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Linda's Cruises Blog March 2006 Archive

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

Silversea Cruises Teams Up with National Geographic Traveler

Friday March 31, 2006
Silversea Cruises and National Geographic Traveler magazine have joined forces to offer an innovative package of amenities and enrichment presentations aboard Silver Shadow's World Cruise 2007. Headlining the program is ... Read More

Cunard Unleashes New Amenities for Pampered Pets

Thursday March 30, 2006
Recognizing the growing trend toward traveling with pets, Cunard has made enhancements to its “Pets on Deck” program, including adding a range of pet-friendly services and amenities such as fresh-baked ... Read More

Star Princess Out of Service Until May 15

Tuesday March 28, 2006
Princess Cruises announced this morning that the Star Princess will be out of service until May 15. The fire-damaged cruise ship will sail this week from the Grand Bahama Shipyard ... Read More

Victoria Anna Inaugural Sailing on April 25, 2006

Tuesday March 28, 2006
Victoria Cruises is preparing for the launch and inaugural sailing of its largest and most elaborate ship to-date -- the Victoria Anna -- which will make its first trip down ... Read More

Couple Feared Dead in Canadian Ferry Sinking

Monday March 27, 2006
When the Queen of the North sank late last Wednesday night after hitting a rock, the first news reports stated that all 101 people onboard were rescued. However, a few ... Read More

Sail the Mediterranean with Windstar Cruises in 2006

Monday March 27, 2006
Windstar Cruises' three motor sailing yachts will spend seven months this year sailing the Mediterranean Sea. The Wind Star and Wind Spirit will have 38 sailings of the Greek Isles ... Read More

Third Annual Mind/Body Cruise to be Held Aboard Carnival Glory Dec. 2-9, 2006

Sunday March 26, 2006
Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines and Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines, the week-long health and wellness cruise takes place aboard the 2,974-passenger Carnival Glory Dec. 2-9, 2006, departing from Port ... Read More

Updates on Star Princess Fire

Saturday March 25, 2006
Princess Cruises has flown passengers on the damaged Star Princess home from Jamaica. The passengers will receive a full refund of their cruise, air fare, out-of-pocket expenses, and a future ... Read More

Afternoon Tea at Sunbury Plantation - Barbados Shore Excursion

Friday March 24, 2006
Barbados is well known for its British roots, and nothing makes the island seem more British than having afternoon tea at a colonial plantation. Sunbury Plantation, near Bridgetown, serves tea ... Read More

Queen Victoria to be Named in Southampton in December 2007

Friday March 24, 2006
Cunard's newest ship, the Queen Victoria, will be named in a traditional ceremony in Southampton on December 10, 2007. Queen Victoria will depart on her Maiden Voyage the day ... Read More

Swan Hellenic Bids Farewell to Minverva II

Friday March 24, 2006
Carnival Corporation, the parent company of Swan Hellenic Cruises, has decided to move the Minerva II cruise ship to Princess Cruises, one of Swan Hellenic's sister companies. The transfer will ... Read More

President of Celebrity Cruises Speaks Out on Chilean Bus Tragedy

Thursday March 23, 2006
Dan Hanrahan, President of Celebrity Cruises, discussed the bus accident tragedy that killed 12 passengers who were sailing on the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship in a press conference earlier today. Transcript ... Read More

Fire on the Star Princess

Thursday March 23, 2006
Early Thursday morning, at approximately 3:10 am, a fire broke out in the passenger cabin area as Star Princess was en route from Grand Cayman to Montego Bay. The captain ... Read More

Cruise Passengers Killed in Bus Accident in Chile

Thursday March 23, 2006
A bus carrying cruise passengers back to the Celebrity Millennium crashed on a narrow mountain road in Chile, killing twelve. The Millennium passengers were returning to the ship, which had ... Read More

Holland America’s 2007 Canada/New England Cruises Feature Historic Seaports, Scenic Beauty

Thursday March 23, 2006
In 2007 Holland America Line will feature 21 sailings between May and October to Canada and New England, including seven-day cruises on the ms Maasdam during spring, summer and fall ... Read More

Norwegian Coastal Voyage Theme Cruises

Wednesday March 22, 2006
Norwegian Coastal Voyage is introducing three theme cruises with five departures from Bergen between April 12 and September 16: the seven-day “Norwegian Maritime Traditions” on April 12; the seven-day “Norwegian ... Read More

Viking River Cruises Celebrates Six Year Anniversary

Tuesday March 21, 2006
This month, Viking River Cruises celebrates its sixth anniversary. The river cruise line started with river cruises in Europe and Russia, and has now expanded to include China and northern ... Read More

Costa Announces 2006/2007 Caribbean Itineraries

Tuesday March 21, 2006
From November 2006 though April 2007, guests can cruise the beautiful azure waters of the Caribbean aboard the Costa Magica and the Costa Mediterranea with departures out of Ft. Lauderdale. ... Read More

Guide Review of Travelpro WalkAbout Lite Luggage

Monday March 20, 2006
Travelpro invented the first roll-aboard suitcases, and the company continues to be a leader in the luggage industry. I have had my set of Travelpro WalkAbout Lite -- the 26" ... Read More

Top 10 Things You May Hate About Cruises

Sunday March 19, 2006
Susan Breslow Sardone, the About Guide to Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways, is an experienced cruiser. Susan enjoys cruising, but recognizes that cruising is not everyone's idea of a great vacation ... Read More

