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February 19, 2007
TWO NEW CARNIVAL SUPERLINERS NAMED
Carnival Cruise Lines is launching a new class of superliners over the
next several years, starting with the recently named Carnival Dream,
scheduled to enter service in October 2009, and Carnival Magic, which will
enter service in 2011. These ships will be the largest in the Carnival
fleet, capable of carrying 3,652 passengers each. Two other Carnival
ships are on order, including the 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom, slated to
debut in Europe next month, and the 112,000-ton Carnival Splendor,
scheduled to enter service during July 2008.
MAJESTY OF THE SEAS OVERHAUL COMPLETED
Royal Caribbean International has completed its extensive bow-to-stern
renovation of the Majesty of the Seas, including several new dining and
entertainment options for cruise guests. The newly transformed ship
resumes its year-round, three- and four-night cruises from Miami. Royal
Caribbean completely overhauled guest suites and staterooms, now providing
Wi-Fi access in each; casual dining areas including the new Windjammer
Marketplace featuring Asian, Latin, Mediterranean and American food, and
Compass Deli; and main dining rooms. Other enhancements include major
renovations to the Majesty Day Spa and ShipShape Fitness Center, now
featuring the virtual Elemis SpaBar; Adventure Ocean youth center and
ultra-hip Fuel Nightclub for teens. Major updates also were made to
conference rooms, pool deck, theater and Casino Royale.
"DEPARTMENT OF ROMANCE" DEBUTS ON PRINCESS CRUISES
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the hit TV series, The Love
Boat, famously set aboard a Princess ship, the cruise line is debuting its
Department of Romance in February. Its dream team of romance experts,
including romance guru Trish McDermott, everyone's favorite couples
therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, veteran wedding planner Alba Carreras and
Captain Stubing himself, actor Gavin MacLeod, is launching a number of
romantic pursuits on the Emerald Princess. These include the Romance by
Room Service package, featuring champagne and chocolates, scattered rose
petals, flameless scented candles, romantic background music and special
ultimate balcony dinner. Princess also is offering an entertaining new
class, "Become a Certified Romantic", as part of its ScholarShip @Sea
learning program, offering tools for couples interested in rediscovering
romance and sustaining their love after returning home. Romance TV
features timeless romance movies, such as "An Affair to Remember" and
"Sleepless in Seattle".
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