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Linda's Cruises Blog August 2003 Archive

By Linda Garrison, About.com Guide to Cruises since 2000

Silversea Honeymoon Cruise Was Finalist in Today Show Wedding

Thursday August 28, 2003
Fans of the "Today Show" know that the "Today Show Throws a Wedding" segment ended with the wedding of Chris and Senny on September 3. One of the four competitors ... Read More

Cruise Passenger Travel Increases

Tuesday August 26, 2003
Cruise passenger travel for the first 6 months of 2003 increased by 9 percent over the same period in 2002. The U.S. Maritime Administration recently reported this good news along ... Read More

Carnival Conquest from New Orleans - Cruise Review

Monday August 25, 2003
Rick and Nancy drive to New Orleans and take their family on a cruise to the Western Caribbean. Good information on the ports of call and the new Carnival Conquest. ... Read More

Amadeus Symphony Cruise Review - Danube River of Central Europe

Monday August 25, 2003
Connie and her husband celebrate their anniversary on the Danube River of central Europe. They are now enthusiastically hooked on river cruises as a relaxing way to see Europe.

Celebrity Century Western Caribbean Cruise

Monday August 25, 2003
Steve and his wife take their second cruise on the Celebrity Century, this time to the Western Caribbean. They upgraded to a cabin with an ocean view and found it ... Read More

Song of Flower Cruise Ship Sold to European Company

Sunday August 24, 2003
The Song of Flower® - the yacht-like luxury cruise ship that has long enjoyed a devoted following - will sail her finale season of seven voyages in Western Europe and ... Read More

Fall Cruise Specials on the Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship

Sunday August 24, 2003
Ease your way into autumn with a combination of a luxurious seven-night Paul Gauguin cruise among the most beautiful islands on earth and exceptional savings in French Polynesia. Guests on ... Read More

Silversea Cruises Appoints New Chief Operations Officer

Sunday August 24, 2003
Silversea Cruises announced it has appointed cruise-industry veteran Erling Frydenberg to the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer. Frydenberg will be based at the company's headquarters in Fort Lauderdale ... Read More

Radisson Diamond Cruise Specials for September and October 2003

Sunday August 24, 2003
Looking for a fall cruise to the Mediterranean? Those seeking a one-week luxury getaway will enjoy the Radisson Diamond® September 12, 26, October 10 and 17 seven-night voyages, with valuable ... Read More

Seven Seas Navigator Special Cruises from New York to Bermuda

Sunday August 24, 2003
The all-suite Seven Seas Navigator® will wrap up her first season of roundtrip New York to Bermuda cruises this August and September. A special value offer allows guests to opt ... Read More

Viking River Cruises Sets Sail Into China

Sunday August 24, 2003
Viking River Cruises announces its emergence into China's tourism market. Beginning in March 2004, Viking River Cruises will offer five different all-inclusive cruisetour itineraries, each centered upon a fixed seven-night ... Read More

Victoria Cruises Upgrades Yangtze River Fleet

Sunday August 24, 2003
Victoria Cruises is bringing its fleet of river cruise ships sailing the Yangtze River in China into the 21st century with a new generation of larger and upgraded ships for ... Read More

Attention Singles: Cruise Without Supplements

Sunday August 24, 2003
River and canal barge operator Continental Waterways is making their six-night cruises on board luxury vessels even more attractive for solo travelers by waiving all single supplements for the remainder ... Read More

Continental Waterways Announces Veterans' Specials for D-Day Beaches, Landings Cruises

Sunday August 24, 2003
Continental Waterways, the European luxury river and canal barges operator, is launching an 2004 Veterans' Offer, which will reduce regular cruise rates by 50 percent aboard two vessels visiting the ... Read More

Superstars Back in Asian Waters

Sunday August 24, 2003
Star Cruises announces the return of both its world-class megaships, SuperStar Virgo and SuperStar Leo, to Asia. The two ships had spent the last three cruising Australia.

Carnival Conquest Cruise Review - Western Caribbean from New Orleans

Friday August 22, 2003
This family from Connecticut traveled to New Orleans to embark on the Carnival Conquest. They loved having the ship to themselves while others were in port.

Wind Spirit Cruise Review - Athens to Istanbul and the Greek Isles

Friday August 22, 2003
Doesn't a cruise to Greece and Turkey on a sailing ship sound wonderful? The Wind Spirit gave this couple the "trip of a lifetime".

Norwegian Sky Alaska Cruise Review

Friday August 22, 2003
Alan and his wife enjoyed their Alaskan cruise, but would have like to have a little more nightlife.

