http://www.cruisenetwork.com Latest news releases from CRUISENETWORK.COM - your information source on the Cruising Industry. en http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050629.htm There are now more opportunities than ever to explore the fascinating ports and cultures of Asia. Princess Cruises is expanding its presence in the region beginning in May of 2006 with two gorgeous ships, enhanced routes and new ports-of-call. [Cruise Network News June 29, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050628.htm Cunard Cruise Lines has announced that it has added the convenient port city of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida as an embarkation and debarkation point for its much anticipated Path of Magellan cruise series to be offered aboard the majestic and incomparable Queen Mary 2 during the 2006 cruising season. This extraordinary South American odyssey features a grand 36 day westbound voyage departing from Ft. Lauderdale on January 17, 2006. [Cruise Network News June 28, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050627.htm Call a Cruise Network Cruise Specialist for discounts of up to 50% on selected European and Mediterranean cruises in July and August. This is an amazing opportunity to experience what ultra-luxury cruising is all about: innovative itineraries, a carefree onboard experience, pure bliss. [Cruise Network News June 27, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050624.htm In celebration of Disneylands 50th anniversary, Disney Magic has started a series of 7day cruises to the Mexican Riviera out of Los Angeles. This move provides a great opportunity for people on the West Coast to experience a Disney cruise for the first time. And with new attractions onboard and new ports of call to visit, Disney passengers will no doubt be pleased.[Cruise Network News June 24, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050623.htm When the ms Noordam sails her maiden voyage early next year, she will be the first new ship to enter the Holland America fleet since the ms Westerdam made her debut in April of 2004. The fourth and final member of Holland America's grand Vista class ship family, the Noordam will begin her radiant sea faring career by offering a series of spectacular Caribbean cruises sailing from the vibrant port city of New York, NY beginning in February of 2006. [Cruise Network News June 23, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050622.htm Just barely into the summer season and already deals on Christmas Cruises are sprouting up faster than the backyard vegetable garden. CruiseNetwork.com has already begun harvesting these deals for you and is offering them at some truly unbelievable prices. [Cruise Network News June 22, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050621.htm Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of America is the First United States flagged Passenger Ship Built in 50 years. It will offer a Hawaiian experience that other cruise lines with foreign flagged ships cannot, roundtrip travel within the Hawaiian Islands without stopping at a non U.S. port of call.[Cruise Network News June 21, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050617.htm As the first major cruise line to have ever visited the Antarctic region, Holland America Cruise Lines is once again offering its passengers a set of three incredible itineraries to this breathtaking and intriguing land of ice-capped mountain tops, thundering volcanoes, and some of the most fascinating species of wildlife in the world. There are currently three Antarctic voyages scheduled for departure in 2005 and 2006.[Cruise Network News June 17, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050615.htm From the cruise line with a passion for designing fabulous cruise itineraries, Silversea Cruises now offers some of the most inspired land programs in the industry to be paired with its Transoceanic Crossings. [Cruise Network News June 15, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050614.htm Three ships in the Carnival fleet have been outfitted with onboard options that include features such as plasma touch screens and wireless internet connections. Guests are able to quickly access cruise information from the plasma monitor, and, on Carnival Valor, log onto the internet from any corner of the ship. [Cruise Network News June 14, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050610.htm As part of its ongoing fleet wide enhancement program Carnival Cruise Lines announces a brand new innovative sleep system that will offer all ship guests the opportunity for an extraordinarily comfortable and luxurious sleep experience like no other. The new bedding which was designed exclusively for Carnival Cruises is just one of numerous new stateroom amenity upgrades that will be taking place throughout the Carnival fleet in the coming year. [Cruise Network News June 10, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050608.htm Celebrity announces they will begin their fleet enhancement process on Century. Among structural and general refurbishments to the ship, she will be fitted with 314 more balconies as well as an expanded series of extra luxuries that will boost Century up to Millennium Class standards.[Cruise Network News June 8, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050607.htm By a 5-4 vote, the highest court in the land ruled that foreign cruise ships that sail in U.S. waters can be sued under the laws of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) for discriminating against disabled passengers. [Cruise Network News June 7, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050606.htm With only a few weeks to go before her maiden voyage, NCLs new Pride of America is readying her crew of more than 900 in Germany, and preparing to make her final journey across the Atlantic to New York later this week. When she makes her official public debut on June 25th in Miami, Pride of America will be the largest U.S. flagged ship ever built, and the newest in more than 50 years. [Cruise Network News June 6, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050603.htm CruiseNetwork.com will be selling Holland America Alaska Cruises and CruiseTours at deeply discounted rates starting June 8th. The three day sale will include peak summer 2005 departures at truly unbeatable prices starting at $649 for the 7-Day Glacier Discovery Cruise. [Cruise Network News June 3, 2005] http://www.cruisenetwork.com/cruise-news-20050602.htm Amidst all the amazing activities and entertainment options onboard cruise ships today, the old game of shuffleboard still has its place.  Hidden between the 100-foot water slides and luxurious spas, this centuries-old game has survived well into the new era of cruising. [Cruise Network News June 2, 2005]