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Suite Dreams: Sizing Up Oceania Marina's Suites
SouthernCruising.com was onboard Oceania's new Marina at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente yard in Genoa, Italy, last week. While we toured the ship -- essentially a look at the ship's bare steel and what is to come -- we also toured mock-ups of cabins/suites. Come along while we detail the Penthouse Suite, and talk about other suites. We also have a sneak peek at a crew cabin for those interested in all-things Marina.
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Southern Cruising Features
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Oasis of the Seas: 7 Ways to Know You're Aboard!
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If you head onto your cruise ship balcony and view Central Park foliage and not the ocean, you're not looney, you're on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. Similarly, if you stroll amid shops and restaurants and notice one bar floating up, up and away, don't think you're in Oz and explain, "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore Toto." You're simply on Oasis of the Seas. She's NOT a typical cruise ship. She's a wow ship!
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Discovering "The Vibe" on the New Silver Spirit
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Silver Spirit, Silversea's newest and largest ship, is now sailing the world's oceans. The new luxury ship's Grand Inaugural voyage is set for Jan. 21 from Port Everglades. SouthernCruising.com will be aboard the ship on Jan. 20 to report back to readers. As a sneak peek treat, however, Ralph Grizzle, our senior contributing editor, is sailing on the ship this week. He provides his expert perspective about the ship's "Vibe"!
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Designed for You: Celebrity Debuts New Branding
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Celebrity Cruises, which sails from many southern U.S. ports, unveiled its new brand strategy in New York. SouthernCruising.com was present as Dan Hanrahan, Celebrity's president and CEO, revealed the new brand tag line -- "Designed for You" -- and unveiled a new logo and promotional plans. Celebrity also plans to "Solsticize" its Millennium-class ships, starting with Constellation. Join us for an update.
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Cruisin' Kids Relish Treasure Hunts & Mocktails!
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Thinking of taking the family -- including toddlers or teens -- on a Caribbean cruise? Most lines split the children's programs into specific age groups. Teens have exclusive clubs. Younger kids have computer labs, pirate playgrounds and arts and crafts. Even toddlers are entertained by counselors while mom and dad are relaxing elsewhere. Here's a "sampling" of programs by Lizz Dinnigan...
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Ancient Tulum: City of the Dawn
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Perched atop cliffs overlooking aqua Caribbean waters, Tulum, which flourished between the 12th-16th centuries, was once a major center of trade for the ancient Mayan world. Today, its ruins are an enticing draw for cruise passengers who want to explore ashore during a port call at Cozumel or Playa del Carmen, Mexico. SouthernCruising.com visited Tulum on a recent cruise. Explore via your armchair with our original photos.
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Azamara Debuts Club Approach with More Inclusions
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Azamara has unveiled sizable product changes and enhancements as it heads into 2010. In a press briefing in December, Larry Pimentel, the line's president and CEO, highlighted the major changes for reporters. The line has expanded its name to become Azamara Club Cruises, has a new logo, created a new tag line, plans more port-intensive itineraries, and is rolling out a more inclusive product. Here are highlights of the press briefing...
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Enchanted Isle: Half Moon Caye in Belize
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Picture an idyllic island. Then head for Half Moon Caye in Belize as it easily fulfills your dreams of a lush enchanted isle. Coconut palms sway in the breeze. The offshore reef is a cornucopia of colorful fish and coral. Beach goers sink into soft, deserted sands. And nature lovers hike forested trails and observe exotic birds -- including Red Footed Boobies On a recent Caribbean voyage on Silversea Expeditions' Prince Albert II, we sailed to this piece of paradise.
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Reader Cruise Reports
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Traveler's Tale: Carnival Legend
One of our site readers, Nancy from Tampa Bay (along with friends Robin and Shelley) cruised on the Carnival Legend from the Port of Tampa in late May 2009. Nancy has cruised on both Carnival and Royal Caribbean in the past. This seven-night Caribbean cruise featured port calls in Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Belize City, Belize; and Roatan, Honduras. Nancy sent us her personal perspective on this cruise
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Travelers' Tale: HAL's Eurodam
In a new feature for SouthernCruising.com, the best tales from travelers will be profiled as full-blown features under the "Travelers' Tale" heading. These are robust reader trips reports selected by the editor for their style, readability and content. In this feature, Don Nelson and Carol Kepler from Maryland talk about their recent cruise on Holland America's new Eurodam. Come along for their perspective from a July 2008 cruise
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