Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / December 2007

May be taking a neice on a cruise within 3 weeks.  All depends on wether or
not she can get a passport.  Anyone familiar with obtaining a passport in a
short amount of time?
Thanks\

Did Santa bring anyone a Cruise this year for Christmas?

I have heard rumors that the new $5 fuel surcharge may be illegal.
Anyone have more information on that rumor?
~~DORIS~~
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When on a cruise.
Santa Catalina Island, California
Some of the short cruises on the West Coast will include Catalina Island as
a day port of call. So, let's do a little exploring if you want to know just

What! A hole in the hull the size of your FIST sunk the Explorer?!
You mean they couldn't lower a rubber mat (mayber 2' x2')over the side
of the ship and cover the hole to stop the inflow? The water pressure
against the mat would have kept it in place until they got back to a

Hi, my wife and I are considering a cruise on the new P&O Ventura which
is due to commence sailings in 2008 out of Southampton. We've cruised
before with Island Cruises and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
My concern is over the dress code during the evenings as I frankly do

We are planning a European cruise on the VOS in October.  Needless to
say we're excited.  Any tips on staying in Barcelona pre-cruise and
what are must sees.  Our cruise leave on Saturday but we are leaving
Philadelphia the Tuesday night prior so we'll be in Barcelona from

In just a few hours, Derek and I will make our bi-annual pilgrimage
across town to the Passenger Ship Terminal and board the Norwegian Gem
for our Christmas cruise.  We will do one of our reviews when we
return, but just wanted to take a moment to send all of our friends on

Merry Christmas to all of you.
Nonny

Here is a posting of the Royal Caribbean Corp statement
concerning their policy about "card mills".
http://www.ossn.com/htmlemail/CardMill_FAQ_external.pdf
Here are some quotes and I note that Royal Caribbean goes to great lengths

To all who celebrate this wonderful day                  MERRY
CHRISTMAS,AND A HAPPY SAFE NEW YEAR.
And to all others happy whatever.        Smooth sailing for all who are
cruising.

Thousands of cabins on new ships are coming online in 2008. And the
economy shows signs of slowing. That is a recipe for possible large
price drops in 2008.

We could use some help.
We were victims of a snatch and grap outside of our hotel in Barcelona as we
were hailing a cab to take us the the ship.
Our Nikon camera was taken.

What would be the best way to get to the cruise terminal from LAX.  I
heard there was a super shuttle for seventeen dollars a person or should
I just take a cab.  Does anyone know how far away it is.  THANK YOU

I just came back a few weeks ago from my trip from San Diego to
Alcap,Ixtapa and Manzanillo..returning back to San Diego
(11/30/07 to 12/8/07
I have to say,I had my doubts about Carnival years ago.But this trip