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Norwegian Jade has new home in Europe
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) just announced yesterday the Jade will embark on year-round cruises departing from Europe...
NCL Bids Farewell to Pride of Aloha
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announed on February 11, 2008 the withdrawl of the Pride of Aloha from the Hawaii cruise market..
Direct Line Cruises Wins Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Agency of the Year Award
On December 19, 2007, while onboard the Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) named Direct Line Cruises its “Freestyle
THE NORWEGIAN GEM – SHE REALLY IS “IT”!!
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) invited members of some travel agencies, including the entire Direct Line Cruises staff, to...
Thank You to Norwegian Cruise Line
Within the past two weeks, a majority of the big cruise lines have implemented a fuel surcharge to supplement the increased
Celebrity Millennium Mediterranean Cruise Review
On October 21, 2007 my wife, Helen, and I embarked on a 14-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Celebrity Millennium...
Norwegian Cruise Line and Bermuda Announce Long-Term Agreement
Hot off the Press! The following is a press release issued today by Norwegian Cruise Line regarding their future deployment..
World's Largest Cruise Sale is Here!
The World's Largest Cruise Sale (sponsored by CLIA) has arrived with unbelievable cruise line promotions. Starting today...
Norwegian Cruise Line invites Tom Coiro of Direct Line Cruises to participate in steel cutting ceremony
It’s a pretty auspicious occasion when a cruise line takes delivery of its next ship and cuts the first steel for another on
Celebrity Cruises Solstice is coming.....
Celebrity Cruises announced today that their brand new ship, Solstice will open up for sale exclusively to Captains Club...
Alaska Cruise Family Adventure
Alaska cruises used to conjure up images of sedate itineraries aboard stuffy ships, favored by seniors and retirees...
My Review of the Azamara Journey
This past Friday I was one of the privileged travel agents to be allowed the first viewing of the Azamara Journey. In case...
Celebrity Cruises Introduces Azamara Cruises
Well, this past Friday (05/04/07) was quite a surprising and exciting day for me. Celebrity Cruises was scheduled to intro...
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Largest Ever European Deployment
The following is a summarized press release issued directly from Norwegian Cruise Line in regards to the announcement of...
Norwegian Pride of Hawaii says goodbye to Hawaii
This past Wednesday, Norwegian Cruise Line announced their brand new ship; Pride of Hawaii will be withdrawn from the Hawa...
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE PARTNERS WITH NINTENDO TO FEATURE Wii
The following is a press release issued directly by Norwegian Cruise Line regarding their brand new partnership with Nintendo
Norwegian Gem is Coming to Life
The following is a press release issued directly from Norwegian Cruise Line in regards to the building of their brand new...
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Military Appreciation Program
The following is a press release issued from Norwegian Cruise Line on February 26, 2007: Showing its support for U.S. ser...
NCL NAMES DIRECT LINE CRUISES FASTEST GROWING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Onboard the christening of the brand new Norwegian Pearl a few weeks ago, our agency was honored with the prestigious award..
Celebrity Cruises Quest
Celebrity Cruises announced today that they have acquired a second new ship for the Celebrity Fleet, named Celebrity Quest...
Happy Holidays from Royal Caribbean
In this season of gift-giving, Royal Caribbean introduces a holiday promotion sure to delight any special recipient...
Royal Caribbean Enhancements for Future Booking Onboard Program
Royal Caribbean has now made it easier than ever to plan your next cruise vacation while onboard anyone of Royal Caribbean’s
Celebrity Cruises Introduces the Journey
Celebrity Cruises has announced today that they have finalized their plans for a ship swapping involving Pullmantur’s Blue...
Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas to Undergo Extensive Refurbishment
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line announced today that the Majesty of the Seas will be dry docked from January 12 through February
Rosie O’Donnell Anointed Norwegian Pearl's Godmother
Following in the footsteps of Whoopi Goldberg, Gloria Estefan and Sophia Loren, Rosie O'Donnell was announced today as the...
Royal Caribbean Cruises to Australia
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will now be offering guests a truly unique vacation experience. On October 16, 2006 Royal Caribbe
Royal Caribbean Sails to Exotic Asia
The following is a press release issued directly by Royal Caribbean International on September 15, 2006: MIAMI, Sept. 15...
NEW BRAND IDENTITY FOR NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
The following is a press release issued directly from Norwegian Cruise Line on September 19, 2006: For the first time in 10
Goodbye “Dot Com”, & hello “Dot Travel”
Looking for a travel agency online, but how do you distinguish reputable agencies from potential nightmares. I’ll admit it...
Norwegian Cruise Line to Build up to Three NEW Ships
The following is a press release issued directly from Norwegian Cruise Line on September 7, 2006: NCL announced today that..
The Royal Caribbean “Freedom” Experience
So, practically every travel agent within the cruise industry had been eagerly anticipating the introduction of the Royal...
Romance is possible on a family vacation
I was speaking with a friend of mine who has a young family and he was telling me that because he has a one-year-old and a...
Know a good travel agent?
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has announced that their brand new cruise ship, "Liberty of the Seas" will have a travel agent...
My Honeymoon Cruise Vacation
I have to be quite honest with you, I am no stranger to cruising. But let me start at the beginning. Just a few years ago I
My Hawaii Cruise Vacation onboard the Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of Hawaii
I recently returned from the Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of Hawaii. My family and I wanted to visit Hawaii so we did some...


