tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14762695385482287592024-02-21T11:04:30.458+00:00Cruise News & Cruise Blog :: My Cruise BlogWelcome to My Cruise Blog from the Cruise Village. Here you will find the latest Cruise News and low cost Cruise Deals from all cruise lines! Call free to book any cruise on 0800 810 8229 or visit www.thecruisevillage.com for our latest cruise deals!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-84873199736750001572014-11-05T14:16:00.000+00:002014-11-05T15:47:54.922+00:00A Weekend Onboard Quantum of the Seas - Cruise Review!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">After an awesome weekend on board the world’s first smart ship, Quantum of the Seas, we thought it would only be fair to share our experience and thoughts!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">As we arrived at the terminal we were promptly greeted by a member of staff who labelled and took our suitcases away to be delivered to our stateroom. Upon entering the terminal building we were directed towards one of several members of staff equipped with a tablet each, our passports were scanned, (which brought up our details and photograph that we had previously registered through online check-in) our boarding pass was stamped (which we previously printed after online check-in) and we were able to proceed straight through to security & then into the waiting lounge and shortly after onto the ship! As promised, there were no lines to wait in, no forms to fill out and nor was there a check-in counter. This new procedure also meant that you would embark the ship using your printed boarding pass and your room key/SetSail pass is found outside of your stateroom in an envelope - different to past cruises whereby you are handed your SetSail pass at the terminal during check-in – but it worked & saved time. <br />
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Sidewalk to ship in 10 minutes? Yes, if you have completed your online check-in correctly & everything is running smoothly at the terminal, you’ll leave your luggage upon arriving at the terminal and be on-board in 10 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Along with our SetSail passes we were provided with RFID Wowbands – a wristband which acts as a room key and is also used to charge drinks and other purchases to your onboard account. It was very convenient, you didn’t have to get your card out each and every time you purchased a drink or when you nipped back to your stateroom, you simply present your wrist to the pay point or to your stateroom door. And although not the most stylish accessory, the majority of passengers were wearing them!</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";">We found the online Cruise Planner</span> and Royal iQ smart phone app very convenient; it works well. We booked ourselves into a show before we embarked on our cruise using Royal Caribbean’s online Cruise Planner and these reservations showed up within the Royal IQ smart phone app and on the television in our stateroom! If you connect to the Wi-Fi onboard you can use the Royal IQ smart phone app during your cruise to make reservations and check your schedule – we found this very useful! And if you do not have the smart phone app there are IPads available at guest services where you can make reservations for dinner, book spa appointments, book shore excursion and much more!<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The day we boarded the ship we were keen to explore and check out all the innovations onboard! We headed straight up to top deck, firstly to order a strawberry daiquiri from Sky Bar and secondly, to watch the North Star as it rose 300ft above the ocean!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Phil, our MD, was fortunate enough to experience the North Star & here’s what he has to say…<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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“Before I boarded Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas, I was extremely sceptical about the North Star and my honest belief was that this was a ‘gimmick’.<o:p></o:p></div>
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How wrong can one be? It was the best part of the whole ship experience by far and this is without a shadow of doubt, the ‘Have to do experience’ whilst on holiday. If you do nothing else – do this!<o:p></o:p></div>
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You will see from my pictures that the sun was shining which makes all the difference. When the sun went behind the clouds it was good but not as awesome as when the sun was out and you could see the sea shimmering and the ship in all her splendour.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I guess at night, you will just see the ship lit up which will make for a great photo shot, but the day time works for me and just imagine being up in the pod overlooking the Cote D’Azur or in the volcanic bay of Santorini – WOW!”</div>
