http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-cruise-lines-welcomes-an-apple-store-on-boardhttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-cruise-lines-welcomes-an-apple-store-on-boardAhoy! Celebrity Cruise Lines welcomes an Apple Store on boardHaving withdrawal from all things Mac while on a sea voyage? Here's some future therapy. The Celebrity Cruise ship company has announced a new Internet Cafe on the new 2,850 passenger Celebrity Eclipse which sets sail in April. The iLounge, as Celebrity has named it, will include a mini Apple Store where passengers can buy MacBooks, i...Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:54:14 -0500http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-names-cruise-planners-top-home-based-partnerhttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-names-cruise-planners-top-home-based-partnerRoyal Caribbean Names Cruise Planners Top Home-Based Partner Cruise Planners/American Express was once again recognized by Royal Caribbean International as the Home-Based Partner of the Year for 2009 for the third consecutive year. The honor is associated with the cruise line’s Travel Partners of the Year award. “Over the years we and Royal Caribbean International have developed a strong and pr...Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:08:09 -0500http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-liberty-of-the-seashttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-liberty-of-the-seasROYAL CARIBBEAN, Liberty of the SeasSelect Sailings in November and DecemberBook between October 19th and October 29 and sail away to the Western Caribbean on the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas.  It sails a 7-night roundtrip itinerary from Miami, Florida. Receive exceptional rates, PLUS $50 onboard credit and a onboard savings coupon booklet.  Royal Caribbean leads the industry being among...Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:44:55 -0400http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-international-teams-up-with-abc-s-good-morning-america-to-bring-viewers-first-glimpshttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-international-teams-up-with-abc-s-good-morning-america-to-bring-viewers-first-glimpsThis November, just in time for Thanksgiving, Royal Caribbean International will unveil their newest and most innovative cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. ABC's "Good Morning America" will be there to welcome Oasis of the Seas into her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and give viewers an exclusive first glimpse of the highly anticipated ship during a special live broadcast. G...Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:16:13 -0400http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/nine-new-cruise-ship-in-2009http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/nine-new-cruise-ship-in-2009This year will be exciting with the introduction of 9 new cruise ships. The biggest and most discussed new vessel is Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Slated for her first voyage this spring, this floating city will rank as the largest cruise ship in history. Weighing in at 220,000-tons, the 5,400-passenger ship has created a buzz ever since Royal Caribbean announced the project. The Oasis w...Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:26:24 -0400http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-cruises-mega-sale-extendedhttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-cruises-mega-sale-extendedTo celebrate Cruise Planners 15th anniversary, we are picking up the tab for gratuities on all cruises booked from June 22 through July 1, 2009 that sail from July 1 to December 31, 2009.   And if that isn’t impressive enough, we’ve negotiated to have deposits reduced by 50%. FREE GRATUITIES AND REDUCED DEPOSITS!You can reserve your dream cruise for a fraction of the normal cost! This super sec...Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:33:51 -0400http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/hey-royal-caribbean-fans-listen-uphttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/hey-royal-caribbean-fans-listen-upHey Royal Caribbean Fans, listen up! We've just announced an exciting and exclusive MEGA SALE.  To celebrate Cruise Planners 15th anniversary, we are picking up the tab for gratuities on all cruises booked from June 22 through June 29, 2009 that sail from July 1 to December 31, 2009.   And if that isn’t impressive enough, we’ve negotiated to have deposits reduced by 50%. FREE GRATUITIES AND RED...Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:40:12 -0400http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-lines-enhance-screening-protocols-to-protect-public-healthhttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-lines-enhance-screening-protocols-to-protect-public-healthCRUISE LINES ENHANCE SCREENING PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTHFort Lauderdale May 01, 2009 — The Cruise Lines International Association today announced that its member lines have adopted and begun employing enhanced screening procedures on a global basis to help prevent the introduction and/or spread of Influenza A on board cruise ships. Under the new CLIA health screening protocols, all pas...Sun, 03 May 2009 11:51:15 -0400http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-lines-initiate-uniform-h1n1-virus-screeninghttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-lines-initiate-uniform-h1n1-virus-screeningLines initiate uniform H1N1 virus screening1/5/2009Cruise Lines International Association members have begun screening passengers for the H1N1 virus using a standardized questionnaire, as foreshadowed yesterday by Seatrade Insider. Under the new protocol, passengers must complete and sign a written form prior to embarking a CLIA member line ship anywhere in the world. The standardized, global p...Sun, 03 May 2009 11:45:37 -0400http://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/radio-waveshttp://www.cruisingbydesign.com/blogPosts/view/radio-wavesIf you love cruising and want to stay informed about the latest things happening at sea, then you will love the Cruise Talk Radio Show.  It’s an online show that you can hear on demand by clicking on the link below or by visiting www.CruiseTalkShow.com  The show as well as the web site covers both contemporary cruising as well as discussions and information about classic cruise ships from the p...Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:04:42 -0400