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August 4, 2008

Carnival erecting massive seaside theatres on more ships

Jumbo "Carnival Seaside Theatres" have become so popular on the first five Fun Ships equipped with the 270 square-foot screens (12x22 feet wide) that the cruise line will be adding them and their accompanying 70,000-watt sound systems to another five vessels over the next year. Guests enjoy a variety of programming day and night on the massive screens, which use the same technology featured in large stadiums and in New York's Times Square. This includes movies, concerts, news, sporting events and shipboard entertainment. In addition, during Carnival's lively deck parties, music videos, along with shots of the revelry, are shown on-screen.

The first Seaside Theatre debuted on the Carnival Liberty in 2005 and the positive response prompted the cruise line to incorporate into all new ship projects moving forward. The Carnival Splendor debuted this month and Carnival Dream is scheduled to be launched next fall. The Carnival Destiny and Triumph will be retrofitted with the theatres this fall, with the Carnival Glory and Conquest scheduled for next.

Crystal offering great saving on 2009 Asia cruises

Cruise travelers planning voyages to Asia next year can take advantage of Crystal's new stateroom upgrades worth $1,800 and penthouse savings of $2,000 on select cruises departing during March and April aboard the Crystal Symphony. Plus, CruiseCompete Specialists will have extra goodies for you.

The following highlights the details of these special offers:

China and Japan
  • Two-category upgrades to verandah suites, worth more than $1,800 per person, or $3,600 per couple.
  • Savings of $2,000 per person off of penthouse accommodations.
  • Complimentary three-day Beijing land program, including luxury hotel stays, all meals and sightseeing.
March 27, Hong Kong to Beijing – 15 days, including three-day post-cruise Beijing "Fashion and Style" program. Overnight visits to Kobe and Hiroshima, Japan and Shanghai, plus a stop in Dalian, China.

April 5, Beijing to Hong Kong – 15 days, including three-day pre-cruise Beijing "Mind, Body and Spirit" program. Overnight visits to Hong Kong; Osaka, Japan; and Shanghai.

Southeast Asia
  • Two-category upgrades to verandah suites, worth $1,800 per person or $3,600 per couple.
April 20, Hong Kong to Singapore – 11 days, including "Golf Experience of Discovery" hosted by PGA pro and chance to play at some of Asia's finest golf courses. Overnight visits to Bangkok, Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and Singapore.

 

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