Cruise

InventHelp Inventor Develops Cruise Control Operating System (NJD-1813)

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Cruise control, Cruise, Traffic collision

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --An inventor from Lodi, N.J., has developed the EZ SPEED, an enhanced operating system for automotive cruise control.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --An inventor from Lodi, N.J., has developed the EZ SPEED, an enhanced operating system for automotive cruise control.
  • My focus was taken off the road while I was setting the cruise control.
  • I realized this was not safe, and I was putting myself and others at risk for an accident," said the inventor.
  • The EZ SPEED enhances cruise control operation for drivers.

Cruise and GM Take Next Step Toward Commercial Deployment of Self-Driving Cars

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Thursday, November 29, 2018
Kyle Vogt, Cruise

Kyle Vogt, Cruise co-founder, will partner with Ammann to set strategic direction for the company and will lead technology development as Cruise president and chief technology officer.

Key Points: 
  • Kyle Vogt, Cruise co-founder, will partner with Ammann to set strategic direction for the company and will lead technology development as Cruise president and chief technology officer.
  • "As we move toward commercial deployment, adding Dan to the strong team led by Kyle is the next step."
  • As GM president, Ammann spearheaded the 2016 Cruise acquisition and, among his other global responsibilities, oversaw GM's relationship with Cruise.
  • "Dan's thorough understanding of our mission and his operational expertise make him the perfect fit to lead Cruise into commercial deployment."

Porthole Magazine and Windstar Cruises Team Up to Offer a 'Caribbean Celebration' Cruise Onboard Wind Surf in February 2019

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Cruise lines, Cruise ships, Carnival Corporation & plc, Windstar, Porthole Cruise Magazine, Wind Surf, Cruise, Allure, Tourism, Human behavior, Travel

SEATTLE, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windstar Cruises is partnering with Porthole Cruise Magazine, the definitive authority on all things cruise, to reveal the indulgent Caribbean in a way no other cruise line can.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windstar Cruises is partnering with Porthole Cruise Magazine, the definitive authority on all things cruise, to reveal the indulgent Caribbean in a way no other cruise line can.
  • The trade winds of resiliency after last year's storms have energized these havens of natural beauty to rebound with welcoming arms.
  • Panoff notes, "The endemic allure of the Caribbean has been a driving force in making Porthole Cruise Magazine the predominant publication of the cruise community.
  • The Wind Surf will be anchored at each island, exemplifying the yacht-infused style of cruising that Windstar excels in.

Windstar Named Best Small-Ship Cruise Line in AFAR Magazine's Travelers' Choice Awards

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Cruise lines, Carnival Corporation & plc, Cruise ships, Windstar, Cruise, Transport, Tourism, Leisure

SEATTLE, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windstar Cruises has been named "Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" in AFAR magazine's second annual Travelers' Choice Awards.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Windstar Cruises has been named "Best Small-Ship Cruise Line" in AFAR magazine's second annual Travelers' Choice Awards.
  • The award reflects which cruises the magazine's audience (arguably some of the most affluent, influential, and well-traveled across all media) want to experience next.
  • Other categories where Windstar was a finalist included Best Experiential Shore Excursion, Most Unique Itinerary, Best Caribbean Cruise Line, Best Mediterranean Cruise Line, Best Northern Europe Cruise Line, Best Alaska Cruise Line, and Best Tahiti & French Polynesia Cruise Line.
  • To learn more about authentic small ship cruising with Windstar, contact a travel professional or Windstar Cruises by phone at 877-958-7718, or visit http://www.windstarcruises.com .

Honda Joins with Cruise and General Motors to Build New Autonomous Vehicle

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Transport, Automotive industry, Land transport, Kyle Vogt, Honda, Cruise, General Motors, Vehicular automation, Self-driving cars, Advanced driver assistance systems, Cruise Automation

Honda will work jointly with Cruise and General Motors to fund and develop a purpose-built autonomous vehicle for Cruise that can serve a wide variety of use cases and be manufactured at high volume for global deployment.

Key Points: 
  • Honda will work jointly with Cruise and General Motors to fund and develop a purpose-built autonomous vehicle for Cruise that can serve a wide variety of use cases and be manufactured at high volume for global deployment.
  • In addition, Cruise, General Motors and Honda will explore global opportunities for commercial deployment of the Cruise network.
  • "Honda chose to collaborate with Cruise and General Motors based on their leadership in autonomous and electric vehicle technology and our shared vision of a zero-emissions and zero-collision world," said Honda Executive Vice President and Representative Director COO Seiji Kuraishi.
  • "With the backing of General Motors, SoftBank and now Honda, Cruise is deeply resourced to accomplish our mission to safely deploy autonomous technology across the globe," said Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt.

Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Norwegian Bliss With Show-Stopping Performances

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Friday, June 1, 2018
Cruise ships, Cruise lines, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cruise, Transport, Maritime transport, Travel

After a performance by Northwest Tap Connection, two skydivers descended over Norwegian Bliss bearing banners "#NorwegianBliss" and "Norwegian Bliss."

Key Points: 
  • After a performance by Northwest Tap Connection, two skydivers descended over Norwegian Bliss bearing banners "#NorwegianBliss" and "Norwegian Bliss."
  • To book a cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, contact a travel professional or call Norwegian at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784), or visit www.ncl.com .
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising.
  • Recently, named "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for the tenth consecutive year, "World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line" for the sixth consecutive year, the "Caribbean's Leading Cruise Line" for the fifth consecutive year, as well as "World's Leading Cruise Line" and "North America's Leading Cruise Line" both for the second straight year by the World Travel Awards.

Carnival Cruise Line Named 'America's Most Trusted Cruise Line' By Reader's Digest For Fourth Year In A Row

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Carnival Corporation & plc, Cruise lines, Carnival Cruise Line, Reader's Digest, Cruise, Cruise ships, Publishing, Leisure, Mass media

MIAMI, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Carnival Cruise Line has been named "America's Most Trusted Cruise Line" by Reader's Digest, a Trusted Media Brands, Inc., (TMBI) company and one of the country's largest and most respected media brands.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Carnival Cruise Line has been named "America's Most Trusted Cruise Line" by Reader's Digest, a Trusted Media Brands, Inc., (TMBI) company and one of the country's largest and most respected media brands.
  • Carnival received more votes than any other cruise line.
  • "We take great pride in our distinction as America's Cruise Line so being named Reader's Digest Most Trusted Cruise Line for four years running is very gratifying and reaffirms our commitment to delivering our brand promise of providing fun, memorable vacations at a great value," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • To learn more about Carnival Cruise Line or to make a reservation, visit Carnival.com , call 1-800-CARNIVAL, or contact any travel agent.

Norwegian Cruise Line Partners With DeCurtis Corporation To Develop - Cruise Freedom™ - A State-of-the-Art Technology Platform

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Friday, May 4, 2018
Cruise lines, Transport, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cruise, Economy, Cruise Lines International Association, Cruise Miles

MIAMI, May 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Norwegian Cruise Line, a pioneer in creating custom and industry-leading experiences onboard, announced their partnership with award-winning technology-solutions leader DeCurtis Corporation for a new technology platform project - Cruise Freedom.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, May 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Norwegian Cruise Line, a pioneer in creating custom and industry-leading experiences onboard, announced their partnership with award-winning technology-solutions leader DeCurtis Corporation for a new technology platform project - Cruise Freedom.
  • We look forward to this partnership with DeCurtis Corporation, and are excited to enter the first phase of development."
  • About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 51-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising.

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise brings goodwill to Caribbean post hurricane devastation

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Cruise, Cruise ships

SEATTLE, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The recent sailing of the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise brought an outpouring of goodwill, fundraising support, and free music to San Juan, Puerto Rico, the B.V.I.

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  • SEATTLE, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The recent sailing of the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise brought an outpouring of goodwill, fundraising support, and free music to San Juan, Puerto Rico, the B.V.I.
  • The Blues Cruise (LRBC) embarked on its 30th full ship charter from February 4-11, 2018 with over 25 music groups onboard to entertain Blues music enthusiasts in all venues of the ship for the duration of the 7-day Caribbean cruise.
  • Despite the severe hurricane devastation of September 2017, LRBC CEO Roger Naber elected not to abandon the original itinerary agreed upon in 2016.
  • The goodwill has continued after the conclusion of the cruise with Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise donating directly to further support Caribbean hurricane relief causes.

Dealer Teamwork Enhances the Industry Leading MPOP™ with Cruise Control Pro

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Friday, April 27, 2018
Cruise, Poker dealer, Control theory, Applied mathematics, Systems science

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealer Teamwork launches a new feature of the MPOP today expanding the base Cruise Control offering Cruise Control Pro .

Key Points: 
  • EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealer Teamwork launches a new feature of the MPOP today expanding the base Cruise Control offering Cruise Control Pro .
  • The Minnesota company, Dealer Teamwork, has taken the digital marketing side of the automotive industry by storm with its unique suite of products.
  • Cruise Control Pro further builds on this automation by allowing dealers to build fully compliant and dynamic offers with little manual effort.
  • While Cruise Control Pro does not eliminate a dealer's need to manage their digital marketing, it significantly decreases the amount of time a dealer must invest.