Cruise Line News
| Oasis of the Seas NOW Open for SALE to all Crown & Anchor Members |
 After just writing my previous blog post below, I have learned some incredible news. The Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas is NOW open for sale to all Crown & Anchor members. Originally, the Oasis of the Seas was opening for sale this Thursday (08/28/08) to Crown & Anchor members. However, Royal Caribbean just revealed great news and decided to open the Oasis of the Seas for sale earlier than expected. What does this mean? All you Royal Caribbean fanatics no longer have to wait. Call our agency at 10 AM sharp on Wednesday morning to reserve your stateroom onboard the most incredible cruise ship in the industry.
 In case you missed it. Royal Caribbean announced new neigborhoods tonight. Read my blog posting below for details. I have also included some great new photos.
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| More…(Source: The Cruise Blog by Direct Line Cruises, Inc. - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:37:00 +0000) |
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| Oasis of the Seas - Pool Deck, Sports Zone, Solarium & Vitality Fitness Center Announced |
Just when you thought the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas couldn’t get any better. Royal Caribbean announced new neighborhoods onboard this amazing cruise ship. We already know about Central Park, Boardwalk & Royal Promenade.
But, now we have learned the Oasis of the Seas will have one of the most sophisticated pool decks at sea. The Oasis of the Sea pool deck will overlook Central Park and be split into two different sides. The Oasis of the Seas will feature a total of 4 pools and 10 whirlpools. The pools include a sports dedicated pool, which allows guests to do laps, play basketball, volleyball, etc. Another exciting pool will be the beach pool, which will allow guests to feel like they are sitting right out on the beach instead of a cruise ship. Kids will not be forgotten, as the ever-popular H20 zone is back and better than ever. The H20 kids zone will feature a giant octopus that spits water out from all different directions. And, do not worry. The Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas will have your standard traditional pool that every cruise lover is accustom to. Wanna get active? If you thought the Voyager and Freedom class ships had an amazing sports deck, then just wait until you see the Oasis. The Oasis of the Seas sports deck will offer a full basketball court, mini-golf, dedicated pool for sporting events, 2 giant flow-riders, 2 rock-walls and a zip-line. If you get hungry during all of these activities, athletes may visit the wipeout bar & café located within the sports deck. Need time to relax? The adults only Solarium is back, but now offers even more. The Solarium will span 2 decks and offer a bistro dining area in the morning and afternoon. The bistro will feature various types of healthy dining choices. At nights, adults will be offered a casual dinner experience while also having the opportunity to visit the new adults only Solarium bar and nightclub. Ready to unwind and take care of yourself? Guests onboard the Oasis of the Seas will have the opportunity to visit the Vitality at Sea Fitness Center. The Oasis of the Seas will feature the largest and most state of art fitness center at sea. Guests will be able to enjoy from a wide variety of spa packages in several themed relaxation rooms. In addition, guests will be able to enjoy a healthy snack at the Vitality Café. Don’t forget that the Oasis of the Seas opens for advance sale to all Crown & Anchor members this Thursday (08/28/08)! For the first 100 bookings made through Direct Line Cruises, we will be providing up to $100.00 in Onboard Credits + FREE Travel insurance. If you are a Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor member and you would like to book on August 28th, please make sure to call us directly at 1-800-352-8088. Also, do not forget to check out our exclusive website for the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, which is http://www.royalcaribbeanoasisoftheseas.com.
More news to come!
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| More…(Source: The Cruise Blog by Direct Line Cruises, Inc. - Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:25:00 +0000) |
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| Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas Opens for Sale Soon! |
 Have you heard the news? For all you Royal Caribbean fanatics out there, get ready for the Oasis of the Seas! The Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas will officially open for sale to the general public on September 3, 2008. You may call or book your cruise online.
Want even better news? The Oasis of the Seas will open up for sale even earlier to Crown & Anchor members. Diamond Plus & Diamond members will have the opportunity to be the first to book on the Oasis of the Seas starting on August 21, 2008. For all other Crown & Anchor members, bookings will be made available on August 28, 2008. Advance bookings for all Crown & Anchor members must be done through our toll-free phone line. Online bookings will not be available until September 3, 2008.
