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A Small Ship Cruise: Uncommon Cruises Now Offers Alternative to Mainstream Cruising

admin | February 18, 2012 | One comment

A Small Ship Cruise: Uncommon Cruises Now Offers Alternative to Mainstream Cruising










Edgewood, WA (PRWEB) March 16, 2009

Many regular cruise passengers are becoming jaded with conventional cruises. They are now looking for an alternative, but don’t really know what other options are out there. And even if they did, there is no easy way to find out about the many different specialty cruises that are the perfect antidote to mainstream cruising. An exciting new trend, however, is underway.

Now consumers can discover just how convenient and helpful going to http://www.UncommonCruises.com can be when researching and planning a small ship cruise. “Absolutely everything is there in one spot,” says Patty Tanner of Vancouver, Canada. “My husband and I wouldn’t be caught dead on one of those big-box cruises. We much prefer going to out-of-the way destinations and we enjoy it more with a smaller group of fellow travelers.”

The Tanners recently returned from a safari to Kenya and are now looking at exploring Antarctica. “I had no idea there would be so many choices for cruises to Antarctica,” adds Mike Tanner. “We never knew this, but we discovered that you can visit Antarctica from either Australia or from Chile. And we can have the option of a tall ship, an ice breaker or a small ship cruise. We had no clue until we checked out this website.” “And their cruise advisors are so knowledgeable,” interjects Patty. “It’s such a relief talking to someone who has first-hand knowledge on the destination and the cruise you intend taking.”

Even the specialty cruise lines themselves find the website appealing. Profiles of these small ship cruise lines are as detailed as those found in their own corporate brochures. Star Clippers is one of them. One of almost 70 niche cruise companies found on the Uncommon Cruises website, they offer guests a tall-ship sailing experience on clipper ships that accommodate between 170 and 225 passengers. According to Dan Pedelaborde, Director of Incentives & National Accounts, West, for the cruise line, “This website is beautiful, and the Star Clippers content wonderfully presented.”

Towards the end of 2009, mainstream cruise line Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Oasis of the Seas, will be launched. It will be one of the largest cruise ships ever built. There will be 16 decks and accommodate 5,400 passengers. “In effect, this vessel is the size of a small town,” says James Felton, Founder of Uncommon Cruises. His company is a travel center that focuses exclusively on specialty cruises, the opposite end of the spectrum to big-box ships like Oasis of the Seas.

In a press release issued last November, RCCL announced that their new vessel will have seven distinct neighborhoods. “Comparing a ship this size to a town isn’t that far-fetched,” observes Felton. “I suppose building one huge vessel is cheaper than seven small ones,” he added with an amused smile.

“We recognize our niche market is much smaller than the mainstream cruise marketplace. But it’s the encyclopedic scope of our website, our Advisors’ insider knowledge, and our vibrant online community that makes us successful,” says Felton. “Don’t get me wrong,” he adds, “I love any kind of cruise. But it’s the small ship cruise that gives me the most rewarding experience.” Judging by the variety of specialty cruises on this website, there certainly seems to be enough ‘uncommon’ cruise experiences from which to choose.

To learn more, visit http://www.UncommonCruises.com

About Uncommon Cruises®:

Uncommon Cruises® is the newest division of The Cruising Co. It is the only online travel center devoted exclusively to specialty cruises. Created to meet the growing need for an alternative to traditional, mainstream cruising, this niche cruise travel agency has developed a content-rich, web-based business that is encyclopedic in scope. Its intent is to act as a one-stop resource center for consumers interested in non-traditional cruising.

About Uncommon Cruises®:

Uncommon Cruises® is the newest division of The Cruising Co. It is the only online travel center devoted exclusively to specialty cruises. Created to meet the growing need for an alternative to traditional, mainstream cruising, this niche cruise travel agency has developed a content-rich, web-based business that is encyclopedic in scope. Its intent is to act as a one-stop resource center for consumers interested in non-traditional cruising. At the heart of the site is a comprehensive collection of unique and unusual destinations, cruises, vessels and cruise themes. But it is the dynamic online community and a bank vault of expertise offered up by the Specialty Cruise Advisors that help to round out the wealth of information available to those seeking more out of a cruise than a big-box cruise ship can offer.

