Roy Witman's Articles http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com NCL Freestyle Cruising: Vacations the Way You Always Wanted by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved NCL Freestyle Cruising is radically different from any other cruise line. Rather than adhering to preset schedules, you actually get to relax and enjoy your vacation. Traditionally, cruise lines are famous fo... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/ncl-freestyle-cruising-vacations-the-way-you-always-wanted-106620.html 18th November 2006 Carnival Cruise Line's Chairman Heats Things Up by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved Standing on the deck of the ship Carnivale in 1984, Micky Arison (then president) announced a new direction in the Carnival Cruise Line advertising program. The theme? "We've got the fun." It was the followi... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/carnival-cruise-lines-chairman-heats-things-up-106604.html 18th November 2006 At the Helm: Bob Dickinson, Carnival Cruise Line's CEO by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved Often hailed as the most popular and the largest cruise line, Carnival didn't make it to number one on its own. It's had a lot of direction from CEO Bob Dickinson. Who is this man and what measures has he tak... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/at-the-helm-bob-dickinson-carnival-cruise-lines-ceo-106531.html 18th November 2006 NCL Freestyle's Newest Ship - Norwegian Pearl by Roy Witman ? 2006 The youngest fleet at sea. That's the goal of NCL Freestyle, and they are continuing in their efforts with the call to service of Norwegian Pearl. Purpose-built to deliver Freestyle Cruising, Pearl is currently sailing through th... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/ncl-freestyles-newest-ship--norwegian-pearl-106335.html 17th November 2006 The Master of Design: Joe Farcus, Carnival Cruise Line's Ship Architect by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved Who in the world came up with these ideas? Aboard the Carnival Celebration you'll find yourself transported into the heyday of New Orleans Mardi Gras. On Fascination and Hollywood, you can step back into the ... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/the-master-of-design-joe-farcus-carnival-cruise-lines-ship-architect-106314.html 17th November 2006 Discover All There Is To See & Do In Hawaii by Roy Witman ? 2006, All Rights Reserved There is no doubt. Hawaii has some of the most gorgeous natural scenery on the face of the planet. Those who go once always vow to return. With native orchids growing wild by the roadside, stunning mountains... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/discover-all-there-is-to-see-amp-do-in-hawaii-103651.html 17th November 2006 A New Queen Rules the Seas - Queen Victoria Sets Sail December 2007 by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved For the first time in its history, Cunard Cruise Line will have three stately ladies ruling the seas. The trio includes Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth 2 and - as of December 2007 - Queen Victoria. Though many ... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/a-new-queen-rules-the-seas--queen-victoria-sets-sail-december-2007-93249.html 06th October 2006 Transatlantic Cruising - A Regal Route from England to the U.S. by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved There is something that every person should experience at least once in his/her life… a transatlantic cruise. While the experience in and of itself is amazing, the grandeur is increased all the more when you c... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/transatlantic-cruising--a-regal-route-from-england-to-the-us-82700.html 19th August 2006 Celebrity Century Emerges From Dry Dock Ready To Provide Five-Star Service by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved On May 30, 2006, Celebrity Century emerged from a five-week dry dock in which she underwent an aggressive restoration. Sailing since 1995, the goal of the revamp was to bring Century up to date and make her mo... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/celebrity-century-emerges-from-dry-dock-ready-to-provide-fivestar-service-77498.html 28th July 2006 Brooklyn, New York Opens Its First Cruise Ship Port by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved In 2003, New York announced the grand opening of a new alternative port for cruise lines. Because ports in Florida were becoming more and more crowded, additional docking facilities in interesting cities on th... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/brooklyn-new-york-opens-its-first-cruise-ship-port-77029.html 26th July 2006 Emerald Princess: The Newest Grand-Class Ship Sets Sail April 2007 by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved Spring 2007 holds wonderful things in store for cruise enthusiasts. Princess Cruise Line is currently finalizing all the details in preparation for launching Emerald Princess this coming April. Modern and lux... