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Linda's Cruises Blog January 2005 Archive

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

Kids Sail Free Aboard Crystal Harmony On 2005 Alaska Summer Cruises

Monday January 31, 2005
Crystal Cruises invites children under 12 to cruise for free aboard eight Crystal Harmony 2005 Alaska cruises when sharing the same stateroom with two adults. Available during the peak family ... Read More

Carnival Sensation Cruise Review - New Orleans to the Western Caribbean

Sunday January 30, 2005
Join Bob and Liz on a cruise to the western Caribbean on the Carnival Sensation. They thought their 5-day cruise on the Sensation from New Orleans was one of ... Read More

Cruise Review of the Costa Mediterranea - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

Saturday January 29, 2005
George sails the eastern Mediterranean on the Costa Mediterranea. He provides an excellent perspective of his cruise and says, "For true pampering, choose another line like Princess or Celebrity. But ... Read More

Carnival Valor: The Ultimate Family Cruise Vacation

Friday January 28, 2005
With expansive facilities such as a 4,200-square-foot play area and a teen dance club/recreation area, as well as a variety of new and exciting activities, including an art program, a ... Read More

Cruise Europe with Holland America Line

Thursday January 27, 2005
Holland America has four ships sailing in Europe in 2005, with 33 unique itineraries of 10 to 18 days. Currently Holland America is offering cruise discounts on many of ... Read More

Cruise Review of a Transatlantic Cruise on the MSC Opera

Wednesday January 26, 2005
Join Dave and Mary as they sail across the Atlantic on the MSC Opera. They found that the cruise ship does not offer many of the same amenities found on ... Read More

Peter Deilmann River Vessels Photo Gallery

Tuesday January 25, 2005
Peter Deilmann's river vessels will help you discover the things that help make a European cruise vacation special to travelers--idyllic countryside, historic monuments, romantic castles, quaint villages and beautiful cities. ... Read More

Peter Deilmann River Cruises - Cruising the Rivers of Europe

Monday January 24, 2005
Peter Deilmann Cruises is an excellent cruise option for those who want to do a river cruise with a more international group or who like to tour independently. Peter Deilmann ... Read More

Berlitz Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2005

Friday January 21, 2005
Mr. Ward's Berlitz Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships 2005 is one of the best "general" cruise guides you can buy. The guide book has exceptional information on 256 oceangoing cruise ... Read More

The Perfect Cruise -- How to Find, Plan and Enjoy the Perfect Cruise Vacation

Thursday January 20, 2005
This guide book by Chris Dikmen is an excellent guide for novice cruisers. It answers almost every general question about cruising. About half the book is dedicated to reviews of ... Read More

Crystal Cruises Savings of Up to 20 Percent on Select Mediterranean and Alaska Cruises

Wednesday January 19, 2005
Luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises is offering up to 20% additional savings, representing up to $500 per person, on select spring itineraries to the Mediterranean and Alaska when travel is ... Read More

Antarctica Cruise Overview

Friday January 14, 2005
We are off to South America to begin our Antarctic adventure on the Hapag-Lloyd Hanseatic. If you click on the map of our itinerary at the right, you can see ... Read More

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

Friday January 14, 2005
Profile of the luxury discovery ship Hanseatic from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. This ship is the only 5-star exploration cruise vessel afloat. Although best known for its Arctic and Antarctic voyages, the ... Read More

Hapag-Lloyd Hanseatic Cruise Ship Pictures

Friday January 14, 2005
Pictures of the Hapag-Lloyd cruise ship the Hanseatic. One of the best things about the Hanseatic is its luxurious environment. Although the Hanseatic is an exploration ship used for discovery ... Read More

Pre- and Post-Cruise Hotel Packages with Carnival's Mediterranean Voyages

Thursday January 13, 2005
Carnival Cruise Lines is offering pre- and post-cruise hotel packages in several first class hotels in Rome, Italy, in conjunction with Carnival Cruise Lines' first-ever Mediterranean cruises on the Carnival ... Read More

The World Unveils 2005 Itinerary

Wednesday January 12, 2005
A year abounding with varied and compelling destinations is about to unfold for residents and guests aboard The World. The private community at sea has recently announced its 2005 itinerary, ... Read More

Celebrity Millennium Caribbean Cruise Review

Tuesday January 11, 2005
Join Gen on a Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Millennium. She had a "wonderful week on the Millennium", and believes "It is the perfect ship for those of us in ... Read More

Maple Leaf Adventures - Tall Ship Sailing to British Columbia and Alaska Photo Gallery

Monday January 10, 2005
The Pacific coastline of British Columbia and Alaska is one of the most beautiful places for cruising in the world. Although mainstream cruise ships of all sizes sail to Alaska ... Read More

Maple Leaf Adventures Tall Ship Cruise Company Recognized by Frommer's Canada Travel Guide

Sunday January 9, 2005
An inside passage cruise by Maple Leaf Adventures, the natural history sailing cruise company headquartered in Victoria, B.C., has been designated one of the six "Best Travel Experiences" in Canada ... Read More

French Country Waterways April Barge Cruise Specials

Saturday January 8, 2005
French Country Waterways offers special spring savings of $1,400 per couple on every April departure of its luxury barge cruises in Alsace-Lorraine, Burgundy and Champagne. All-inclusive prices of $3,195 to ... Read More

New Carnival Valor First Cruise Ship To Offer "100 Percent Bow To Stern" Internet Access

Friday January 7, 2005
Carnival Cruise Lines' new cruise ship, Carnival Valor is the first cruise ship to offer "100 percent bow to stern" wireless Internet access, providing guests unparalleled opportunities to surf the ... Read More

Around the World in 109 Days on the Seven Seas Voyager

Thursday January 6, 2005
Have you got an extra $50,000 and want to have the trip of a lifetime? How about an around-the-world cruise? The Radisson Seven Seas Voyager will soon be taking bookings ... Read More

New Carnival Valor Features Spa Programs and a High-Tech Gym

Thursday January 6, 2005
The 13,300-square-foot Spa Carnival health and fitness facility aboard the new 110,000-ton Carnival Valor will feature a wide variety of treatments and services, ranging from relaxing "European-style" spa treatments and ... Read More

Hapag-Lloyd Announces New English-Language Website

Wednesday January 5, 2005
German cruise line Hapag-Lloyd began the process of introducing its fleet to the U.S. cruise market in 2004. Its ship Europa, notably, has been rated the #1 ship in the ... Read More

Deilmann Offers 10% Savings On Mediterranean Cruise To Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Ibiza And Lisbon, April 23-May 1

Tuesday January 4, 2005
The Mediterranean in springtime aboard a luxury ocean liner with European style and flair is what's in store for those who book an eight-day cruise on the five-star MS Deutschland ... Read More

Princess Cruises to Name New 2006 Cruise Ship the Crown Princess

Monday January 3, 2005
Reprising the name of a former Princess ship, Princess Cruises will name the next new vessel to join its fleet Crown Princess. A sister ship to the highly praised Caribbean ... Read More

Viking River Cruises Announces New Ship For 2006 China Yangtze River Cruise Season

Sunday January 2, 2005
Industry leader Viking River Cruises announced that it will contract with Chongqing New Century Cruise Company to add a third ship, Viking Century Sun, to its China fleet to meet ... Read More

Royal Caribbean Re-Launches Renovated Sovereign of the Seas

Saturday January 1, 2005
Royal Caribbean International's Sovereign of the Seas re-entered service on Monday, Dec. 13, after an extreme makeover that included bow-to-stern renovations and several new entertainment and dining options. Sovereign, which ... Read More

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