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24January2007
We all had a fantastic time on David Carnegie's 5-In-1 Combo Tour Shore
Excursion in Puerto Limon,Costa Rica.
The weather was perfect. 85 degrees F,  (Chicago was 22 degrees the

Has anyone here done the 124 day round the world cruise on a freighter:
http://www.freighterworld.com/places...#RickmersLinie
What was it like?
What were you able to do at port?

In just a few month my parents and I will be cruising on the Coral
Princess to the Panama Canal. Right now we are doing research on
excursions. Mainly at this point looking for sightseeing tours that
last 2 to 4 hours. so that we have some time on our own. So far this

I received this press release from the Disney Cruise Line 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,

Hello!  My husband and I will be going on our first cruise in May, an
11-day Alaska cruise on Princess.  Very excited, but a bit overwhelmed
as first-timers!
Just wondering if anyone has any good tips on how to get the most out of

We're trying to decide between a BA room on Caribe deck vs a AD
mini-suite on Emerald deck.  Other than the difference in $ and room
sizes, location on ship etc, there's also the bathtub/shower.    We
have two kids aged 5 and 7 and both still like baths, but would be

Is there a time that one must leave the boat on the last day?  Our plane
doesn't leave until almost 3, so there is no rush.
Thanks
sue k

We are heading down to my parents' 50th anniversary, and the next day the
extended family is embarking on a 4 day Mexican Baja Carnival cruise.  I'm
thinking for formal night we can wear the same outfits we wore to the
afternoon anniversary reception.(Think afternoon wedding ...

To Whom It May Concern:
We came across this information in the trades and thought it would be of
interest to this newsgroup as well.
Happy sailing,

I have never cruised on Carnival.  I am considering booking a penthouse
suite on the Carnival Fantasy for a five night cruise out of New Orleans
in April or May.  What extra amenities and special treatment can I expect
booking this category cabin as compared to an ocean view ...

We just booked a 8 day cruise on Carnival's Legend.
Will be going to Colon, Panama, Limon, Costa Rica and Belize.
This is our second cruise.  Our 1st was a 4-day on Carnival's Imagination.
Any comments about the ship and excursions would be sincerely appreciated.

We will be stopping in Grand Turk for the first time, in a few weeks.  Any
suggestions for fun things to do, without a ship excursion would be
appreciated.  We always try to go on our own , if it makes sense.  Will be
in Tortola also, if anyone  knows anything fun there, would ...

At the bottom of the tour description is a note
"when Hanauma Bay is closed on Tuesdays, the bus will not be able to enter
the park"
Since this tour is on a Tuesday does this mean that the group will not be

We have ordered a bottle of rum through ship's stores to our cabin.Question
is:Can we make drinks to take out on deck or must the booze be consumed in
room only?

A friend of mine was  given a Carnival cruise leaving out of Miami by
her two sons who are stationed with the Air Force in England.  She will
be traveling with her 21 year old daughter.  Neither of the gals are
veteran travelers and quite frankly could probably get lost in the