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Linda's Cruises Blog May 2005 Archive

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

Carnival Pride Mexican Riviera Cruise Review

Tuesday May 31, 2005
Join Edmund and his wife on their first cruise. They sailed on the Carnival Pride to the Mexican Riviera and overall had a "wonderful experience".

Sail to Exciting, Exotic Destinations on Silversea Cruises

Tuesday May 31, 2005
Silversea Cruises is offering six luxurious “Exotic Voyages” this fall and winter that will call in some of the world’s most untamed, untrodden and unforgettable destinations in Africa and the ... Read More

Windstar Cruises Announces 2006 Deployment

Monday May 30, 2005
Windstar's fleet of three motor sailing yachts give cruise passengers opportunities for longer voyages in 2006 plus new itineraries featuring intriguing destinations around the world: Mediterranean, Greek Islands, Caribbean, Costa ... Read More

Greek Cruise Photo Gallery - Hebridean Spirit Mediterranean Cruise

Sunday May 29, 2005
Cruise with my mother and I through the Greek Isles from Corfu to Crete on the Hebridean Spirit. Greece is a marvelous Mediterranean cruise destination, with fascinating ports of call ... Read More

Hurricanes and Cruises

Saturday May 28, 2005
June 1 marks the beginning of the hurricane season in the Caribbean. Last year was one of the worst years for tropical storms in a long time, and experts predict ... Read More

Hebridean Spirit Cruise Ship Profile

Saturday May 28, 2005
Sailing on the small luxury ship the Hebridean Spirit is much like having a house party cruising on your own private yacht with a group of well-traveled, interesting companions, most ... Read More

Crystal Symphony's 2005 Fall Foliage Cruises

Friday May 27, 2005
Passengers on Crystal Cruises' Crystal Symphony are in for a real treat this fall. The Crystal Symphony will have 33 new shore excursions in New England and Atlantic Canada for ... Read More

Swan Hellenic Discovery Cruises Presents a Meteorite Shower from the Middle of the Ocean

Thursday May 26, 2005
Have you ever noticed how spectacular the night sky is when you are at sea? It always looks like millions of stars I have never seen before have suddenly filled ... Read More

Celebrity Cruises Profile

Wednesday May 25, 2005
Celebrity does an excellent job of combining large contemporary ships with traditional cruising. First-time or experienced cruisers looking for good service and cuisine along with large ship entertainment at a ... Read More

Seven Seas Navigator Bermuda Cruise Specials for August 2005

Tuesday May 24, 2005
Radisson Seven Seas announces cruise specials and summer family fun on its August New York to Bermuda cruises. The luxury line will offer youth programs and invites children to sail ... Read More

Silversea Enhances 2006 Schedule with New Series of “Elegant Explorations” Cruises

Monday May 23, 2005
Those looking for the cruise of a lifetime cruise can book one of ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises' seven "Elegant Explorations" cruises in 2006 of 34 to 123 days. The four Silversea ... Read More

Crystal Harmony to Sail the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles

Sunday May 22, 2005
The Crystal Harmony will spend her last season exploring a variety of ports along the Mexican Riviera. The luxury ship will sail roundtrip from Los Angeles for seven to ten ... Read More

Seabourn 2006-2007 Schedules and Pricing Now on the Website

Saturday May 21, 2005
Seabourn Cruises announces some exciting new options for its cruise passengers in 2006 and early 2007. The luxury line will visit six continents on a diverse set of itineraries and ... Read More

Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas

Friday May 20, 2005
At 158,000 GRT and holding 3,600 guests double-occupancy, Freedom of the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world when she debuts in May 2006. The first in ... Read More

Royal Caribbean International Serendade of the Seas Cruise Review - Southern Caribbean Cruise

Thursday May 19, 2005
Darlene and her family cruise the southern Caribbean on the Royal Caribbean International Serenade of the Seas. Detailed review of the ports and the ship. Darlene's biggest disappointment was that ... Read More

Guests Are The Stars of New 'Carnival Legends' Show

Wednesday May 18, 2005
Passengers on Carnival cruise ships now have an opportunity to live out a dream -- they can perform with a live band while dressed as their favorite music superstar. ... Read More

Seven Seas Voyager's Fall Mediterranean Spotlight Cruises

Tuesday May 17, 2005
Passengers can enjoy savings of up to 40 percent off on selected fall Mediterranean cruises on the Radisson Seven Seas Voyager. Some of the fall cruises have interesting themes such ... Read More

"History Comes Alive" Aboard the Columbia Queen

Monday May 16, 2005
U.S. river cruise line Great American River Journeys announces a new series of 2005 summer season cruises aboard its 161-passenger riverboat, the Columbia Queen. Entitled ‘History Comes Alive,’ the themed series ... Read More

Princess Announces 2006 Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Program

Sunday May 15, 2005
Two of Princess' most popular vessels will make their debut on the line's Seattle-based Alaska Inside Passage itinerary in 2006. Sister ships Sun Princess and Dawn Princess will take over ... Read More

NCL Announces Another Newbuild Order

Saturday May 14, 2005
NCL announces that it has ordered another new ship to be delivered in October 2007. The new ship will be a sister to the Norwegian Jewel, which will be delivered ... Read More

Holland America Line Introduces The Culinary Arts Center, Presented By Food & Wine Magazine

Friday May 13, 2005
Holland America Line is launching an exciting new on-board culinary program that will provide guests on select Holland America Line cruises the opportunity to experience demonstrations and seminars conducted by ... Read More

Low Business Class Air Upgrade Extends Value And Luxury In The Mediterranean On Crystal Cruises

Thursday May 12, 2005
Crystal Cruises offers reduced business class air upgrade fares for eight summer/fall 2005 Mediterranean cruises aboard Crystal Serenity booked by May 31, 2005. Low Business Class Air Upgrade Extends Value ... Read More

New 110,000-Ton Carnival Liberty to Feature Multi-Million-Dollar Art Collection

Wednesday May 11, 2005
The new Carnival Legend will have extensive artwork throughout the ship. Among other interesting pieces, large murals will adorn the Liberty's stair landings, and the swimming pools will have some ... Read More

Two Chances In 2005 To Sail Around The World on the MS Europa

Tuesday May 10, 2005

Silversea Silver Savings on Cruises to Scandinavia and Northern Europe

Monday May 9, 2005

Sail the Eastern Mediterranean on a Turkish Gulet

Thursday May 5, 2005
Have you ever wanted to cruise on a traditional Turkish gulet and learn about the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean from an archaeological expert at the same time? The gulet ... Read More

Princess Announces British Isles and Northern Europe Cruise Program for 2006

Wednesday May 4, 2005
Golden Princess and Sea Princess will offer 14 sailings on 11 itineraries that range from seven to 16 days, including sailings that feature some unusual ports. Princess' British Isles and ... Read More

Holland America Goes Wild for Alaskan Salmon

Tuesday May 3, 2005
Holland America Line will launch a new Alaskan culinary experience on its seven Alaska-bound ships during the 2005 season. Holland America Line's Master Chef Rudi Sodamin has developed an ... Read More

From Ayr & Troon To Zanzibar, Crystal Cruises Announces A More Port-Intensive 2006

Monday May 2, 2005
Crystal Cruises' new collection of luxury cruises includes more ports per cruise, more overnight stays and a greater variety of shorter cruises than in previous years. Ranging in length from ... Read More

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