Ike delays Carnival cruise ships’ arrivals and departures
Hurricane Ike, which was bearing down on the Texas coast late Friday, has created changes in the sailing schedule of two Carnival cruise ships, which sail from Galveston. Most of Galveston, about 50 miles from Houston, had been evacuated late Friday as surges of water began filling the island town. Carnival’s website showed that two ships [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 04:06:55
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Armed Merchant Cruisers
In reply to Ghost Ship: 1916: Kronprinz Wilhelm, like most fast passenger liners including British ships like the Lusitania, were designed ( ... of a scheme in which the various governments could subsidize the construction of civilian liners ... merchant ships and 2 warships in a 451 day cruise, or the sailing ship Seeadler, which sank 15 ships [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 16:12:00
Taking A Cruise: Make It A Family Affair
This past year, more than one million youngsters under the age of 18 years old sailed on Cruise Lines International Association ships. Young people make up a large portion of your fellow passengers when you take a cruise ship ... for your fellow passengers/cruisers, as well as the ship’s crew, to keep your children under control. Easier [more...]
Date: 2009-03-10 08:29:53
Cruise Tours - Travel On A Hotel Resort To Great Destinations
by Dorothy Yamich A luxury cruise vacation can really enrich your life ... , lasting friendships among your many cruising companions. When you cruise you can travel to fabulous ports of call anywhere that cruise ships sail. Not only are there mega cruise liners which [more...]
Date: 2009-02-22 14:19:10
Cruise Tours - Travel On A Resort Hotel To Great Destinations
by Dorothy Yamich A luxury cruise vacation can really enrich your life ... , lasting friendships among your many cruising companions. When you cruise you can travel to fabulous ports of call anywhere that cruise ships sail. Not only are there mega cruise liners which [more...]
Date: 2009-03-09 17:29:03
Are People Too Spooked about Pirates?
del.icio.us Tags: piracy,Atena,Astor,Nautica,Santa Maria,Achille Lauro,Seaboun Spirit,Le Ponant,Columbus, ... to the smallest, slowest and oldest of cargo ships. But just how much of a threat is piracy to cruise ships in waters that see 20,000 vessels a year sailing through?Santa MariaAlthough no cruise ship or passenger [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 16:34:07
Wind Song (Sail cruise ship)
In late 1986, the first commercial sailing vessel built in 60 years slipped out of a French dry-dock in Le Havre ... lines and computerized controls, was revolutionary in concept and design. Windstar’s ships ... who demonstrate the ship’s intriguing capabilities to modern day explorers. The 148-passenger Wind Star [more...]
Date: 2009-03-06 21:55:33
Germany discourages cruise travel in pirate areas
Germany discourages cruise travel in pirate areas December 23rd, ... industry in particular following a failed hijacking attempt of Oceania Cruises’ Nautica in November. Cruise ships mostly sail through the Gulf of Aden as part of world cruises. Royal Caribbean’s Legend [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 18:25:39
Luxury Cruises - Travel In A Hotel To Exciting Ports Of Call
by Dorothy Yamich A luxury cruise vacation can really enrich your life ... to get back on time or your cruise ship could sail without you. However, if you book a shore excursion through the cruise ship, they will not depart the port until everyone is back on board. Take [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 19:14:18
Are People Too Spooked about Pirates?
del.icio.us Tags: piracy,Atena,Astor,Nautica,Santa Maria,Achille Lauro,Seaboun Spirit,Le Ponant,Columbus, ... to the smallest, slowest and oldest of cargo ships. But just how much of a threat is piracy to cruise ships in waters that see 20,000 vessels a year sailing through? Santa MariaAlthough no cruise ship [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 15:13:27
Reasons To Take A Carnival Cruise Line Vacation
Sailing away on a cruise is an event that everyone should undertake at least once in their life ... to relax. There are many cruise lines that sail to the Caribbean and one of the best ways to see ... . There is live music performed poolside nightly and some of the Carnival cruise ship pools are overlooked [more...]
Date: 2009-03-09 08:36:52
Small Canadian Cruise Company Puts Yacht Up For Sale
Filed under: Water Some boutique travel companies seem to be having a rough time in an economy where people are traveling less ... . The company says that winter bookings are strong and believes that a market for small cruise ship ... Sailing Expeditions Inc. The company offers seven-day luxury cruises in the Atlantic region, Quebec [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 16:02:00
The Worst that Can Happen Is They Say “No”
I heard a terrific story the other day about a woman (let’s call her Anne) who had recently attended a Negotiating Women workshop ... the cabin upgrade costs the cruise line nothing because the ship would sail with it empty anyway ... to position her request, for e.g., “I’ve been reading that some of the cruise lines are also offering [more...]
