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KISS this ship…it’s your Destiny

Theme cruises are always hot, especially the ones that involve famous entertainers who years ago played to crowds of 30,000 or more. These days, they find an entertainment home on cruise ships, and...

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Hawaii to be mostly for Princesses?

Princess Cruises, one of the first cruise lines to introduce the world to Alaska, is attempting to place itself as the dominant cruise line to Hawaii. Ships bearing Princess colours will sail at least...

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Take me out to the ball…cruise!’

MSC Cruises, the European line that spends time on this side of the Atlantic each winter, has a history of baseball-themed cruises. This year is no exception. If you’re a ball fan, you’ll be running...

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Theme cruising Crystal clear

Theme cruises have become all the rage with most cruise lines. Speakers of interest, big-name entertainers, sports icons, creative learning, computer courses…it’s all part of what cruise lines hope...

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Celebrity changes in Europe good

Celebrity Cruise Lines had already announced European offerings for next summer. Then there were some modifications to the 2012 line-up, as well as some new cruises. Celebrity is among the cruise...

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Disney ‘cousins’ getting on board

For those who love all things Disney — and who doesn’t? — Mickey and Minnie and the entire Disney group of characters will have some company when the new family ship, the Fantasy, is launched in...

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Theme song a hit again in Texas

You probably never thought when Glen Campbell was wailing away on the country/pop hit Galveston that cruisers might be looking to make that song an anthem of sorts. Despite the fact that Hurricane Ike...

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Cruise round-up: Themes, Barcelona, Mazatlan

Time to go “Around the Horn” with cruise news. It seems forever (it’s actually been 38 years) that the Garrison Keeler’s Prairie Home Companion, located in the fictional town of Lake Woebegone in...

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A chance to cruise with Canadian Gardener

Years ago, I worked out of the CBC in Vancouver as part of the 6 p.m. news team and across the country each night on CBC Newsworld. On a regular basis, running through the halls and working the-then...

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Classic movies on the Constellation

Okay, I admit it. At least once a week, I skip through my TV online schedule and take a look to see what movies are coming up on Turner Classic Movies. While I usually take in a new movie once a week,...

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The games of Celebrity’s Billboard

Billboard has been recording the top 100 songs and has been a bible of the music industry since long before I started listening to records. Yes, that long. Whatever was hot showed up on Billboard and,...

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Opry time on Queen of the Mississippi

When the American Cruise Lines ship Queen of the Mississippi starts and finishes two cruises in Nashville this month, passengers will receive tickets for the Grand Ole Opry.  Specifically, they’ll see...

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Cruise news round-up: Non-smoking spreads, celebrities on board, Concordia...

We’ve had a rash of cruise lines cut back in smoking areas. The latest is MSC, specifically its ship Divina, to be based in Miami year-round, starting December 2. Smoking areas on the Divina will be...

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Think you can dance? Try Holland America

Entertainment has become a huge factor for most major cruise lines. Royal Caribbean and its Broadway shows, Carnival and the George Lopez Comedy Clubs and others with their own distinctive styles. One...

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Carnival captures Cat in the Hat…and all things Seuss, a program destined for...

The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Green Eggs and Ham…sound familiar? Yes, it’s the Dr. Seuss characters and they are coming to life on Carnival Cruise Lines. If you’re not already...

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Legends-ary times for the Norwegian Epic

How many of you have wandered “The Strip” in Las Vegas and stopped at the  Imperial Hotel to catch the Legends in Concert show? It became famous on the strip and — unless I’m mistaken — the Legends...

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Teeing it up on the Equinox with Jim McLean

Are you a golfer? Is there a golfer in the family? Does your partner golf and you don’t? I may have a cruise for you. Jim McLean, in my books, is one of the best golf instructors in the business. Many...

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TCM’s 2014 cruise hot ticket on Disney Magic

In over two decades, Turner Classic Movies has built a large, mature audience and that audience can’t seem to get enough of TCM’s cruise charters. In October, another host of stars appealing to the TCM...

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Celebrity Cruises going to celebrity events

Celebrity is calling it “Signature Event Sailings.” Good name, but you could also put it under the heading of “theme cruises.” For 2015-16, Celebrity is planning cruises to some iconic events in...

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Cruise views and news you can use

Celebrity chef Jacques Pepin made a career out of being an outstanding cook. It didn’t hurt that he was on television for years, starring in one series with the woman who became the grand mama of TV...

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Solstice sister ship ready to go

I am beginning to think the thousands who line the banks of the River Ems to watch the roll out of the new Celebrity Ships are actually NASCAR fans hoping for a wreck. Not a big wreck, just a small...

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Family fun at sea

The cruising industry has learned from Las Vegas’ mistakes. A decade ago Las Vegas attempted to change their image and tried to become a family destination. While the Vegas experiment failed the...

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Celebrity-more perks for regulars

When things are tough you make sure that your loyal customers aren’t running out and buying a cheaper cruise from another line. Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club is upping the anti for their regular...

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MSC Splendida and the splendid Sophia Loren

  MSC Splendida, the second in MSC Cruises’ luxurious “Fantasia-class” of cruise ships, launched over the weekend making it number “10” for the Italian Cruise Line. Once again the Godmother was Italy’s...

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Cruise news you can use

  Remember the big splash back in the fall when the QE2 completed its service with Cunard and sailed into Dubai to be made into a hotel? That was the plan. Apparently that plan has fallen apart. The...