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</span> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">From the North Star we headed towards the giant pink polar bear which stands on Deck 15 & of course we took the opportunity to have a photo taken!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We then continued into SeaPlex, a brilliant multi-functional area that hosts indoor activities such as roller discos, bumper cars and even a circus school. At this particular moment the bumper cars were in action and who can say no to a ride on the bumper cars? It was great fun and it was great to see a variety of age groups joining in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">After a very bumpy ride we left SeaPlex and continued towards the aft of the ship where we found both the Flow Rider and the Ripcord by IFly (sky diving simulator). Both are fantastic experiences & although we did not try out the Flow Rider onboard Quantum of the Seas, a few of us have tried it out on other Royal Caribbean ships and it is great fun – but difficult to keep your balance, so expect to fall!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I was fortunate enough to experience the sky diving simulator and believe me, it is awesome! Before you enter the wind tunnel you are shown a video that explains your body position and which hand signals to look out for to reposition your arms, legs and chin. After the safety brief you are suited and booted in overalls, trainers, goggles, ear plugs and a helmet and taken up to the wind tunnel with your instructor. A few of the instructors gave us an impressive demonstration before inviting us one at a time into the wind tunnel to experience it for ourselves. It is slightly nerve-racking as you are called towards the wind tunnel for your turn, but the instructors are great & help you to get into the correct position. The feeling as you ‘float’ in the wind tunnel is exhilarating & although you know that you are not falling 15000+ feet from a plane the feeling of the wind in your face is not too dissimilar. Oh and the fact that you can see the ocean surrounding ads to the experience!</span><br />
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<o:p> </o:p>The cabins are lovely, as you would expect… great thought
has been given to the design of the new cabins on Quantum of the Seas,
maximising space and ensuring comfort. We were fortunate enough to be staying
in balcony cabins (the D4 category) and there’s plenty of space, even with the
furniture, on the balcony. The beds are super comfy, and there’s handy plugs
next to the bed (something that is often missing on other ships). A very useful
addition to the power options in the cabins are the double USB ports, meaning
you only need to take your devices’ cables rather than the plugs themselves! We
also noticed that we had actual coat hangers… yes real ones! And whilst we’re
on the subject of storage there’s tonnes of it! There’s even baskets for shoes
on the back of the wardrobe door!<br />
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Of course for those wishing to spend more time out of the
cabin than in it there are new options when it comes to inside and oceanviews
as well. Inside cabins now give you the choice to bring the outside inside,
with the introduction of virtual balconies. This is essentially a floor to
ceiling plasma screen that shows exactly what you would be able to see outside
if your cabin had a balcony! It’s a great idea, and makes the cabins feel more
spacious. Oceanviews have a really good sized windows, but we have to say
it’s worth the upgrade to the F grade Superior Oceanview. The difference in
space between a standard and superior oceanview is noticeable, but more so than
that… due to the position of the cabins, they feature an enormous round window
that offers incredible views. But if you fancy one of these you have to be
quick as there’s only 8 of them on board!<br />
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As this is Royal Caribbean there obviously has to be a WOW
factor, and this is produced by the Loft Suites (I have to admit that on
entering the first loft suite the first word out of my mouth was “wow”!). These
suites really are something… from the gorgeous furniture (including an
Eames-style chair) to the unique art in each suite, and the absolutely
incredible views from your double height balcony doors. Upstairs the beds look
out over the mezzanine and out to sea, and for now we’ll just have to imagine
waking up to that view… And for those that might be worries about missing the
TV that’s downstairs, don’t worry… at the flick of a switch your TV upstairs
will appear from the ceiling! The loft suites are everything you’d want them to
be when paying a premium for a suite… they’re plush, decadent, uber-comfy, and
offer you something that we realised we miss when we cruise… going upstairs to
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The ship is awesome, the décor is classy and sophisticated and there is a good balance of adult entertainment and children’s activities – great for all the family!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-72926585349004504262014-09-17T09:49:00.000+01:002014-09-17T09:49:43.232+01:00Holland America Line Announces Name For New Pinnacle Class Ship 2016<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier this week Holland America Line announced the name for its new Pinnacle Class Ship which is scheduled for delivery February 2016; ms Konningsdam. While the name is in honor of Holland America Line's rich heritage and deep roots in the Netherlands, it also reflects a new era with a bold name that is an original in Holland America Lines 141-year history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 24px;">Since 1883 every Holland America passenger vessel has borne the “dam” suffix, and <i>ms Koningsdam </i>carries on that tradition. The word <i>koning </i>means “king” in Dutch, and the name celebrates the majestic new ship. The name also pays honor to </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; line-height: 24px;">His Majesty King Willem<b>-</b>Alexander</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 24px;">, the first king of the Netherlands in over a century.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“In choosing the name <i>Koningsdam</i>, we are honoring our rich Dutch heritage while reflecting that we’re entering a new era as a company,” said Stein Kruse, chief executive officer of the Holland America Group. “This new Pinnacle Class ship will be our largest, most contemporary vessel, and it was only fitting to give it a name that embodies great achievement for the future, while embracing timeless tradition.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">When it debuts in February 2016, <i>ms