Date: 2009-02-16 11:22:10
Pirate Travel: Somali Bandits Still Sailing Weapons-Filled Tanker
Those spokesman-having, gun-toting pirates are still holding the MV Faina and its cargo of Ukrainian tanks captive off the coast of Somalia. So you might want to hold off on reserving a bed on that cruise setting sail for the tropical coast! Believe it or not, Seabourn Cruise Line, a high-end division of Carnival, sailed its ships [more...]
Date: 2008-10-03 17:15:05
M/S Nautica - Somalian Pirates’ Hijacking Attempt Fails
The M/S Nautica, a luxury cruise liner from Florida carrying 656 passengers and 399 crew members were sailing through the prescribed safety corridor ... . The cruise ship owned Oceania Cruises Inc. was able to speed away and outrun the pirates ... in hijack attempt Official Statement, Oceania Cruises Inc. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 16:35:58
Carnival Destiny Launches New Four- and Five-Day Cruise Schedule from Miami
Permalink Windstar Cruises Sets Sail With Winemaker Gary Eberle Monday October 6, ... 2008 Passengers on Wind Star's Costa Rica sailing departing February 21, 2009 will sail with celebrated winemaker Gary Eberle. Windstar Cruises Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship [more...]
Date: 2008-10-07 06:52:57
Sold!! :)
I have a cousin he is 32, single and has never been on a cruise. What cruise line will be perfect for him? HEllooo!! Everyone knows that one. HA! No seriously he turned to us( the cruise freaks) for advice on what ship to sail for the first ... telling him to check the Carnival Victory. That I thought it would be better for him in every sense [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 14:48:31
My upcoming travel plans
I can’t help myself. I haven’t really even begun sharing all the tips from our last cruise with you, and I’m already working on more trips ... cruise. Yes, even though I didn’t enjoy the last ship, I still love cruising. This time I want to set sail on Emerald Princess for her 10 day Baltic itinerary in the summer of 2009. Check [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 16:24:07
Cruisin' Along
The month of February will see 28 ocean liners visiting Sydney. This includes the world largest cruise ship Queen Mary II which will be sailing into Sydney ... came to camp around Wolloomolloo Bay to welcome the arrival of the cruise ship. I was rather amused [more...]
Date: 2009-02-21 13:54:00
The Prince Ivanhoe
Entry Posted March 07, 2009 Buoys Marking the Submerged Remains of the Prince Ivanhoe, Port Eynon Bay The Prince Invanhoe (formerly the Shanklin) was a 986 ton pleasure cruise ship which sailed from Swansea's Ferryport Terminal during Summer months, taking holiday-makers and sight-seers on short cruises along the Bristol [more...]
Date: 2009-03-07 09:03:00
Saturday Photo Scavangers Hunt, Reflective
SORRY I WILL NOT BE AROUND TO COMMENT THIS WEEK, YEP ANOTHER CRUISE SHIP, IT IS VERY TOUGH BUT SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT..... ... with this very reflective photo (flicker) of the Carnival Splendor will be sailing out of South Florida. We sail Friday afternoon for our very first Thanks Giving Cruise. The Splendor is a new ship which [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 13:06:00
CNBC Goes on a Cruise
Even in these troubled times, everyone needs a holiday, and CNBC is no exception with its feature programme "Cruise Inc: Big Money on the High Seas", taking an exclusive look into the multi-billion dollar cruise industry. Peter Greenberg will be spending seven days on board a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship called the Norwegian Pearl as it sails [more...]
Date: 2009-02-22 10:11:45
National Review 'Sailing Into The Sunset' Cruise '08
By Cernig Nr_cruise The jokes almost write themselves when you contemplate spending November 8th to 15th trapped on a cruise ship with the ... when they comitted to attend - not even Thompson and Romney? The cruise begins only four days after the elections ... with our special guest speakers. You will dine with your fellow National Review attendees [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 18:58:13
Deals Last Minute Cruises
royal-caribbean-pool.jpg If you have sailed the Caribbean Seas at any point during the past few years, you have likely seen many a cruise ship ... for the best chair around the swimming pool. Many cruise lines balances size with cost fairly well ... . They are everywhere. In fact, with so may different cruise companies offering up trips [more...]
