News from 1997
Cruise Industry To Launch New Ships, Theme Cruises and ExoticItineraries in 1997
NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- A flotilla of new ships, cruises geared to
vacationers' special interests and exotic new ports of call top the list of
World's Only Luxury Ocean Liner - The Legendary QE2 - Makes New YorkDebut After $18 Million Refurbishment
New York City Hosts QE2's 1997 World Cruise Bon Voyage
San Francisco Hosts Royal Viking Sun 1997 World Cruise Bon Voyage
Voyage Marks 75th Anniversary World Cruise for Cunard
Mayor Willie Brown to Attend Gala Luncheon, Present Proclamation
Royal Caribbean Launches First U.S. Hispanic Marketing And AdvertisingProgram
MIAMI, Jan. 6 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today launched
its first U.S. Hispanic marketing and advertising program in the Miami and Los
Angeles markets.
Willie Brown Proclaims Today `Royal Viking Sun Day' in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6 -- In a Mayoral Proclamation delivered
earlier this afternoon, San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown declared today "Royal
Viking Sun Day" in San Francisco.
Survey About Women Travelers Shows Suppliers Are Falling Down On The Job
VANCOUVER, Jan. 8 -- A survey of top-performing agencies at
UNIGLOBE Travel -- the world's largest franchised travel organization --
Majesty Cruise Line: What's New In 1997
MIAMI, Jan. 10 -- 1997 will be an exciting year of growth for
Majesty Cruise Line. On November l3, 1996, Majesty Cruise Line announced that
World's Only Remaining Luxury Ocean Liner - The Legendary Cunard QE2 -Makes West Coast Debut After $18 Million Refurbishment
Rekindle the Glamour And Elegance Reminiscent of the Golden Age
Of Luxury Travel; LA Hosts QE2 During Her 1997 World Cruise
SeaVision and The Nature Company Combine Forces on InteractiveMerchandising
MIAMI, Jan. 15 -- SeaVision, Inc., of Miami, Florida and The
Nature Company, a unit of Discovery Communications, Inc. (DCI), have signed an
Carnival Corporation Declares First Quarter Dividend
MIAMI, Jan. 15 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) announced
today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 11
NCL Enters Exclusive Partnership With Port Of Houston
NCL Becomes First Cruise Line to Home-Port In Houston With New 'TEXARIBBEAN'
Seven-Day Cruises
NCL Announces The Norwegian Crown's New 'Alaska South/Chilean Fjords'Cruises To South America
Exotic 14-Day Itineraries to Chile and Argentina Set to Begin in January 1998
Royal Caribbean International Reports Best Booking Week In Its History
MIAMI, Jan. 16 -- Royal Caribbean International reported the
best booking week in its history, January 4 through 10, when it booked 102,430
World's Only Remaining Luxury Ocean Liner - The Legendary Cunard QE2 -Makes West Coast Debut After $18 Million Refurbishment
Rekindle the Glamour And Elegance Reminiscent of the Golden Age
Of Luxury Travel; LA Hosts QE2 During Her 1997 World Cruise
Cruise Industry Posts Record Bookings As Year Begins With BusinessBooming, Cruise Line Positioned to Sail Into a Strong 1997
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- Only a few weeks into the new year and
already business is booming for the cruise industry, according to executives
Romance Is Afloat: Windstar's Sail Ships Named Most Romantic Cruises byPorthole Magazine
SEATTLE, Jan. 23 -- With Valentine's Day on the horizon,
romantic cruisers want to be sure they've selected the proper setting.
Royal Caribbean Classic: Cross-Markets Golf And Cruising
MIAMI, Jan. 29 -- Royal Caribbean International, the official
cruise line of the PGA TOUR and the Senior PGA TOUR, will introduce unique
Royal Caribbean Reports $150.9 Million Profits For 1996
MIAMI, Jan. 30 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL)
today reported net income of $150.9 million or $2.37 per share for the year
Carnival Corporation Signs For Third 100,000-Ton Vessel
MIAMI, Jan. 30 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) today
announced that it reached an agreement with the Italian shipyard Fincantieri
Carnival's New Pricing Includes Port Charges
MIAMI, Feb. 5 -- Later this month, Carnival Cruise Lines will
adjust its Florida newspaper advertising so that the prices will include the
Royal Caribbean Changes Advertised Prices
MIAMI, Feb. 5 -- Royal Caribbean International has announced
plans to include its port charges in advertised prices, effective this Spring.
Massport Announces a Record-Breaking 62 Ship Calls and an Estimated $30Million Economic Impact for 1997 Cruise Schedule
BOSTON, Feb. 6 -- The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)
announced today a record-breaking schedule of 62 ship calls at the Black
1996 Florida Statewide Economic Impact $150.6 Million by Holland AmericaLine and Its Passengers
SEATTLE, Feb. 11 -- Holland America Line, one of the largest
cruise operators in the world, estimates that the total economic impact
Princess Cruises 'Pop The Question' Survey Reveals Which CelebrityCouple Should Tie the Knot in 1997
Plus, A Look at the Proposal Trends Lead by Generation X-ers
Royal Caribbean Prices $150 Million Public Offering Of $3.625 Series AConvertible Preferred Stock
MIAMI, Feb. 12 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL)
announced today that it has priced a public offering of $3.625 Series A
QE2 to Help NBC'S "Single Guy" Propose
NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 1997 -- In an unusual publicity move, Cunard is cross-promoting with NBC's television program. Jonathan Silverman, star of NBC's "The Single Guy" will propose to his girlfriend on the QE2.
