New Vessel Information

RCI Announces Liberty of the Seas and New Info for 2007-2008
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Celebrity Cruises Orders Third Ship in New Solstice Class
Celebrity Cruises today announced it has ordered a third 118,000 gross-registered-ton Solstice-class ship, significantly reinforcing the company’s commitment to the growth and innovative development of the Celebrity brand.

German shipbuilder Meyer Werft will build the new tonnage, with delivery of Celebrity Solstice planned for Fall 2008, Celebrity Equinox in Summer 2009, and the third in June 2010.

Each of the three ships will be 2,850-guest vessels measuring 1,033 feet in length and 121 feet in width, with larger standard staterooms, a higher percentage of balconies and an exceptional range of guest-inspired services and amenities.

“Celebrity’s Solstice class is more than a series of new ships; it’s a new class introducing a new program that will further differentiate and elevate the Celebrity brand,” said Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO. “We’re confident our guests and travel partners will be thrilled with the experience we’ll deliver onboard. And we’re very pleased to expand our collaboration with Meyer Werft in the production of these extraordinary new ships.”

“Meyer Werft is proud to partner with Celebrity in the company’s very exciting period of growth and expansion,” said Meyer Werft Managing Partner Bernard Meyer. “These spectacular new ships will vividly illustrate Celebrity’s tradition of breakthrough design and leading innovations.”
Celebrity estimates the all-in cost of the ship to be approximately $245,000 per berth, based on current exchange rates.

Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale cruise experiences with highly personalized service, authentic five-star dining, and extraordinary attention to detail. Its nine ships and their service, cuisine and spas consistently dominate top travelers’ surveys. Celebrity sails in Alaska, Bermuda, California, the Caribbean, Europe, the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, the Panama Canal and South America.

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Headlines and Updates

Celebrity Announces Cingular Wireless Internet
Celebrity is pleased to announce Cingular Wireless Internet will be available on all its ships. This may come up with your clientele and is great information to have on hand. Please note this service is currently available on the Summit and the Century. We expect it to be operational fleetwide by the end of the first quarter 2007. Click here for more details!

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Celebrity Cruises' Century Emerges from Dry-Dock
Celebrity Cruises' Century has emerged from dry-dock with new features. Click here for more information!

Click here to view the Century fact sheet

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Celebrity Cruises, RCI Announce Online Dining Management Tool
In our ongoing effort to make your job easier, we are proud to announce our latest online tool, Dining Management.

This new online tool, available on CruisingPower.com (under Booking Tools drop-down), allows you to quickly and easily retrieve your agency's bookings and view seating assignments for each of your clients in a group and much more.

The following is a brief overview of the system:

• Quick and easy retrieval of your agency's bookings and the ability to manage seating assignments for each of your clients, 24-hours a day, 45-22 days prior to sailing

• View the status of your group's dining requests and, once confirmed, view a report

• Print, fax or email your group's confirmed dining directly from CruisingPower.com

Benefits of using online Dining Management tool:

• No more waiting on the phone, or submitting cumbersome handwritten or faxed forms

• Easy online tool, with simple point-and-click functions

• Guests will be listed, and can be sorted by last name, stateroom number and dining time

• Available 24-hours a day, wherever you have internet access

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RCI Freedom of the Seas

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RCI Majesty Refurbishment -- CONFIRMED

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The Latest at Carnival Cruise Line
Wide Variety of Product Enhancements
As part of its “Today’s Carnival” product enhancement strategy, the company has introduced the new Carnival Comfort Bed sleep system featuring plush mattresses, luxurious duvets, high quality linens, and comfortable pillows, including a “suite pillow” menu for guests in suite accommodations.

Additionally, continuing the line’s increased emphasis on enhancing its culinary offerings, world-renowned French master chef Georges Blanc, who has maintained the coveted three stars from Michelin for 25 years, is creating one-of-a-kind gourmet appetizers, entrees and desserts for Carnival’s main dining rooms, Lido restaurants and supper clubs fleetwide. Blanc and his staff are also providing training to Carnival chefs both at his restaurants in Vonnas, France, and aboard the line’s ships.
Both of these enhancements are available on select Carnival vessels and are expected to be implemented fleetwide in 2006.

Record 525,000 Kids Aboard ‘Fun Ships’
With the continued expansion of its family friendly amenities, Carnival expects to carry a record 525,000 children in 2006 – a 325 percent increase versus 11 years ago. Recent enhancements include the new fleetwide “Club 02” teen program developed in tandem with The Coca-Cola Company and featuring expansive facilities, a dedicated teen counselor aboard each ship, as well as a variety of new “Camp Carnival” activities focusing on art, reading, science, geography, and physical fitness for younger cruisers.

