This week on Twitter for cruise travelers – 8/3/2012

Cruise buzz found on social media ….

Top Buzz: CLIA breaks out of their online silence and comes to the social media party.

The biggest buzz of the week was from CLIA who announced that they are jumping into the blogoshpere. The Cruise Line International Association tweeted that their CEO Christine Duffy has launched a blog called CLIA CEO’s CORNER.

Screen Shot 2012-08-03 at 8.20.30 AM — A tweet from the CEO

Christine Duffy is President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association, the international cruise industry’s largest trade and travel agency association. From the looks of her Twitter stream, I think she just might bring CLIA to the social media party.

CLIA Screen Shot 2012-08-03 at 7.59.10 AM — Screen shot of CLIA's new blog

Calling all Twitter travelers – post to #FriFotos

Remember today #FriFotos theme is “Treats” – make sure to post links to your favorite photos.

Cruise Buzz Favorites

P&O Cruises ‏@pandocruises

We are pleased to welcome guest blogger @MillyJohnson, with a fantastic account of her recent #cruise break on Ventura

P&O Cruises blog Screen Shot 2012-08-03 at 8.03.58 AM — P&O Cruises blog

MSC Cruises (USA) ‏@MSCCruisesUSA

Happy Friday Cruisers! This week’s Fan-Tastic Friday rave comes from M. Raeburn in NY. “We have cruised over 50… http://fb.me/1GtWYNqZH

Note from Cruise Buzz: I love the MSC Facebook campaign; What a great way for brands to connect with their fans.

Silversea ‏@Silversea

Astronomer Dr Norman Caisseto guest lecture on Silver Shadow Voyages 3223, 3224, 3225 & 3226

Celebrity Cruises UK ‏@CelebrityUK

Egyptian ceremony of milk and ginger or Tahitian ceremony of flowers? The spa treatment possibilities are endless

Cunard Line ‏@cunardline

Our ships are in front of great landmarks today! “@RichySpeedbird: Queen Mary 2’s bow with the Statue of Liberty!

Paul Gauguin Cruises ‏@PaulGauguin

Along with our 5K FB fans – we have over 2,500 amazing Twitter friends! We are just as thankful for you! Mauruuru

Holland America Line ‏@HALcruises

Enjoy #Caribbean dreaming with stories of Half Moon Cay – our award-winning private island: http://bit.ly/OMpbRs. Whose ready for a visit?

Make sure to read the full story on the HAL blog

InnerSea Discoveries ‏@InnerSeaD

Blog post: Photography Tips for your Adventure Cruise: http://bit.ly/Kwlv60 Thanks to J. Pride, author.

Carnival Cruise Line ‏@CarnivalCruise

From the RedFrog Pub to Piano Bar 88, Carnival Breeze has more fun in its Promenade than some ships do anywhere!