Historic Ship Retires From Royal Caribbean Fleet
WHAT: Song of Norway, historic ship retires from fleet
WHEN: Sunday, February 16 - Noon
WHERE: Terminal 2/Port of Miami
Kvaerner Environmental and SECOR International Incorporated Announce NewCleanup and Closure Program
SAN FRANCISCO, and BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 21 -- Kvaerner
Environmental and SECOR International Incorporated (Kvaerner and SECOR)
'Carnival Cruises Asia' Selected As Name For New Carnival/Hyundai JointVenture Company
MIAMI, Feb. 25 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) and Hyundai
Merchant Marine have chosen the name "Carnival Cruises Asia" for the new joint
Leading Management Sciences Consulting Firm, Decision Focus, Names Dr.Robert Phillips as Chief Executive Officer
Phillips Focuses on Continuing Firm's Innovation in the Fields of Pricing,
Asset Utilization and 'System Profit Management'
Celebrity Cruises Sells Its Cruise Ship TSS Meridian to Metro Holdingsof Singapore
MIAMI, Feb. 27 -- Celebrity Cruises announced today the sale of
TSS Meridian to Metro Holdings of Singapore for the price of US$62,150,000.
Cruise Industry Posts 6 Percent Gain in 1996; Record-Breaking 4.7Million North Americans Enjoy Cruising
In Cruise Industry Posts 6 Percent Gain in 1996, moved earlier today, the
second graph, first line should read "88 percent" rather than "98 percent" as
incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire.
Disney Cruise Line's Maiden Voyage Is 'Sold Out'; Overwhelming DemandPrompts Random Drawing for Space on First Sailing
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 27 -- Disney Cruise Line announced
today that the March 12, 1998 Maiden Voyage of its first ship, the Disney
Royal Caribbean Declares Dividends On Common And Preferred Stock
MIAMI, Feb. 27 -- The Board of Directors of Royal Caribbean
Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) has declared quarterly dividends for its common stock
and for its Series A preferred stock.
James H. DeLorenzo Named Public Relations Manager for US Interactive
MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 27 -- James H. DeLorenzo has been named
Public Relations Manager for US Interactive, one of the nation's premier
digital marketing agencies.
SeaVision and Royal Caribbean Announce Interactive TV Project
MIAMI, March 3 -- SeaVision, Inc., a subsidiary of Allin
Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: ALLN) and Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.
Latino Leisure Travelers Get a New Destination; Nation's LargestSpanish- Language Daily Launches New Travel Section
LOS ANGELES, March 4 -- In response to the growing demand among
Latinos for more information about leisure travel, La Opinion has launched a
Synopsis of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Presentation at Raymond JamesEighteenth Annual Institutional Investors Conference
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 4 -- Following is a synopsis of
the presentation made today by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. at the Raymond
Royal Caribbean Cruises selects Altris Software for an innovative shore-side document management system
SAN DIEGO---March 7, 1997--Altris Software Inc.
(NASDAQ/NMS:ALTS) Friday announced that it has signed a contract to install a
Carnival Corporation Announces Senior Management Changes At HollandAmerica Line-Westours Inc.
MIAMI, March 10 -- Micky Arison, chairman and chief executive
officer of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), today announced a management
UPS Announces Contracts For Passenger Charters
In UPS Announces Contracts, moved yesterday, we are advised by the company
that the contact numbers in the table were incorrectly listed for Royal
Dr. Otis B. Brown Named Chairman Royal Caribbean Ocean Fund
MIAMI, March 11 -- Dr. Otis B. Brown, Ph.D., dean of the
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, has
SeaVision and Electronic Data Systems to Showcase Capabilities AtSeatrade Cruise Shipping '97
MIAMI, March 12 -- SeaVision, Inc., a subsidiary of Allin
Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: ALLN) and Electronic Data Systems (NYSE:
Carnival Cruise Lines and Holland America Line Announce Cruise Discountsfor AARP Members
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., March 13 -- Carnival Cruise Lines and
Holland America Line announced today that they have introduced a cruise
Carnival Corporation And Airtours plc Sign Definitive Agreements ToJointly Purchase Costa Crociere
MIAMI, March 17 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) and
Airtours plc (LSE: AIR), today announced the signing of definitive agreements
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Royal Caribbean Will Build Second 130,000-Ton "Eagle" Ship and SignsOption for a Third
MIAMI, March 20 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL)
announced today that it has exercised its option with Kvaerner Masa-Yards to
Carnival Corporation Reports Record First Quarter Earnings
MIAMI, March 20 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) reported
net income of $85.4 million ($0.29 EPS) on revenues of $521.1 million for the
NCL Introduces Free Airfare From Major Texas Gateways For InauguralSeason Of 'Texaribbean' Cruises From Houston
Spring Repositioning Cruises Offer Leisurely Tours of Europe,Mediterranean, Caribbean and Other Ports
NEW YORK, March 21 -- Where do ships that winter in balmy
waters head when the ice melts up north?