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Carnival Expands Wireless

Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, is expanding wireless Internet access to all public rooms and suites aboard ALL of our 21 ships by the end of 2006.

With the installation of strategically located Wi-Fi "hot spots," guests sailing on Carnival can now access Web sites and send e-mails via any wireless-equipped laptop computer from virtually anywhere aboard ship, including all lounges, bars, pool areas, open decks, dining venues and suite accommodations. Carnival Valor and Carnival Liberty already feature "100 percent bow to stern" wireless access.

The project is roughly 75 percent complete with the balance of the fleet expected to be completed by year’s end.

"Guests view our ships as ‘floating hotels,’ expecting the same modern technology and conveniences found on land. The Internet has become an indispensable tool for staying abreast of the latest news and keeping in touch with the office and loved ones and we are very pleased to offer convenient and cost-effective wireless technology to our guests on a fleetwide basis," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

The wireless technology can be added, if needed, into any laptop simply by installing a non-intrusive "radio card" in the computer’s PC card slot. Guests are welcome to bring their own computer or rent a laptop through the ships’ Internet cafes for a nominal fee. Guests can either use their own Web-based e-mail address or obtain a temporary account while aboard ship.

In addition to the wireless Internet technology, all Carnival ships offer Internet cafes featuring flat-panel workstations available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Through an exclusive agreement between Carnival Cruise Lines and Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), a joint venture of Cingular Wireless and Maritime Telecommunications Network, Carnival guests sailing aboard our ships can now use their personal cell phones while in port or at sea.

"Consumers view cell phones as a necessity in today’s world. We’ve been exploring cellular phone service for some time and have developed a capability that provides unparalleled connectivity and convenience to allow guests to keep in touch with friends, family members and business associates back home," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

"WMS is excited to offer Carnival guests the opportunity to stay connected while cruising worldwide," said Leighton Carroll, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wireless Maritime Services. "Whether making a voice call, responding to email, sending a picture message, or accessing the Internet to check on local happenings back home, what a great convenience for Carnival guests to enjoy the same features of their wireless service at sea as they would roaming on land."

Utilizing WMS’ state-of-the-art high-bandwidth technology, the new fleetwide service is compatible with any cellular phone and enables guests sailing on Carnival to make and receive calls anywhere in the world from any cruising region. The technology is currently available aboard the Carnival Triumph, with the balance of the line’s 21-vessel fleet scheduled to be completed by early next year.

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Carnival's Fascination to Undergo Upgrades

A 35-day drydock for Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,052-passenger Fascination, scheduled to begin in September 2006, will include significant renovations to a broad range of shipboard areas.

“The Fascination continues to be one of the most popular cruise choices from Miami, offering terrific, and value-packed three and four-day getaways to the Bahamas,” said Bob Dickinson Carnival president and CEO. “This expansive refurbishment will serve to make a fantastic ship even better,” he added.

Following its multi-million-dollar renovations, the Fascination will feature a new nine-hole miniature golf course on Sun Deck as well as the new Café on the Way, a patisserie serving specialty coffees and sweets, located along the ship’s Promenade Deck.

Other new features will include a teen club, part of the line’s ongoing expansion of its popular “Club 02” teen program. Additionally, a new 1,600-square-foot Children’s World play area, located on Verandah Deck, will enhance the line’s top-rated fleetwide Camp Carnival children’s program, which hosts some 525,000 kids annually.
Debuting on Empress Deck will be a new art gallery, where guests can browse the diverse and stunning array of artwork offered during Carnival’s popular shipboard art auctions. A new Atrium Bar on the same level will provide a convivial venue for guests to enjoy cocktails and listen to music. Other changes on the ship will include a newly-designed Internet café and a new 1,200-square-foot conference room.

The Fascination’s luxurious Spa Carnival will also be renovated and include new private treatment rooms, updated exercise equipment, and a host of cosmetic enhancements to the 12,000-square-foot facility.

Staterooms and suites on the Fascination will be refurbished, as well, to include flat screen TVs, an entirely new décor and completely remodeled bathrooms. A number of crew areas will also be renovated.

Additionally, the refurbishment will include upgrades in carpeting and upholstery, and some modifications to the layout of the aft lounge and casino area to accommodate larger groups.

Other enhancements will include a new photo gallery on Promenade Deck providing guests with an easy and convenient means for viewing and selecting photos taken by the ship’s photographers during the cruise, as well as upgraded audio/visual equipment within the bandstand awning area, located on Lido Deck.

