World's Biggest and Most Expensive Ship - BusinessWeek

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World's Biggest and Most Expensive Ship BusinessWeek - Jun 22, 2008 It's destined to be the world's largest cruise ship—when launched next year, Royal Caribbean's US$1.24 billion Project Genesis will be 1180 feet long, …

Cruise ships to bypass Brisbane - NEWS.com.au

Cruise ships to bypass Brisbane NEWS.com.au, Australia - 1 hour ago Chief executive Ann Sherry said the company had told the Queensland government a cruise ship facility was needed on the bay side of the Gateway Bridge. …

Cruise ship norovirus outbreak suspected - United Press International

Cruise ship norovirus outbreak suspected United Press International - 9 hours ago ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 24 (UPI) — Alaska officials say they suspect it was an outbreak of norovirus that swept through a cruise ship and afflicted more … Cruise ship arrives with norovirus outbreak Anchorage Daily News (subscription) An outbreak of norovirus is suspected on a Holland America cruise … KTUU Norovirus suspected in Alaska cruise illness Seattle Times all 6 news articles

Another new Celebrity cruise ship for St. Kitts - SKNVibes.com

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Another new Celebrity cruise ship for St. Kitts SKNVibes.com, St. Kitts and Nevis - 6 hours ago The 2007/2008 cruise ship season is expected to bring over 400000 passengers for the first time in the history of St. Kitts and Nevis.

REP. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS HOLDS A HEARING ON CRUISE SHIP SECURITY
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION HOLDS A HEARING ON CRUISE SHIP SECURITY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SPEAKERS: REP. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, D-MD. CHAIRMAN REP. GENE TAYLOR, D-MISS. REP. RICK LARSEN, D-WASH. REP. CORRINE BROWN, D-FLA.

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Early-bird savings on five-star cruises - MSNBC

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Early-bird savings on five-star cruises MSNBC - 11 hours ago You’ll sail aboard Wind Surf, described by CruiseCritic.com as “one of the world's most distinctive cruise ship” with “a casual, free-spirited yacht-like … Cruise packing 101:One suitcase fits all SmarterTravel.com all 2 news articles

World's largest cruise ship takes shape - NEWS.com.au

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World's largest cruise ship takes shape NEWS.com.au, Australia - Jun 23, 2008 By Lee Taylor June 23, 2008 12:00am AUSTRALIANS hoping to be onboard the inaugural voyage of the world's biggest cruise ship will have to travel to Florida … Royal Caribbean International Takes Cruise Ship Entertainment To … PRLog.Org (press release) Expect to pay a premium to sail on Oasis of the Seas USA Today Oasis of the Seas Photos Inspire Scavenger Hunt Cruise Critic e-Travel Blackboard (press release) all 8 news articles

Royal Caribbean Announces New Cruise Ship Itinerary - Trading Markets (press release)

Royal Caribbean Announces New Cruise Ship Itinerary Trading Markets (press release), CA - 13 hours ago Jun 24, 2008 (financialwire.net via COMTEX) — RCL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating — June 24, 2008 (FinancialWire) Cruise ship operator Royal …

Things to Do and See in Sydney, Australia When Your Cruise Ship Is … - About - News & Issues

Things to Do and See in Sydney, Australia When Your Cruise Ship Is … About - News & Issues, NY - 14 hours ago The cruise ship pier is conveniently located near the south side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I flew to Sydney and joined the third segment of a world …

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Carnival Sued In Alleged Cruise Ship Sex Assault (CBS4 Miami)
A woman’s dream vacation aboard a luxury cruise ship turned into a nightmare when she claimed she was sexually assaulted on board the ship four months ago. On Thursday, the married mother of three came forward to speak about the incident and file a lawsuit against the cruise line and others.

