Cruises

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Cruises
photo of Linda Garrison

Linda's Cruises Blog August 2004 Archive

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

Seven Seas Mariner to Panama Canal and South America

Tuesday August 31, 2004
Spend your New Year's on a cruise through the Panama Canal to South America on the Radisson Seven Seas Mariner. Enjoy special excursions to Puerto Limon and the Gatun Yacht ... Read More

Silversea Enchances 2005 Africa Schedule With "World's Best" Cruise & Land Programs

Tuesday August 31, 2004
Silversea Cruises is partnering with Micato Safaris to bring its guests the "World's Best" cruise and land programs in Africa. Next year the Silver Wind offers six distinctive cruises that ... Read More

Explore The Seychelles On Board The Hebridean Spirit

Monday August 30, 2004
Undoubtedly beautiful, the Seychelles offer far more than deserted beaches for honeymooners. There are a total of 115 islands in the chain, each offering something special. The Hebridean Spirit visits ... Read More

Choosing a Cabin on a Cruise Ship

Monday August 30, 2004
Planning a cruise vacation involves many decisions. One of the most difficult is choosing your cabin type and location. Looking at cruise ship layouts and decks online or in brochures, ... Read More

Deilmann To Introduce Seine River Cruises from Paris on Five-Star Cezanne

Monday August 30, 2004
Peter Deilmann Cruises will introduce weekly cruises on the Seine River offering the first sailings to originate in Paris and Rouen on March 26, 2005. The cruise line is moving ... Read More

Carnival Triumph Rock n' Roll Thanksgiving Holiday Caribbean Cruise

Friday August 27, 2004
There’s nothing better than a great rock ‘n roll show. And the “Rock N’ Roll Holiday Cruise” combines thrilling live performances by three pantheons of rock – Journey, REO Speedwagon ... Read More

Alaska Cruise on the Norwegian Star - Cruise Review

Thursday August 26, 2004
Lynette sails from Seattle to Alaska on the Norwegian Star. She includes an entertaining day by day description of the ports of call and life onboard the Norwegian Star as ... Read More

Metropolitan Touring Introduces New Itineraries On The Santa Cruz in the Galapagos

Thursday August 26, 2004
On January 3, 2005, Metropolitan Touring is introducing new itineraries on the 90-passenger Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands, adding four new visitor sites, more opportunity to observe giant tortoises, ... Read More

Norwegian Coastal Voyage Combines Off-Season Bargain Rates And Specials for Seniors and Singles

Thursday August 26, 2004
Norwegian Coastal Voyage offers its best bargains in the off-season when the tourists are gone and cruise, hotel and airline prices drop. Cabin rates are reduced up to 39% below ... Read More

MS EUROPA Cruises the East Coast on a Fully Bilingual Trip in October and Salutes Dolphin Aid

Wednesday August 25, 2004
From October 12 through 23, 2004, MS Europa will sail down the East Coast of the U.S, from Philadelphia to Nassau. While visiting some of America's most appealing cities such ... Read More

Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review - New York to the Bahamas

Wednesday August 25, 2004
Join Suz on her cruise from New York to the Bahamas on the Norwegian Dawn. Suz traveled with 3 other famlies - 8 adults and 9 children ages 9 ... Read More

Carnival Cruises Expands Camp Carnival Activities to Include Youth Spa Program

Tuesday August 24, 2004
Carnival Cruise Lines has added a host of new activities to its fleetwide children’s program, “Camp Carnival.” The new activities complement the wide variety of family-friendly amenities available on Carnival’s ... Read More

PBS Personalities Aboard Seven Seas Voyager's November 12 Mediterranean Cruise

Monday August 23, 2004
Public television takes to the high seas aboard the Seven Seas Voyager's November 12 nine-night Athens to Barcelona cruise - fielding a lineup of well-known PBS television figures to enlighten ... Read More

Carnival Corp. Donating $1 Million to Aid Victims of Hurricane Charley

Monday August 23, 2004
Carnival Corporation is making a $1 million donation to aid victims of Hurricane Charley. Half the monies will be directed to the disaster relief fund recently announced by Florida Governor ... Read More

