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Carnival Glory launched Carnival Cruise Lines' first extended schedule from Boston with a special Canada/New England cruise that departed earlier today from Cruiseport Boston's recently upgraded Black Falcon Cruise Terminal – the first of 12 voyages from Beantown this summer. Beginning Sunday, June 10, Carnival Glory will operate a series of four- and five-day cruises from Boston to the Canadian Maritimes. Four-day "long weekend" cruises depart Thursdays to Saint John, New Brunswick, and five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays to Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Saint John. Carnival is the only cruise line offering short cruises from Boston and Carnival Glory will offer a similar schedule from Boston in 2013. Saint John, featured on four-day cruises, is a nature lover's paradise highlighted by such landmarks as the Bay of Fundy, with its backdrop of rugged rock formations, and Reversing Falls, where the highest tides in the world intersect with the Saint John River and force it to flow backwards twice daily. Five-day cruises call at both Saint John and Halifax, Nova Scotia's charming and historic capital offering a host of restaurants, shops, and museums. Guests can also visit Peggy's Cove, a rustic fishing village famous for its granite coastline or observe the changing of the guard at The Citadel, a centuries-old fortress. Equally memorable experiences are available aboard the Carnival Glory, which features a 270-square-foot Seaside Theatre poolside LED screen displaying movies, concerts and other programming, a 13,300-square foot spa, four swimming pools – one with the line's signature Twister Waterslide – along with spacious and modern play areas for children, 'tweens and teens, and Serenity, an exclusive adults-only retreat. A wide range of dining venues – from twin full-service dining rooms and a two-level casual poolside eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria to a classic American steakhouse – are available, as well. Following its cruises from Boston, Carnival Glory will reposition to New York for a series of four- to seven-day voyages operating Aug. 1 to Oct. 6, 2012.

In what is believed to be the largest Diamond Jubilee celebration outside London, all three ships of the Cunard Line fleet - flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth - sailed up Southampton Water in formation for the first time today, Tuesday 5 June, in preparation for a day of special tributes, celebrations and displays to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Her Majesty The Queen has long been associated with Cunard, being the only person to have attended the naming of all three Cunard Elizabeths, beginning in 1938 with the original Queen Elizabeth, then in 1967 when she launched Queen Elizabeth 2 and 2010 when she named the new Queen Elizabeth. This is the first time that the three Queens - the largest Cunarders ever built - have been seen arriving and departing together in formation at their home port of Southampton, England. Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2 approached the port soon after first light today, sailing in single file up Southampton Water, where a flotilla of small boats welcomed them. Queen Mary 2 turned in the upper swinging ground as Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria tied up close to City Terminal. Queen Mary 2 then slowly passed each ship in turn, creating a three ship formation and revealing a "Congratulations Ma'am" message by her funnel. With crew lining the foredecks of all three vessels, the ships' whistles sounded in salute of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. "Cunard is delighted to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in a way that gives everyone, especially our guests, a truly remarkable day that they will feel proud to talk about for years to come, taking part in history and marking the sixty glorious years of Her Majesty's reign in fitting, legendary and memorable Cunard style," said Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line. Events continued through the evening culminating in an evening spectacular when all three ships were again brought within close proximity of each other, and from 10.20pm GMT, a fusillade of fireworks and special effects lit up the evening sky beyond them. Queen Mary 2 then lead Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth in single file down Southampton Water as all three ships set out on their celebratory Diamond Jubilee voyages.

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Princess Cruises is showcasing some of today's top contemporary artists and lecturers in a series of special Art Connoisseur Cruises designed for both avid collectors and art newcomers. A wide range of internationally acclaimed artists will join the ship during these cruises, including names such as bas relief sculptor Bill Mack, Russian American contemporary artist Viktor Shvaiko, and colorful French American painter Duaiv. The voyages offer a variety of events with the artists, such as meet-and-greet sessions, demonstrations, art classes, special art unveilings and interviews where passengers can ask questions. Some artists, including pop fusion painter Eric Waugh even entertain crowds with live painting sessions set to music. Other famous names onboard will include "rock star of the art world" Michael Godard, painter Alexandre Renoir, great grandson of the famed French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Christine Argillet, daughter of Salvador Dali's publisher who will offer her personal stories and insight into of one of the 20th century's most unique artists. Art Connoisseur Cruises are part of Princess' Fine Arts program, offering passengers the opportunity to see and learn about some of the most notable artwork produced throughout the past century. Each ship features works from collectable artists for sale that are the centerpieces of art auctions held during each cruise. "These connoisseur cruises give art lovers the opportunity to learn more about the works and artists they admire, or discover new artists," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. "Plus, it's something our passengers might not be able to experience at home, so it's an interesting enrichment option during their vacation." Princess' upcoming Art Connoisseur cruises include: • July 17 - Ruby Princess -- 12 days Grand Mediterranean, Fabian Perez, Chris DeRubeis, Patrick Guyton • July 20 - Caribbean Princess -- 12-day Iceland, Michael Godard, Bill Mack, Viktor Shvaiko, Adam Scott Rote • August 25 - Caribbean Princess -- 14-day Iceland, Greenland & British Isles Explorer, Bill Mack, Chris DeRubeis, Patrick Guyton, Duaiv, Nim Vaswani (art lecturer/historian on Picasso), Christine Argillet (art lecturer/historian on Salvador Dali) • October 26 - Emerald Princess -- 12-day Canada & New England, Alexandre Renoir, Viktor Shvaiko, Eric Waugh, Michael Schwartz (art lecturer/historian on Picasso, Rembrandt, and Renoir) Many of these artists also sail individually on select artist voyages throughout the year.

Fitness fanatics on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Braemar can now take advantage of some excellent new facilities, as the gym has been moved from Atlantic Deck 3 midships to where the Skylark Club was located, on Bridge Deck 7 at the rear of the ship. Nathan Philpot, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: "The new gym on board Braemar will provide enhanced fitness facilities for guests, with a bigger space and natural light, making it a much more pleasant environment in which to exercise. "At Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, not only are we dedicated to giving our guests the most enjoyable, relaxing holiday experience that we can, but we also like to consider their health and well-being by providing the very best fitness facilities to help keep them trim while they cruise with us!" The relocation of the gym on Braemar has led to the creation of a new Arts and Crafts Room in its place on Deck 3, meaning that guests can exercise both their bodies and their minds whilst on a Fred. Olsen cruise! Guests can still enjoy a drink and entertainment in the Coral Club, Braemar Room and Morning Light Pub on Lounge Deck 5, in the Lido Bar on Lido Deck 6 and in the Observatory Lounge on Marquee Deck 8.

The Disney Wonder sets sail for the first time from the Port of Seattle this week taking cruisers on the first of 14 seven-night Alaskan itineraries. To celebrate the inaugural call on Seattle, Captain Thord Haugen and his shipboard officers hosted local port officials and community leaders aboard the vessel for a plaque exchange ceremony, which is maritime tradition. "The Pacific Northwest is a favorite destination for our guests and we are excited to be here," said Disney Cruise Line Captain Thord Haugen. "Our guests can't wait to experience the breathtaking beauty this region is known for, from spectacular glaciers to snow-capped mountains to a wide variety of wildlife." The Alaskan itinerary for the 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder includes stops in Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, and Victoria, British Columbia. In September, the ship heads back to Los Angeles, Calif. to sail seven-night itineraries to the Mexican Riviera in the fall. At the end of the year, the Disney Wonder will reposition to Miami, marking the first time a Disney Cruise Line ship will sail out of Southern Florida.

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