HOLLAND
AMERICA LINE launched a program that allows guests to
choose either traditional, pre-set seating and dining times, or a
flexible dining schedule. HAL said that one level of the two-tiered
restaurants on its ships would offer the flexible/open dining
service from 5:15 to 9 p.m. daily, and that the other level would
host passengers in two seatings. Richard Meadows, executive vice
president of marketing and sales, said that HAL had operated a test
phase of the program, called "As You Wish dining," on the Noordam
and had received "overwhelmingly positive" feedback on it. As You
Wish dining will be rolled out across the rest of the fleet
beginning this fall.
HAL ALSO
SAID that its newest ship, the 2,104-passenger Eurodam,
will sail Canada and New England itineraries in 2008 and will
introduce Quebec City as a homeport for the line. Following its
Europe launch in June, the Eurodam will offer three 10-day cruises
between New York and Quebec City. On Oct. 1, 2008, the Eurodam will
sail a 14-day itinerary from Quebec City to Fort
Lauderdale.
THE CRUISE
LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION appointed Steve Collins, a
marine environmental expert and former U.S. Coast Guard officer, as
the association's director of environmental and health programs. He
will be responsible for environmental and health matters, including
wastewater and shoreside waste disposal issues, and for developing
and communicating industry positions about vessel sanitation and
medical practices. Collins most recently served as director of
environmental affairs at Yellowstone National Park, and from 2000
to 2006 he was Royal Caribbean Cruises' corporate regulatory
compliance manager.
REGENT
SEVEN SEAS this month completed a $20 million fleetwide
refurbishment program. The 700-passenger Seven Seas Voyager and
Seven Seas Mariner and the 490-passenger Seven Seas Navigator were
given wireless service, faster overall Internet connectivity and
were set up for cell phone usage; the cabins received new bed
linens and duvets; new bathrobes, towels and slippers were added to
the rooms; and carpeting was replaced in public areas and cabins.
Each of the three ships' computer lounges now have new espresso
bars. The fitness area on the Seven Seas Navigator was relocated to
the area previously home to the Observation Lounge, and a new
Navigator Suite was added on Deck 11.
Cruise
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