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/emerald-princess-the-newest-grandclass-ship-sets-sail-april-2007-77028.html 26th July 2006 Queen Mary 2 Hailed As the Grandest Ship At Sea by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved Just as her predecessor once did, the Queen Mary 2 has taken the world by storm. Hailed as the grandest ship at sea, the Queen Mary 2 is the largest, longest, tallest, widest and most expensive ocean liner eve... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/queen-mary-2-hailed-as-the-grandest-ship-at-sea-65788.html 23rd June 2006 New Ship Gives Carnival the by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved As Carnival's new ship "Freedom" prepares to launch in March 2007, she will bring with her a new era for Carnival. Previously missing Europe from its list of itineraries until the launch of "Liberty" in 2005, ... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/new-ship-gives-carnival-the-65787.html 23rd June 2006 Holland America Completes Signature of Excellence Program by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved For some, cruising is all about rock-bottom pricing. Bare-bone cruising gets you to the destination of your choice, but that's about all it does. However, cutting corners is not for everyone. The Holland Ame... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/holland-america-completes-signature-of-excellence-program-59047.html 01st June 2006 Crown Princess Debuts June 14th With a Host of Firsts by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved From a shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the Crown Princess has been taking shape over the last year. Though you would never know it from seeing construction photos, this massive body of steel beams will soon be ... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/crown-princess-debuts-june-14th-with-a-host-of-firsts-51380.html 09th May 2006 Cruises and Cuisine Go Hand In Hand by Roy Witman © 2006, All Rights Reserved From weekend workshops to full-service culinary academies, men and women are drawn to cooking lessons. Now you can incorporate your love for cooking with your dreams of high seas adventure because more and mor... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/cruises-and-cuisine-go-hand-in-hand-45326.html 20th April 2006 Innovative Sports Features Make Cruise Ships A Healthier Place To Be by Roy Witman © 2006 Generally the phrase "cruise ship" brings about thoughts of pampering, exceptional food, indulgence and luxury. While these are still the case, no one can deny our culture as a whole is becoming more health-conscious by the day. ... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/innovative-sports-features-make-cruise-ships-a-healthier-place-to-be-32031.html 02nd March 2006 Luxury Beyond Measure: NCL Garden Villas Top 5,000 Square Feet by Roy Witman © 2006 When you here the words "spacious cabin," most people don't imagine a 5,750 square-foot suite. But Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) did! Beginning with the Norwegian Dawn in 2002, NCL began creating Garden Villas aboard their most lux... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/luxury-beyond-measure-ncl-garden-villas-top-5000-square-feet-28921.html 14th February 2006 Want More Lucrative Fundraising? Cruises Are The Answer by Roy Witman © 2006 Selling chocolate is a delicious way to raise funds if you only need to raise a little. Silent auctions are known to bring in bigger bucks, but they are exhausting to plan and prepare for. Black-tie affairs with celebrity perform... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/want-more-lucrative-fundraising-cruises-are-the-answer-28912.html 14th February 2006 Review: Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas by Roy Witman © 2006 Glamorous, elegant, family-friendly and fun are what come to mind when talking about Royal Caribbean's newest ship: Freedom of the Seas. Determined to make Freedom the most innovative and adventurous ship of its fleet, Royal Carib... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/review-royal-caribbeans-freedom-of-the-seas-23171.html 09th January 2006 Cruisers Rave About Princess Cruise Line's Outdoor Movies by Roy Witman © 2005 Cruise lines are constantly geared toward providing a steady flow of shipboard entertainment for cruisers to enjoy. They want your time at sea to be just as exciting as the ports of call you'll visit during your itinerary. While ... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/cruisers-rave-about-princess-cruise-lines-outdoor-movies-20262.html 18th December 2005 Norwegian Cruise Line's Newest Vessel: Pride of Hawaii by Roy Witman © 2005 The newest, and grandest, Norwegian Cruise Line ship is now in service! The Pride of Hawaii completes Norwegian's plans to bring three new vessels to its fleet by 2006. With fabulous seven-day itineraries that sail throughout the... http://roywitman.articlealley.com/norwegian-cruise-lines-newest-vessel-pride-of-hawaii-20261.html 18th December 2005