Sports Take to the High Seas with Carnival Partnership and Olympics Housing: Daily Cruise Links for Apr. 12, 2016

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From our high seas sailing of the world wide web, check out some of today's top cruise stories...

Carnival Cruise Line, NFL'S Houston Texans Announce Multi-Year Partnership Carnival Cruise Line and the NFL's Houston Texans have teamed up to name Carnival the official cruise line of the football team.

U.S. Men's, Women's Basketball Teams to Sleep On Cruise Ship During Rio Games During the Olympic Games, Silversea Cruises' Silver Cloud will host the basketball players, and Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Getaway will host the "Olympic Family."

New Brochure Highlights French America Line's Inaugural Season New Orleans-based French America Line's American waterways sailings are now showcased in a 52-page brochure. SOURCE: Seatrade Cruise News

Port Canaveral Eases Up On Expansion Plans New chief executive officer at Port Canaveral, John Murray, stresses the importance of growing right over growing quickly in Florida.

JUST THE LINKS

Maria Bartiromo interviews Royal Caribbean International CEO Adam Goldstein about the worldwide cruise industry.

U-Boat Worx has a growing demand from the industry following the successful subs on Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises, and reveals new model.

CCTV's Li Jiejun reports that China's burgeoning middle class is prepared to take a cruise.

Costa Crociere may be adding a fifth cruise ship to its China deployment in 2017.

Island Escape Cruises has unveiled its 2016/17 New Zealand itineraries aboard the 24-guest Island Passage. SOURCE: Seatrade Cruise News

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