"Virtual Cruise" on June 28 Takes Families to Bahamas.CAPE CANAVERAL Cape Canaveral (kənăv`ərəl), low, sandy promontory extending E into the Atlantic Ocean from a barrier island, E Fla., separated from Merritt Island by the Banana River, a lagoon; named (1963) Cape Kennedy in memory of President John , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 1996--On the morning of Friday, June 28, millions of families will be able to take a four-day "cybercruise" to the Bahamas aboard The Big Red Boat, as it sets sail on the Family Travel Network and America Online See AOL. . Starting at 9 a.m. (EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy ), the Family Travel Network (FTN FTN Face the Nation (CBS News) FTN Family Television Network FTN Fido Technology Networks FTN FeedThe.Net (website) FTN Franja Transversal del Norte (Guatemala region) ) will be giving America Online (AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. ) subscribers a "virtual vacation" by presenting a real-time look at an actual cruise itinerary on The Big Red Boat. A series of photographs and information will give families a view of activities, locations, and events during the time frame in which you would experience them on The Big Red Boat's Star/Ship Oceanic as she sails from Port Canaveral This article is about the port of Port Canaveral. For the city, see Cape Canaveral, Florida. Port Canaveral is a major cruise and cargo port located in Brevard County, Florida. Port Canaveral is the second busiest cruise port in the world with 4. to the Bahamas. Created by The Beacon Group, FTN is the leading site on AOL exclusively targeting the family travel market. It was launched over two months ago and receives thousands of visitors a day. AOL is the nation's most popular online service with six million subscribers. "Less than two percent of all American family households have experienced a cruise," said Gary Sain, senior vice president of sales and marketing for The Big Red Boat. "We felt that this is a great way for people to 'get their feet wet' and see all of the activities and fun for the entire family available on a cruise." The program covers all four days of the cruise and takes visitors from dockside to shoreside, and all of the activities in between, including onboard entertainment, casino action, shopping in the Bahamas, the world-famous Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . Looney Tunes, children's programs and the popular dolphin experience. Each activity will be presented during the same time it is actually being experienced on the ship. "When you take a look at all the different activities and offerings for everyone in the family, we think a number of people will be convinced to take their next family vacation on The Big Red Boat," said Sain. The American Automobile Association American Automobile Association (AAA), federation of American automobile clubs, est. 1902. AAA provides a number of benefits to its members, including emergency road service; national and international travel assistance, e.g. (AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. ) and the Canadian Automobile Association The Canadian Automobile Association (commonly known as CAA) is a non-profit federation, founded in 1913, of nine clubs across Canada, providing roadside assistance service, a complete range of auto touring and leisure travel services, insurance services, and member discounts are the primary retail travel agencies for this project. "AAA is delighted to work with The Big Red Boat on this exciting 'cybertravel' promotion," said Terri Burke, director of AAA Tour & Cruise Relations. "This virtual cruise vacation is one more way AAA is meeting the needs of its members and clients -- anytime, anyplace, anywhere." Through the virtual cruise, the AAA logo will be prominently displayed on each screen. Visitors can get more reservation information by calling 1-800-222-5942 or e-mail at gowithaaa@aol.com. The Big Red Boat is a subsidiary of The Dial Corp (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DL), a Fortune 500 company with $3.6 billion in annual revenues. -0-
Cyber Cruise Activity Timetable
Friday, June 28 9 a.m. Arrive in Orlando 12 p.m. Big Red Boat at dock in Port Canaveral 3 p.m. Bon Voyage celebration as boat sets sail 6 p.m. "Legends in Concert" entertainment 9 p.m. Action in the Casino Saturday, June 29 9 a.m. Ship arrives in Nassau, Bahamas 12 p.m. Families experience the tropical private island Salt Cay 3 p.m. Adult casino action at Paradise Island 6 p.m. Shopping in Nassau 9 p.m. Goodnight tuck in by Tweety 12 a.m. Entertainment on board and late night disco Sunday, June 30 9 a.m. Arrive in Port Lucaya, Bahamas. Shops and markets 12 p.m. The beach at the Port Lucaya Resort 3 p.m. Swimming with dolphins at the Underwater Explorers Society 6 p.m. Kids entertainment and show on board 9 p.m. Evening show on board 12 a.m. Gala buffet Monday, July 1 9 a.m. Sunrise and arrival back in Port Canaveral 12 p.m. Farewell and disembarking from The Big Red Boat 3 p.m. Visit to nearby Kennedy Space Center CONTACT: The Dial Corp/Premier Cruise Lines, Phoenix Brad Parker, 602/207-1049 bparker@dialcorp.com |
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