Koningsdam </i>will be a new type of ship for Holland America Line. At 99,500
gross tons and carrying 2,650 guests and 1,025 crew members, the vessel is the
largest ever built for the company. The increased size provides more
opportunities to add new public spaces and venues, and several innovative
features will debut on <i>ms Koningsdam</i>. Familiar spaces and amenities
currently featured across the Holland America Line fleet will also be found on
the new ship.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">To bring a fresh vision to <i>ms
Koningsdam</i>, Holland America Line tapped Adam D. Tihany, one of the world’s
pre-eminent hospitality designers. Tihany joins distinguished maritime designer
and architect Bjorn Storbraaten who worked with Holland America Line on <i>ms
Nieuw Amsterdam </i>and<i> ms Eurodam</i>. The two firms will create a modern
and contemporary ambiance while incorporating Holland America Line’s classic hallmarks. </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-76973398682568066842014-09-15T10:52:00.000+01:002014-09-15T10:52:54.115+01:00Work Has Begun To Stretch MSC Cruises' Armonia<div class="MsoNormal">
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Cruises has begun their multimillion euro programme to stretch all four of their
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began on 31</span><sup style="line-height: 107%;">st</sup><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> August to stretch MSC Armonia, the first of the four
ships to undergo the refit. The vessel was cut in two and separated early this
month, at the Fincantieri shipyard, ready for the pre-fabricated section to be
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80ft section, which was welded into place on 10th September, will not only provide
193 new cabins, but also a new waterpark area for the children, an enhanced
boutique and refitted restaurants.</span></div>
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refit will take approximately 9 weeks from start to finish, with a completion
date of 17</span><sup style="line-height: 107%;">th</sup><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 107%;"> November 2014. Upon completion MSC Armonia will carry
480 additional passengers and increase the ship’s weight by an estimated 5000
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Lirica: 31 August – 9 November 2015</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-79093399292530251182014-09-05T16:50:00.000+01:002014-09-05T16:51:53.006+01:00Seabourn Revise Dress Guidelines<i>The following information has been provided by Seabourn.</i><br />
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<b>REVISED DRESS GUIDELINES</b><br />
In general, the world is becoming less formal in terms of the attire people are expected to wear in a given situation. At the same time, Seabourn guests expect to encounter a level of elegance which is beyond that they would normally experience at home. In order to balance these two sets of expectations, the following guidelines have been implemented. <br />
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<b>Daytime wear</b><br />
During the day we request that swimwear is not worn in the interior public rooms. Further, brief shorts (such as jogging shorts and work-out apparel) are not considered appropriate attire in dining venues and lounges. (Bermuda, or longer shorts and jeans are acceptable).<br />
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<b>Evening wear</b><br />
In the evening (after 6pm) there are two different dress codes:<br />
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1. <b>Elegant Casual<br /> </b>Men: slacks with a collared dress shirt or sweater; Jacket optional<br />
Ladies: slacks / skirt, blouse, pant suit or dress<br />
This is the dress standard for all dining venues<br />
Jeans are welcome in all dining venues during the day<br />
Jeans are not appropriate in the Restaurant after 6pm<br />
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2. <b>Formal</b><br />
In the Restaurant:<br />
Men: Tuxedo, suit or slacks and jacket required<br />
Ladies: evening gown or other formal apparel<br />
Dress in other dining venues is Elegant Casual<br />
Jeans are welcome in all dining venues during the day<br />
Jeans are not appropriate in any public venues after 6pm<br />
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The breakdown per cruise for the different dress codes is as follows:<br />
Up to 13 day cruise – 1 Formal night<br />
14-20 day cruise – 2 formal nights<br />
21 or more day cruise – 3 formal nights <br />
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Christmas & New Year Cruises will have two formal nights per week or four for the two-week cruise, with Dress Code on December 25 and December 31 Formal. <br />
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<b>Formal Evenings in The Restaurant</b><br />
