Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / January 2007

How many more years is Carnival going to have the same ship Carnival
Legend and same old port stops on that ship out of NYC?? NCL already is
bringing a new ship Norwegian Gem to replace Norwegian Dawn in 2007 out
of NYC. Carnival needs to change things up a little and be more

My wife and I  are planning our first cruise next March. We would like to
sail out of Florida, and don't know whether to go Eastern Carribbean or
Western Caribbean. Is one better than the other, or is it a toss up? We are
more into relaxing and taking it easy rather than going on a ...

We are cruising out of Port Canaveral, flying into MCO the night before
departure day, and staying at a hotel near the airport (Crowne Plaza).
Would anyone please offer me some suggestions for our transfer to the port?
I'm looking for the least amount of hassle here.  We could ...

By now, many of you know about the cargo truck that tried to get entry into
the Port of Miami...He wanted a day pass and when questioned, said he did
not know what his cargo was and did not have a manifest...Suspicious, the
guard on the gate asked him how many people were with ...

I just read the following on the bottom of page 3 in Princess' European
brochure. (And I'm sure it's also in all their other brochures.)
AT YOUR SERVICE Let yourself be treated to warm smiles, genuine
hospitality, and an UNWAVERING ATTENTION TO YOUR NEEDS. (last emphasis

I want to become a travel agent to work in Florida. How does one become
certified? Is there a license required as well? Any help as where to start
would be greatly appreciated.

but I need to do it cheaply.  69 yo male traveling alone will buy any
cruise, assuming I am available, at a deep discount.  Must go through a
travel agent/cruise line to make sure deal is legitimate.  Can travel
anytime, and on short notice.

CNN said the source of the recent stench in New York City came from New
Jersey(is anyone surprised?)haha

Hey gang!  Finally uploaded pictures from my Costa Mediterranea
cruise....  Had a good time!  Definitely some bizarre issues here and
there (my safe and room card/key kept on breaking) and the worse
embarkation/debarkation problems, but hey, I was on vacation and all was

Can one buy bottles in their duty free shop to use on board in the
cabins?

a friend is going on their first cruise in 15 yrs xmas week on royal
caribbean out of miami.  they couldn[t remember the name of the ship! maybe
the jewel they think.
anyway, he wants to bring JD on board and is trying to learn the best way to

Princess sails to the Mexican Riviera from San Pedro, California. We start
our cruise on January 20th and will get to San Pedro a day early. Anyone
know what to do there for a day?
Marcos

I received this press release from Viking River Cruises 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,

Since we were talking about Iguana Joe's in Aruba here, I thought I
would post a follow up.
I emailed them from their website to find out if there was an elevator
or ramp tht could be used for a wheelchair or scooter since they are

To all of those folks headed out on Volendam for the Canal in a couple days,
sorry we cannot be with you.
I am sure it would have been fun, but perhaps our paths will cross again in
the future.