The 70,000-ton Fascination sails year-round from Miami on three- and four-day cruises. On this route, three-day cruises depart Fridays and overnight in Nassau while four-day voyages depart Mondays and stop at Key West and Cozumel.

The Fascination is one of Carnival’s 21 “Fun Ships” which operate voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Greek Isles.

Three new ships – the 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom, the 112,000-ton Carnival Splendor, and a 130,000-ton unnamed ship, are scheduled to enter service between now and fall 2009.

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What's New at Disney Cruise Line?
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What we can expect from Disney Cruise Line in the near future:

• Expanded fitness center and spa

• New spa villas

• Poolside movies

• Fireworks on the high seas!

Click here for more details!

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Silversea Cruises and SeaMobile Team Up
Guests aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper are now able to use their own cellular phones, laptop computers and wireless PDAs while at sea, just as they do on land, thanks to the recent partnership formed between Silversea Cruises and SeaMobile, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced wireless communication services.

SeaMobile’s proprietary technology and worldwide roaming agreements provide transparent connectivity, allowing guests to use voice and data services through their own home carrier. Charges for calls and connecting while at sea will simply appear on the wireless customer’s regular billing statement.

SeaMobile services will also be available on board Silver Cloud and Silver Wind by the end of 2006.

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Silversea Dining – Extraordinary Pairings
Silversea offers your guests a variety of inviting dining venues and the opportunity to savour the gourmet delights borne of our exclusive partnership with Relais & Châteaux. La Collection du Monde is a series of signature dishes created especially for Silversea by renowned Relais Gourmands and brought to life by our own talented Silversea chefs each evening in The Restaurant. Or opt for a divine selection of Italy’s best cuisine served à la carte in La Terrazza. Authentic recipes and the freshest ingredients come together with a flair and passion – an expression of Silversea’s distinctive Italian heritage. A selection of fine red and white wines are suggested with lunch and dinner entrees, and are always complimentary. Seating capacity for these two venues ranges from 160 to 400 guests.

The only Wine Restaurant by Relais & Châteaux at sea can be found aboard the ships of Silversea. This intimate venue takes guests on an engaging journey through the world’s most famous wine regions with an exciting selection of fine vintages carefully paired with regional delicacies. Nominal fee applies. This dining venue may be reserved for private parties of up to 24 guests.

Your guests enjoy inspired cuisine, table-side preparation of select dishes and impeccable service. Open-seating dining at three single seating restaurants allow diners the freedom to arrive at their leisure and dine with friends of their choice. Custom-designed menu options are available for full-ship charters. Click here to learn more about Silversea’s delectable dining options.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Paul Gauguin Ready for Her Close-up After $6 Million Refurbishment
More Elegant than Ever, Returns to Cruising Tahiti and the South Seas Under Regent Seven Seas Management

Every great beauty needs a little time-out occasionally, for rest and rejuvenation, perhaps a little nip and tuck here and there. It’s the least one can do for one’s adoring public. Thus, if you noticed the legendary Paul Gauguin luxury cruise ship seemed to have gone missing from her usual haunts in Tahiti for a few weeks in January, why, she was just getting a little work done, dry docked in Brisbane, Australia. Recently emerged from seclusion, she looks ravishing, as if she’d been pampered at an exclusive and very expensive spa – with a total bill of $6 million.

She’s got a brand new piano bar, new casino and five additional staterooms with aft-facing private balconies, so she can take on 10 additional passengers – but no more than 330 total. Guests will notice new soft goods, seating and carpeting throughout public areas – cosmetic touches to update her appearance. Even the officers’ quarters have been spruced up.

Now in mint condition, the six-star Paul Gauguin has resumed her full sailing schedule in Tahiti and the South Pacific. Manages since 1997 by Regent Seven Seas Cruises (formerly Radisson Seven Seas Cruises) under a contract that continues through the end of 2008, she was named one of the world’s top two small ships in 2003 and 2004 by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler.

The Paul Gauguin’s intimate size, tasteful elegance and all ocean view accommodations (more then 50% with private balconies) embrace the dramatic panoramas of French Polynesia, much as the artist Paul Gauguin’s bold brushstrokes captured these enchanting island settings more than a century ago.

The ship’s seven-night roundtrip sailings depart Papeete on Saturdays and visit Raiatea (the cultural heart of Polynesia), Tahaa (for a call at the ship’s private islet of Motu Mahana), Bora Bora (for two full days on the island James Michener used as the model of his idyliic “Bali Hai”) and two days in Moorea (the inspiration for Herman Melville’s novel Omoo).