Date: 2009-03-02 05:00:31
Present and correct
A 1950s liner's souvenir shop ... Holidaymakers enjoy sea cruises in warmer climes to escape the cold weather and among the presents they take home are souvenirs from the ship’s gift shop. Cruises recently sailed from Liverpool [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 10:57:31
Carnival’s cruise ships returning to Galveston, Texas
Carnival Cruise Lines next week will return to sailing from Galveston, Texas, just seven weeks after Hurricane Ike devastated the city ... for their Caribbean cruises after the hurricane. In a news release Tuesday, Galveston’s port director, Steven Cernak, said Cruise Terminal 1, ... [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 19:00:58
Oasis of the Seas
Largest passenger ship in the world, sails in December !!! ... . Now all the Royal Caribbean International cruise line has to do is find enough people who still ... All you other pipsqueak cruise ships get out of the way — here comes the monstrous Oasis [more...]
Date: 2009-03-04 21:26:41
Considering Dream Grand Med - Good Idea????
I'm considering the Dream Grand Med from Rome on October 15th, 2009. My concerns are: - We would be putting 5 (myself, DH, DSs - 11, 8, 3) ... about sailing on one of the first few sailings on a new ship? - Will a new ship be chaotic with everyone learning their jobs? - The only other cruise we've done was this summer on the Coral Princess [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 22:27:59
Sailing - Nearly!
After a huge meeting one day, a boss at my place decided my group should go on one of the cruises on one of the organisation’s ships for a few days ... word is I’m on the list for another cruise on the more modern ship this year….fingers crossed ... appointments and a ‘Sea survival’ course booked. Good job I learned to swim in the last couple [more...]
Date: 2009-03-04 13:12:29
Windstar Cruises Brings Concierge Shore Excursions To Europe
As if Windstar Cruises yachting was luxurious enough already, ... who are looking for extraordinary experiences in Europe. It takes a special type of cruise guest to embark on a sailing ship adventure, and these new excursions are made to ... [more...]
Date: 2009-02-28 21:40:19
Cruising deals often have hidden costs
With cruise lines struggling to fill their ships during the winter sailing season, ... of the market, Seabourn is advertising a reduction in cost of its seven-night Caribbean Gems cruise ... up adding hundreds of pounds to the actual cost of a cruise. Norwegian Cruise Line, for example [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 11:00:19
Central Park, Coney Island Set Sail on $1.4B Boat
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. Folks have tried to recreate parts of New York City elsewhere ( ... . Royal Caribbean is currently building a massive new cruise ship called Oasis of the Seas in Finland ... for the originals in a line-up. The cruise ship versions do have their advantages, however: buffets and slot [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 14:47:46
Links For Super-Charged Living - November 22, 2008
cruise ship Don’t you just love this ship? It is the Club Med 2. The sails are automatically deployed by computer control. How cool is that? ... Your Job? How to Handle Criticism: The Top 7 Tips from The Last 2500 Years Entrepreneurial Spirit 25 [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 13:00:58
Advice from the Peanut Gallery
I need some help. Count and I are going on a week long cruise this coming Sunday to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Jamaica. His sister is getting married on the ship before we set sail. I have never been on a cruise before and would like any and all tips on everything cruise like from A to Z… Thanks in advance 84 [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 17:13:25
Windstar Cruises Announces New Canary Islands Sailings for November 2009
Seattle, February 5, 2009 - Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves ... Islands in November 2009 on Wind Spirit. More than 10 years have passed since Windstar Cruises ... de Tenerife and cruise to Las Palmas, Lanzarote, Agadir and Casablanca before arriving in Lisbon [more...]
Date: 2009-02-12 01:45:26
Work for Male Latin Dancer.
Posted by: sequencedancemag on: January 27, 2009 In: Job Vacancies in DancingComment! This advert has been sent to us ... , Salsa, Merengue etc.It would be for one of our clients Scandinavian cruise ships. The contract would be for 2-3 months and would start immediately and the ship sails from Oslo , Norway . The male [more...]
Date: 2009-01-27 11:48:24
Southwest Airlines, Sweet set sail for ‘largest lesbian cruise ever’
From Nov. 8-15, Southwest Airlines and lesbian travel company Sweet , are teaming up to launch a Western Caribbean Cruise, billing itself as “the largest lesbian cruise ever.” The Norwegian Spirit ship launches from New ... state rooms start at $1,099 per person. Southwest offers discount airfare to Sweet guests. [more...]
