Travel Forum / Travel Types / Cruises / June 2008

To Whom It May Concern:
We received this information/press release from the trades and thought it
may be of interest to this newsgroup as  well.
Happy sailing...

The Italian cruise ship company MSC hosts a Mediterranean gastronomic
dining cruise featuring fine food and wine. Unfortunately the culinary
experience will be less than expected, since the food comprises three-
course cafeteria fare served as six dishes and costing twice as much –

To Whom It May Concern:
We received this press release from Regent Seven Seas Cruises and thought it
may be of interest to this newsgroup as  well.
Happy sailing...

I have put up on the web a selection of the photo's I took on the
June 2 QM2 transatlantic.
http://chasfotos.smugmug.com/gallery/5177966_LSZoi#313763295

To Whom It May Concern:
We received this press release from the Queen Mary Foundation and thought it
may be of interest to this newsgroup as  well.
Happy sailing...

From RCCL's press release a few moments ago.
Innovation and Imagination are Cornerstones of the Neighborhoods
Onboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
Revolutionary Design Creates Boardwalk with AquaTheater, Sky-lit Royal

I just booked a cruise on the Emerald Princess with Cruises-N-More,
the TA was very helpful, efficient and friendly. I have yet to decide
if I I should purchase insurance thru the TA or Princess. The TA said
one benefit of purchasing thru the TA is they offer more cash

I received this press release from IndependentTraveler.com and thought
it would be of interest.  If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.  
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Can anyone please help me with the directions to the Princess cruise
port in Ft. Lauderdale from Lake Wales Florida?? I can get on 60 East in
Lake Wales, but need directions from there. How long is the drive from
Lake Wales to Ft. Lauderdale?? How much does it cost per day to park ...

I received this press release from Holland America Line and thought it
would be of interest.  If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.  
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As the mighty Queen Mary 2 passed her smaller predecessor, the
graceful Queen Elizabeth 2 at Southampton, the two ships exchanged a
volley of salutes. The deep blasts coming from the QM2 whistle
initially startled me. Her deep-throated sound, a copy of the original

I received this press release from J/Brice Design International of
Boston and thought it would be of interest.  If you have missed any of
my news' postings, they are available on my web site.  
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What is the best excursion to do in Haines? I notice some Eagle stuff
or ferrying over to Skagway and doing the White Pass Summit Railway. I
guess the railway might be best even though it is not in Haines.
Ketchikan, the Saxman native village draws my attention but I also see

Seems a couple of us have received an invitation from Royal Caribbean to
attend a preview for the upcoming Oasis of the Seas.  I don't exactly
know what the event is, but it's taking place in Manhattan in mid-June.
Royal says "There’s been excitement about our plans for the first

I seem to remember when taking a back-to-back on NCL's 3/4 day cruises
that I had to get off the ship and check in at the terminal for the
second cruise.
Is this still the program in Miami, or can back-to-back passengers