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World Travel Awards ranked Norwegian Cruise Line as "Europe's Leading Cruise Line" for its remarkable customer service and rich travel experience, successively for the fourth time. Norwegian Cruise Line's Vice President & General Manager International, Francis Riley, accepted this award in Turkey on September 02, 2011. Norwegian Cruise Line also obtained Europe's Sustainable Tourism Award for its latest cruise ship, Norwegian Epic. Norwegian Cruise Line is planning to have four more cruise ships in Europe by 2012-2013. Norwegian Cruise Line currently has several cruise ships, namely Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Spirit, among others which sail in Europe. Each of these takes its customers through a unique and distinct experience of the rich heritage of the European culture and sets itself apart from other cruise ships.

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Hammocks Beach State park is beginning its annual fall marsh cruises from Sept.24th. The cruises are organized to pay tribute to Chris Campbell, a Navy Seal killed in Afghanistan when his helicopter was shot down. To honor his services and Campbell's last wish, proceeds from the cruises will go to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Campbell was also known for his dedication as a life guard at Hammocks Beach State Park from 1995 to 1996.According to Sam Bland, the then park superintendent who had hired Campbell as a coastal guard, the Navy SEAL's well known love for the beach, coast and ocean make the marsh cruises a fitting honor for his services to his community and his nation.
The boat cruises for a minimum donation of $5, will take visitors on a one and a half hour tour of the marsh waters surrounding the Park and Swansboro area. The tour offers sightings of wildlife and views of natural scenery along with a narration of the history of the place.

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The cruise ship industry in San Diego will not see a recovery at least till 2015. This was concluded in a report for the Port of San Diego for the cruise industry which has been going down steadily in the last three years.
The cruise ship industry in San Diego has been beset with a strong economic downturn and fears about the crime rates of Mexico which has resulted in drastic falls for the business. The cruise market in San Diego is a very viable business but has faced a setback because of these short term problems, states the report. This report will seek to create a long term action plan for recovery of the cruise industry.
The San Diego Unified Port District has invested $90,000 in preparing this report which is a comprehensive assessment of the port and they are also planning to study the deep water berthings in San Diego bay. The cruise industry is vital to the economy with almost $200 million in expected returns for the region this year itself.