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Linda's Cruises Blog June 2005 Archive

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

Actress Mira Sorvino Named Carnival Liberty Godmother

Thursday June 30, 2005
Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino has been chosen as godmother for Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship, Carnival Liberty, set to debut in Italy this summer. Sorvino is scheduled to break the ... Read More

New Carnival Liberty to Feature Massive 270-Square-Foot Outdoor TV Screen

Wednesday June 29, 2005
One of the largest outdoor television screens ever installed on a cruise ship will be featured on Carnival Cruise Lines’ new 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty when it inaugurates the line’s Mediterranean ... Read More

Silversea's New Shore Tour Offers Exclusive Access to Sardinia's Famed Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Tuesday June 28, 2005
The Italian island of Sardinia is included on the itineraries of several cruise lines sailing the Mediterranean. Cruise passengers on ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises have an interesting shore excursion ... Read More

Princess Debuts Unprecedented 73 New European Adventures Ashore This Summer

Monday June 27, 2005
This summer, Princess passengers have more ways to explore Europe than ever before as the line adds an unprecedented 73 new tours to its Europe lineup. In total, Princess will ... Read More

Segway Demonstration from the SeaDream I by Linda Garrison, Cruises Guide

Sunday June 26, 2005
While in St. Croix on the small luxury cruise ship the SeaDream I, I had the opportunity to ride on a Segway Human Transporter, one of those amazing two-wheeled vehicles ... Read More

Fun Ship Carnival Legend to Operate Bermuda Cruises in 2006 and 2007

Saturday June 25, 2005
Carnival Cruise Lines will operate a six-day Bermuda cruise in 2006 and another in 2007 aboard the 88,500-ton Carnival Legend. The six-day voyages will depart from New York on April ... Read More

Housewives Desperate to Escape?

Friday June 24, 2005
Nurses (55%), teachers (44%), and homemakers (43%) were ranked by U.S. adults as the top-three most overworked professions in the "Escape Completely" study recently commissioned by Princess Cruises to assess ... Read More

Crystal Cruises Publishes 2006 Worldwide Cruise Atlas

Thursday June 23, 2005
Crystal Cruises' 2006 Worldwide Cruise Atlas is now available to travel agents and the traveling public. The 128-page, full-color guide showcases the luxury line's 63 itineraries, visiting 168 ports in ... Read More

Seabourn Caribbean Holiday Cruisers Get Three Wishes

Wednesday June 22, 2005
Summer has arrived, and many cruise lovers have started planning their December holiday cruises. This year, Seabourn Pride and Seabourn Legend will offer holiday revelers their choice among three luxurious ... Read More

Ms Statendam Sixth in Line To Receive Signature of Excellence Enhancements

Tuesday June 21, 2005
The ms Statendam is the latest Holland America ship to acquire all of the company’s $225 million Signature of Excellence product and service enhancements ranging from cutting edge facilities in ... Read More

Sea Princess Stars in Southampton Naming Ceremony

Monday June 20, 2005
The 1,950-passenger Sea Princess has sailed for the past two years as the P&O Cruises ship Adonia. The ship returned to the Princess fleet in May 2005, launching a new ... Read More

Cruise West Offers 10-Night Alaska Gold Rush Voyages for Price of Seven-Night Cruise

Sunday June 19, 2005
This fall, Cruise West is offering the Gold Rush Inside Passage Voyages, providing guests with an opportunity to trace the exciting path of the Old West settlers on the nearly ... Read More

NCL Pride of America Christened in New York on June 17

Saturday June 18, 2005
The largest U.S.-flagged cruise ship ever built, the NCL Pride of America, was christened in New York City yesterday. Since the ship is registered as a U.S. ship, the Pride ... Read More

Secretary Chao to Serve as Godmother to the NCL Pride of America

Saturday June 18, 2005
The NCL Pride of America was christened in New York by the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao. The ship is the largest U.S.-flagged cruise ship ever built and the ... Read More

Celebrity Cruises Launches a New Century

Friday June 17, 2005
Celebrity Cruises has announced plans to significantly revitalize its 77,713-ton Century, which entered service in December 1995. Following an approximately $55-million makeover beginning in April 2006, and marking Celebrity's most ... Read More

Crystal Cruises' Fall Mediterranean Cruises

Thursday June 16, 2005
I just returned earlier this month from a wonderful European voyage on the Crystal Symphony. The Symphony's sister ship, the Crystal Serenity, has some interesting unique Mediterranean voyages planned for ... Read More

Queen Mary 2 to Cruise South America in 2006

Wednesday June 15, 2005
Cunard Line has added Ft. Lauderdale embarkation and disembarkation points - January 17 and April 13, 2006 -to Queen Mary 2’s much-anticipated Path of Magellan South America Liner Voyages in ... Read More

