http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-s-tracking-system-for-childrenhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-s-tracking-system-for-childrenKeep track of your children on the Oasis of the Seas!  No, not by following them around. The muster station wristbands that all young children on cruise ships must wear will be enhanced with an electronic device that will allow their parents to track them in real time as they wander the ship; an industry first.Guests can also rent Royal Connect phones for $17.50 which can be used to track their...Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:58:48 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/delta-connecting-detroit-to-asiahttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/delta-connecting-detroit-to-asiaDelta Air Lines has launched direct flights from Detroit Airport hub to Seoul, Hong Kong and expanded service to Shanghai. This is Delta’s development of Detroit as a major gateway to AsiaThis new service from Detroit is part of Delta’s summer 2010 schedule - the first fully consolidated schedule published following the airline’s merger with Northwest. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:53:54 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/world-expo-greets-eight-million-visitors-in-the-first-monthhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/world-expo-greets-eight-million-visitors-in-the-first-monthThe 2010 World Expo in Shanghai has brought in more than 8 million visitors in the first month since it opened on May 31, 2010. The largest daily total was 503,600 visitors. More than 190 countries and more than 50 international organizations have registered to participate in the Shanghai World Expo, the largest ever. China expects to receive almost 100 foreign leaders and millions of people fr...Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:50:07 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/world-yacht-cruise-around-manhattan-new-yorkhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/world-yacht-cruise-around-manhattan-new-yorkI just returned from a dinner cruise around Manhattan on the Princess ship with World Yacht on a lovely June evening.  Boarding time was 6 pm.  Wow, it was great!  We were served a glass of champagne upon boarding.  Music was being piped onto all 3 decks.  Delicious hors d'oeuvres and more drinks were coming around.  The guests had one hour to board before sailing. We sailed from W 41 St down t...Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:43:10 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/alaska-cruise-ship-tax-has-been-loweredhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/alaska-cruise-ship-tax-has-been-loweredIn 2006, Alaska had imposed a controversial tax of $46 a person for guests visiting on cruise ships.  As a result, tourism dropped and some of the cruise companies pulled some of their ships out as Alaska became a less profitable place to operate due to the growing taxes and regulation.   The cruise lines found they could make more money elsewhere. The vessels that left this summer are now sail...Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:12:09 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-s-solstice-class-is-coming-to-europe-in-summer-2011http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-s-solstice-class-is-coming-to-europe-in-summer-2011All four of Celebrity's Solstice-class ships will be in Europe 2011 – the ships are Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse & Silhouette.Celebrity Silhouette sets sail for the first time in July 2011.  It will offer a maiden voyage from Hamburg to Rome and a nine-night Mediterranean voyage. Then, it will operate 12- and 13-night Holy Land sailings roundtrip from Rome. After Celebrity Silhouette makes its de...Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:05:01 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/well-being-program-on-holland-americahttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/well-being-program-on-holland-americaHow does this sound on a cruise ship?  Morning Tai Chi, Sudoku, afternoon Pilates, Wii bowling, yoga, step classes, spinning, Golf Challenge, ballroom dance classes, team trivia, and more……ready to sign up?!  Explore Wellbeing has extended the offerings of the Greenhouse Spa to incorporate new entertainment. Other interesting activities include the Party Planner hosting Explore Food & Entertain...Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:29:14 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/delta-planning-a-non-stop-flight-to-south-americahttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/delta-planning-a-non-stop-flight-to-south-americaDelta has requested authorization from the U.S. Department of Transportation to introduce two weekly flights between Detroit and Sao Paulo beginning Nov. 4. Delta already holds certain rights to operate Sao Paulo service, but requires DOT permission to fly from Detroit.Delta would operate the flights on Boeing 767-300ER aircraft with 35 seats in BusinessElite and 181 seats in Economy Class. Bot...Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:00:45 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/perfect-100-on-carnival-dream-s-health-inspectionhttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/perfect-100-on-carnival-dream-s-health-inspectionCarnival Dream, the newest and largest ship of the Carnival fleet earned a perfect 100 score on its first full U.S. Public Health inspection conducted in Port Canaveral, Fla.  The Carnival Splendor also earned a 100 score on its USPH inspection two weeks earlier.In order to earn a 100, cruise ships must receive perfect marks on all 42 items that comprise the USPH’s Vessel Sanitation Program che...Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:34:51 -0400http://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/crystal-overnights-in-israel-egypthttp://www.cruiseshipvacationdeals.com/blogPosts/view/crystal-overnights-in-israel-egyptCrystal Cruises has added a “first time ever” overnight visit to Ashdod, Israel. This is in addition to an overnight stay in Egypt.  This 12 night “Ruins & Relics” Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Serenity departs Athens for Rome Oct. 19, also visiting Naples and Sicily, Italy, and Valetta, Malta.                     Western Wall, Israel               Caesarea, IsraelThis itinerary allows visits...Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:35:46 -0400