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Linda's Cruises Blog May 2004 Archive

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

Viking Century Star - China Yangtze River Cruise - Index to Pictures

Monday May 31, 2004
Index to 43 Yangtze River cruise pictures. Join me on the Viking Century Star river cruise ship as we cruise the Yangtze, stopping at Shibaozhai Temple, the Lesser Three Gorges, ... Read More

Cunard QM2 Inaugural Crossing from New York to London

Monday May 31, 2004
John and Pam take the cruise of a lifetime in a first class suite on the inaugural voyage of the Queen Mary 2 (QM2) from New York to London. This ... Read More

Silversea Enhances 2005 Schedule With Nine "Silver Odyssey" Cruises

Monday May 31, 2004
Silversea enhances its 2005 schedule with a distinctive collection of nine "Silver Odyssey" cruises. The Silversea Silver Shadow will sail from San Diego to Venice on grand 100-day voyage to ... Read More

RiverBarge Excursions River Explorer Cruise Review

Monday May 31, 2004
Doug loved cruising the Mississippi on the River Explorer. This unusual barge sounds like a great way to see the heartland of the United States. Doug and his wife sailed ... Read More

Carnival Corporation Expands Cruise Ship Capacity in the British Cruise Market

Tuesday May 25, 2004
Carnival Corporation & plc announced that it is proceeding with a significant restructuring of its capacity in the British market for Cunard, P&O, and Princess Cruises. Cunard orders new enhanced ... Read More

Radisson Seven Seas and Avon Foundation Partner for Breast Cancer Crusade

Tuesday May 25, 2004
The Avon Foundation and Radisson Seven Seas Cruises are launching the first-ever "Celebration at Sea" on the twin-hull Radisson Diamond® November 13, sailing four nights roundtrip from San Juan and ... Read More

Deilmann's River Ships Begin Danube Season

Tuesday May 25, 2004
Two of the most popular ships in the Peter Deilmann river fleet are the five-star Mozart and four-star Danube Princess, two deluxe vessels that will sail weekly on the Danube ... Read More

Carnival Legend - Bermuda and Newport, Rhode Island

Sunday May 16, 2004
Bill cruises on the Carnval Legend to Bermuda and Newport, Rhode Island. It was his first cruise and he thought the ship was beautiful, but was a little disappointed in ... Read More

Norwegian Star - Southern Caribbean

Sunday May 16, 2004
Aimerliny cruises the Southern Caribbean on the Norwegian Star. She had a wonderful vacation, but has identified several areas that she believes Norwegian Star needs to improve.

Star Princess - Mediterranean Cruise

Sunday May 16, 2004
Cruise review of a Mediterranean cruise on the Star Princess.

Celebrity Constellation - Southern Caribbean Cruise

Sunday May 16, 2004
Linda M. cruises the southern Caribbean on the Celebrity Constellation. She enjoyed her cruise and has a few tips for those choosing the Constellation (or any other cruise ship.)

Norwegian Crown Cruise to Bermuda

Sunday May 16, 2004
Dwayne sails from New York to Bermuda on the Norwegian Crown. His group enjoyed Bermuda, but were disappointed in the Norwegian Crown.

Carnival Destiny - Southern Caribbean Cruise

Wednesday May 12, 2004
Join Bob & Wendy as they cruise the Southern Caribbean on the Carnival Destiny. Excellent information on the ship and ports of call!

Seven Seas Mariner Grand Circle South America Voyage

Sunday May 9, 2004
Observe the shifting vistas of the dramatic South American coastline - from Costa Rica to Chile and from Argentina to French Guiana - from the privacy of your own balcony. ... Read More

Silversea Cruises Extends Silver Savings Program

Sunday May 9, 2004
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced that it has extended its highly successful Silver Sailing savings program to select voyages scheduled between June 25 and December 28, 2004.

Windstar Wins Awards From Travel Magazines

Saturday May 8, 2004
For the second straight year, Windstar has secured a spot on Condé Nast Traveler magazine's prestigious Gold List, an award that recognizes the top 700 hotels, resorts and cruise lines ... Read More

New Ship Viking Century Sky to Sail Yangtze in 2005

Saturday May 8, 2004
Viking River Cruises announces build of new ship Viking Century Sky. The Viking Century Sky will join her sister ship, the Viking Century Star, on the Yangtze River in China ... Read More

Viking River Cruises Launches Inaugural Sailing in China

Saturday May 8, 2004
The Viking Century Star celebrated its first year sailing the Yangtze River in China with a gala party in Chongqing. The About Cruises guide was one of the lucky media ... Read More

Carnival Cruise Lines Dramatically Expands Short Cruise Offerings In 2004

Saturday May 8, 2004
Carnival Cruise Lines dramatically expands short cruise offerings in 2004. New 'fun ship' departures from Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile, Ala., further bolster line's distinction as short cruise leader.

Silversea Launches Online Shore Excursion Booking Feature

Friday May 7, 2004
Silversea Cruises announces that guests can now enjoy the added convenience of reserving their shore excursions online. Starting with this year's Alaska and Mediterranean itineraries, guests can visit the ultra-luxury ... Read More

Oceania Cruises' New Online Brochure

Friday May 7, 2004
Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce the addition of new, online e-brochure technology to its website located at www.OceaniaCruises.com. A first in the cruise industry, these new electronic brochures offer ... Read More

Cruise Antarctica on the Explorer II

Friday May 7, 2004
In venturing to the Great White Continent at the bottom of the earth with Radisson Seven Seas Cruises in January 2005 aboard the distinguished expedition cruise ship Explorer II, travelers ... Read More

Tropical Islander Sails Australia

Friday May 7, 2004
The former Caribic Star has been renamed and refurbished as the Tropical Islander. The 380-passenger ship will sail year-round from Darwin and Fremantle, Australia.

Norfolk, Virginia Summer Vacation Packages

Friday May 7, 2004
Just in time for the anticipated return of the leisure traveler, the New Norfolk, Virginia's all-American city with family-friendly attractions, beaches, eclectic dining, arts, culture and award-winning festivals is introducing ... Read More

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