MS Europa Celebrates Sixth Birthday in September 2005 with Trip that Delivers the Best of Europe

Tuesday June 14, 2005
Everyone loves a party, and one of the finest cruise ships afloat is celebrating her sixth birthday this fall. The German cruise ship the Hapag-lloyd MS Europa, which has been ... Read More

Silversea Enhances "Transoceanic Crossings" with Exclusive New Land Programs

Monday June 13, 2005
Luxury cruise line Silversea announces savings of up to 50 percent on six "Transoceanic Crossings" in 2005 and 2006. These leisurely voyages range from 12 to 16 days and connect ... Read More

Two-For-One Savings on the Seven Seas Voyager -- Leisurely Transatlantic Crossing Also Features Big Band Spotlight

Sunday June 12, 2005
Island lovers, those with a yen for open water cruising and chocoholics alike will find their tastes satisfied aboard their choice of luxury cruises on the 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager ... Read More

Tropical Storm Arlene Closes Port of Mobile

Sunday June 12, 2005
It's not even mid-June, and the Caribbean weather has already effected the cruise industry. The Carnival Holiday was scheduled to arrive in Mobile on June 11, but the port was ... Read More

Royal Caribbean International Adds 73-Foot Midsection To Enchantment Of The Seas

Saturday June 11, 2005
Shipbuilding technology has come a long way since Royal Caribbean International lengthened its last ship 25 years ago. Royal Caribbean's third ship to be extended, Enchantment Of The Seas, lies ... Read More

Summer Family Cruises in the South Pacific on the Paul Gauguin

Friday June 10, 2005
Young cruisers on the Paul Gauguin this summer can enjoy the beauty of the South Pacific and learn about the environment at the same time. Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society ... Read More

Three-Day Sale For Crystal Harmony's Last Alaska Season

Thursday June 9, 2005
For three days only - June 13, 14 and 15 - Crystal Cruises is offering a special sale with two prime season Alaska voyages starting at just $183 per person, ... Read More

Carnival Holding Month-Long Spectacular Sale

Thursday June 9, 2005
With Carnival Cruise Lines’ month-long “Spectacular Sale,” consumers can take advantage of outstanding “Fun Ship” cruise bargains and rates starting as low as $279 per person. The special promotion, which ... Read More

NCL Announces Guest Speaker Senator Bob Graham Aboard Norwegian Sun

Wednesday June 8, 2005
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is proud to announce that former United States Senator Bob Graham will be featured as a guest speaker aboard Norwegian Sun for a seven-day cruise roundtrip ... Read More

Carnival Liberty to Sail Europe in 2006

Tuesday June 7, 2005
The Carnival Liberty has yet to be launched; however, Carnival already has announced that she will spend her second summer in Europe in 2006. Carnival Cruise Lines to Return to ... Read More

Silversea Silver Shadow Cruise Ship Photo Album - Page 1

Monday June 6, 2005
Page 1 of pictures from around the Silversea Silver Shadow. These cruise photos of the small luxury cruise ship were taken while on a cruise to the Greek Isles and ... Read More

Silversea Silver Shadow Cruise Ship Photo Album - Page 2

Monday June 6, 2005
Page 2 of pictures from around the Silversea Silver Shadow. The picture at the right is of one of the talented performers who performed an exciting show of gymnastics and ... Read More

Silversea Silver Shadow Cruise Ship Photo Album - Page 3

Monday June 6, 2005
Page 3 of pictures from around the Silversea Silver Shadow. The photo at the right shows this lovely small ship in the caldera of Santorini, Greece.

Looking for a Romantic Alternative Wedding?

Sunday June 5, 2005
Will there be a wedding in your future? If so, why not think about getting married on a cruise ship? You'll have a built-in honeymoon!

MSC Opera Cruise Review - Western Caribbean

Saturday June 4, 2005
T. Paris and his family loved their cruise to the Western Caribbean on the MSC Opera. They enjoyed the ports and the ship and plan to book future cruises on ... Read More

Barbados - Eastern Caribbean Cruise Ship Port of Call

Friday June 3, 2005
Ten pictures from Barbados that demostrate the natural beauty of this Caribbean island.

Hebridean Spirit Cruise Photos

Thursday June 2, 2005
The Hebridean Spirit is a small luxury cruise ship that sails the Indian Ocean in the winter, the Mediterranean in the spring and fall, and northern Europe in the summer. ... Read More

Hurricanes and Cruises

Wednesday June 1, 2005
June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season in the Caribbean. Last year was one of the worst hurricane seasons in recent memory, and experts are predicting another "active" season ... Read More

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