Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / November 2003

Hello... I'm taking a cruise on the Ryndam in the spring. Normally, I
book a mini-suite veranda cabin; however, for a change of scenery, I
decided to upgrade to a deluxe veranda cabin. Judging by the pictures,
the balcony on this cabin, looks twice as wide, and a good 1/2 to 3/4

During an E-Conversation with a Midlevel Manager at NCL the subject of the
Norway's future came up. I was told that "Required repairs are being assessed"
and that there was no schedule of when that would be finished.
It appears to me that that there are no firm plans as to when, or ...

Anyone know where i can find the wine lists for the century?
thanks
Chris

We're thinking of taking a transatlantic cruise in late April (arriving in
Europe in mid May).  We're thinking about spending some time in the south of
Spain when we arrive.  Is it too early for a 'beach type' holiday at that
time?  Concerned the temps will not be really hot enough ...

I saw this Florida Today article and thought it would be of interest.
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Sometimes cruise ships don't make their first scheduled
departure due to last minute glitches.  The first trip
for the Costa Fortuna is approaching.  I'm scheduled
for its second departure.  How can I find out if everything

My wife & I are booked on a Scandinavia cruise on Celebrity's
"Constellation" out of Dover, England in August of 2004.  We plan to fly
into London Heathrow & then travel to Dover.  Does anyone have
recommendations on how to get from Heathrow to Dover & then back to Heathrow

Hi Bob,
This is the substance of what I got from Princess (there's no direct link)...the
e-mail said it's for Captains Circle members, and it IS available on the 1/11
sailing, as well.  Don't know what you paid for the inside cabin you booked, but

use www.tripquote.com and get the lowest rates without searching hours
on the internet.

Anyone have an idea what time we will be able to board Brilliance of the
Seas on Friday?  The "official" time is 2 PM.  We are staying at the
Marriott Biscayne Bay pre-cruise and I assume checkout is Noon.  We like
to board as early as possible, but I don't really want to go over ...

Does anyone know if the Victory has a happy hour and if so which bar(s)?
Thanks, Gerry.

Is there any way to get discounted shipboard credit on cruise lines?
I am traveling on HAL in December and wondered.
I don't know how these things work, but with the number of TAs giving
out credits like water, I assume these must be heavily discounted to

Is the  corkage fee still $10/bottle on NCL?

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