Victoria Katarina - Yangtze River Cruise Ship

Sunday August 22, 2004
Victoria Cruises celebrates its 10th anniversary of sailing the Yangtze River in China with its newest river cruise ship the Victoria Katarina. The Victoria Katarina is Victoria's largest Yangtze River ... Read More

Seabourn Rated Best In Departures Magazine Poll

Friday August 20, 2004
In a survey conducted by the luxury lifestyle publication Departures, the magazine's readers scored Seabourn Cruise Line tops among all cruise lines. The online survey separated cruise lines into categories ... Read More

NCV Antarctic Expedition Adds New Ports In 2005 -- South Georgia, Falkland Islands, and Buenos Aires

Thursday August 19, 2004
A 21-day NCV Expedition Voyage of the MS Nordnorge to Antarctica will call at South Georgia Island, the Falkland Islands and Buenos Aires for the first time on a special ... Read More

South Pacific Cruise Specials on Luxury Ship Paul Gauguin

Wednesday August 18, 2004
Aboard the elegant 320-guest Paul Gauguin, the only ultra-deluxe ship based in French Polynesia, guests are cosseted with fine cuisine, impeccable service and luxurious amenities. Guests sailing roundtrip on the ... Read More

Greek Cruise Photo Gallery - Pictures from Cruise on the Silversea Silver Shadow

Wednesday August 18, 2004
We are all enjoying watching the majesty of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. This fascinating country has much more to offer cruise lovers than its capital city of ... Read More

Viking Sun - New European River Cruise Ship Under Construction

Tuesday August 17, 2004
We all love to see new ships on the horizon. Viking River Cruises' new European waterways ship, the Viking Sun, is currently under construction and will be launched next year. ... Read More

Carnival Valor: A Floating Feast Aboard Carnival's Newest 'Fun Ship'

Monday August 16, 2004
From a leisurely paced dinner in an intimate supper club to a casual buffet lunch poolside, Carnival Cruise Lines'new Carnival Valor will offer an array of palate-pleasing selections to suit ... Read More

Windstar Fall Mediterranean Cruise Specials

Saturday August 14, 2004
If you’ve sailed on Windstar before, you know how it feels to be on board as the sails unfurl, the wind catches, and you head off on an adventure that’s ... Read More

Alaska Cruise Review - Island Princess

Saturday August 14, 2004
Mary and Vincent do a combination land and cruise tour with the Island Princess. The sea cruise included the following ports: Vancouver, Canada; then in Alaska: Ketchihan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier ... Read More

Western Mediterranean on the Sunbird - Cruise Review

Saturday August 14, 2004
Bob and Wendy Evans enjoyed their Sunbird Cruise in 2003 so much that they decided to repeat the Western Mediterranean cruise again this year. The Sunbird sailed to the islands ... Read More

Hurricane Charley Update - Royal Caribbean International

Thursday August 12, 2004
Message from Royal Caribbean International describing how the cruise line modified the itineraries of some of its ships in the Caribbean in order to bypass Hurricane Charley.

MS Europa Schedules Two-Week Refurbishment

Tuesday August 10, 2004
Just when you thought the 5-Star-Plus cruise ship Europa couldn’t get any better, it did! Between August 31 and September 14, 2004, the ship will dock at Blohm and Voss ... Read More

Silversea Silver Cloud Baltic Cruise Review

Tuesday August 10, 2004
Join Doug and his wife Carol on a cruise to the Baltics on the luxury ship the Silversea Silver Cloud. Doug writes, "We think you will savor the experience and ... Read More

Sail the Great Lakes on the C. Columbus

Sunday August 8, 2004
In September, German cruise ship MS C.Columbus will take more than 1,200 passengers on three special bilingual cruises along the world's largest body of fresh water- the Great Lakes. Touching ... Read More

Ms Europa Sets Highest Standards In Worldwide Cruising

Saturday August 7, 2004
Europa is the flagship of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, and she celebrates her fifth glorious birthday in 2004. The Europa is the only ship in the world to achieve a Five-Stars-Plus ... Read More

Hanseatic: Five-Star Ship Goes Where Others Dare Not Venture

Saturday August 7, 2004
It's the middle of summer here in the United States, and a cruise to cooler climates sounds absolutely intriguing. Maybe you should consider donning a parka and cruise Antarctica this ... Read More

