News from 1998
Letter to Shareholders from Michael D. Eisner, -2-
Phase Three of our company's history has really just begun, and our
reach is already truly amazing. Consider the week of November 2-8 in the
What's New in Cruising in 1998? A Flotilla of New Ships and Itineraries
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- The cruise industry is poised to launch a
flotilla of new ships, itineraries and port calls in 1998.
Carnival Cruise Ship to Host First-Ever Live Digital Radio Broadcast ViaMTN/C-Band Technology
MIAMI, Jan. 6 -- In early January 1998, Carnival Cruise Lines'
Inspiration will host Capital Radio UK for a one-week cruise. While cruising,
Family Travel Network Announces Winners of 'Best of '97' Poll
GREAT FALLS, Va., Jan. 7 -- The Family Travel Network, the
nation's most popular online family travel site, announced the winners of its
"Best of '97" member poll.
Royal Caribbean Becomes First Cruise Line To Earn The InternationalStandard Organization's (ISO) Award For Quality Management
MIAMI, Jan. 12 -- Following an extensive audit by the Norwegian
classification organization, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Royal Caribbean
Former US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator To Oversee RoyalCaribbean's Environmental Activities
MIAMI, Jan. 14 -- William K. Reilly, former Administrator of
the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has agreed to work with Royal
Carnival Corporation Appoints Howard Frank To Newly Created Position OfChief Operating Officer And Gerald Cahill To Senior Vice
MIAMI, Jan. 14 -- Howard Frank has been appointed to the new
position of vice chairman and chief operating officer and Gerald Cahill has
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 15
Still Time to Save Up to $2,900 (CDN $3,920) Per Couple on a HollandAmerica Line Seven-Day Vacation Cruise to Alaska
SEATTLE, Jan. 15 -- There's still time to plan a 1998 dream
cruise vacation to the Great Land of tall evergreens, soaring mountains,
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Announce 'Cruise ForLife' Consumer Sweepstakes
MIAMI, Jan. 16 -- Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity
Cruises, which recently merged to form one of the largest vacation companies
Royal Caribbean International & Celebrity Cruises Kick Off AdvertisingCampaigns During Super Bowl XXXII
MIAMI, Jan. 16 -- Royal Caribbean International's and Celebrity
Cruises' $5 million title sponsorship of the Super Bowl XXXII halftime show on
NCL Launches Free Airfare From Major Texas Gateways For Winter'Texaribbean' Cruises From Houston
Royal Caribbean International Hits All-Time Booking Record
MIAMI, Jan. 20 -- Cruise bookings on Royal Caribbean
International hit an all-time record on January 12, with 21,827 gross
bookings. The record day in bookings also produced a record day for
Costa Crociere Orders Cruise Ship
In "Costa Crociere Orders Cruise Ship" moved earlier today, the contact
phone number should read "305-599-2600" rather than "05-599-2600" as
originally transmitted by PRNewswire.
Norwegian Cruise Line's M/S Windward To Be Lengthened And Refurbished AtLloyd Werft Shipyard In Germany
Vessel Will Resume Service March 29, 1998 as the Re-named M/S Norwegian Wind
Royal Caribbean Ocean Fund Awards $310,000 In New Grants
MIAMI, Jan. 29 -- Royal Caribbean International has awarded
$310,000 in seven grants to marine conservation organizations through its
SeaVision, Inc. Announces Revised Agreement with Carnival Corporation
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29 -- SeaVision, Inc., a subsidiary of Allin
Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: ALLN), has announced that it has reached
Cruise Industry Enjoys 'Titanic' Bookings, Travel Weekly Reports
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The movie "Titanic" may chronicle the last
desperate hours of a sinking ship, but it's not hurting what was already
Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Announce Next PhaseOf Growth Program, Order Millennium, Voyager and Eagle Sh
MIAMI, Feb. 2 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE & OSE:
RCL), has signed letters of intent with three shipyards to build up to seven
Cruise Industry Posts 'Wave' of Bookings as New Year Begins; CLIA CruiseLines Report Record Sales and Inquiries
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 -- Only a few weeks have passed in the new
year, and already business is booming for the cruise industry, according to
Princess Cruises Signs With Maritime Telecommunications Network ToProvide Telecommunications Service to the Grand Princess
MIAMI, Feb. 2 -- Princess Cruises and Maritime
Telecommunications Network (MTN) signed a multi-year, multi-million dollar
Six Romantic Trip Tips to Plan the Perfect Valentine's Day Getaway
The Expedia Travel Network Offers Fun, Affordable Trip Ideas for the
Last-Minute Valentine's Day Shopper
Need A Romantic Gift For Your Valentine? CLIA Suggests A Cruise;Surprise Your Sweetheart With A Special-Interest Theme Cruise
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- With National Cruise Vacation Month under
way and Valentine's Day just around the corner, Cruise Lines International
Forecast for Norwegian Cruise Line: Smooth Sailing; Commitment to growth yields benefits
MIAMI---Feb. 5, 1998--Risk and reward in the cruise industry
can go hand in hand, as evidenced by Norwegian Cruise Line's recent dramatic
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Official Statement on Gay Cruise
NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb. 5 -- Thursday, February 5 the Norwegian
Cruise Line ship M.S. Leeward was scheduled to call at Great Stirrup Cay, a