A sign with the evening dress code will be posted in The Restaurant, the only area where the dress code will be strictly enforced on formal nights. On Formal nights, a selection of jackets will be available to be offered to gentlemen who arrive without one. Alternatively they may dine in their suites, or in the Veranda Café/Colonnade/R2/Patio/Sky Grill when open.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Royal Caribbean International and Ctrip have entered into a joint venture, both managing the operations of Celebrity Century. However the details of this agreement have not yet been announced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ctrip International, Ltd is one of China's leading travel agencies, with interests in accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and corporate travel mamangement. they have sent more than 120,000 passengers on cruises and makeup more than 10% of the Chinese cruise market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Celebrity Century will complete its scheduled sailings through to March 22, 2015 itinerary plus scheduled farewell cruises, including one with President and CEO Michael Bayley before leaving Celebrity Cruises fleet in April. It has also been rumoured that the vessel will receive a full renovation ensuring a great cruise experience for the Chinese market.<br /><br /></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-52662928117717749132014-08-29T17:17:00.000+01:002014-08-29T17:17:11.937+01:00Celebrity Eclipse Will Undergo A Revamp April 2015<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Celebrity Cruises has announced that Celebrity Eclipse will undergo a revamp April 2015 just in time for her six consecutive summer seasons from Southampton! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Solstice Class ship will arrive in the UK, May 2015, ready for the summer season with some luxurious new features!<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Cellar Masters is becoming Gastrobar </b></span><i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A new craft beer and comfort food venue</span></span></i></div>
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inviting entertainment and music for the complete sophisticated lounge
experience</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• The new venue will offer food and beer enthusiasts a choice of over 40 handcrafted
boutique beers in addition to Celebrity Cruises' varied collection of wines and classy
cocktails, all of which are perfectly paired with a menu of elevated bar-fare
creations</span><br />
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Guests will be able to enjoy more British style slot machines</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• The bar will receive an upgrade with a reconfigured layout including a new seating area and
larger TVs for viewing sporting events</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Better odds will be offered through
more European-style roulette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Say Goodbye to the Pool Kiosk & hello to ‘Slush’ </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• The current sea and sun
kiosk will be reinvented as a frozen drinks venue called ‘Slush’ featuring
flavour-rich and fresh frozen cocktails</span><br />
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cheerful to entice passing guests</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 680-ton block which was cut earlier this year was lowered by crane into the yard's building dock, marking the official beginning of construction. The event was attended by Holland America Line's Keith Tayor, senior vice president, fleet operations and Cyril Tatar, vice president, newbuild and technical operations</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The keel laying of our new Pinnacle Class vessel heightens </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the anticipation for delivery because very soon we’ll see the ship begin to take shape,” said Stein Kruse, president and CEO of Holland America Line. “As the largest ship ever built for Holland America Line, the vessel features many innovations and new features, and we’re excited to see it all come together over the next year and a half.”</span><br />
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</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-37457147198752961342014-08-26T11:10:00.000+01:002014-08-27T10:21:39.756+01:00Royal Caribbean Reveal Quantum of the Seas - The world's first 'smartship'<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When Royal Caribbean began their 99 day count down until their newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, we knew they wouldn't disappoint! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday, as part of the big countdown, Royal Caribbean announced the latest update on the ship during an online 'reveal' where Quantum of the Seas was labelled the first ever </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'smartship'</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"From sidewalk to ship in 10 minutes"</i><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the first time ever Royal Caribbean will eliminate the counter check-in, forms and queues when you arrive at the cruise terminal! Passengers will now use an easy</span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> online check-in system</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to upload their own ID photo before they arrive at the cruise terminal and will receive a digital check-in confirmation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Flexibility at your fingertips"</i><br />
