Cruise News

Recently the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association(F-CCA) together with the Aruba Tourism Authority celebrated the annual ‘Holiday Gift Project’ at the Renaissance Convention Center.

A total of 200 gifts were shipped to Aruba by F-CCA on the cruise ship “ Celebrity Constellation”. Under privileged children were chosen to receive these gifts from the hands of the crew members of the cruise ship who were grateful to have the privilege of making these children so happy.

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The July 2011 Edition of the Aruba Ports Authority newsletter features:

• Aruba Ports Authority Sees Increase in Container Traffic
• Double Digit Increase in the Second Half of the 2010-2011 Cruise Season
• Summer Cruises July 2011 Schedule
• Aruba Ports Authority to Introduce Summer Incentive Package
• APA N.V. Ladies at the Women in Leadership Conference 2011
• Introducing Carnival Breeze

Click here to read the July newsletter (300KB PDF)

Bobbie Jo Barker, Shore Excursion Coordinator, Princess Cruises Florida, was represented on board the Island Princess by Kirsty Fox, who conducted the short and congenial award ceremony aboard the ship anchored in the Oranjestad Harbor.

The ceremony included an award presentation, a tour of the cruise ship and breakfast on board, and was attended by Marcus Wiggins and Cindy Cynowa, on behalf of Windfeather Charters, and Mi Dushi. Mi Dushi Sail & Snorkel with Lunch won the award based on high ratings and positive passenger comments, said Kirsty, in addition to the tour being of excellent value to cruise ship passengers.

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The aptly named Carnival Miracle cruised into Oranjestad Harbor on October 22 at precisely 11:30 a.m. to receive a royal welcome as the island was re-established on the Carnival itinerary after nearly four years absence. Waiting at the terminal to greet the ship that carries 2,400 passengers and 900 crewmembers was a contingent of local dignitaries and tourism stakeholders led by Prime Minister Mike Eman and Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor, Otmar Oduber.

The Prime Minster and Minister Oduber were joined by Carnival Vice President of Port Operations, Domenico Tringale in marking this auspicious occasion. Captain Rocco Lubrano, who commands the ship, joined them in the terminal after the docking, with APA Director Alfonso Boekhoudt, for an exchanging of gifts during this inaugural visit.

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The Aruba Cruise Tourism October edition of their monthly newsletter features articles of the Carnival’s Miracle cruise ship with its 1st call to Aruba, the FCCA approves donation to University of Aruba’s Faculty of Tourism, National Association of Carreer Travel Agents (NACTA) visit Aruba by Cruise, a new souvenir stamp now available to cruise passengers, and much more!

Click here to read the complete Aruba Cruise Tourism October 2010 Newsletter (400 KB PDF)

The Aruba Cruise Tourism organized a one day work-session in the Emerald Room at the Aruba Radisson Resort & Casino, industry partners present included; the Aruba Ports Authority N.V., the Ministry of Tourism, Transportation and Labor, and S.E.L. Maduro & Sons. (the island’s largest ship agent) to discuss Aruba’s position as a cruise destination in the Southern Caribbean, Aruba as a cruise product and incentives for cruise ships to visit Aruba from May-September.

Mrs. Tamara Waldron-Director Aruba Cruise Tourism, Mr. Alfonso Boekhoudt-Director Aruba Ports Authority N.V., Mrs. Myrna Jansen-Senior Tourism Advisor/Ministry of Tourism, Transportation and Labor, Mr. Hans van Esveld-Managing Director of SEL Maduro & Sons and Mr. Graceo Dunlock -Shipping Manager of SEL Maduro & Sons made a list of recommendations to be presented to the Minister of Tourism, Transportation and Labor, Mr. Otmar Oduber.

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The Government’s Department Aruba Cruise Tourism and the University of Aruba’s Faculty of Tourism Studies have joined forces to establish the ‘C.I.A.’ – Cruise Industry Alliance. The C.I.A. is a strategic alliance based on the power of partnership and collaborative expertise to create a competitive and sustainable (cruise) tourism destination.

This partnership taps in to countless opportunities for both the Faculty of Tourism Studies and the Aruba Cruise Tourism (ACT) to benefit from each other. The first scheduled project will be the launch of the Aruba Cruise Profile (ACP) study 2010, in which Aruba’s Cruise Visitor Profile will be analyzed through a survey that will allow the ACT to gain insight into the experiences, perceptions and behaviors of Aruba’s cruise visitors. This collaborative study will allow for quality improvements and will strengthen marketing and promotional efforts.

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Aruba Cruise Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino now offer cruise visitors an opportunity to have their wedding on Aruba’s world famous beaches while their ship is docked in the Port in Oranjestad.

Couples who visit our  www.ArubaByCruise.com site can get all the information they need about marriage requirements in Aruba. Aruba is the perfect wedding destination for couples and their guests when in port.

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Following a positive meeting with the Florida – Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in December in Miami,
the new Director of Aruba Cruise Tourism, Ms. Tamara Waldron, has renewed its membership in its
Platinum Associate Membership Program.

In addition to program benefits, the marketing plan will partner Aruba with the FCCA in an all-inclusive
sponsorship/advertising/promotion for 2010 building Aruba’s brand and image.

Among the many benefits are:

• Complimentary registration for the FCCA Gala Dinner and Conference & Trade Show.
• A seat on the Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council.
• Listing/Profile in Membership Directory utilized by all FCCA Member Cruise Lines.
• Access to up-to-date research and statistical studies.
• Use of FCCA logo on printed materials.