Royal Caribbean Plans to Offer 6,000,000 Shares of Common Stock
MIAMI, Feb. 11 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL)
announced today that it intends to commence marketing a proposed public
Royal Caribbean Reports Record Results For 1997
In Royal Caribbean Reports Record Results for 1997, moved earlier this
morning, we are advised by a representative of the company that the
SeaVision, Inc. Announces Revised Agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line
PLANTATION, Fla., Feb. 17 -- SeaVision, Inc., a subsidiary of
Allin Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: ALLN), has announced that it has
Construction Delays Hold Up Maiden Voyage Of Disney Magic
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 18 -- Disney Cruise Line announced
today that it has rescheduled the Maiden Voyage of its first ship, the Disney
NCL To Celebrate Norwegian Star's First Year Anniversary Sailing FromThe Port Of Houston With Series Of Popular Theme And Sports
MIAMI, Feb. 18 -- Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a series
of special theme and sports cruise to be held this year aboard the M/S
Holland America Line Announces New 61,000-Ton Luxury Cruise Ship to JoinFleet In 2000
SEATTLE, Feb. 18 -- Holland America Line, a unit of Carnival
Corporation (NYSE: CCL), today announced that it has reached an agreement with
Royal Caribbean Declares Dividend
MIAMI, Feb. 18 -- February 18, 1998 -- The Board of Directors
of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) (Oslo: RCL) has declared a
Massport Celebrates National Cruise Vacation Month by Announcing itExpects Another Banner Cruise Season in 1998
BOSTON, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Port Authority announced
today that ship calls expected at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal have
Cruise Ship Show Highlights Ship Reporting System Milestones
NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- In a year of milestones for the AMVER
Safety Network and the world's oceans, the Cruise Shipping '98 convention in
Carnival Takes Early Delivery Of New Cruise Ship; Anticipates EarlyDelivery Of Second Vessel
MIAMI, Feb. 24 -- Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival
Corporation (NYSE: CCL), today took delivery of its new 2,040-passenger ship,
Carnival Corporation Announces New Ship Agreements Valued At $1.1 Billion
MIAMI, Feb. 24 -- Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) announced
that today it reached agreements with Finnish shipbuilder Kvaerner Masa-Yards
Kenneth Crutchfield Joins US Interactive in Strategic Planning &Development
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Kenneth Crutchfield, a 15-year veteran of
the online/interactive industry, has recently joined US Interactive as
Director of Strategic Planning and Development.
Cruise Lines Cancel Port Calls in Egypt, Travel Weekly Reports
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 -- Cruise lines are continuing to cancel port
calls to Egypt, despite the U.S. State Department's suspension of its
Royal Caribbean Prices Public Offering of Common Stock
MIAMI, March 4 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., (NYSE: RCL;
Oslo) announced today that it has priced the public offering of 6,000,000
Exciting Ports of Call and Special Themes Top List of SpringRepositioning Cruises, CLIA Reports
NEW YORK, March 9 - Cruise ship passengers who want to visit
unusual destinations or cruise with people who share their interests will have
Royal Caribbean Cruises Outlk Revised to Stable by S&P
NEW YORK---Standard & Poor's CreditWire 3/11/98 --Standard &
Poor's today revised the outlook on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to stable
from negative.
Royal Caribbean Names Helen Morin Stephan Godmother Of Its Newest Ship,Vision Of The Seas
MIAMI, March 11 -- Royal Caribbean International has named
Helen Morin Stephan godmother of its newest ship, Vision of the Seas, now
Royal Caribbean Cruises Outlook Revised to Stable by S&P
NEW YORK, March 11 -- Standard & Poor's today revised the
outlook on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to stable from negative.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Announces Public Offering of $300 Millionin Senior Notes and Senior Debentures
MIAMI, March 11 -- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL;
Oslo Stock Exchange) announced today a public offering of $150 million of its
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Larger Ship For Port Of Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, March 12 -- Norwegian Cruise Line announced
today that its cruise ship M/S Norwegian Sea will arrive at the Port of
Norwegian Cruise Line and the Australian Cruise Project to LaunchYear-Round Australia Cruise Service
New Joint Venture Company, to be Named Norwegian Capricorn Line,
Will Begin Service in Mid-December, 1998
Holland America Line Marks 125th Anniversary of the Company's FoundingWith Gala Events in Rotterdam, Seattle and on Board Its Fl
SEATTLE, March 12 -- Holland America Line will observe its
125th anniversary this year with gala events scheduled in its birthplace,
CLIA Chairman Predicts 'Just the Beginning' Of Exceptional CruiseIndustry Performance
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 12 -- Calling cruising "the most
aspired-to vacation in the North American market," Rick James, chairman of
Silversea's 'Silver Links:' World's Best Cruise Line Is The Perfect GolfPartner
All-Inclusive Luxury Cruise Line Offers All-Inclusive Golf Program
Gold Rush Anniversary Ideal Time to Cruise Alaska, CLIA Reports
NEW YORK, March 19 -- As Alaska preserves its position as one
of the three most popular cruise destinations, cruise lines continue expanding