New Carnival Breeze Making Waves

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Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest build, the Carnival Breeze, is due out June 2012. See what she looks like, and see a video of her construction!

Om nom nom: On the topic of food

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When planning special events, menu choices are typically not given the careful thought they should.  Usually, the choice of what to serve attendees is based on what keeps the costs down while filling them up.  Coffee, pastries, and bagels are affordable for breakfasts, sandwiches and chips with a bottle of soda make an excellent lunch, [...]

Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Review

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In 2007, I sailed the Diamond Princess, part of the Princess Cruise Lines fleet. She can accommodate a little over 2,600 passengers and 1,000 crew; with a space ratio of 43, I always felt like I was one of a few hundred, rather than thousand. The Diamond Princess’ public decks were laid out to ensure [...]

Things to Know: Space Ratio

Ever look at a big cruise ship and think: “I would SO get lost on that!” How about looking at a small cruise ship and thinking “I’ll feel like a sardine in that tub!” Steve explains how to determine how big or small a ship really is by using the space ratio.

Make Your Next Event One to Remember: An Event at Sea!

Create a truly memorable experience for your next corporate meeting, organizational retreat or family event. Forget about a boring hotel conference room. Move your event to a floating resort: a cruise ship! Cruise ships offer luxury and comfort, with all the accommodations you need to make your event a big success. A cruise-based event is [...]

Why do we specialize in special events at sea?

Owner and Producer of Exclusive Events At Sea, Steve Cousino, discusses why he focuses on special events at sea.

Should cruise lines avoid Norway?

In the wake of recent attacks in Oslo, Norway, Costa Cruises announced they were skipping a scheduled port call in the city. Is this the right move?

Top 8 Myths About Cruising

When you begin to consider hosting your special event at sea instead of on land, the mind begins throwing stuff at you: I’ll get seasick! What about that Norwich virus?! Cruise ships are too expensive! My guests and I will be BORED! Steve explores the top 8 myths about cruising!

Cruise Ship Accommodations

For your special event at sea, your stateroom is your own private space away from the people and activity. While most people have an attitude of “Oh, I just use that for sleeping and showering” the wrong stateroom choice can impact your entire event at sea experience.

What Ships Are Good for Groups?

At last count, there were twenty-five different cruise lines represented by the Cruise Lines Industry Association (CLIA), representing over 97% of the cruise capacity marketed in North America. There are over 1800 different ports of call around the globe, and a myraid of different itineraries to visit them. With so much choice, how do you know which cruise lines or ships are right for your group?