Sector Snap: Cruise ship operators drop - CNNMoney.com

Sector Snap: Cruise ship operators drop CNNMoney.com - Jun 20, 2008 NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Shares of cruise ship operators fell Friday after cruise operator Carnival Corp. posted flat earnings due to higher fuel costs …

Cruise ship cabins get super-sized - Toronto Star

Cruise ship cabins get super-sized Toronto Star,  Canada - Jun 21, 2008 ON BOARD THE NORWEGIAN GEM–Visit Spain, Italy and France and stay in a villa with a private rooftop courtyard and plunge pool … on a cruise ship. …

Carnival: Don't expect a big drop in ticket prices - USA Today

Carnival: Don't expect a big drop in ticket prices USA Today - Jun 20, 2008 Will the slumping economy force cruise lines to offer big discounts to fill ships this summer and fall? Don't count on it. In a conference call with Wall …

Cruise ship crime gets attention in U.S. House (Sun-Sentinel)
Bills to improve cruise line safety move through House Cruise ship passengers who become crime victims at sea may get help from lawmakers this month.

World's Biggest and Most Expensive Ship - BusinessWeek

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World's Biggest and Most Expensive Ship BusinessWeek - 4 hours ago It's destined to be the world's largest cruise ship—when launched next year, Royal Caribbean's US$1.24 billion Project Genesis will be 1180 feet long, …

USA. Royal Caribbean announces Oasis of the Seas itineraries - BYM News (press release)

USA. Royal Caribbean announces Oasis of the Seas itineraries BYM News (press release), Spain - Jun 20, 2008 Another industry-first, the introduction of 28 contemporary two-level loft suites will redefine cruise ship accommodations with vibrant, ocean-inspired …

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Sector Snap: Cruise ship operators drop (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Shares of cruise ship operators fell Friday after cruise operator Carnival Corp. posted flat earnings due to higher fuel costs.

REP. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS HOLDS A HEARING ON CRUISE SHIP SECURITY
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION HOLDS A HEARING ON CRUISE SHIP SECURITY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SPEAKERS: REP. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, D-MD. CHAIRMAN REP. GENE TAYLOR, D-MISS. REP. RICK LARSEN, D-WASH. REP. CORRINE BROWN, D-FLA.

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New Cruise Ship to Feature ‘Aquatheater’ - New York Times

New Cruise Ship to Feature ‘Aquatheater’ New York Times, United States - Jun 20, 2008 By HILARY HOWARD When Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas makes its debut in late 2009, it will be the world’s largest cruise ship at 220000 …

Persian Gulf Cruise on the Silversea Silver Cloud Cruise Ship - About - News & Issues

Persian Gulf Cruise on the Silversea Silver Cloud Cruise Ship About - News & Issues, NY - 11 hours ago And Dubai is just one of five Arab emirates (plus Iran) that we visited on our cruise. The oil in some emirates is already drying out, so they are turning … Silversea Silver Cloud Cruise Review - Persian Gulf Cruise on the … About - News & Issues all 2 news articles

Cruise ship cabins get super-sized - Toronto Star

Cruise ship cabins get super-sized Toronto Star,  Canada - Jun 21, 2008 ON BOARD THE NORWEGIAN GEM–Visit Spain, Italy and France and stay in a villa with a private rooftop courtyard and plunge pool … on a cruise ship. …

Cruise ship crime gets attention in U.S. House (Sun-Sentinel)
Bills to improve cruise line safety move through House Cruise ship passengers who become crime victims at sea may get help from lawmakers this month.

The world’s largest and most expensive ship - Gizmag

The world’s largest and most expensive ship Gizmag, Australia - Jun 19, 2008 June 20, 2008 It’s destined to be the world’s largest cruise ship – when launched next year, Royal Caribbean’s US$1.24 billion Project Genesis will be 1180 …

Next gee-whiz things on cruise ships: zip lines, water shows - USA Today

Next gee-whiz things on cruise ships: zip lines, water shows USA Today - Jun 19, 2008 The largest cruise ship ever built also will have a family-focused amusement area called the Boardwalk that will boast a hand-carved merry-go-round, …

Woman Files Suit Over Cruise Ship Rape Claim (NBC 6 Miami)
A dream cruise ship vacation turns into a real-life nightmare for a Jacksonville mother after she says she was raped on board.

