http://www.firstcruiseforum.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:58:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en NCL shared several more details about their new Norwegian Epic at a live press conference from the Seatrade Shipping Conference being held in Miami this week.  The ship is being promoted as being “truly epic in innovation”, and seems to be living up to early expectations. Today, NCL revealed that its  ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=61 Want a “room with a view” for less?  Then Princess Cruises has a deal for you.  The Love Boat group is holding a Balcony Bonanza sale from now through February 28th.  So, if you are thinking about your first cruise, start out cruising in style with a private balcony stateroom.  ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=57 Company Overview In the highly competitive world of cruise companies, Royal Caribbean International consistently earns top honors in the quality of its ships. Founded in 1969, the company has expanded rapidly both in the number of mega-liners and cruising regions. Formerly synonymous with Caribbean cruises, today RCI's vessels are a mainstay ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=54 Norwegian Cruise Line  has recently announced the name of its  brand new ship, which was known before as the “F-3”.  Under construction at STX shipyard in Europe, NCL Executive Vice President Andy Stuart told a trade group on January 27th that the ship will be named Norwegian Epic in recognition of the many ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=37 Time to Ditch the Rolex Sometimes you just don’t want to follow the rest of the crowd. In everyday life, you follow a certain routine – get up at 6:30, arrive at work at 8:30, lunch at noon, leave at 6, and dinner at 8. Wouldn’t it be nice to find ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=29 There are really no “dress codes” on cruise ships but more like cruise packing tips to assist you in bringing the right items. Having traveled with a spouse and two teen age daughters, this editor is, however, painfully aware of the cruise shoe formula – take the number of cruise ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=25 If this is your first cruise, or you are thinking about taking one, don’t be apprehensive. There is plenty of information available to help make this experience “smooth sailing” for you. There is something quite magical about your first time at sea, and most likely you will find it more ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=22 Research indicates that most first time cruisers are focused on where the ship goes and choose cruises based on ports of call. There are several major destinations including Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Hawaii & Asia Pacific, and Mexico to name a few. Once you have zeroed in on the general area, ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=18 Many first time cruisers mistakenly believe that using a cruise agent will cost them more due to fees being charged above and beyond the cost of the cruise. But savvy cruisers know that cruise travel agents receive their compensation from the carrier and do not “mark up” the cost of ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=14 This is the right place to get you started on the cruise vacation of lifetime.  With nearly 200 ships and destinations around the world, the choices can seem overwhelming.  Our goal is the help sort out the questions, concerns and misconceptions that abound for first time cruisers.  Our editors have ... http://www.firstcruiseforum.com/?p=1