Date: 2009-02-10 16:19:30
Travel in Panama, David to Colon and beyond.
With some internal demolition starting on our house in Boquete Panama a week away seems a wise move. We decided on a cruise, Royal Caribbean sails out of Colon Panama on a seven day excursion ... me to spend $399, $426 including taxes to spend a week on a cruise ship. Half the fun was getting [more...]
Date: 2009-03-10 15:34:47
More details on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises 2010
Royal Caribbean International and premium sister line Celebrity Cruises will have a joint presence sailing out of Southampton in 2010. Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, one of the world’s largest cruise ships ... to the western Mediterranean including an overnight stay in Palma, Majorca; 14-night Scandinavia and Russia [more...]
Date: 2009-03-09 11:34:42
Cruise Lines Set New Sails in Rough Financial Seas
StrategiesNovember 13, 2008, 5:00PM ESTBy Christopher Palmeri The newest ship in the Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) fleet will power out from Ft. Lauderdale on its maiden voyage on Nov. 23. The $750 million Celebrity Solstice has onboard features to wow even jaded cruise hounds—a half-acre lawn with real grass for picnics or putting, a two [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 09:23:00
Антарктида
This is Copacabana beach. In Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. Packed with tourists for Carnival ... city in the world), just to meet a whole ship full of Russians - our cruise was to be aboard ... on board, and off we sailed, heading South across the Drake passage towards Antarctica. And the ship [more...]
Date: 2009-02-21 18:05:00
Think MSC Cruises For a Last-Minute Romantic Gift You Will Both Always Remember
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, Feb 13: When you’re looking for a special last-minute romantic gift or a memorable way to mark any special occasion, there could be nowhere more romantic than on the magnificent ships in the MSC Cruises family ... of vows, guests will find exceptional service and personal attention on board an MSC Cruises sailing [more...]
Date: 2009-02-17 02:28:37
Cruise Costa with Ryanair
Italian cruise line Costa is Europe’s biggest and busiest, carrying 1.2 million passengers on its fleet of 12 ships in 2008 ... the Ryanair website will be able to book Costa cruises from 50 departure ports throughout Europe ... . Five more ships will be sailing under the yellow Costa funnel by 2012, three of them within [more...]
Date: 2009-02-16 17:07:43
Wooden Ship Models
Wooden ship models are built-to-scale representations of modern or ancient sea-faring vessels ... is constructed. Wooden models of all types of vesselsluxury cruise liners, war ships, sailing shipsare [more...]
Date: 2009-03-10 05:46:02
In Which Jane Flunks Luxury Caribbean Cruising
Everything about Windstar cruises is perfect. For someone. Unfortunately, not for me. I had had enough luxury-cruise 2 days into our 7-day sail and finally skipped ship on Day Four ... . Food … all you can eat with unlimited room service included in the price of the cruise [more...]
Date: 2009-03-12 01:37:49
Cruising to the Miss Italy title
There will be some extra glamour on board Italian cruise ship MSC Orchestra when she sails to the Caribbean on March 21 ... the Carnival fun ships. [more...]
Date: 2009-02-24 21:49:15
Costa Offers Transatlantic Repositioning Sailings from $699
Permalink Photo of the Week - Washing the Windows on the Seven Seas Mariner Wednesday October 1, ... 2008 Have you ever wondered how they clean the windows on a cruise ship? Most ships have automatic window-cleaning machines, but sometimes a little human effort is best. Washing the windows [more...]
Date: 2008-10-02 06:51:18
cruisers yachts
M%26M ventures into manufacturing of high end boats, ... at the world’s cruise lines await the results of the Conde Nast Traveler reader’s survey to see how ... cruising market. Traditionally, cruisers used to board their ship in Southampton and sail … [more...]
Date: 2009-02-24 00:14:47
Cruise Holiday Tips for Smooth Sailing
Is anything more luxurious than taking a cruise holiday? ... . What you may not know, however, is that cruise lines actually change prices a number of times ... Traveling to exotic locations on a luxury ship, catching sunrays, and breathing the salty breezes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:27:22
Cruise Holiday Tips for Smooth Sailing
Is anything more luxurious than taking a cruise holiday? ... . What you may not know, however, is that cruise lines actually change prices a number of times ... Traveling to exotic locations on a luxury ship, catching sunrays, and breathing the salty breezes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 22:08:49