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Nexus Captain Calls for Serious Reform and Accountability in Cruise Line Passenger Safety

admin | January 27, 2012 | One comment

Nexus Captain Calls for Serious Reform and Accountability in Cruise Line Passenger Safety











Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Nexus Consulting Group of Alexandria, LLC, a leading provider of private maritime safety and security solutions, is calling on the cruise industry to implement independent passenger distress call systems. Similar to how anyone might pull a fire alarm, independent distress calls would alert authorities in case of disaster and a breakdown in the chain of command, as was seen recently on the Costa Concordia. Safety systems, no matter how well-intentioned, can fail due to human error and a lack of redundancy.

“Current distress systems make passengers reliant on a ‘chain of command’ for reaching the outside authorities, but what if the crew on board doesn’t do their jobs?” asks Captain Bill Doherty, director of maritime affairs for Nexus. “Passengers need to have the ability to ask for help if something seems dangerous and help is not being provided by the crew. Ideally, a passenger distress system would never need to be used, but when lives are at stake, any risk is unacceptable.”

Questions are being raised about the Costa Concordia’s captain, Francseco Schettino, and his possible consumption of alcohol prior to the the disaster. If this is the case, those in charge of passenger safety may have become incapable of doing their jobs. Nexus believes that the safety of the passengers should be deferred into their own hands at all levels possible to avoid any safety risk.

Nexus Consulting Group is taking the lead in demanding change from a key travel industry, with cruise safety specialists and programs designed to assist cruise lines with their safety management. To discuss Nexus’ cruise safety services, please contact Nexus Consulting at 703-224-8984.

To view Captain Doherty’s full recommendation to the cruise industry as a former Safety Manager for a major cruise line, please see the “What can we learn from the Costa Concordia?” white paper on the Nexus site.

For more information about Nexus or to receive a free consultation please contact the sales department at: info (at) ncga (dot) us

About Captain Bill Doherty

Captain Bill Doherty is a 1967 graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, a licensed US Coast Guard Master-Unlimited tonnage, and qualified First Class Pilot, Prince William Sound, Valdez, Alaska. Captain Doherty has served on numerous US Navy warships and was the Head of Maritime Affairs for the Chief of Naval Operations during Operations Desert Storm. Over the course of his career, he has commanded tankers, containerships, research vessels, high-speed ferries, and was an instructor at his alma mater. Before retirement, his latest position was as Safety Manager for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Captain Doherty now serves as the director of maritime relations for Nexus Consulting.

About Nexus Consulting Group of Alexandria, LLC

Established in 2005, Nexus Consulting is a US veteran-owned and operated private safety and security company that places unprecedented focus on compliance while actively protecting passengers, crews, equipment and cargo from maritime threats. Internationally, Nexus Consulting is taking the lead in maritime security utilizing the Nexus Solution. Nexus also offers marine safety and security consulting services to private shipping fleets, cargo vessels and cruise lines.

Visit Nexus online at: http://www.NCGA.US

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Bay Area Adventure Travel Company, CruiseOne Mill Valley Announces that Clients Can Now Benefit From State-of-the-Art Technology

admin | January 3, 2012 | One comment

Bay Area Adventure Travel Company, CruiseOne Mill Valley Announces that Clients Can Now Benefit From State-of-the-Art Technology











CruiseOne specializes in adventure travel


Mill Valley, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

Steve Faber, owner of the Bay Area adventure travel company, CruiseOne Mill Valley, is offering clients state-of-the-art technologies, such as a customized web-based, smart phone application with information on each client’s cruise line, ship and itinerary; as well as an easy-to-use, detailed CruiseOne Mill Valley website; and electronic luggage locators to help clients more easily locate their luggage at the end of a cruise.

Faber’s one-of-a-kind, web-based app for clients with Android smart phone or iPhone clients is specifically tailored to each client’s cruise with a series of webpages accessed through the phone’s browser. It features a separate page for each port that details port-specific emergency contact numbers, and the address of the port and pier with their approximate locations pinpointed on a map. Clients also benefit from one-touch dialing that connects the user to the ship, after-hours desk, travel-insurance carrier, Steve Faber, the port or the pier. To access this app, clients can simply utilize a unique web address or scan the Quick Read Barcode Graphic on a small customized card.