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Dancing the night away with Crystal

  With all the dance shows percolating on our TV screens, luxury line Crystal Cruises’ ballroom dance-themed transatlantic voyage takes off on November 12 on the Crystal Serenity. The 10-day cruise...

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Reminders of Christmas

Tracy and Harry at Royal Caribbean sent along a press release all about Christmas and the holidays. It’s September, it’s warm…why?Probably because a quick look at all of Royal’s departures for...

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MSC set for winter

Phil Reimer–MSC, one of the few indepndent cruise lines in the world, is finalizing plans for its winter in the Caribbeam. The family owned Italian line is sending the MSC Poesia to this side of the...

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Family Cruises

Phil Reimer The cruising industry has learned from Las Vegas’ mistakes. A decade ago, Las Vegas attempted to change their image and become a family destination. While the Vegas experiment failed, the...

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Regent Navigator ready to sail

There is nothing like a refurbishing to get ready for the New Year–whether it’s for you, your house or a ship. Regent Seven Seas Navigator is back sailing after a major refurbishing. Navigator was...

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NCL caters to solo cruisers

From the people who brought you freestyle cruising comes the latest—solo cruising. Singles have long been left out of the picture when it comes to cruising. There is the odd sale from time to time,...

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Fascination–looking good

Phil Reimer–Carnival Cruise Lines’ Fascination is back in service in Jacksonville after getting a $34 million upgrade. The ship will continue to sail its four and five day cruises year-round. On the...

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P&O expanding Australia

Phil Reimer–You may not be as familiar with P&O cruise lines, but this British-based line has a big and lengthy background in England and Australia. They are launching Azura this weekend in...

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Holland America upgrades Statendam

Phil Reimer–Another Holland America ship has completed Signature upgrades. The Statendam, which will sail out of Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage) in a series of north-south cruises this summer, has had...

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Hanseatic’s view of Newfoundland

John and Sandra Knowlan are travel writers. Actually, Sandra is a cookbook writer. They make a great combo — perfect for travel. They recently were among the 180 passengers on the Hapag-Lloyd...

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This new Dream an upgrade in Magic

Carnival’s second ship in the Dream series — the 130,000 ton, 3,690-passenger Magic — will start sailing next spring. Although a sister ship to the Dream, the Magic will have some unique features....

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The Allure of Taylor Swift

Theme cruises are all the rage these days and, while this one is not in that category, it’s sure to be a hit for some — and I stress some — passengers aboard the new biggest cruise ship the world,...

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Closeness the key for Azamara Club

The one thing I have to get used to on the Azamara Journey is the closeness of everything. When you’re on a ship that houses about 682 passengers, even the stairs from floor to floor is a short hop....

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A cruise ship for little AND big kids

This is my second day aboard the Disney Dream, the newest happiest ship on water, and I’m sure there must still be a kid in me somewhere. I haven’t been cabin-bound despite the fact kids are...

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Extra flight for Galveston cruisers

I’m on a cruise all this week, so I’ve asked my Cruising Dunn Right colleagues, Bob and Nancy Dunn, to cover Carnival’s Ecstasy for me. This is their first of five reports, a look at Ecstasy’s home...

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Wine pairing: Mission Hills, Oceania

Like to mix wine with your cruise? Mission Hills one of the finest wineries in Canada and, indeed, the world and Oceania Cruises is collaborating with it to provide the ultimate wine lover’s...

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Experts and themes cruise winners

I didn’t always love “theme” and “expert” cruises, but I do now. My interested piqued several years ago when I went to a seminar on the Blue Whale, while sailing with Azamara Club Cruises in the Sea of...

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Cruise news and views you can use

Guess what? Crosby, Stills and Nash and — nope, sorry, no Neil Young, who is busy environmentally saving the world — are going on a cruise. The famous threesome will be on the Queen Mary 2 when she...

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Godmothers for new Carnival, Viking ships

Fincantieri Shipyards in Monfalcone, about an hour from Venice, this week floated out two new ships that will start welcoming passengers in the spring of 2016. Vista, a new class of ship for Carnival,...

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Well, fathom this: Carnival Corp. to Cuba

Canadians will have company next year in Cuba. Various U.S. Government departments have given thumbs-up to Carnival Corporation to cruise to Cuba. It stills need to be rubber stamped by the Cuban...

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Cruise news and views you can use

Let’s see…am I an Apple fan? Hmmm…I have Apple apps, an iPhone 6 Plus (with special lens and a microphone and I’m ordering the same model in iPhone S), an iPad, a MacBook Air and a 27-inch iMac. I try...

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Theme cruises the Cunard way in 2016

Theme cruises from wine to fashion are all the rage these days on the major cruise lines and some of the smaller ones, too. Are you into fashion? If so, you may want to consider this one next fall from...

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Cruise with Diana Ross hits the right notes

The Tom Joyner Foundation in the United States supports students who attend “historically black colleges and universities.” Part of its fund raising is going to be a cruise with the legendary Diana...

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Eight Stars Wars Days on Disney Fantasy

Disney Cruise Line celebrated the current blockbuster movie with a Star Wars Day on January 9. It was an enormous hit with guests — and why not? Star Wars is loved not only by the kids but adults, too....

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Disney’s cruising growth more calculated

Last week, my column was all about the boom in shipbuilding as cruise lines try to stay ahead of demand. Disney, on the other hand, is taking a more measured approach to growth. Usually just mentioning...

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