New San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal Open For Business

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By: Katie Orr
When Holland America’s ms Rotterdam pulls into San Diego Wednesday it will be docking at the Port’s new cruise ship terminal. The ship will be the first to use the new building. The $28 million greenish blue structure is meant to reflect the bay that surrounds it on three sides. Port officials say the terminal will supplement cruise operations at the neighboring B Street Pier.

Adventures by Disney Sets Programs with Disney Cruise Sailings

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The new 2011 Adventures by Disney pre-departure experience products, Vancouver Escape and Barcelona Escape, are commissionable to travel agents, as are the Adventures by Disney Alaskan Wonder and Mediterranean Magic sea and shore experiences. The new pre-sale packages must be purchased in advance and in conjunction with the clients’ Disney Cruise Line bookings.

Holland America Line’s Mariner Magazine Receives Prestigious Pearl

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Holland America Line’s Mariner magazine for alumni guests recently won in several categories at the 2010 Pearl Awards in New York. The awards are sponsored by the Custom Content Council and recognize the best in custom publishing while celebrating excellence in journalism, graphic design and the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies built around custom publishing.

Costa Cruises makes Dubai its regional cruise hub for fifth consecutive year

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Costa Deliziosa and Costa Luminosa are two cruise liners deployed by Europe's leading cruise operator and Italy's largest travel group, Costa Cruises, which has made Dubai its regional cruise hub for the fifth consecutive year. The two ships will have regular cruises between regional harbours, taking Dubai as the starting point.