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Linda's Cruises Blog December 2005 Archive

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

New from Radisson Seven Seas Cruises in 2006

Saturday December 31, 2005
New menus, globetrotting itineraries, and personalized shore programs are at the forefront for Radisson Seven Seas Cruises in 2006. The Seven Seas Navigator will return to Europe for her ... Read More

Carnival Corp. Announces Four-Ship Deal With Italian Shipbuilder Fincantieri Worth More Than $2 Billion

Friday December 30, 2005
Carnival Corporation recently announced it has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of four new cruise ships worth more than $2 billion. The agreement calls for the ... Read More

Peter Deilmann Cruises' Spring Mediterranean and Europe Cruise Specials

Friday December 30, 2005
The Mediterranean and western Europe in springtime on three different cruises with free air and 10 percent discounts on cruise rates is what Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering U.S. travelers ... Read More

Viking Spirit River Vessel Profile - Cruise European Rivers on the Viking Spirit

Thursday December 29, 2005
European river cruising is one of the best ways to see parts of Europe that are inaccessible to ocean-going ships, and Viking River Cruises delivers a quality product at a ... Read More

Crystal Cruises Announces 2007 Itineraries

Wednesday December 28, 2005
Crystal Cruises introduces its 2007 collection of worldwide cruises for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. Featuring 152 different ports, the 2007 roster of 63 exotic, romantic, historic and tropical itineraries, ... Read More

Holland America Line Names Actress Marlee Matlin as Godmother to ms Noordam

Wednesday December 28, 2005
Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin will be godmother to Holland America Line’s new Vista-class ship, the ms Noordam, in a ceremony dedicating the ship in New York City on February ... Read More

Caribbean Princess Cruise Review

Monday December 26, 2005
Louise and her family and friends really enjoyed their cruise on the Caribbean Princess to the eastern Caribbean. They thought the cabins were spacious and the ship tastefully decorated.

Seabourn's Scandinavia 2006: More Ports, Fewer Days

Sunday December 25, 2005
The Seabourn Pride is offering a menu of two new cruise itineraries sailing round trip from Copenhagen to the most popular ports in Scandinavia and Northern Europe during the summer ... Read More

Seven Seas Voyager's 108-night World Cruise 2006

Saturday December 24, 2005
Seven Seas Voyager® embarks on its 108-night, six-segment World Cruise from Los Angeles on January 10, 2006. Adventures on the far side of the globe are coupled with a ... Read More

NCL Pride of America - Hawaii Cruise Review

Friday December 23, 2005
Kevin takes his first NCL cruise, but it will certainly not be his last. He thought the Pride of America was stunning, and he loved the flexibility of "freestyle cruising". ... Read More

Victoria Cruises Sets Sail Towards the New Year with 2006 Itineraries, Pricing for Voyages on China’s Yangtze

Thursday December 22, 2005
Victoria Cruises has announced an exciting series of itineraries for 2006. Additionally, Victoria Cruises is preparing for the launch of a new ship in April – the Victoria Anna ... Read More

Carnival Conquest Cruise Review

Wednesday December 21, 2005
Deena enjoyed her cruise on the Carnival Conquest, but not as much as some of the other ships she has sailed on. Deena says, "Overall, we enjoyed our cruise ... Read More

Norwegian Dawn Bahamas Cruise Review

Tuesday December 20, 2005
Cathy really enjoyed this cruise to the Bahamas on the Norwegian Dawn, and says, "The cruise was absolutely amazing despite being battered slightly by Hurricane Rita." Not even a hurricane ... Read More

Silversea Reveals the Awesome Beauty of Alaska on Eleven Luxurious Voyages in 2006

Monday December 19, 2005
Next summer Silversea Cruises is offering eleven opportunities to explore the unspoiled beauty of Alaska from the comfort and luxury of its all-suite, 382-guest Silver Shadow. From the beauty of ... Read More

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Headlines Spring Trans-Atlantic Crossing Aboard Crystal Symphony

Sunday December 18, 2005
Fans of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra will enjoy an extra swing in their step with a special limited-time 15% savings offered on Crystal Symphony's Big Band theme cruise next spring. ... Read More

Carnival Glory Cruise Review - Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Saturday December 17, 2005
Join Mary and Vincent Finelli on a Carnival Glory cruise to the eastern Caribbean. The Finellis provide a very comprehensive description of the Carnival Glory ship.

