http://www.jetlinecruise.com Cruise news brought you by Jetline Cruise 60 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/pampo-cruises-commissions-special-book-to-commemorate-175-years-in-business-10740.aspx P&O Cruises has announced that it has commissioned a special book to celebrate 175 years in the maritime business. 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/pampo-cruises-commissions-special-book-to-commemorate-175-years-in-business-10740.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/kenny-g-charters-cruise-ship-for-special-performance-10739.aspx World famous jazz performer Kenny G has chartered a modern cruise ship – Celebrity Millennium – to create a one of a kind holiday experience in Alaska next year. 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/kenny-g-charters-cruise-ship-for-special-performance-10739.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/crystal-symphony-to-head-to-dry-dock-for-£10m-makeover-10741.aspx Crystal Symphony is to get a major makeover during a visit to the dry dock in June 2012. The planned upgrades will cost in the region of £10 million. 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/crystal-symphony-to-head-to-dry-dock-for-£10m-makeover-10741.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/oceania-cruises-personalises-shore-experiences-10736.aspx Oceania Cruises has announced more than a thousand new excursion packages and tours to allow passengers to custom design their own cruise holiday and enjoy significant savings in the process. This comes shortly after the company announced new beverage packages. 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/oceania-cruises-personalises-shore-experiences-10736.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/oriana-better-than-new-after-major-upgrade-10737.aspx The distinct smell of new carpets still lingers in the air on P&O Oriana after she recently underwent a multi-million pound upgrade to convert her to an adults-only cruise liner. She has just returned from her first cruise after the revamp. 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/oriana-better-than-new-after-major-upgrade-10737.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/write-your-way-to-a-cruise-holiday-10738.aspx If you have an inspiring story to tell about a cruise holiday it could well earn you another holiday and with Princess Cruises it could become part of a year-long travel blog where passengers share inspirational stories about their cruise experiences. 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/write-your-way-to-a-cruise-holiday-10738.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/ncl-to-launch-new-youth-programme-10733.aspx To better cater for the fast-growing family cruising market, Norwegian Cruise Line announced yesterday that it plans to revitalise its present youth programme. The new programme, the company says, will be the best in its class. Norwegian Gem will be the first NCL cruise liner to implement the programme next month and afterwards it will be rolled out to all the company’s Freestyle Cruising ships. 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/ncl-to-launch-new-youth-programme-10733.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/get-a-balcony-bonus-on-princess-cruises-10734.aspx Princess Cruises currently offers discounted fares on cruises to Alaska and Europe – and there is a Balcony Bonus Sale that will end on the 31st January. Passengers who make a reservation right now can qualify for discounts of up to £645 ($1,000 US) per cabin off Launch Fares and receive a complimentary balcony upgrade. 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/get-a-balcony-bonus-on-princess-cruises-10734.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/silversea-cruises-offers-a-115-day-world-cruise-in-2012-10735.aspx Collectively Silversea Cruises’ six luxurious cruise liners will offer more than 200 cruises and visit more than 450 destinations on seven continents next year, making their line-up one of the most expansive in the cruising world. 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/silversea-cruises-offers-a-115-day-world-cruise-in-2012-10735.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/cunard-to-focus-on-value-quality-and-trustworthiness-10730.aspx Cunard Line has decided to focus on a combination of good value for money, quality service and trustworthiness to counter the challenges that lie ahead during 2012. Just to sweeten the deal a little bit, the cruise line will also give anyone that makes a cruise reservation before the 29th February a 10% discount. 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/cunard-to-focus-on-value-quality-and-trustworthiness-10730.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/ncl-announces-first-deployment-of-norwegian-breakaway-10731.aspx Norwegian Cruise Line is anxiously awaiting completion of its brand new mega cruise liner the Norwegian Breakaway, which is currently under construction at the German Meyer Werft shipyard. If all goes well, the ship will be delivered in April 2013. 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/ncl-announces-first-deployment-of-norwegian-breakaway-10731.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/qe2-new-year-party-not-so-star-studded-10732.aspx From third party reports it seems as if the New Year’s Eve party on board Queen Elizabeth 2 (where she lies at anchor in Dubai) was somewhat of a weird affair, with guests barely allowed inside the cruise liner – they even had to use portable toilets on the outer decks. 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/qe2-new-year-party-not-so-star-studded-10732.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/bahrain-2012-cruise-season-starts-10727.aspx The cruise season in the Kingdom of Bahrain officially kicked off with the arrival of the German cruise liner at the port of Aida Blu at Khalifa Bin Salman. 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/bahrain-2012-cruise-season-starts-10727.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/titanic-fever-will-reach-new-heights-in-2012-10729.aspx Undoubtedly we are going to be virtually engulfed with Titanic fever over the next couple of months as the centenary of the ill-fated cruise liner’s sinking gets closer. 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/titanic-fever-will-reach-new-heights-in-2012-10729.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/internet-plays-an-increasing-role-in-cruise-holiday-reservations-10728.aspx The latest research carried out by entertainment and travel experts Travelzoo shows that the internet is becoming increasingly important in the world of cruise holidays. 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/internet-plays-an-increasing-role-in-cruise-holiday-reservations-10728.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/southampton-gets-a-boost-from-world-cruises-10726.aspx The Southampton economy will receive a boost of at least £10 million from no less than four P&O world cruises departing from here within the first two weeks of January 2012. More than 6,000 passengers will use the cruise terminal during this period. 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/southampton-gets-a-boost-from-world-cruises-10726.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/cruise-plans-for-the-new-year-10724.aspx While most of us probably spent Christmas and New Year at home or at a holiday resort, eating and drinking as if the world would really end in 2012, others had to work to prepare for the new year. 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/cruise-plans-for-the-new-year-10724.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/disney-fantasy-damaged-at-german-shipyard-10725.aspx While most of us were enjoying a much-needed holiday over the festive season, others were busy preparing the cruise ships that will take us to the four corners of the earth in 2012. 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/disney-fantasy-damaged-at-german-shipyard-10725.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/crystal-cruises-offers-next-new-year’s-holiday-10718.aspx It seems that New Year’s Eve 2011 has sparked the release of Crystal Cruises idea to bring in the year 2013. The cruise line announced on the eve of 2012 that it would offer a private floating party in Sydney Harbour to welcome in 2013. The celebration is deliberately meant to be over-the-top in order for those who attend to fully enjoy the New Year’s fireworks, Crystal Symphony, and much more. 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/crystal-cruises-offers-next-new-year’s-holiday-10718.aspx http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/deciding-on-the-best-cruises-of-2012-10719.aspx For those who are going to holiday with a cruise line for 2012, the question is usually where do you want to go and which cruise line is the best for you? There are cruises designed for luxury and elegance, where you might spend several thousand pounds for the fun. You also have budget cruises offered by companies such as Carnival. 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 http://www.jetlinecruise.com/cruise-news/2012/01/deciding-on-the-best-cruises-of-2012-10719.aspx