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Regent Seven Seas Toasts New All-Inclusive Liquor Package
Regent Seven Seas will ring in 2007 with good cheer … literally toasting its guests with a new inclusive liquor policy. Topping off its already acclaimed dining options and personalized service, the recently rebranded luxury cruise line will offer select complimentary wine and spirits at all bars and restaurants fleet wide on every sailing. “Luxury Goes Exploring” in 2007 with worldwide cruises from seven to 111 nights in length – reaching 21 new ports of call from Kotor (Montenegro) to Yasawa (Fiji).

“As part of our re-branding to Regent in March, we’re instituting an inclusive liquor policy across the fleet for all 2007 cruises,” said Mark Conroy, president of Regent. “Our World Cruises already have this inclusive liquor policy, and our guests have told us how much they like it. In fact, we’ve noticed how the policy contributed to the air of conviviality aboard, with more people getting out of their suites socializing. It’s this open, intimate spirit of camaraderie we wish to foster on all Regent voyages.”

While most aspects of Regent Seven Seas’ re-branding will be in place in 2006, final touches will be applied in 2007 with the updating of staterooms/suites (including installation of flat screen TVs) and an expanded roster of personalized Regent Travel Concierge offerings.

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RSSC Continues Re-branding Efforts Taking Place Aboard the Regent Ships
All four ships have been re-flagged and each of the ship’s funnels has been re-painted with the new Regent logo. Below are links to video footage of the Regent unveiling aboard the m/s Seven Seas Mariner which took place in San Francisco and of the ship as she sets sail out of the harbor.

Click below to view video footage:
- Video 1
- Video 2

In addition, the new mattresses and new luxury Anichini bedding has already been upgraded aboard to the m/s Seven Seas Mariner.

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Windstar's Multi-Million Dollar Refurbishment

Windstar Cruises and parent company Holland America Line announced today a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the line's three ship fleet of motor sailing yachts. This new renovation builds on the recent Degrees of Difference initiative completed fleet wide. Work on the 308-guest Wind Surf, which will add an additional two luxury suites and a Yacht Club espresso coffee and lounge area, will take place during a five-week combined wet dock and dry dock in November and December 2006. All three ships will receive newly renovated bathrooms with granite counters and new cabinetry. Further details on the renovation of the 148-guest Wind Spirit and Wind Star will follow. The Wind Spirit will undergo renovations in spring 2007 and the Wind Star in fall 2007.

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Escape in Style to the Islands of Tahiti aboard Bora Bora Cruises
Bora Bora Cruises signed an agreement with EDMISTON to offer their customers, a destination beyond the ordinary : the Islands of Tahiti.

EDMISTON, www.edmistoncompany.com, is one of the world’s foremost yachting companies and an increasingly visible luxury brand now recognized as one of the leaders in the sale and charter of large yachts with offices in Monaco, London, Los Angeles, Mexico city, Dubai and Malta.

Besides the existing program covering the Leeward islands, namely,Bora Bora, Taha’a, Raiatea, Huahine and to meet a growing demand , Bora Bora Cruises has designed new itineraries to visit Tahiti , Moorea and beyond to several chosen islands of the Tuamotu archipelago.

This agreement allows therefore the TU MOANA and the TIA MOANA to be part of the collection of private yachts available in the world thanks to the Edmiston network of more than 450 brokers.

It also strengthens the positioning of Bora Bora Cruises in the world of yachting, while giving Tahiti, as a destination, a greater accessibility to potential markets.

Bora Bora Cruises still offers its individual guests, the possibility to live a rare experience, and the pleasure to enjoy the services of a luxury yacht without having to charter her.

Welcome in the exclusive world of «NOMADE YACHTING » by Bora Bora Cruises.

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Bora Bora Announces: Vavau

What could possibly be more rewarding that cruising through the islands of Tahiti on a luxury yacht with a mere fraction of the passengers of a normal cruise ship? How about having your own private deck on a luxury yacht? For those looking for the ultimately exclusive experience, Bora Bora Cruises announces a new on-board service: Vavau – My Bridge Deck.

With six cabins and a large terrace on the aft deck, passengers will enjoy an intimate, private experience unlike anything else in the islands, with personalized service including a chef, butler, masseuse, and housekeeper. Relax in the utmost luxury on your own, or choose to mingle with the other guests on board, perhaps even have a candlelit dinner on the beach with your own skipper, chef, and butler. Whatever your choice, Bora Bora Cruises’ Vavau deck is a supremely unique experience for even the most experienced vacationer. For rates and availability, visit Bora Bora Cruises website.