American West Steamboat Company Wins Awards

Friday December 16, 2005
American West Steamboat Company (AWSC) has been honored with two prestigious Editor's Choice awards: "Best American Cruise" (Pacific Northwest) and "Best Shore Excursions." Each year, the awards are given ... Read More

Carnival Fantasy Bahamas Cruise Review

Thursday December 15, 2005
Ivars and his wife wanted a quick getaway to relax and recharge. They were a little skeptical of the Carnival Fantasy, but decided to cruise on the Fantasy because they ... Read More

Visit Tromso's Northern Lights Festival on the MS Trollfjord

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Have you ever wanted to visit Norway and attend the famous Northern Lights Festival? How about combining a cruise with a wintry trip? Norwegian Coastal Voyage is introducing a five-day/four-night ... Read More

Wertheim, Germany -- European River Cruise Port of Call

Tuesday December 13, 2005
Wertheim is a picturesque German town strategically located at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. European river cruise ships such as the Viking Spirit often include Wertheim as ... Read More

Silversea Ships Set to Showcase Collection of Works by Master Sculptor Francesco Messina

Monday December 12, 2005
The all-suite, ultra-luxury ships of Silversea Cruises will soon feature a collection of 38 bronze statues, figurines, and sculptural reliefs by the acclaimed Italian sculptor Francesco Messina. The line completed ... Read More

Carnival Comfort Bed Sleep System Now Available for Purchase

Sunday December 11, 2005
After arriving home from a Carnival cruise, have you ever wished you were back in your comfortable bed on the ship? Your dreams can come true with the new "Carnival ... Read More

Celebrity Cruises and Cirque du Soleil Introduce New Program at Sea

Saturday December 10, 2005
When the curtain rises in the theaters of Celebrity Cruises' Constellation and Summit this month, the audience will be treated to the official debut of "A Taste of Cirque du ... Read More

Norwegian Crown Cruise Review - Bermuda Cruise Review

Saturday December 10, 2005
Dianne and her family cruise to Bermuda out of Philadelphia on the Norwegian Crown. They all loved "freestyle cruising".

Princess Cruises' Cookbook Shares Passengers' Favorite Recipes

Friday December 9, 2005
Looking for a last minute gift for a cruise lover? The chefs aboard Princess Cruises cook for more than 30,000 passengers per day, and they have compiled some of their ... Read More

Viking River Cruises Profile

Thursday December 8, 2005
Viking brings a relaxed way of touring Europe, Russia, and China on its river vessels and tours. Almost all shore excursions are included in the fare, and the pace of ... Read More

Queen Mary 2 to Make Maiden Call to Los Angeles

Wednesday December 7, 2005
The Cunard mega-liner the Queen Mary 2 will make her debut visit to Los Angeles in February 2006. The QM2 will feature three journeys departing from Los Angeles ranging in ... Read More

Crystal Cruises Offers Low Business Class Air Upgrades

Tuesday December 6, 2005
While spring and summer 2006 air bargains to Europe are hard to find, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises is introducing reduced business class air upgrade fares with all 2006 European ... Read More

Silversea Ships Set to Showcase Collection of Works by Master Sculptor Francesco Messina

Monday December 5, 2005
The all-suite, ultra-luxury ships of Silversea Cruises will soon feature a collection of 38 bronze statues, figurines, and sculptural reliefs by the acclaimed Italian sculptor Francesco Messina. The line has ... Read More

Celebrity Cruises' Taste of the Caribbean Series

Sunday December 4, 2005
Celebrity Cruises will tempt travelers' taste buds once again with its "Savor the Caribbean" series. For the third year, the line is pairing some of the hottest chefs with one ... Read More

Peter Deilman Expands Theme Cruises in 2006

Saturday December 3, 2005
Peter Deilmann Cruises plans to offer music, golf, gardens, hiking, and cycling theme cruise packages in 2006 on its European river cruise ships. Deilmann operates nine river ships in Europe ... Read More

Caribbean Princess Cruise Review

Saturday December 3, 2005
Sidney loved the Caribbean Princess and plans to sail on her again. However, the Lotus Spa was a big disappointment for him. Sidney thought the sales tactics were too aggressive ... Read More

American West Steamboat Company Introduces Wine and Food Theme Cruises in 2006

Friday December 2, 2005
The wine country of the Northwestern United States is a beautiful part of the world, and American West Steamboat Company is planning an expanded Wine and Food theme cruise series ... Read More

Oceania Names New Ship Nautica in Istanbul

Thursday December 1, 2005
Upscale cruise line Oceania named its third ship--the Nautica--in Istanbul on November 22 at a gala ceremony. The ship was blessed by a priest, and rabbi, and an imam at ... Read More

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