... Read More

Never-Before-Seen Amenities Coming to Princess Cruise Line's New Ship

Sep 6, 2012  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Heading to a port near you, come June 2013, is Princess Cruise Line's newest luxury cruise ship Royal Princess. It will be offering up to 3,600 passengers exciting amenities including an expanded atrium with entertainment and casual dining venues; a first-ever enclosed, glass floor walkway from the top deck to portside bar; adults-only upper deck pool with private cabanas; the largest top deck pool offered on a cruise ship; a nighttime water and light show; upgraded Movies Under the Stars screen; and balconies off all outside staterooms.... Read More