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September 15th, 2008 |
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This weeks features:
Cruiseman
Articles
Cruise
From Seattle
Grand
Turk Island
"Cruising's
Newest Destination"
Happy
Hour
Cruises
from New York / New Jersey
Discounted
Shore Excursions
Travel
Agent Myths
Do
I need Travel Insurance?
Who
is The Cruiseman, anyway?
Cruiseman
Testimonials
Beware
of Travel Scams
Support
the Fair Tax
Passport
Requirements
CDC
Inspections
Top
10 myths about cruising and cruise ships.
9
Things I love about cruising
5
Myths about Cruise Travel Agents
Some
old ships get new lease on life
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From
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What about the hurricanes?
Most of our clients are pretty savvy cruisers, and already know the
answers, but when we do receive questions about hurricanes, we
recommend travel
insurance and explain the benefits of being on a
cruise versus a land vacation, as a ship can alter its course.
If you are in a resort, you are stuck. The resort can't move!
"Sophisticated
hurricane tracking models have given our ships ample time to adjust
itineraries to avoid these storm systems," says Carnival Corp.
board member Bob Dickinson.
Galveston Update:
The Carnival Conquest and Carnival Ecstasy were both
scheduled to return to Galveston this past weekend. Of course
that was not possible, so they are heading to New Orleans
instead. (Carnival kept the Conquest at Cozumel, MX while Hurricane
Ike was moving through the Gulf of Mexico, keeping everybody safe and
dry). We applaud Carnival for the way they have handled this
situation. Of course the Sept. 14th Conquest and Sept. 15th
Ecstasy sailings have been cancelled. If you would like to read
the details on how all of this is being handled CLICK
HERE.
For customer
testimonials CLICK
HERE
Happy
Hour
is tomorrow! These are "last minute" bargains from Royal
Caribbean. If you can make a quick decision, this is your chance
to save some money on a quality cruise. CLICK
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Eurodam |
HAL Sets New $200M Investment in Signature
At a recent press conference aboard Holland America Line's inaugural
US sailing of the Eurodam, Stein Kruse, president and CEO, and
Richard D. Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and
guest programs, made it very clear that the line's Signature of
Excellence initiative has evolved into something more than just
another program.
"Signature of Excellence is a very important part of who we
are," Meadows said. "It's long-term, a brand promise." |
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MSC Poised to Sell Rhapsody
MSC Cruises has confirmed that it is negotiating the sale of
its 1977-built MSC Rhapsody. According to reports Israeli-based Mano
Maritime is an interested purchaser.
If the Rhapsody is sold, it will leave the MSC fleet by the end of
2009. Prior to leaving it will continue to operate according to the
published 2008/09 schedule, which entails seven-night Western
Mediterranean cruises from Genoa this month. On Oct. 4, 2008, the
ship is scheduled to depart Genoa on a repositioning cruise to South
Africa. The Rhapsody is the oldest and smallest
ship in the MSC fleet. |
MSC Rhapsody |
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Carnival to Reopen Grand Turk Cruise Center Oct. 8
The Grand Turk Cruise Center, operated by Miami-based Carnival
Corporation on the island of Grand Turk, has scheduled an Oct.
8, 2008 reopening date, following Hurricane Ike.
An engineering survey has confirmed that no damage was sustained to
the cruise ship pier, which can accommodate up to two ships at one
time. Minimal damage occurred to the facility's retail and restaurant complex. |
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and some great pictures of Grand Turk.
more...
And
more articles on:
NCL
appeals Norway restitution ruling
Delta
Queen part of history
QE2
to loose her main engines
Cruise
ships rerouting trips to save fuel
Disney
Magic to Receive Host of Upgrades During Dry Dock
Norwegian
Pearl Slowly Sailing toward Drydock
Costa
Introduces Past-Guest Program to U.S.
Princess
Cruises Debuts New 'Ultimate Ship Tour' With Launch of Ruby Princess
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Cruise
Ships are always rated by their "GRT" or "Gross
Registered Tonnage"
Examples:
Carnival Glory
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Royal
Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas -- 160,000 grt.
Celebrity
Constellation -- 91,000 grt
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