Ray Goldenberg wrote:
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>
> I received this press release from Oceania and thought it would be of
> interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
> available on my web site.
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> Best regards,
> Ray
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> OCEANIA CRUISES’ M/S NAUTICA IS NAMED IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY
>
> Line Announces Plans To Add A Fourth Ship, Marina, to Debut in 2007
>
> MIAMI, FL, November 22, 2005 — In a glorious ceremony in Istanbul,
> Turkey, Oceania Cruises named Nautica, its third vessel, fulfilling a
> dream that has been three years in the making. Emotions ran high as
> the executives in attendance have been intimately involved with
> Oceania Cruises since its very inception in 2002. Speeches came from
> the heart. Accolades were graciously accepted with tearful nods. When
> Nautica’s Godmother, Miami philanthropist and civic leader, Fana
> Holtz, released the traditional magnum of champagne against the ship’s
> hull, a thunderous roar of applause filled the air. This was a day of
> joy and celebration.
>
> Istanbul – City of Peace and Prosperity
>
> It is fitting that Istanbul was chosen to host this momentous event.
> Istanbul is the world’s only city that straddles two continents:
> Europe and Asia, which Nautica will proudly call home. More than any
> other city on earth, Istanbul demonstrates that people of different
> cultures, races and religions can all live in peace and harmony. There
> could be no more fitting place on earth than Istanbul for a woman of
> American citizenry, of Eastern European Jewish descent, to be the
> Godmother of a cruise ship that is being blessed by a priest, a rabbi
> and an imam. “While Turkey has certainly had a storied past, its
> future is even brighter. Its friendly and enterprising people and
> their parliamentary democratic government have leveraged the legacy
> and experiences accumulated during these thousands of years and have
> forged strong worldwide alliances, symbolic of its strategic
> geographic position between East and West,” remarked Frank Del Rio,
> President and CEO of Oceania Cruises.
>
> Fana Holtz – Godmother and Guardian Angel
>
> Godmother of Nautica, philanthropist and civic activist Fana Holtz has
> a distinguished international background, a point Del Rio made in his
> introduction, when he remarked in awe and with levity, “If I had known
> she was so accomplished, I would have built her a bigger and grander
> ship.” Her involvement in charitable and philanthropic endeavors
> demonstrates her continuous generosity, commitment and kindness to the
> well being of others, especially children, many of whom, without her
> help, would not be able to afford medical treatment. She is a former
> member of the board of the National Foundation for Chrones and
> Colitis, an ambassador of The National Parkinson Foundation, a society
> member of Mount Sinai Hospital, a grand trustee for the Juvenile
> Diabetes Foundation, the founder of the Sylvester Cancer Center and
> the grand founder of the Children’s Resource Center.
>
> While every one of her accomplishments is remarkable, the crown jewel
> of her achievements in the public sector is the founding of the Holtz
> Children’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial Hospital. “It not only carries
> her name, but more importantly, her gentle and giving spirit where
> every child, regardless of circumstances, is treated in a
> state-of-the-art facility by world class physicians,” remarked Del
> Rio. Each year, Fana Holtz and her Guardian Angels, many of whom were
> in attendance in Istanbul, raise millions of dollars to ensure that
> Fana’s vision continues benefiting needy children the world over. On
> behalf of Fana Holtz and the Holtz Children’s Hospital, Oceania
> Cruises presented a $25,000 check to Dr. Aysenur Celayir, Chief
> Physician for the Newborn and Newborn Intensive Care Unit of Zeynep
> Kamil Hospital in Istanbul.
>
> Debut of Nautica and the Arrival of Marina, Oceania Cruises’ Fourth
> Ship
>
> The exquisite, mid-sized Nautica holds 684 guests, as do Regatta and
> Insignia, the first two ships in the Oceania Cruises fleet. Together
> they form an exquisite trio that sails to the world’s most exotic and
> alluring destinations. Soon after the naming ceremony, Nautica will
> embark on her Magical Maiden Voyage, a 24-day odyssey from Athens to
> Singapore. “Our growing fleet has been voted one of the top three
> cruise lines in the world in our first two years of existence, a feat
> never before achieved in this industry,” said Del Rio with pride. And
> just as the debut of Nautica was announced at Insignia’s naming in
> Monte Carlo, Frank Del Rio announced the planned debut of the line’s
> fourth ship, Marina, which is expected to be named in Hong Kong on
> Saturday, July 7, 2007.
>
>
> About Oceania Cruises
>
> Oceania Cruises is the world’s largest upscale cruise line. Featuring
> a fleet of intimate and luxurious 684-guest ships, Regatta, Insignia,
> Nautica and Marina, Oceania Cruises sails to the most alluring ports
> in Europe, China and the Far East, South America and the Caribbean.
> Combining the finest cuisine at sea, exceptional personalized service,
> luxurious accommodations and extraordinary value, Oceania Cruises is
> setting a new, worldwide standard for luxury cruising.
> For additional information or reservations, please contact your Travel
> Agent.
>
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I prefer Argonautica myself. :)
Clay |