In case you didn’t know, the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas will the largest cruise ship in the industry when she debuts in December 2009. She will be 220,000 gross tons and carry 5,400 passengers. Innovative features onboard this cruise ship include the Central Park neigborhood, Boardwalk neigborhood, AquaTheater, Rising Tide Bar, Loft Suites and much more! The Oasis of the Seas will sail 7-night Eastern & Western Caribbean cruises round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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| More…(Source: The Cruise Blog by Direct Line Cruises, Inc. - Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:34:00 +0000) |
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| Celebrity Cruises Names Direct Line Cruises Elite Travel Partner |
 We are very proud to announce that Direct Line Cruises was named one of Celebrity Cruises Elite Travel Partners. When our business started in 1995, Celebrity Cruises was the first cruise line we developed a strong working relationship with and we are delighted that 13 years later our relationship has only continued to grow. Thank you to everyone at Celebrity Cruises for acknowledging our agency.
In case you missed our e-mail blast, Celebrity Cruises is running a 2-Day Sale today and tomorrow only. Book select Celebrity sailings and receive up to $200.00 in Onboard Credits. Click Here for a list of sailings.
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| More…(Source: The Cruise Blog by Direct Line Cruises, Inc. - Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:49:00 +0000) |
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| Norwegian Cruise Line F3 Nightife Comes Alive |
 It seems like month after month, the travel agent community and cruise enthusiasts are being treated to big reveals onboard competing cruise line new ships. On the same day that Royal Caribbean revealed new secrets about the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, Norwegian Cruise Line announced new public rooms / night clubs onboard their upcoming F3 class cruise ships.
In case you have not been reading my blog postings, NCL has on order two F3 class cruise ships. The first is set to begin sailing in 2010. These ships will be approximately 150,000 tons and offer 4,200 passenger berths. NCL’s first big reveal about these ships were the revolutionary staterooms. For more information on the staterooms onboard the F3 class, please search older blog postings.
Now to the fun stuff. Norwegian Cruise Line’s current reveal seemed to focus heavily on spicing up the onboard nightlife. In addition to the Ultra Bliss Lounge with a Bowling Alley that is featured on the Gem and Pearl, the F3 ships will now have 4 new clubs. Here are the details:
Ice Bar – This bar is literally frozen and I am not kidding. The Ice bar will accommodate 25 cruise passengers and they will all be given fur coats and gloves to keep them warm since the club’s temperature never rises above 17 degrees Fahrenheit. The atmosphere of this club will feature of frozen chamber of iced vodka that is set in a mood of illuminating hues of lights. Sounds Chilling…. To enter this exclusive club, guests must pay a cover charge.
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| More…(Source: The Cruise Blog by Direct Line Cruises, Inc. - Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0000) |
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Posh Beach Club – This club is to be used by Adults only and they are required to purchase a POSH pass to enter the exclusive glass elevator that takes them to this outdoor South Beach and Riviera style club. In the daytime, guests can lounge out and soak up the sun as they are completely pampered by the POSH VIP host and crew. Once the sun sets, this is where the action starts and the non-stop party begins within this open air nightclub.
Halo the Uber Bar – There is nothing more exclusive than the Halo bar. Guests staying in the Garden and Courtyard villas will have exclusive VIP passes to enter this club located at the top of the ship on deck 16. This bar features the best liquors, art and jewelry around the world. In addition, private gaming tables will be setup, which will include baccarat and blackjack. This is also an Adult only night club.
Spice H20 - This I found quite shocking. Right after I learned about the Oasis of the Seas new aft pool, I read about NCL’s F3 aft pools. Spice H20 is a giant pool located towards the back of the ship that can be used by all guests during the day to help them soak up the sun. At night, Spice H20 transforms itself into an outdoor amphitheatre featuring DJ’s, live music, entertainers, lights and more.
And, again don’t forget the F3 class ships will also feature the very popular Ultra Bliss Lounge, which features a 4 lane bowling alley.