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Roy Witman


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18th November 2006

NCL Freestyle Cruising: Vacations the Way You Always Wanted

by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved NCL Freestyle Cruising is radically different from any other cruise line. Rather than adhering to preset schedules, you actually get to relax and enjoy your vacation. Traditionally, cruise lines are famous fo...

18th November 2006

Carnival Cruise Line's Chairman Heats Things Up

by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved Standing on the deck of the ship Carnivale in 1984, Micky Arison (then president) announced a new direction in the Carnival Cruise Line advertising program. The theme? "We've got the fun." It was the followi...

18th November 2006

At the Helm: Bob Dickinson, Carnival Cruise Line's CEO

by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved Often hailed as the most popular and the largest cruise line, Carnival didn't make it to number one on its own. It's had a lot of direction from CEO Bob Dickinson. Who is this man and what measures has he tak...

17th November 2006

NCL Freestyle's Newest Ship - Norwegian Pearl

by Roy Witman ? 2006 The youngest fleet at sea. That's the goal of NCL Freestyle, and they are continuing in their efforts with the call to service of Norwegian Pearl. Purpose-built to deliver Freestyle Cruising, Pearl is currently sailing through th...

17th November 2006

The Master of Design: Joe Farcus, Carnival Cruise Line's Ship Architect

by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved Who in the world came up with these ideas? Aboard the Carnival Celebration you'll find yourself transported into the heyday of New Orleans Mardi Gras. On Fascination and Hollywood, you can step back into the ...

17th November 2006

Discover All There Is To See & Do In Hawaii

by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved There is no doubt. Hawaii has some of the most gorgeous natural scenery on the face of the planet. Those who go once always vow to return. With native orchids growing wild by the roadside, stunning mountains...

06th October 2006

A New Queen Rules the Seas - Queen Victoria Sets Sail December 2007

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved For the first time in its history, Cunard Cruise Line will have three stately ladies ruling the seas. The trio includes Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth 2 and - as of December 2007 - Queen Victoria. Though many ...

19th August 2006

Transatlantic Cruising - A Regal Route from England to the U.S.

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved There is something that every person should experience at least once in his/her life… a transatlantic cruise. While the experience in and of itself is amazing, the grandeur is increased all the more when you c...

28th July 2006

Celebrity Century Emerges From Dry Dock Ready To Provide Five-Star Service

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved On May 30, 2006, Celebrity Century emerged from a five-week dry dock in which she underwent an aggressive restoration. Sailing since 1995, the goal of the revamp was to bring Century up to date and make her mo...

26th July 2006

Brooklyn, New York Opens Its First Cruise Ship Port

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved In 2003, New York announced the grand opening of a new alternative port for cruise lines. Because ports in Florida were becoming more and more crowded, additional docking facilities in interesting cities on th...

26th July 2006

Emerald Princess: The Newest Grand-Class Ship Sets Sail April 2007

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved Spring 2007 holds wonderful things in store for cruise enthusiasts. Princess Cruise Line is currently finalizing all the details in preparation for launching Emerald Princess this coming April. Modern and lux...

23rd June 2006

Queen Mary 2 Hailed As the Grandest Ship At Sea

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved Just as her predecessor once did, the Queen Mary 2 has taken the world by storm. Hailed as the grandest ship at sea, the Queen Mary 2 is the largest, longest, tallest, widest and most expensive ocean liner eve...

23rd June 2006

New Ship Gives Carnival the

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved As Carnival's new ship "Freedom" prepares to launch in March 2007, she will bring with her a new era for Carnival. Previously missing Europe from its list of itineraries until the launch of "Liberty" in 2005, ...

01st June 2006

Holland America Completes Signature of Excellence Program

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved For some, cruising is all about rock-bottom pricing. Bare-bone cruising gets you to the destination of your choice, but that's about all it does. However, cutting corners is not for everyone. The Holland Ame...

09th May 2006

Crown Princess Debuts June 14th With a Host of Firsts

by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved From a shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the Crown Princess has been taking shape over the last year. Though you would never know it from seeing construction photos, this massive body of steel beams will soon be ...