Hapag-LLoyd Cruise Ships: English Speaking Cruises in 2004-2005

Saturday August 7, 2004
The German cruise line Hapag Lloyd has almost 30 bi-lingual English and German cruises in 2004 and 2005. Cruise the seven continents of the world and to exciting, exotic ... Read More

Silversea Cruises' Intriguing New Land Program Explores Mysterious Easter Island

Saturday August 7, 2004
Silversea Cruises is offering an intriguing new land program perfectly tailored to appeal to those sophisticated travelers seeking far-flung adventures. Considered the most remote inhabited island on Earth, Easter Island ... Read More

Two-for-One Lindblad Voyages

Saturday August 7, 2004
Cruise Specials to Baja California and to the Pacific Northwest on the small ship the Sea Lion. Book now on BAJA and LEWIS & CLARK voyages and the second person ... Read More

Riverbarge Excursions December Holiday Cruise Specials

Saturday August 7, 2004
RiverBarge Excursions has announced big savings on three December trips. The first special is for the eight-day Delta South excursion from Dec. 7-14 from Memphis to New Orleans, and the ... Read More

Oceania Cruise Specials

Saturday August 7, 2004
Four Oceania Cruise specials for the fall, winter, and spring. Sail on a fall repositioning cruise from Lisbon to Miami, a late fall Caribbean cruise roundtrip from Miami, an early ... Read More

Deutschland Luxury Liner to Present International Classical Music Gala at Sea

Saturday August 7, 2004
Distinguished classical music artists will perform concerts and recitals with the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra on board the April 1 to 13 sailing of the luxury liner MS Deutschland on a ... Read More

Olivia Creates 6-Star Greek Isles & Venice Culinary Odyssey

Saturday August 7, 2004
Olivia Travel, which specializes in gay and lesbian tours and cruises, has chartered the luxury Silversea Silver Shadow for a Mediterranean culinary cruise from Greece to Venice in June 2005.

Cruise Review - Cunard Caronia - Northern Lights Cruise

Saturday August 7, 2004
Tom and his wife cruise to northern Europe on the Cunard Caronia. They were disappointed in the food, water, technology, and profile of their fellow passengers. This review is a ... Read More

At Sea on the Silversea Silver Shadow

Sunday August 1, 2004
People often ask me if there is "enough to do" on a small ship like the Silversea Silver Shadow when the ship is at sea. Unless you like non-stop ... Read More

Cruising Japan on the Silversea Silver Shadow

Sunday August 1, 2004
Our cruise on the Silversea Silver Shadow was the luxury cruise ship's first voyage to Japan. Therefore, we were treated at each port with wonderful welcoming ceremonies that included fire ... Read More

Japan Cruise Photo Album

Sunday August 1, 2004
The island nation of Japan is a wonderful cruise destination. The country is exotic, the people are friendly, and the sites are spectacular. Let's look at over 50 cruise photos ... Read More

Silversea Silver Shadow Far East Cruise

Sunday August 1, 2004
Anyone who loves history and enjoys learning about different cultures and people will find China and Japan great opportunities for cruising. Everywhere we visited on the luxury cruise ship the ... Read More

China Cruise Pictures

Sunday August 1, 2004
China is one of the most fascinating and complex countries in the world. When I cruised there on the Silversea Silver Shadow, I made hundreds of photos at the ports ... Read More

Seven Seas Navigator to Sail from Tampa

Sunday August 1, 2004
We sailed on the Seven Seas Navigator in July to Bermuda and found that the luxury ship and her crew provided a wonderful cruise experience. Starting in October, the cruise ... Read More

Escape from New York and Cruise to the Caribbean

Sunday August 1, 2004
Now that the Democratic Convention in Boston is over, the American political arena will move to New York City in late August for the Republican convention. If you are a ... Read More

Discuss

Community Forum

Explore Cruises

About.com Special Features

Best Moves in a Bad Economy

Stay on top in this tough economy with our smart, easy-to-follow financial tips. More >

Annual San Francisco Events

Discover San Francisco's biggest, most exciting 2009 events. More >

Cruises

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Cruises

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.