Cruise Lingo apps and more from Celebrity Cruises

TRAVELERS “TALK THE TALK” WHILE TRAVELING GLOBALLY
Modern luxury meets modern tech with innovative mobile app for guests

MIAMI – August 5, 2013 – English may be the universal language, but to feel truly immersed in the culture and vibe of a local destination, there’s nothing quite as authentic as speaking like the locals do.

So, modern luxury line Celebrity Cruises – with vacations visiting all seven continents, and a focus on enhancing the destination experience for its guests – has made it easy for vacationers to speak local languages with its new, industry-first app, “Cruise Lingo.”
An interactive language and culture guide, and a customized version of the award-winning mobile app from TripLingo, Cruise Lingo allows travelers easy access to authentic local phrases and relevant information to enhance their destination experience.

Kenneth Jones named vice-president of marketing at Carnival Corporation & PLC

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             MIAMI (August 7, 2013) – Kenneth Jones has been appointed vice president of corporate marketing for Miami-based Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise vacation group.

             In this capacity, Jones is responsible for the continued development of the corporate marketing function by collaborating with brand leadership and department heads in the areas of distribution, reservations, marketing, revenue management, and itinerary planning. 

Silversea Cruises appoints its first female captain, Margrith Ettlin

Captain Margrith Ettlin

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- August 8, 2013) For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, a female captain is at the helm of a Silversea ship.

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises, which operates a fleet of six ships, has promoted Margrith Ettlin to the position of captain.

A Swiss national with extensive maritime experience in remote regions, including the Arctic and Antarctica, Captain Ettlin assumed control of the 132-guest expedition ship Silver Explorer on August 7 in Reykjavik. Her first tour of duty as captain will extend into October.

Celebrity Cruises introduces suite of rich, new vacation apps for easy, immersive travel planning

MIAMI – August 12, 2013 – To bring vacation planning out of the realm of daydreaming and into the palms of consumers’ hands, Celebrity Cruises is introducing a suite of easy-to-use mobile apps allowing travelers to digitally immerse themselves in the line’s modern luxury vacation experiences in all seven continents.
       
After downloading Celebrity’s free mobile vacation apps onto iPads or Android tablets, consumers will find – literally at their fingertips – the next-best thing to actually being on the cruise, with content including:

Royal Caribbean International celebrates 50-million guests

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MIAMI, August 12, 2013 – Today, Royal Caribbean International recognizes an important milestone in its 45-year company history as it welcomes its 50 millionth guest onboard its fleet of 21 ships.

The momentous occasion kicks off a year-long celebration honoring the cruise line’s guests, business partners, employees and crew.

Royal Caribbean upgrades guests' view on Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda sailings

Vacationers Enjoy Lower-Category Price for Ocean View or Balcony Staterooms in August

MIAMI, July 31, 2013 – The view is looking better and better on a Royal Caribbean cruise. The cruise line known for “WOW-ing” guests with some of the industry’s most revolutionary first-at-sea amenities is offering adventurous families and vacationers the opportunity to ‘upgrade their view’ when making a new booking in August 2013.

From August 1-31, 2013, vacationers can enjoy a Balcony stateroom for the price of an Ocean View on most ships, and an Ocean View category stateroom for the price of an Inside stateroom on all of these sailings. The Upgrade Your View offer applies for all new, individual bookings on three- to 10-night Bahamas, Caribbean and Bermuda cruises departing September 1, 2013, through April 30, 2014.

Azamara Club Cruises highlights European and Central American voyages with double stateroom upgrade

Guests Booking an Interior Stateroom Enjoy Double Upgrade to a Room with a View and Veranda

MIAMI, July 31, 2013 – Up-market travelers can immerse themselves in vibrant histories, heralded traditions and colorful cultures – and receive a double-category upgrade – when booking  a 2014 Azamara Club Cruises voyage to intriguing destinations around the world.

From August 1 through September 30, 2013, travelers making a new booking will enjoy a Club Veranda Stateroom for the price of a Club Interior Stateroom aboard select Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest Europe and Central America voyages in 2014.

Carnival Legend to operate 13-day Panama Canal cruise, 23-day Trans-Pacific cruise prior to start-up of Australian service

Ship to Undergo Extensive, Multi-Million-Dollar Upgrade Prior to Arrival Down Under

            MIAMI (August 5, 2013) – Prior to its deployment to Australia in fall 2014, Carnival Legend will operate two unique and exciting cruises – a 13-day Panama Canal cruise and a 23-day trans-Pacific voyage – that will serve to position the vessel for its new seasonal schedule from Down Under.

            The 13-day Panama Canal cruise will depart Tampa, Fla., Aug. 17 and arrive in Long Beach, Calif., Aug. 30, 2014.  Carnival Legend will visit George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cartagena, Colombia; prior to the Panama Canal transit followed by day-long calls to Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. 

Philanthropist Lin Arison to serve as godmother of Carnival Sunshine

Distinguished Arts Benefactor and Author to Preside at

Traditional Shipboard Naming Ceremony Nov. 17 in New Orleans

 

            MIAMI (July 30, 2013) – Lin Arison, wife of the late Ted Arison, founder of Carnival Cruise Lines, will serve as godmother of Carnival Sunshine, the former Carnival Destiny, which was renamed following a massive $155 million makeover earlier this year. 

            Arison will officially name Carnival Sunshine during an invitation-only ceremony held on board the completely transformed 102,853-ton ship at its new U.S. homeport of New Orleans, Nov. 17. During the event, Carnival will donate $25,000 each to the Miami-based National YoungArts Foundation and New World Symphony.

Azamara Quest visits the Arctic Circle Globe

MIAMI, July 31, 2013 – Guests Azamara Quest’s current Norwegian Fjords and The North Cape voyage, guests had the opportunity to experience how unique an Azamara Club Cruises voyage can be.

Azamara Quest’s Captain Stig took advantage of the day at sea to provide guests with the opportunity to see the Arctic Circle Globe on Vikingen Island in Norway, which marks a crossing into the Arctic Ocean. 

On behalf of Azamara Club Cruises, Azamara Quest, and Captain Stig and his Officers and Crew, Chief Engineer Ole Pederson had the privilege to present a commemorative plaque to local officials and mark the ship’s crossing of the Arctic Circle.

Royal Caribbean International celebrates dual milestones for Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas

Keel Laying and Steel Cutting Ceremonies Held for new Quantum Class

MIAMI, August 2, 2013 – Excitement was in the air at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, today, as Royal Caribbean International marked two important milestones in the development of its Quantum class of ships.

 Quantum of the Seas, scheduled to be delivered in the autumn of 2014, received its first block as the keel was officially lowered and put into place. In conjunction, Anthem of the Seas, Quantum’s sister-ship, had its first piece of steel cut, signaling the first step in the ship’s construction.

Norwegian is first major cruise line to adhere to international standards for seafarers

Company to make $10,000 donation to Virlanie Foundation in the Philippines

MIAMI – July 31, 2013 – Norwegian Cruise Line (NASDAQ: NCLH) announced today that it is the first major cruise line to be certified in and in compliance with the requirements of the International Labor Organization’s Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) 2006.

It providescomprehensive rights and protection at work for the world's more than 1.2 million seafarers, including Norwegian’s more than 17,000 crew members working onboard its 11 international vessels.