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News Headlines: March 1-31, 2010 (click date for complete story)

• Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Search For The "Epic Star" Contest
• Celebrity Cruises Presents an 'Eclipse' That's Easy on the Eyes
• Inspiring New York Themes Highlight Public Areas on ms Nieuw Amsterdam, the Newest Holland America Line Ship
• Royal Caribbean Announces 2011-12 Cruises from Northeast U.S.
• Oceania Cruises’ New Flagship Sets New Booking Records
• Princess Cruises Announces Largest Europe Program Ever for 2011 Season
• Legendary DJ and Producer Paul Oakenfold Hosts ‘Perfecto at Sea’ Aboard Carnival Inspiration
• Oceania Cruises Introduces 2011 European Collection
• Windstar Offers a Future Cruise Credit of $250 Per Person for New Bookings On Select April Through June 2010 Sailings
• Holland America Line’s ms Ryndam Receives Latest Signature of Excellence Enhancements
• Seabourn Unveils 2011-2012 Cruise Itineraries, Will Launch With Two-for-One Fares & Value-Priced Airfares
• Cruise West Ventures to Patagonia 2011 By Land and By Sea
• Experts Offer Stylish Advice on Crystal Voyages
• Cunard Line Announces Queen Mary 2’s First Circumnavigation of Australia
• Cruise West’s Spirit of Oceanus Inaugural World Voyage Commences
• MSC Magnifica Joins MSC Cruises as 11th Ship in Fleet
• Norwegian Experiences Exceptional Booking Volumes During Wave Season; Plans Fare Increase
• Azamara Club Cruises’ Distinct Brochure Produces Praises
• Windstar Cruises Offers New Shore Excursions on Mediterranean Voyages
• Paul Oakenfold & Sixthman Present: Perfecto at Sea
• New, Reduced Airfare to Cruise ‘Europe Your Way’ With MSC Cruises
• AMAWATERWAYS Debuts the Industry’s Top Infotainment System
• MSC Cruises Signs Letter of Intent for MSC Favolosa in 2012
• Wellness at Sea: Extensive Programming Set for September Crystal Voyage
• Oceania Cruises Holds Dual-Ship Celebration at Fincantieri Shipyard

News Headlines: February 1-28, 2010 (click date for complete story)

• Cunard Begins Next Chapter of Literature and Liners
• Paul Gauguin Cruises Offers Exclusive Sailing with Jean-Michel Cousteau
• 'Uniquely Unordinary' Dining Venue Debuts On Celebrity Eclipse
• Carnival Cruise Lines Reports Record Wave Season Activity; Summer Price Increase Effective March 22
• 2011 Europe & Alaska Sailings Go On Sale at Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Top Culinary Talent on the Menu for Crystal's Back-to-Back Wine & Food Cruises
• Norwegian Cruise Line’s Winter/Spring 2011/12 Deployment Adds Tampa & Rome Homeports
• New Shore Excursion Finder Allows Crystal Guests to Find Their Perfect Adventure
• Announcing Cruise West’s Galápagos in 2011
• Seabourn Offers 2-for1 Fares, Reduced Air to Asia, Europe
• This Summer Princess Introduces New “A la Carte” Alaska Cruisetours for Independent-Minded Travelers
• So Long Springfield At Sea/Guiding Light Cruise to Set Sail on Carnival Glory
• Guest to Have Opportunity to Discover HIdden Treasures on Celebrity Equinox Cruise
• Cunard Welcomes Filmmakers Dori Berinstein & Judd Ehrlich on April 29th Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing
• Celebrity Cruises Introduces 'Celebrity iLounge'
• Italian Singer Eros Ramazzotti & Screen Legend Sophia Loren Welcome MSC Magnifica on March 6 in Hamburg
• Costa Deliziosa: Inaugural Ceremony Less Than One Week Away
• Carnival Corp Signs Memorandum of Agreement for Two Ships for Its Princess Cruises Brand
• Seabourn Introduces ‘Click & Sail’ E-Documents Option
• Silversea's Silver Wind to Host 2010 World Leaders Symposium Featuring Condoleeza Rice
• Crystal Cruises Adds Black Sea Voyages in 2010 With Maiden Call in Ukraine
• Cruise West Reveals 2011/2012 Worldwide Voyages Aboard the Spirit of Oceanus
• Carnival Glory Returns to Service Following Extensive Multi- Million-Dollar Refurbishment
• Norwegian Epic Sea Trials A Triumphant Success
• Crystal Adventures Highlight European Destinations From New Heights & Depths in 2010
• Princess Revives Nostalgic Cruising Tradition with New Bon Voyage Experience
• Princess Cruises Debuts 20 New Shore Excursions in Alaska This Summer
• Whale rescued in Puerto Vallarta By Holland America Line Tour Operator
• Norwegian Cruise Line Sails Into Summer With New Deployment For 2011/2012
• Culinary Experts Take Center Stage for Holland America Line's 2010 Culinary Arts Center Program
• VIP Access to 150th British Open With Crystal's New Land Option
• Royal Caribbean Expands Allure of the Seas Inaugural Season
• New Canada/New England Fall Foliage Cruises on MSC Poesia: Dazzling Landscapes, Historic Destinations
• A Mediterranean Culinary Adventure Awaits Guests on Windstar's Wind Surf
• Crystal Cruises Reports Soaring January Sales for 2010
• Lights, Camera, Action! Silversea Takes You Behind the Scenes With Acclaimed Film Professionals
• Condoleezza Rice to Headline Black Sea Cruise Aboard the Silver Wind
• Cunard to Launch Special Relationship Enrichment Program
• Holland America Line Brings on the Heat With Warm Water Cruises for Fall 2010 Through Spring 2011
• New Yachts, Guests &Travel Agents Drive Record Bookings For The Yachts of Seabourn
• Carnival Fascination Returns to Service from Jacksonville Following Extensive ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Upgrades
• A Valentine's Gift From Windstar Cruises
• New Crystal Cruise Culminates in Venetian Fireworks
• Princess Cruises to Host First-Ever Romance Summit During Valentine’s Week Aboard Crown Princess

Cruise News Archive - Past cruise news items listed by month

Unless otherwise noted, all news items are sourced by individual cruise lines,
 cruise-related industries, and their agents.

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