Commodore Cruise Line Designs Two New Cruises for New Orleans Departure.HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 1998--"New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded has proven to be a terrific port of call, and we're ecstatic to be offering two new cruises out of New Orleans in addition to our seven-day cruises," said Fred Mayer, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and James R. Sullivan, president of Commodore One of the first personal computer companies. In 1977, Commodore Business Machines, West Chester, PA, introduced the PET computer and launched the personal computer industry along with Apple and Radio Shack. In 1982, it introduced the Commodore 64 (64K RAM) and later the Commodore 128. Cruise Line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships. Cruise lines have a dual character; they are partly in the transportation business, and partly in the leisure entertainment business, a duality that carries down into the ships themselves, which have both a crew headed by the . The line has recently announced the acquisition of a new ship and the introduction of new two and five-day cruises. As of June 5, 1998, Commodore's new 615-passenger ship, the Enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. Capri, will begin sailing from New Orleans, filling a long-standing void of short cruises embarking from that port. New Orleans is also home port to another Commodore ship, the Enchanted Isle. Commodore has been sailing from New Orleans for more than 15 years. "Travel agents and our passengers have asked for additional choices from New Orleans and now we're making two more options available," said Sullivan. "These shorter cruises are a direct result of feedback from these two important audiences, and in just the last few days the phone has been ringing off the hook -- we know we're on target." The two-night "Weekender" itinerary will depart New Orleans every Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., returning on Sunday at 8 a.m. Rates begin at $159 per person, double occupancy. The five-night cruise will depart every Sunday at 4 p.m., spend a day at sea on Monday, dock in Cozumel, Mexico on Tuesday and Cancun, Mexico on Wednesday, then sail back to New Orleans, arriving at 8 a.m. on Friday. Rates begin at $399 per person, double occupancy. "This is a perfect way for first time passengers to test the cruise waters," said Sullivan. "Passengers enjoy all of the fun and activities of longer cruises, plus it's an excellent opportunity for repeat cruisers to experience a brand new cruise with Commodore. Another important plus to our cruisers is adding two nights in a hotel before or after the cruise to enjoy more of the fun of New Orleans." The Enchanted Capri will feature an Isle of Isle of For names of actual isles, see the specific element of the name; for example, Wight, Isle of. Capri Casino operated by Casino America, one of the finest casino operators in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Commodore has expanded its reservations staff and has introduced new Sunday hours as well. Reservations hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Time), and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time) on Saturday and Sunday. Commodore's toll-free reservations number is 800-237-5361. Currently operating the Enchanted Isle and the Universe Explorer, Commodore was selected by Travel Holiday magazine as "the best cruise for the money." Corporate headquarters are located in south Florida at 4000 Hollywood Blvd., 385 South Tower, Hollywood, FL 33021. CONTACT: Media Contact: Laura Bennett Laura Bennett (born August 2, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American architect and fashion designer and one of the four finalists on Season 3 of the Bravo series Project Runway. , 407/425-6040 |
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