Crystal Cruises Opens Books For 2007

Saturday March 18, 2006
Crystal Cruises has opened the books for all of its 63 worldwide itineraries available in 2007 aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. Complete itineraries and fares are now online at ... Read More

NCL America Continues Investing in Hawaii Community and Strengthening Roster of Local Partners

Friday March 17, 2006
Since NCL began cruising Hawaii year-round, the cruise line has partnered with many Hawaii-based companies in an effort to deliver an authentic island experience and to invest in the local ... Read More

Windstar Cruises Rolls Out Pre -and Post-Tour Packages in Istanbul

Thursday March 16, 2006
Istanbul is one of the most exotic and mysterious cities in the world. Straddling two continents--Asia and Europe--Istanbul is a wonderful port to extend your cruise with a pre- or ... Read More

Carnival to Continue Rusty Wallace Cruise Series in 2006

Wednesday March 15, 2006
Carnival Cruise Lines’ and NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Rusty Wallace have teamed up again for another “Rusty Wallace Cruise” -- this time with a seven-day voyage aboard the Carnival Pride ... Read More

Cunard Line Unveils Plans for New Queen Victoria Cruise Ship

Tuesday March 14, 2006
Cunard announced late last month that the Queen Victoria, scheduled to enter service in December 2007, will be a quintessential Cunard liner that includes exciting innovations including private viewing boxes ... Read More

South America Cruise Program Expands – Holland America Line Visits Ports On Three Continents

Monday March 13, 2006
Holland America will send four ships on 15- to 66-day sailings to South American ports for the 2006-2007 winter cruise season. The ships will have 25 itineraries featuring a ... Read More

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Sunday March 12, 2006
Interesting cruise travel article in the British travel.Telegraph discussing the different types of cruise lines that are NOT British. I particularly enjoyed the author's discussion of why Carnival's cruise ships ... Read More

Crystal Cruises' 2007 Shore Excursions

Sunday March 12, 2006
Crystal Cruises has posted the details of the 257 Crystal Adventures offered on the Crystal Serenity's 109-day World Cruise, which departs on January 12, 2007 from Miami. These diverse and ... Read More

Pride of Hawaii Leaves Dry Dock at Shipbuilder

Saturday March 11, 2006
The newest ship in the NCL fleet, the Pride of Hawaii, was floated out of the dry dock on February 19 and will undergo sea trial March 15 through March ... Read More

Oceania Cruises Announces New 2006-2007 Winter Collection Brochure

Friday March 10, 2006
Oceania Cruises has launched its new 2006-2007 Winter Collection Brochure in conjunction with its offer of Free Air and 2 for 1 Cruise Fares on all 2006-2007 sailings to Asia, ... Read More

Visit Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix on Wind Surf's 14-Day Grand Prix Cruise

Thursday March 9, 2006
Does mixing and mingling with the rich and famous appeal to you? Have you always dreamed of visiting the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix? Guests on Windstar ... Read More

Freedom of the Seas Fitness Center Features

Wednesday March 8, 2006
Royal Caribbean International will include some exciting features in the Shipshape Fitness Center on the new Freedom of the Seas, which is scheduled to launch in May 2006. Along with ... Read More

Radisson Seven Seas Becomes Regent Seven Seas

Tuesday March 7, 2006
Rumors have been rampant in the cruise industry over the last year that Radisson Seven Seas Cruises was going to change its name. Today, cruise line executives announced that ... Read More

Barbados Shore Excursions

Tuesday March 7, 2006
Cruise passengers with a day in port will have a difficult time choosing from all of the various shore excursion options on Barbados. You can tour Barbados via 4 x ... Read More

Seabourn Cruises' Splendors of the Mediterranean Voyage

Monday March 6, 2006
The Seabourn Legend will explore both famous and not-so-famous ports on its "Splendors of the Mediterranean" 14-day itinerary in July. The small luxury ship will sail roundtrip from Monte Carlo, ... Read More

Princess Cruises' "Captain's Awards" Honor Cruise-Themed Films and Actors

Sunday March 5, 2006
Tonight may be the Academy Awards, but Princess Cruises launched its own "Princess Captain's Awards" last month. In a light-hearted survey, "Princess-themed" categories were voted on by 45,000 members of ... Read More

Two Best Cruise Ships In The World Are Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, Say Condé Nast Traveler Readers

Saturday March 4, 2006
The well-traveled readers of Condé Nast Traveler have cast their votes and awarded Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity with the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in the magazine's 6th ... Read More

Holland America Line - Cruise Line Profile

Friday March 3, 2006
Holland America Line (HAL) is filled with tradition. Founded in 1873, the cruise line got its start sailing across the Atlantic between the Netherlands and the U.S. HAL added vacation ... Read More

Silversea Cruises Explores Northern Europe on 16 Distinctive Itineraries in 2006

Thursday March 2, 2006
My 2005 Silversea Silver Cloud cruise to northern Europe and the Baltic States was certainly a memorable one, and the ultra-luxury cruise line has announced savings of up to 40 ... Read More

Windstar's "Dinner of Love" Features Romance Menu

Wednesday March 1, 2006
Windstar Cruises is serving a romantic dinner for two on its intimate sailing ships. "Cuisine de l'Amour" will be served via room service only and will be available year-round on ... Read More

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