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Blogs from eight Carnival Corporation brands have been brought together under a single website.

‘Best Blogs at Sea’ offers a behind the scenes look at cruising through the eyes of on board staff.

The site has been put together following the success of a blog by Carnival Cruise Line senior cruise director John Heald.

Claimed to be the most popular blog in cruising, it has attracted 3.4 million visitors to read Heald’s take on the cruise industry and life in general since being launched in March 2007.

The success has led to the creation of Best Blogs at Sea, a collection of Heald’s favourite websites covering AIDA, Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Holland America Line, Ocean Village, P&O Cruises, and The Yachts of Seabourn.
 
The site www.bestblogsatsea.com  showcases the personalities, ships and the highs and lows of life at sea.
 
Carnival Corporation marketing director Bill Harber said: “When John Heald launched his blog it really struck a chord with readers who were seeking a different perspective into the inner-workings of the cruise business.

“We designed Best Blogs at Sea to offer a peek into crew-only areas that guests normally don’t see, with colourful entries by highly talented individuals each offering their own insight into our constantly evolving industry.”
 
Harber added that the site will be expanded as other Carnival-affiliated blogs come online.

Heald said: “Have you ever been on a cruise and wondered what’s going on behind the door marked ‘crew only’ or thought what it might be like to be Captain of an ocean liner?

“With Best Blogs at Sea, the world’s greatest cruise lines have come together to produce the world’s most brilliant blogs, all written by people who have a passion for the industry we all love.”
 
In addition to highlighting the cruise industry’s top blogs, Best Blogs at Sea includes links to other cruise-oriented sites among the various brands along with a top 10 list of the most visited blogs within the site.

Featured blogs include:
 
*James Cusick’s Blog (P&O Cruises) – within this blog, the executive chief purser of the Arcadia offers an insider’s view of the day-to-day operation of the 1,952-passenger ship.

*We Are Cunard – showcases the people and places – as well as the classic ocean liners – that make up the venerable British cruise operator.

*Boat Buddy (Ocean Village) – an interactive blog that embodies the characteristics of the British cruise operator, which caters to younger, more active holidaymakers.

*Odyssey Blog (The Yachts of Seabourn) – offers photos and updates on the construction progress of Seabourn’s newest and largest yacht, the 450-passenger Odyssey.

*AIDA Web Lounge – offers photos and information on the top-rated German cruise operator, along with features such as the “Captain’s Blog.”

*Eurodam News Blog (Holland America Line) – provides a comprehensive overview of the new Holland America Line ship, which accommodates 2,104 guests and entered service earlier this year.

*World of Costa – the distinctive Italian flavour of Europe’s largest cruise operator is showcased collecting cruise experiences, pictures and dreams of guests and prospects.

*Carnival News Blog – features photos, video clips and news updates on the fun, unique vacation experience of the world’s most popular cruise line.

by Phil Davies