Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / June 2004

It has always been a puzzle to me how we are grouped for tables in the dining
room.  We have been on many cruises and usually are very satisfied with the
passengers who share our table.  How do the folks in the corporate offices
group us?  Do they look for similar age groups?  Do ...

As most regular cruisefans  know, the Paradise is soon to become what
*used* to be the World's Only Smoke-free Cruise Ship....sigh.
Spouse and I are on the last voyage before they weld on the ash trays
and paint over the (rather silly looking) "No Smoking" logo on the

I am married, but traveling alone, does anyone know of a Cruise to go on, where
single men can have fun alone? And also, can a person travel alone and have a
room to themselves or do they have to share?

Anyone have any info / experiences on the Delta Queen line
they want to share?  We've got a reservation on the American
Queen for a 3-day cruise (New Orleans to Baton Rouge and
back) in September that we have to decide on tonight.

HELP
I need to find a hotel in LA that has shuttle service from the airport
and to the port. I hope those of you who live out there can give me some
leads.  ~~DORIS~~

I have been scouting out a cruise (12/4/04 Caranival Sensation) and
am now ready to book.  The problem is, I can not seem to get pricing
on Expedia, Travelocity or even Carnival's own site.  Is it possible
to find out if this cruise is sold out?  If it is sold out, is it

Has anyone reserved shore excursions with anyone other that the Cruise line?
I am taking the Carnival Spirit on the Alaska inside passage later this year
and their prices are very high.  Most decent ones are in the $200-300 range,
even the dumb ones cost outrageous.  Example : two ...

We finally talked our friends into booking their first cruise.  They picked
the 10 day out of Baltimore on Grandeur of the Seas.  They had a couple of
questions that I could not answer.  I was hoping someone could help me out.
The first question is about the parking.  Is there ...

I saw this Reuters article and thought it would be of interest.  
http://tinyurl.com/3ewqc
If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my
web site.  

We are sailing on the Legend of the Seas to Mexico in 3 weeks.
Is the suggested dress still smart casual
for 1 night?
Seems rediculous to pack a sport coat for only 1 night.  I prefer eating in

Friend of mine is looking for a carnival web cams. Does Carnival even do
this?? I did a some searches and I am coming up empty. Anyone have some
answers??
thanks,

We are taking the July 25th cruise on the Sapphire Princess to Alaska.
Ship is sister to Diamond Princess (new as of May 2004).
We are newbies to cruising.
Flying into Seattle two days early (Do not need airline hassles).

Going Friday on VOS
All in family have passports
Is other photo ID needed?
My wife and I can use our licenses but what about the kids?

One of our ports this summer is Cozumel.  I would like to take my
4-year-old daughter and her floatation vest to see the dolphins at
Dolphin Discovery.  Although there are age restrictions for most of the
tours, there did not appear to be one for the Dolphin Encounter.  They

I received this press release from the Carnival Corporation and
thought it would be of interest.  If you have missed any of my news'
postings, they are available on my web site.  
Best regards,