Royal Caribbean are introducing new RFID <b>WOWband wristbands</b>, with just one simple tap passengers will navigate around the ship, make onboard purchases and access their cabin.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quantum of the Seas will operate with more bandwidth than every cruise ship in the world combined! Passengers will be able to stream videos, check email, share images on social media and enjoy video calls, even in the middle of the ocean, no matter what device they bring onboard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quantum of the Seas will include various brand new venues including, Bionic Bar, where passengers will place their order via tablets and have fun watching<b> fully robotic bartenders</b> prepare their cocktails.<br />
Another spectacular new venue featuring robotic technology is Two70, home to six <b>Roboscreens</b> that participate and perform during evening shows.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first is Viking Star launching in Norway in May 2015, followed by it's two sister ships Viking Sea and Viking Sky, which will launch the following year.<br />Neil Barclay, head of sales explains that they plan to spend more time in destinations than their competitors and because of the size of the ships they will be able to dock at some of the smaller ports, 'getting more into the heart of the community'.</span><br />
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Crystal Cruises has announced free Wi-Fi for all Crystal Society members starting this Autumn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">View our fantastic <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/" target="_self" title="Cruises"><b>cruises</b></a> and <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/" target="_self" title="Cruise Holidays"><b>cruise holidays</b></a> online at The Cruise Village</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-72376310932284314512013-11-15T16:15:00.002+00:002013-11-15T16:15:52.854+00:00Cunard Three Queens in Liverpool for 175th Anniversary<br />
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<span style="font-family: OpenSansRegular, Arial, sans-serif;">On the 25th May 2015 all three Cunard Queens will be together in the Mersey, Liverpool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: OpenSansRegular, Arial, sans-serif;">And to celebrate 175 years (to the exact day) of </span><span style="font-family: OpenSansRegular, Arial, sans-serif;">Britannia departing on her maiden transatlantic voyage, Queen Mary 2 will set sail for the New World on a 10 night voyage calling at Halifax, Boston and New York.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: OpenSansRegular, Arial, sans-serif;">All the details can be found <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/cunard-cruises-liverpool-2015-3-queens.phtml" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: orange;">here</span></b></a>, where you can also advance register for these cruises!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: OpenSansRegular, Arial, sans-serif;">When QE2 arrived in the Mersey for the first time in 1990 more than a million spectators turned out to see her, so register early as we expect demand to by<b> VERY</b> high!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Cruise Village are proud to announce that we have been nominated for the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><i>"Best Travel Retailer for Customer Service"</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> award at the prestigious 2013 British Travel Awards.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a great honour and a credit to my team, some of whom have been with the family business over 30 years. To be short listed alongside some of the UK's biggest household names is testament to our focus on customer service and the huge investment we have made for our customers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Customer care and personal service is sadly lacking in many businesses nowadays, yet it is the single biggest factor in the ability to maintain existing clients and to attract new customers. It is something that I personally will not compromise and I am so pleased that my business has been recognized in this way. I am also proud to be Blackpool born and bred and to put Blackpool on the map through my business. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">I just need people to vote for us now!</span></i></b> You can register your vote by <i><a href="http://britishtravelawards.com/vote_form.php" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.<b> </b></i>Hopefully we will make the final three and bring a national travel award back to the Seaside."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carnival Cruise Lies is testing the "<b>All Inclusive</b>" drinks package on <b>FOUR</b> of their ships. Calling it "<b>My Awesome Bar Program</b>" it </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">gets passengers unlimited beverages for about $50 per person, per day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Phil</b>: "I think that Carnival has pitched this price correctly at $50 per guest (ave $100 per stateroom) because we had a discussion in <b>Cruise Village HQ</b> and the opinion of who would take this because of the perceived value - was split. Some said yes - it is great value for me, but others simply said that they don't drink that much and are quite happy to pay as they go."</span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the “<b>My Awesome Bar Program</b>,” guests can enjoy a wide variety of wine, beer , and spirits, along with sodas and non-alcoholic </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">frozen cocktails, throughout the voyage at one convenient, flat rate on select Carnival Cruise Lines ships. All wines by the glass, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">beer and individual cocktails priced $10 and lower are available within the program. Full bottles of wine and champagne, as well as </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">wines by the glass, beers and individual cocktails priced above $10, are available at a 25 percent discount. