http://cruisingfromnewyork.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:38:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Anne Campbell If you took a cruise this year because fares were too low to pass up, the chances are you’ll be equally tempted in 2010. And in regions with overcapacity such as the Caribbean, Alaska and Mexico, cruise prices will remain very enticing indeed. According to Jeffrey Sherota, Sr. Vice ... http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=686 The first person to sail into New York harbor was Henry Hudson aboard the Half Moon in 1609.     While his visit was less than idyllic -- he reported numerous fights with natives, killing, drunkenness, looting and kidnapping – Hudson set the stage for what became one of the greatest ports ... http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=652 The cruise industry is adding tonnage to the port of New York,  including Norwegian Cruise Line, which will position two cruise ships here over the winter of 2010/11.    Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Gem, both carrying 2380 passengers, will sail from Manhattan on 10-day Eastern Caribbean cruises visiting San Juan; St. ... http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=643 Royal Caribbean was already the top cruise line for kids programs but over the past six months, the company has added even more options for families traveling with children.  Sailing from Cape Liberty (Bayonne), NJ, RCI's Explorer of the Seas now offers special programs for infants (six to 18 months) and ... http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=635 Once in a while a new product or service pops up that is perfect for the times we live in.   Access America is offering travel insurance that, for this cruiser, alleviates all the worrisome reasons for not booking a cruise far in advance. The new Access America Classic plan includes trip ... http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=629 Bermuda cruises will more than double in 2010 when Celebrity Cruises and Holland America  reposition ships to the area to sail on one-week itineraries.  Beginning in April and October, 2010,  Celelbrity's Summit and Holland America's Veendam will operate a full season of seven-day Bermuda cruises.   While both ships will sail on identical ... http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=618 For Advertising Inquiries please email:  shipcritic@gmail.com http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=580 I’m sure that, like most Americans, you’ve put a hold on spending money on non-essentials. However, sooner or later you’re going to realize that a vacation IS essential: we can put off buying a car for another year but simply must get away from CNN, CNBC and other news sources ... http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=506 Coming Soon http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=480   Videos of New York cruise ships and destinations.  Get in the mood with the theme from Love Boat then explore cruise ships and destinations like Bermuda, the Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada/New England and Europe. http://cruisingfromnewyork.com/?p=181