The customized web-based app is but one of the state-of-the-art technologies that Faber presents. Potential clients can also begin searching for a cruise today on Faber’s fully operational, easy-to-navigate website, at http://www.greatshiptrips.com. Visitors can search cruises by cruise line, ship, destination and travel dates. Clients can view the deck maps of any ship to help select their staterooms, choose excursions or even see projected wave heights for the upcoming week. Visitors can book through the website or by contacting Faber. Even if clients choose to book through the website, Faber is still available throughout the process to assist with needs.

“With 15 years specializing in cruises, it would be my pleasure to help plan your perfect vacation at sea and to stand behind you at every step, especially should anything go wrong. How much does this effort cost compared to booking direct with the cruise lines? Not a penny more and often a bundle less,” Faber said.

With another one of CruiseOne Mill Valley’s features, Faber’s cruise-loving clients will no longer have to deal with the headache of locating their luggage at the end of their cruise. Electronic luggage locators help clients avoid the mess of searching through thousands of bags to locate and secure their luggage quickly and efficiently.

For more information on CruiseOne Mill Valley, call 415-322-3523 or view CruiseOne Mill Valley on the web at http://www.greatshiptrips.com.

About CruiseOne Mill Valley

Traveling the world as a travel writer to report on cruises, Steve Faber has been blessed with the opportunity to sail on 98 cruises on 71 ships of 31 cruise lines. As an independent CruiseOne cruise specialist, Faber capitalizes on combining his knowledge of ships and destinations with the powerful marketing clout and superlative client service of CruiseOne, the world’s largest seller of cruise vacations. Faber serves the Bay Area. Contact him to discuss cruise itineraries, cruise discounts, adventure travel, river cruises and more.

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A-List Celebrity Gift Expert Jen Wolf Helps Stars ?Holiday Shop for A Cause? Dec 10th in Beverly Hills

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A-List Celebrity Gift Expert Jen Wolf Helps Stars “Holiday Shop for A Cause” Dec 10th in Beverly Hills










Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) December 09, 2011

A-List Celebrity Gift Expert Jen Wolf and founder of Leave An Impression Custom Gift Company is sharing her secrets of the latest holiday trends and what the stars are giving and receiving this holiday season. Wolf, who has an impressive list of stars who have received her baskets including Brad Pitt, Emma Stone and Lady Gaga, Cameron Diaz, Tom Cruise, Daniel Craig, cast of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Men in Black 3, Skyfall and is available for interviews. High-resolution images available.

On Trend for this Holiday Season: (high-resolution images available)

“Duchess High Tea” in honor of Kate Middleton – featuring elderflower water enjoyed by kings and queens over the centuries, biscuits and traditional lemon curd and black currant jam and beautiful tea towels.

“Retro Treats” like creamy mint taffy from Fralingers, recently featured on Boardwalk Empire, handcrafted ribbon candy, old-fashioned peppermint sticks, are in high demand.

Brooklyn’s Finest: Bellocq teas, Mast Brothers Craft Chocolate. Handcrafted/Made in America gifts from Cynthia Cardhan ceramics and eco-friendly post-industrial recycled wooden kid’s toys.

A-List Celebrities who have recently received Leave An Impression custom gifts: (high-resolution images available)

Lady Gaga, who received the “Starlight Bath Basket,” filled with luxurious items including pink champagne truffles from France and a lambs-wool powder puff.

Brad Pitt, raved over his Rawlings baseball glove leather duffle bag and Oakland A’s Mr. Potato Head he received while filming MoneyBall.

For the cast of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, David Fincher chose beautiful and artfully wrapped cards with donations to the RAIN (Rape Abuse Incest Network) foundation in honor of the cast for start of production gifts.

James Bond film, Skyfall, kept so top secret- Wolf was only able to share that the gift baskets delivered to Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Javier Bardem included items from many exotic countries featured in the film.

Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans all were first to see the newly designed Spiderman logo on a camera case in their start of production gift.

Bad Teacher’s Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Seigel received gifts including a leather duffel, glass dolphin, and pot leaf stress ball all highlighting the storyline.

A-list Celebrity Gift Expert and founder, Jennifer Wolf, says “We combine the treasures of a specialty boutique, the great finds of a craft show, discoveries from a faraway bazaar, along with some enduring classics.” Wolf, who started her company with a knack for shopping, an eye for design, a sweet tooth, and great gift-wrapping skills, says she created her business to make “uncommon goods accessible to everyone.”