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can sign up for the “<b>My Awesome Bar Program</b>” at the ships atrium and casino bars, as well </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">as a bar within the main pool area. Please note that for obvious reasons each guest aged 21 years and over in the same stateroom must purchase the beverage package. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Guests must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol on Carnival ships. The cost for program is $42.95 per person per day, plus </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a 15 percent gratuity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The program is currently being tested on <b>Carnival Spirit </b>, <b>Carnival Breeze</b> , <b>Carnival Splendor</b> and <b>Carnival Victory</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of the new program, Carnival Cruise Lines senior cruise director John Heald said “I have had so many positive comments about it, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">both in person from those partaking of it here on the ship and on my Facebook page as well. I have been asked countless times, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“When will it be on the ship I am going on?”, and while I have no definite news on the roll-out plan, I imagine that as popular </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">as it is, that we will see it on other ships soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OK folks - we will keep you posted, but if you want a fixed bar bill on any of the above Carnival Fun ships, please give the Cruise Village team a call 0800 810 8481 and we will find you a great Carnival <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/" target="_blank">Cruise holiday</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">View our fantastic <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/" target="_self" title="Cruises"><b>cruises</b></a> and <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/" target="_self" title="Cruise Holidays"><b>cruise holidays</b></a> online at The Cruise Village</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-72148072657003896052012-10-02T08:42:00.001+01:002012-10-02T08:42:29.755+01:00Azamara Club Cruises to go All Inclusive for 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"At last I hear some of you say! Well the great news is that from Spring 2013, <a href="http://www.cruiseinstyle.co.uk/azamara-club-cruises.phtml" target="_blank">Azamara Cruises</a> will change their fare policy to a much more all inclusive experience</b>."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Azamara Club Cruises amazing packed fare policy will be getting even better, just in time for Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey’s next European season (starting 27 March and 15 May 2013, respectively). Here’s a small taste of what’s new. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since destination immersion is a big part of what Azamara is all about, each guest will enjoy one complimentary AzAmazing Evening per sailing. A night to remember, comprising of an evening event ashore accompanied by local cuisine and beverages. They’re the perfect way to make the most of our longer stays in port, for example: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• Cocktails and concert at the romantic Villa Rufalu in Ravello (Amalfi coast) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But that’s not all that’s new for 2013! Select spirits, international beers, and a special selection of wines from around the world are now included throughout the voyage, with no need to pay extra (unless guests order from their stateroom/suite, outside of bar hours). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">View our fantastic <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/" target="_self" title="Cruises"><b>cruises</b></a> and <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/" target="_self" title="Cruise Holidays"><b>cruise holidays</b></a> online at The Cruise Village</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966095802560885859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476269538548228759.post-88575642513797431362012-09-17T12:25:00.000+01:002012-09-17T12:28:16.739+01:00Favourite Cruise Ports<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The YouGov survey, commissioned by the Passenger Shipping Association, showed these top two cruise destinations favourites, with 13% of the vote each, edging out the perennially popular Venice into third place favourite (10%), with Rome and Singapore next, also tied at 6% each, narrowly beating Barcelona at 5%, and Cape Town at 4%.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The survey asked in depth about respondents' ideas of what defines a "great journey", and why they would like to embark on one. A round the world trip was voted as the favoured destination for a "great journey", with over two in five GB adults (42%) selecting it. The same percentage (42%) thought that "stress-free travel" would define a "great journey" - with 37% opting for "luxury all the way"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a round-the-world trip, specific destinations or travel itineraries that featured strongly in peoples' ideas of their great journey included experiencing the Northern Lights (40%); visiting exotic beaches (31%); seeing remote islands (28%); visiting the Galapagos Islands (24%); journeying to Antarctica (18%) and going through the Panama Canal (12%). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a fascinating insight into the reasons behind us wanting to go on a great journey, nearly two thirds of GB adults (63%) said it was to "create unforgettable memories", with nearly one in two (48%) of respondents travelling "to escape day-to-day life". Having "a life changing experience" was a reason given by 45%, while 42% selected "spending quality time with friends and family", matching a similar 42% who would embark to "experience the unexpected". Also up there as reasons for great journeys is the chance to be "immersed in new cultures" (39%), to "meet new people" (27%), and even to "learn a new skill" (9%).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The survey also delved into our favourite holiday views - all of which are possible to experience as a grandstand view from the deck of either an ocean-going or river cruise ship. Top of the poll came "deserted beaches", voted for by 32% of GB adults, with a tie for second place (21%) between "country landscapes" and "sun setting behind mountains". Next were city skylines (7%), ships on the horizon, (6%), and cool rivers (4%).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you choose to take your idea of a greatest journey on board a cruise ship, what would you regard as a cruise holiday's main attractions? The survey found that, for nearly one in two GB adults (48%), it would be the chance to visit multiple destinations in one trip, followed closely (45%) by the very practical benefit to "multi-visit" destinations while only having to unpack once. Third at 34% was the all-inclusive nature and value of a cruise holiday, with "waking up in a new port every day" next at 33%, followed by "the food" (24%), voted for by nearly one in four of GB adults. Onboard cruise entertainment shows scored 16%, just pipping the opportunity to meet people from a wide range of cultures and nationalities (15%). The welcoming cruise crews were mentioned by one in ten (10%), while 8% thought the main attraction of a cruise holiday was its better value for money compared to other all-inclusive holidays.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes down to it, however, to dreaming about with whom you would most like to share your cabin, one in two GB adults (50%) would much prefer to share with our partner or family member, according to the survey. Even Johnny Depp could only muster 5% of votes (though one has to say this rose to 9% of females), the same as Cheryl Cole (though this did double to 10% among men) .Other celebs like Scarlet Johansson and Angelina Jolie followed with 4%, with Brad Pitt, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore registering just 2% on our lists of fantasy cabin partners. Better, it seems on your greatest journey, the devil you know...... and love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The survey shows that "greatest journeys" means to most a mixture of fabulous and fascinating destinations, but matched by the full excitement of the "getting there", with a level of luxury and service in a stress-free environment, coupled with practical advantages such as value for money and seeing as many places as possible on one unpacked suitcase" said Bill Gibbons, director of the Passenger Shipping Association, "On all these fronts, cruising scores highly, and as National Cruise Week gets under way, a warm welcome awaits for passengers planning their own greatest journey, particularly those who have not cruised before."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Viking River Cruises has just announced that it has won not one but two prestigious awards from Food and Travel Magazine - ‘Best River Cruise Line of the Year’ and the coveted title of ‘Best Cruise Line of the Year’. Fighting off strong competition from some of the biggest cruise lines, Viking were voted as the readers’ favourite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To win awards alongside names such as Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck restaurant in Bray, the double Michelin-starred Ledbury in London and Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is a huge honour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Never ones to shy away from publicity and today our friends at Norwegian Cruise Line have unveiled the artwork for their new ship Norwegian Breakaway. Designed by Peter Max – it is sure to prompt debates across the cruising world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Phil's comment</b>: Personally - I like it..!! It’s big and covers 40,000 sq ft….wow!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Max says. “While it has been an honour to have my art exhibited in museums and galleries, I have also enjoyed creating giant ‘canvases’ for public view, including my 600 ft. Woodstock stage, a giant World’s Fair mural, the body of a Continental 777 super jet, and now, the hull of Norwegian Breakaway,” said Peter Max from his New York studio. “The artwork is a composite of New York City and cosmic imagery — the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline, a giant sunburst, planets, stars, and musical notes. That’s my New York! And now Norwegian Breakaway is my New York cruise ship ‘canvas.’”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Norwegian Breakaway is New York’s ship and this colourful artwork by Peter Max will make the ship an instant icon,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “The Big Apple is known for its love of art and its many galleries – and now, Norwegian Breakaway becomes a floating piece of art that will cruise in and dock every Saturday on New York’s West Side. With this distinctive design, unlike anything else on the water, the ship will be recognisable to the millions of New Yorkers who will see her as she journeys up and down the Hudson River each week.