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Cunard's Queen Mary 2 Offers 14 Day New England - Canada Cruise

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Changing Leaves - Common on fall New England Canada Cruises - Cunard's Queen Mary 2 to Conduct Special 14 day sailing. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is conducting a special 14 day - New England / Canada cruise departing New York on September 23, 2018. This fall cruise will visit such picturesque ports like Rockland, Corner Brook, Sept Iles, Quebec, Quebec, Quebec, Saguenay, Sydney Ns, and Halifax Nova Scotia. For passengers not able to dedicate the full two weeks the cruise is available in two segments of 7 days each. Segment 1 from New York to Quebec Canada and Segment 2 - Quebec Canada back to New York. Fares for the 14 day voyage start at $1,499 for an inside stateroom. Sailing on the Queen Mary 2 is unlike other ships. The QM2 offers a luxury, upscale, experience. The ship has a high space per passenger ratio and offers a refined experience. For additional details check out cunard's website: Cunard Queen Mary 2 Fall New England Canada Cruise Check Out Our Sister S...

German Cruise Lines Find New York a Popular Fall Cruise Port.

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AIDA Cruises AIDAvita - One of a number of German cruise lines offering extended stays in New York on their New England, Canada Cruises. As stated in previous blog posts, as the fall approaches, many cruise lines re-locate their ships to New York to Sail on New England Canada Cruises.  These fall sailing are very popular among the German Cruise lines like AIDA and Mein Schiff (TUI Cruises) which use New York / New Jersey as a turn around port. Their cruises use New York as a embarkation and disembarkation port allowing passenger time to visit and explore the Big Apple. Usually the cruise lines add an overnight stay for their passengers in New York and the passengers can use the ship as their hotel. So for instance on a 14 day cruise, the ship arrive in New York on Day 13 allowing guests to stay onboard overnight and explore NYC. For the next cruise, the passengers will embark on day 1 but the ship will NOT leave New York until day 2. These cruises with the extended stay ...

Port Of Call - San Juan Puerto Rico

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San Juan Puerto Rico - A popular cruise port on longer cruises from New York. San Juan Puerto Rico is a popular cruise port on winter and longer summer sailings from the port of New York. Whether it is a stroll through the Old City on your way to El Morro Castle (Fort) which rises above the entrance to the harbor or a visit to the rain forest, this cruise port has something to offer everyone. There are shops, cafes, beaches, snorkeling, water-sports and much more. Whether you are a first time visitor or a returning guest - you will definitely find an entertaining way to spend the day. Check Out Our Sister Sites: Nick's Cruise Corner Blog to Learn About World Wide Cruising NYCruiseInfo.com to Learn About Cruises From New York and New Jersey.

Princess Cruises to Sail 2 Ships From New York to New England & Canada in the Fall of 2018.

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Regal Princess One of 2 ships sailing to New England / Canada in the Fall of 2018 Shortly Princess Cruises' ships will be repositioning to New York in anticipation of the start of the fall New England Canada season. Princess Cruises' will position both the Royal Princess and her near identical sister the Regal Princess in the Big Apple in September and October. Princess Cruise will offer 7, 10 and 14 days sailings - some packed with extensive array of ports of call. While some cruises will be Round trip from New York, others will be ending in Quebec. For exact itineraries and dates visit NYCruiseInfo.com or the Princess Cruises Website. Check Out Our Sister Sites: Nick's Cruise Corner Blog to Learn About World Wide Cruising NYCruiseInfo.com to Learn About Cruises From New York and New Jersey.

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Escape To Offer After Midnight Musical in Supper Club Cabaret Show

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Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that three award-winning Broadway songstresses, Melinda Doolittle, Sharon Wilkins and Melba Moore, will be performing in the Tony Award®-winning musical, After Midnight, as well as their own Supper Club Cabaret Show, aboard Norwegian Escape beginning August 19, 2018. The announcement, which illustrates the company’s dedication to high-caliber entertainment, comes on the heels of its successful launch of Tony Award®-winning musical Jersey Boys and its original production ¡HAVANA! as well as the debut of Syd Norman’s Pour House, an authentic and immersive experience inspired by the greatest clubs in American rock ‘n’ roll history.  The increase in star power is in response to the incredible reception of Broadway’s own, Tony Award®-nominated, Brenda Braxton, who has routinely starred in After Midnight aboard Norwegian Escape since its introduction into the fleet in 2015. “We are thrilled to engage these celebrated Broadway stars and very happy...

Flash Back: Home Lines Oceanic

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Home Lines New and Seek Oceanic - A regular on the New York to Nassau Cruise Run. A regular fixture on the New York to Bermuda and New York to Nassau cruise circuit, Home Line's Oceanic had a following like no other ship of the day. Home Lines was known for their Italian hospitality, great food and top-notch entertainment. It was not usual for many passenger to stay aboard for back to back cruises and Home Lines capitalized on this - with a very successful onboard booking agent. One of Home Line's most successful ships was the Oceanic. Designed specifically for cruising and fitted with a Magradome glass roof over the pool. The glass roof allowed passengers to swim regardless of the temperature outside or weather conditions. The ship offered spacious accommodations and an upscale onboard experience. The Oceanic departed New York every Saturday at 4 PM during the peak summer season sailing 2 days down to Nassau; Spending 3 days in port and then 2 days at sea back to New...

Norwegian Cruise Line's Nowegian Breakaway Undergoes Extensive Refit.

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  Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Breakaway In DryDock at Damen's Brest France Shipyard. Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the completed refurbishments of three ships, Norwegian Breakaway , Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Star , further showcasing its commitment to extraordinary quality and the guest experience.  As part of The Norwegian Edge ® , the company’s program designed to elevate the standard of excellence across its fleet, the revitalized ships now feature new designs and venues including Los Lobos Cantina, an upscale Mexican restaurant; the adults-only enclave, Spice H 2 O; and Syd Norman’s Pour House – an American rock ‘n’ roll bar and lounge, which makes its debut aboard Norwegian Breakaway. “What a year this has been for us at Norwegian Cruise Line,” said Andy Stuart, the brand’s president and chief executive officer. “Not only did we introduce our latest and record-breaking ship, Norwegian Bliss, and announce the redeployment of her s...