Wolf is often entrusted with confidential movie scripts, which allow her to truly delve into the setting, characters and themes of the story. These details result in perfect custom start-of-production gifts for clients including: ABC, NBC, CBS, Showtime, Paramount, Geffen Records, MTV, and Nickelodeon.

“Leave An Impression has left quite an indelible one on us at Columbia Pictures. The owner, Jennifer Wolf, has an incredible way of bringing a theme to life with her imagination, creativity and resourcefulness,” Sue Keh Bennett of Columbia Tristar says.

Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, and Ellen DeGeneres have also received these exceptional gift baskets containing the highest quality, most unique and newest offerings available, which Gift Expert Jen Wolf searches the world over to find. From English Biscuits to Italian Truffle Butter, Japanese teas to Aztec hot chocolate and, of course, all the best from here in the U.S., Leave an Impression’s products are second to none. The finishing touch is the arrangement. A tantalizing display is topped with the finest ribbons creating gifts brimming with class and distinction.

Jen Wolf is available for interviews and LA showroom great for filming. High Resolution images are available. Website: http://www.leaveanimpression.com Facebook.com/Leave an Impression Gifts. Twitter @giftstoimpress

PR/Media Contact: Nadine Jolson, (310) 614-3214 Jolson Creative PR jolsoncreativePR(at)mac(dot)com

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Cruise Specials for Christmas and New Year 2004 Sailings up to 85% Off

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Cruise Specials for Christmas and New Year 2004 Sailings up to 85% Off










(PRWEB) December 3, 2004

As an end-of-the-year closeout special, eCruises.com, a major online cruise broker, is offering savings of up to 85% on all Carnival and Norwegian cruises through December 31, 2004.

Due to their close relationship with most major cruise lines, eCruises.com can offer the lowest prices available on the Internet as well as the highest-quality discount cruise specials in the country. eCruises.com’s Christmas and New Years holiday cruise specials include entertainment-oriented cruises on the largest and most popular line, Carnival, as well as relaxing freestyle cruises on the Norwegian cruise line.

Carnival and Norwegian are the only two cruise lines subject to these limited-time holiday deals, but eCruises.com offers many more options for cruise vacations at discount prices.

With eCruises.com’s easy-to-use website, over 15,000 discount cruise sailings can be searched with real-time pricing and browsed by destination, sailing date, duration, or cruise line with details and itineraries. The website also includes a feature to instantly locate a nearby cruise to “sail from where you live”. The entire website is designed to give the visitor access to a multitude of information – from statistics on every ship in the most popular cruise lines, to luxury cruise vacation packages for under $ 100 per day. Gift certificates and savings on group sailing are also available.

“It’s not only the price that keeps our customers coming back,” said Sy Ripka, President of eCruises.com, “it’s our commitment to customer service.” eCruises.com prides itself on unsurpassed customer service, and will provide assistance on everything from booking to travel accommodations and cruise guides.

Visit eCruises.com now to find out how to:

· Cruise three nights to the Bahamas from Miami for $ 355

· Get an eleven-night stay in Hawaii for as low as $ 879

· Spend seven nights including Christmas in The Caribbean for only $ 617

About eCruises.com:

For over six years, eCruises.com has provided the lowest prices and best service on all the major cruise lines in the world. Their feature-rich yet user-friendly website includes resources on pre- and post-resort stays and cruise guides, deals on holiday and group sailings, and air transportation and hotel stays.

Book and sail on a Carnival or Norwegian cruise at 85% off from now until December 31, 2004 to receive a free on-board value booklet and a free one-year subscription to Cruise Travel magazine. Find more information and a variety of ways to cruise at http://www.eCruises.com or call 1-800-223-6868.

All rates stated here include cruise, port charges and government taxes, per person/double occupancy, as of 11/30/2004. Rates are capacity-controlled and subject to change.

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CruiseOne Angela Mattox Offers $499 Holy Land Cruise on Royal Caribbean International Ends August 31

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CruiseOne Angela Mattox Offers $ 499 Holy Land Cruise on Royal Caribbean International Ends August 31











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Middleburg, FL (PRWEB) August 21, 2011

CruiseOne Cuise and Vacation Specialist Angela Mattox is offering an incredible special on Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas Holy Land cruise itinerary. Guests will travel back in time with ancient stops in Israel, Turkey and Greece. The cruise departs Istanbul, Turkey on September 16 and October 7, 2011. Guests booking with Angela Mattox can sail for just $ 499, which is $ 300 less than the cost of similar advertised sailing dates. Act now – guests must book by August 31, 2011.

