Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / July 2007

Okay, I'll ask.  Why?
Marsha/Ohio

I travelled with my father and his wheelchair on the Yangtze River
cruise in May this year. I have written my trip report with photos in
my blog. Please feel free to view.
http://myyangtzerivercruise.blogspot.com/

I have found additional boxes with information about cruises my mom
went on in the 60s, 70s and 80s.  Sometimes she saved everything -
menus and all other paperwork given by the ship.  Sometimes now.  What
would be a good thing to do with this material.

Hello Group,
After reading the brochures and websites, I still can not decide if we will
be taking a risk weatherwise by booking a P & O Barbados to New Orleans
departing around 16 November this year.

My wife and I are thinking about flying out to Honolulu and taking a
7-night cruise on one of the NCL ships that hop around the islands.
Are there any things we need to know, or any suggestions or comments or
 evaluations (of anything) that anyone might care to offer?

Need hotel recommendation for two pre-cruise nights.  Good quality.  Chain
OK.  Beach not necessary. Walking distance to town preferred.  Short (to the
extent possible) cab ride to pier.
Thank you.

Just received an email from Celebrity offering $200 off a cruise I had
already booked some time ago. Open to new bookings only for 2 days. This was
my first time with these guys and I hope for more equitable treatment once
on the ship.

Dubai is one of the world's most exciting new travel destinations.
Lying on the blue waters of the southern Arabian Gulf and backed by
the majestic desert, Dubai offers visitors year-round sunshine and
five-star luxury plus the adventure of a unique Arabian experience.

I received this letter from Mark Conroy, President of Regent Seven
Seas 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,

This is just in from Celebrity Cruises. A Press Release concerning the
cancellation of 2 cruises due to the previously announced propeller damage.
Celebrity Cruises Cancels Sailings Due to Propeller Damage
MIAMI, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrity Cruises has cancelled two

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I received this press release from Costa 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,

So yesterday I called travel agent about one of those final cruises, and
was informed that after the announcement and opening up of reservations,
they were sold out within 30 minutes!  Wow.
Chear$,

Another Top Award for SeaDream I and II This Time from Prestigious Travel +
Leisure
MIAMI, FL July 10 ---With a skyrocketing reputation for excellence far
beyond its tiny size, SeaDream Yacht Club has done it again.

We are booked on this cruise for its final departure from Galveston going
through the Panama Canal and finishing up in San Diego.  Was wondering if
anyone else is taking this cruise.  This will be our third cruise on this
same ship, but was unable to obtain a balcony cabin this ...