Carnival Jubilee Cruise Review - Galveston Cruise to Cozumel

Friday August 22, 2003
"Single Traveler" finds that August cruise ships in the Caribbean are often full of families with children.

Sunbird Cruise Review - Western Mediterranean

Friday August 22, 2003
Cruise southern Italy and some of the islands of the Western Mediterranean with Bob and Wendy on the Sunbird.

Windstar Celebrates a Decade of "Signature Cuisine" with Culinary Master Joachim Splichal

Wednesday August 20, 2003
Since 1994, Windstar Cruises has collaborated with acclaimed celebrity chef Joachim Splichal and The Patina Group, his progressive collection of award-winning restaurants nationwide. Now, as the two companies prepare to ... Read More

Royal Caribbean International Takes Delivery Of Serenade Of The Seas

Wednesday August 20, 2003
Royal Caribbean International added Serenade of the Seas to its fleet in a ceremony in Eemshaven, Netherlands on July 30. The 2,110-guest ship, built at Meyerwerft Yard in Papenburg, Germany, ... Read More

Princess Announces Mexican Riviera Expansion in Fall 2004

Wednesday August 20, 2003
Princess will deploy two of its newest and most amenity-filled vessels to the Mexican Riviera trade in the fall of 2004, expanding its presence there not only with a seven-day ... Read More

Norwegian Cruise Line To Sail South America In 2004-2005

Wednesday August 20, 2003
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)'s Norwegian Crown will continue the company's exotic journeys to South America in 2004 and 2005, with a series of 14-day sailings between Buenos Aires and Valparaiso, ... Read More

Norwegian Crown to Cruise Canada and New England from Baltimore in 2004

Wednesday August 20, 2003
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced it would resume Norwegian Crown's popular Canada/New England cruises in the fall of 2004. The 1,104-passenger Freestyle Cruising ship will sail a series of 11- ... Read More

Holland America Line's Lanterman Receives Order of Merit Commendation

Wednesday August 20, 2003
A. Kirk Lanterman, Chairman and CEO, Holland America Line, became an Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau, an honor bestowed by Her Royal Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. ... Read More

Holland America Sails to Hawaii in 2004

Wednesday August 20, 2003
In 2004 Holland America Line continues its popular 15-day Circle Hawaii sailings, offering a total of 10 Hawaii cruises aboard the ms Statendam and ms Amsterdam, including eight roundtrip sailings ... Read More

Holland America Line's 2004 Deployment offers Guests an Entire World to Explore

Wednesday August 20, 2003
In 2004, Holland America will offer more than 500 sailings on 13 ships from 23 home ports, including new departures from historic maritime centers including Athens, Norfolk, Va; Baltimore, Md ... Read More

Crystal Cruises Announces Plans for Crystal Serenity's Inaugural Transatlantic Cruise

Wednesday August 20, 2003
This fall, the newest member of Crystal’s award-winning fleet, the luxurious 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity, will make her inaugural Transatlantic journey to the United States on an enrichment-filled cruise from ... Read More

Celebrity Cruises Files Lawsuit Against Rolls Royce, Alstom Power Conversion

Wednesday August 20, 2003
After numerous problems with the pod propulsion system on four of its cruise ships, Celebrity Cruises filed a $300 million lawsuit earlier this month against Rolls Royce and Alstom Power ... Read More

Celebrity Cruises' Concierges Receive Elite Les Clefs D'or

Wednesday August 20, 2003
Celebrity Cruises’ concierges have become the first hoteliers in the premium cruise sector to receive the prestigious “Les Clefs D’Or” – the crossed golden keys signifying a provider of extraordinary ... Read More

Carnival Offering Discount Program for U.S. Military Personnel

Wednesday August 20, 2003
Through a special program from Carnival Cruise Lines, active U.S. military personnel can book up to four “Fun Ship” staterooms at savings of up to 50 percent off published fares.

Carnival Features New Mascot on 'Fun Ships'

Wednesday August 20, 2003
Carnival Cruise Lines has introduced a new mascot, “Fun Ship” Freddy, who is now featured throughout the “Fun Ship” fleet.

French Polynesia and the South Pacific - Raiatea

Friday August 8, 2003
Raiatea has something for everyone -- nearby sandy motus, pearl farms, sacred marae, and the only navigable river in all of French Polynesia. In addition, cruise ships can tie ... Read More

Norwegian Cruise Line's 2004-2005 Caribbean Itineraries

Wednesday August 6, 2003
Sailing to the Caribbean has never been easier with Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) 2004-2005 Caribbean schedule, the line's widest ranging lineup ever. Passengers can visit the world's most popular cruise ... Read More

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