The cruise fare includes:

An oceanview stateroom on Royal Caribbean International’s Vision of the Seas
$ 25 onboard credit per cabin
One free shore excursion
An onboard savings coupon

Balcony upgrades start at $ 1,099 per person and guests will receive an additional onboard savings coupon and a free spa treatment.

CruiseOne Cruise and Vacation Specialist Angela Mattox provides timely and unbeatable customer service, with live agency representatives available 24/7.

For more information on the Oceania Cruises Promotion or to book your next vacation, please visit http://www.CruiseOne.com/amattox or contact Angela Mattox, your Independent CruiseOne Cruise & Vacation Specialist, at 888-972-8886 or amattox(at)cruiseone(dot)com.

*Subject to availability

About CruiseOne:

CruiseOne, the nation’s largest home-based franchise travel agent network, was founded in 1992 and currently has more than 720 locations. The company is part of World Travel Holdings (WTH), the nation’s largest cruise retailer. The franchise has relationships with every major cruise line and many tour operators and as a result, offers consumers the lowest possible pricing. CruiseOne is consistently recognized for its efforts, including being named Royal Caribbean’s “Partner of the Year,” Celebrity Cruises’ “National Account Partner of the Year” and Carnival Cruise Line’s “Travel Partner of the Year.” A proud member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), MinorityFRAN, and VetFRAN, the company is consistently ranked in major editorial awards including Entrepreneur magazine’s “Top 500″, Forbes magazine’s “Top 20 Franchises to Start,” the Franchise Market “Top 100 Companies,” and FranchiseBusinessReview’s “Top Low Cost Franchises.”

Media Contact:

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CruiseOne

888-972-8886 / 301-523-8446

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Cruise Critic Offering Up-to-the-Minute Info on Hurricane Frances-Related Cruise Developments

admin | October 23, 2011 | One comment

Cruise Critic Offering Up-to-the-Minute Info on Hurricane Frances-Related Cruise Developments










(PRWEB) September 2, 2004

Cruise Critic, the leading cruise travel information web site for consumers, is offering up-to-the-minute coverage of cruise developments related to Hurricane Frances. The category four hurricane, which is heading toward South Florida – one of the busiest regional embarkation ports in the world – is already resulting in itinerary changes and outright cancellations.

Cruise Critic’s news team will continue to provide the latest information as long as the hurricane is impacting cruise travel.

To view up-to-date cruise line alterations due to Hurricane Frances, please visit Cruise Critic.

About Cruise Critic

Cruise Critic, launched in 1995, is an interactive community of seasoned and first-time cruisers who enjoy the fun of planning, researching and sharing their love of cruising. The site has been honored by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) with its Lowell Thomas Award. Cruise Critic owns the most heavily trafficked cruise message boards on the Web, with over 110,000 registered members.

Cruise Critic is part of an online travel network owned, operated and published by The Independent Traveler Inc., a privately held New Jersey Corporation. Cruise Critic’s sister site is The Independent Traveler.

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New York Cruise Guide Launches

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New York Cruise Guide Launches










Onancock, VA (PRWEB) November 4, 2005

The Cruise Guide Network’s New York Cruise Guide officially launched November 3, 2005. It includes calendar of all departing cruises in 2005 and 2006, cruise terminal directions, and a directory of hotels near the ports. The New York Cruise guide is the first to focus exclusively on the cruise ports in Manhattan, NY and Bayonne, NJ.

See the New York Cruise Guide at: http://www.newyorkcruiseguide.com

Most cruise passengers think of Bayonne as a New York harbor port, so Manhattan and Cape Liberty are combined one directory. The variety of cruise lines and destinations available from the ports is impressive.

Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruises, Holland America, Princess Cruises, and luxurious Crystal Cruises sail from the cruise terminals on Manhattan, New York. Destinations include the Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and Europe. Passengers set sail from the Big Apple all year-round.

Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean operate from just across the New York harbor at Bayonne, New Jersey. Voyages depart for Bermuda and the Caribbean from April to October.

The New York Cruise Guide joins the Brooklyn Cruise Guide and five other Cruise Guides in Greg Manter’s quickly growing Cruise Guide Network. The Brooklyn Guide launched October 24th to considerable fanfare from the press. It is the first and only guide to cruises from the new terminal under construction in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Cruise Guide: http://www.brooklyncruiseguide.com

Mr. Manter is a cruise expert who has brought together a team of writers to profile all 25 American cruise ports. Their Guides are known for ease-of-use and objective information.