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Sins at Sea.(Cruise Ship Blues: the Underside of the Cruise Industry)(Book Review)
Cruise Ship Blues: The Underside of the Cruise Industry, Ross A. Klein, Gabriola Island, BC: New Society Publishers, 2002. If Ralph Nader had targeted the cruise industry rather than General Motors, he might well have written the sort of expose that Ross Klein has given us. Peeling away the slick

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USA. Royal Caribbean announces Oasis of the Seas itineraries - BYM News (press release)

USA. Royal Caribbean announces Oasis of the Seas itineraries BYM News (press release), Spain - Jun 20, 2008 Another industry-first, the introduction of 28 contemporary two-level loft suites will redefine cruise ship accommodations with vibrant, ocean-inspired …

World's biggest cruise ship to have own climate - Southern Daily Echo

World's biggest cruise ship to have own climate Southern Daily Echo, UK - Jun 19, 2008 By Keith Hamilton THE world's biggest ever cruise ship, expected in Southampton next year, will be so enormous that it will have its own micro-climate, …

SOME ALASKA CITIES FED UP WITH CRUISE SHIPS WATER POLLUTION CITED; CONGRESSMEN DON’T AGREE.(News)
The cruise ship industry, once embraced as a savior for Alaska’s lagging economy, has worn out its welcome in some quarters. Fed up with giant ships that discharge waste into their pristine waterways and with tourists who flood their downtown, residents of Juneau, the state capital, approved a $5

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World’s Largest Cruise Ship Let the Suburbs Travel With You [Boats] (Gizmodo)
Royal Caribbean’s new boat is big. Really big. The “Project Genesis” cruise liner, currently being constructed, will be 43% larger than the Queen Mary II, currently the world’s largest ship. 1,180…

Congress takes aim at cruise-ship crime (Seattle Times)
Cruise-ship crime probed by Congress; new law may be on way to improve safety and crime-reporting standards on ships

Kerry pushes cruise-ship safety (The Republican)
@newhouse.comWASHINGTON - Writing legislation to better safeguard cruise ship customers should not be difficult because it would be supported by crime victims and the cruise industry, said U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry, D-Mass., after conducting a hearing yesterday on the issue.

Cruise ships scheduled to visit Camden 23 times this season (Camden Herald)
CAMDEN — A schedule of 23 cruise ship visits to Camden Harbor this summer and fall has been announced by the Camden Rockport Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce. The visits include several overnights.

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John Mayer's Cruise Ship Sets Sail - Pitch Weekly

John Mayer's Cruise Ship Sets Sail Pitch Weekly, MO - 11 hours ago By FLANNERY CASHILL Nevermind the recession, jump onboard Mayercraft, John Mayer's "rock cruise." Tickets go on sale today for the second annual voyage of …

Cruise Ship Encounters Migrants At Sea - NBC6.net

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Cruise Ship Encounters Migrants At Sea NBC6.net, FL - Jun 15, 2008 MIAMI — Passengers aboard a Carnival cruise ship spotted seven Cuban migrants floating on a raft near Miami on Saturday. Two women were on the 10th floor … Go-fast boat capsizes in Caribbean The Associated Press all 66 news articles

Caribbean remains top cruise destination (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Caribbean remains a top destination among cruisers, and more are bringing their children along for the journey, according to a new survey by the Cruise Lines International Association.

Sound bite - Sydney Morning Herald

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Sound bite Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - 23 hours ago Most of the other 600-odd passengers on board our luxury cruise ship were also braving the chill on deck, or packed into its lounges-with-a-view to watch …

New Website Features Cruise Ship History (PR.com)
“Cruising The Past” is a new website examining the history of cruise lines, cruise ships and steamships. The website is also dealing with reviews of contemporary cruising and new ships. Michael L. Grace, one of the creators of the musical Snoopy based on Charles M. Shultz “Peanuts” and a seasoned historian of cruise ship travel, is the editor of the website: cruisingthepast.com. Grace has …

Cruise ships dispute discharge rules (Juneau Empire)
The tour begins in places cruise-ship passengers never see: the sewage treatment room at the bottom of the hull, the garbage room where crewmen sort paper and plastic amid the unmistakable smell of landfill.

Cruise Ship Encounters Migrants At Sea (NBC 6 Miami)
Two women aboard a Carnival cruise spot a raft carrying seven Cubans near the Florida coast.

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