Cruise prices in the Caribbean appear to be stabilizing, prices in Alaska are falling and Europe continues to be strong, according to a report from investment firm A.G. Edwards.
In a traditional maritime handover ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Carnival Cruise Lines took delivery of the new 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom -the 22nd vessel in the “Fun Ship” fleet.
Royal Caribbean International announced plans to deploy Independence of the Seas -the third in its new Freedom class of ships- in the United Kingdom, when she debuts in May 2008.
Carnival will resume its calls to the Costa Rican port of Limon on its March 8 voyage after deciding to temporarily stop calling there following a February 21 incident in which an assailant was killed by a passenger.
Holland America Line offers 30 canal sailings in 2008 including new full-transit cruises though the Panama Canal, exotic new 13- to 26-day Inca Discovery sailings, and new spring and fall departures from Tampa to highlight its 2008 canal itineraries.
Silversea, the worlds leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced details of the itinerary and special activities planned for the six-star rated Silver Whisper’s presence at the 32nd America’s Cup regatta.