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CruiseNow.com Makes Its Discount Cruise Vacations Even More Affordable for Cruising Enthusiasts

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CruiseNow.com Makes Its Discount Cruise Vacations Even More Affordable for Cruising Enthusiasts











CruiseNow.com to offer “Crupons” worth up to $ 150 in onboard credit on most major cruise lines.


Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) January 28, 2010

CruiseNow.com, the Internet’s fastest growing discount cruises website, is excited to announce that it is making cruising much more affordable. With a number of cruises already being offered at special discount rates, CruiseNow.com is putting even more money back into travelers’ pockets with its newest promotion, Crupons (or cruise coupons). For just $ 25, cruisers receive additional onboard credits based on the type of cabin that is booked. An interior stateroom receives $ 50 in onboard credits, an ocean view stateroom $ 75, a balcony stateroom $ 100, and a suite stateroom $ 150.

In order to take advantage of this deal, the cruise coupons must first be purchased and then applied to any sailing seven nights or longer aboard a Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Holland America, Disney, Costa, MSC, Azamara, Crystal, Cunard, or Oceania cruise. This offer, which applies only to new reservations on CruiseNow.com’s discount cruise vacations, is valid on sailings before December 31, 2010.

“As one of the leading cruise websites, we’re dedicated to providing the best possible cruising experience for our customers,” said John Keen, CEO and President of CruiseNow.com. “Crupons make a cruise vacation that much more cost-effective, an attractive incentive for cruising enthusiasts.” To purchase cruise coupons, please call 1-800-243-1959 to speak with a Personal Cruise Guide or navigate to http://www.cruisenow.com/cruponpromotion.aspx for terms and conditions. To find the best discount cruise vacations and last minute cruise deals currently available, please visit CruiseNow.com.

About CruiseNow.com

CruiseNow.com is proud to bring cruising enthusiasts around the country the next generation in online cruise travel technologies. With its innovative CruiseText® and CruiseCast videos, finding the best deals on cruises is simple, and with the best prices and friendliest service around, your dream cruise starts here. Live Now. Dream Now. Cruise Now. To find the lowest cruise deals online, please visit http://www.cruisenow.com.

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Cruise Industry Steaming Ahead with Cruise Connections

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Cruise Industry Steaming Ahead with Cruise Connections










(PRWEB) May 17, 2005

Cruise Connections, a leading cruise agency, announces the cruise industry continues its strong pattern of growth as the member fleets of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) carried 2.873 million worldwide guests in the third quarter of 2004, a 9.72% increase over the same period in 2003. In all, a record 10.5 million people took a cruise in 2004.

The CLIA, whose member lines represent over 95% of the cruise capacity marketed in North America, reports that 8,870,901 North American passengers sailed on CLIA-member line ships in 2004, compared to 7,990,246 in 2003, which represents a year-to-year increase of 11%.

“This remarkable growth reflects the increase of leisure cruising popularity and the resolute sales efforts of CLIA-member travel agencies,” said Mike Sloane, president of Cruise Connections. “Consumers are recognizing the value of seagoing vacations as excellent and gratifying travel experiences with tremendous convenience, particularly in comparison with land-based travel.”

With the cruise industry’s explosive growth, Cruise Connections has more options than ever for booking a cruise adventure for a variety of people and interests. They specialize in cruise quotes, discount cruises, exotic destinations, and booking cruises on many quality cruise lines. They book many corporate cruises for larger groups such as companies and organizations.

Find more information about a cruise vacation with Cruise Connections by visiting http://www.CruiseConnections.com or calling direct at 800-248-7447.

About Cruise Connections

Cruise Connections has been delivering outstanding customer service and booking options on CLIA cruise lines for over 13 years. Their feature-rich website is packed with travel deals to exotic destinations and offers simple searching tools for a variety of cruises and tours. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, they have independent agents across the United States.

About Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

Cruise Lines International Association is a marketing and training organization composed of 19 of the major cruise lines serving North America. CLIA was formed in 1975 in response to a need for an association to promote the special benefits of cruising. CLIA exists to educate, train, promote and explain the value, desirability and affordability of the cruise vacation experience.

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