Construction of Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth began in Italy last week, as the keel was laid at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy.
Silversea Cruises is offering a new, simpler pricing structure that provides the biggest savings incentive in its history –60 percent off- plus free airfare on virtually all voyages in 2010. The company’s best-available, capacity-controlled prices are being offered for guests who book early.
As part of an ongoing effort to streamline the embarkation process, Carnival Cruise Lines has installed self-service check-in kiosks at its Port of Miami cruise terminal. The state-of-the-art kiosks provide guests with a fast and convenient way to check in for their cruise.
Windstar Cruises has published its 2010 and winter 2011 Sailing Atlas with artwork by acclaimed California artist Nicholas Wilton. In conjunction with the atlas release, Windstar is offering a $500 per couple, or $250 per person, shipboard credit to those who book their 2010 voyage by Sept. 30.
MSC Cruises’ new MSC Splendida was christened in Barcelona on July 13, bringing the fleet total to 10 ships.
Paul Gauguin Cruises, which operates the Paul Gauguin in the South Pacific, has announced a limited number of openings in a collection of seven- and 10- night itineraries aboard the Paul Gauguin throughout 2010, including some featuring two-for-one, limited-time savings.