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Itinerary Releases

Unique Group & Charter Opportunities
3D Destinations is happy to provide you with sourcing assistance on all of your programs. However, from time to time we come across special itineraries and rates that are being offered. We will share these with you ... Do you have any clients that may be interested? Contact us now for special rates!

Celebrity Cruises has a 7-night Greek Isle/Turkey sailing on the Galaxy: beginning May 14, 2007. It is scheduled as a round-trip Rome/Civitavecchia itinerary visiting Athens, Kusadasi, Santorini and Mykonos.

Celebrity Cruises has just came out with this unique 5 night sailing to Ireland on the Constellation April 25-30 2007 due to a change in her drydock schedule. This is a great opportunity if you have any incentive groups looking for a shorter European incentive cruise during this time frame.

Day:	Date:	Port of Call:	Arrive:	Depart:	T/D
Wed	Apr. 25	Southampton, England		5:00 PM	D
Thu	Apr. 26	St. Peter Port, Channel Isl.	7:00 AM	4:00 PM	T
Fri	Apr. 27	Cork, Ireland	9:00 AM	6:00 PM	D
Sat	Apr. 28	Dublin, Ireland	7:00 AM	6:00 PM	D
Sun	Apr. 29	At Sea			C
Mon	Apr. 30	Southampton, England	6:00 AM		D

Cruise West: We have a VERY special charter opportunity on the flagship of this line, the all suite “Spirit of Oceanus” vessel. (maximum, 120 guests).

Vietnam, December 11-17, 2007.

The embarkation port would be Ho Chi Minh City. Possibilities are only ended by imagination! Consider the Thailand Coast, ending in Bangkok or even Singapore. Alternatively, the ship could stop in Vietnam if the group wanted to disembark in Haiphong and fly home from Hanoi, making the entire voyage in Vietnam.

Below is a sample itinerary:

Day 1: Board the Spirit of Oceanus in Ho Chi Minh City at 15:00. Sail the Mekong in the afternoon.

Day 2: Nha Trang: Spend the morning enjoying the gorgeous beaches and water activities available.

Day 3: Danang: Beach activities at China Beach, cooking class or excursion to Hoi An.

Day 4: Chan May: Full-day excursion to imperial capital of Hue or beach activities.

Day 5: Halong Bay: Cruise in the late afternoon and enjoy a cocktail sunset cruise through the spectacular World Heritage site.

Day 6: Haiphong: Full-day excursion to Hanoi

Day 7: At Sea

Day 8: Hong Kong: Disembarkation

Do you have a client that may be interested? It may go fast.

Charter Opportunity on HAL’s ms.Noordam
We are very excited to announce a change in the 2008 deployment that includes a charter opportunity on the brand new ms NOORDAM.

April 22-29,2008 7nt Rome/Rome.

The ms NOORDAM is the last of the Vista class vessels to enter the Holland America fleet. She carries 1912 passengers and has all of the new "Signature of Excellence" enhancements.

HAL ms.Maasdam Apr. 14-16, 2007
We have another unique charter opportunity. The ms Maasdam has a 2-night sailing Ft. Lauderdale/Ft. Lauderdale beginning on April 14-16, 2007. The vessel carries 1252 guests, has all of the "Signature of Excellence"
enhancements and the price is a "steal."

If you are currently operating events in five-star resorts, including most meals and some entertainment, you may be surprised to learn that a full ship Silversea charter may prove a better overall value. The Silversea charter rate includes all suite accommodations, meals, entertainment, fine wines, spirits, port charges and gratuities. There are no surprises. Best of all, our luxurious vessels transport your guests to different and exciting ports of call without the hassles of packing and unpacking. The opportunities featured below are ideal for events consisting of 250-388 guests (at double occupancy). Why confirm group space in a resort or on another cruise ship when you can have a Silversea ship all to yourself? Several exciting full ship charter opportunities are available: Date Itinerary Nights 26-Mar-07 Silver Wind from San Juan to San Juan (up to 294 guests)     7 02-Apr-07 Silver Wind from San Juan to San Juan (up to 294 guests)     7 08-Jun-07 Silver Cloud from Rome to Monte Carlo (up to 294 guests)     7 15-Jun-07 Silver Whisper from Rome to Barcelona (up to 388 guests)     7 30-Jun-07 Silver Whisper from Barcelona to Rome (up to 388 guests)     6 21-Jul-07 Silver Shadow from Stockholm to Copenhagen (up to 388 guests)     7