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Norwegian Breakaway will be cruising to Bermuda for the first part of the year on 7 night <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/">cruises</a> and from October 2013 she will sail down to the Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have currently revealed the ship’s groundbreaking design, including The Waterfront and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three decks that will create a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests’ connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway’s entertainment will include three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated Rock of Ages, the dance sensation Burn the Floor and Cirque Dreams and Dinner Jungle Fantasy. The famed comedy troupe The Second City, Howl at the Moon dueling pianos, and New York’s own Slam Allen will also perform on the vessel. Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian will also debut his first restaurant at sea on Norwegian Breakaway: Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian.The top decks of Norwegian Breakaway will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, and a three-story sports complex.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ship will also feature a rich mix of stateroom options including The Haven by Norwegian and 18 additional Suites located throughout the ship; the innovative Studios, designed and priced for solo travellers; the re-introduction of Oceanview staterooms, Balcony and Mini-Suites; along with Spa Balcony, Mini-Suites and Suites in close proximity to the spa. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In December 2013, just in time for her 2014 world cruise, Arcadia is due to spend around 20 nights in dry dock - but they changes are sure to be worth the wait. She will come out of refit with 10 new single cabins, to be added to deck 2, replacing some of the area currently taken up with part of her Monte Carlo Casino and her Electra nightclub. </span></div>
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Those of you who enjoy some well-earned retail therapy on board will be interested to learn the Arcadia's many shops will be refitted to enhance your shopping experience, while he Crow's Nest bar will be refreshed with some newly refurbished seating and the creation of an intimate space, making this sociable room even more suited to pre or post dinner drinks with groups of friends, as well quieter drinks as a couple. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oceania <a href="http://www.thecruisevillage.com/">Cruises</a> announces the launch of their “2 for 1 Deposit” promotion that will cover all new bookings made from 12th August through 31st December, meaning deposits will now be £250 (G-PH) or 10% (Oceania Suite and above).</span></div>
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked up this news flash from Carnival Cruise Lines - and after my two holidays on board the Carnival Magic in 2011 and more recently the Carnival Breeze 2012 - I am very pleased to read that something is being done about the deck chair situation.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That is totally unacceptable and I look forward to other cruise lines adopting this and making people show respect for fellow passengers.....rant over...here's the press release.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carnival Cruise Lines is trialling a new system to stop people hogging sun loungers and deckchairs on its pool decks. The company’s senior cruise director John Heald posted on his Facebook blog that the company’s Carnival Breeze liner is testing the new system from this week in an eff ort to curb seat-saving. “The Carnival Breeze is the test ship for a new commitment to stopping this and we started today,” he wrote.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The new rules were posted on cabin TVs, in a series of on board announcements made by</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heald, and on his morning television show. The rules are also displayed on the Seaside Theatre big screen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“So the message is loud and clear and we are now adequately staffed to police this," he said,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Our staff will walk the decks and if they see a chair unused but saved with towels, books, shoes etc, the chairs will be stickered with the exact time marked. They will then check 40</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">minutes later, and if the chair is reserved and unoccupied, the articles will be removed and</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">relocated to the towel station by the main pool making sure a note is left for guests that they</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">have done so,” he explained.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heald pointed out that it was felt that 40 minutes was adequate time for guest to eat, get a</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">drink, swim, use the bathroom and so on without losing their seat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The changes are reported to have been generally well received by passengers. If the trial is successful, the scheme will be rolled out across the entire fleet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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