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Linda's Cruises Blog April 2006 Archive

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

Discounts on ms Deutschland Baltic and Norwegian Fjord Cruises

Sunday April 30, 2006
Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering Americans five cruises this summer to the Norwegian Fjords, Baltic Sea destinations and Greenland on the five-star MS Deutschland with free air and 10% reductions ... Read More

Puerto Rico Government Crisis Could Affect Cruise Ships

Saturday April 29, 2006
Are you headed to Puerto Rico on a cruise sometime soon? If so, your cruise itinerary might be impacted by a partial shut down of the Puerto Rico government due ... Read More

NBC'S "Today" to Broadcast Live Morning Show from Royal Caribbean International's Freedom Of The Seas When She Debuts in New York Harbor

Saturday April 29, 2006
Millions of NBC "Today" show fans are in for quite a treat when the morning show sets sail onboard Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Freedom of the Seas. The "Today" ... Read More

Emerald Princess Makes European Debut in 2007

Friday April 28, 2006
Princess Cruises' next new ship will set sail on her first voyage from Rome in April 2007. The 113,000-ton Emerald Princess is currently under construction at Italy's Fincantieri shipyard ... Read More

Windstar Cruises Announces 2007/2008 Deployment with 18-Month Sailing Calendar

Thursday April 27, 2006
Windstar Cruises has announced its sailing calendar for the next 18 months, enabling cruise vacationers to plan their next cruise futher in advance. Windstar has increased the number of cruises ... Read More

Star Princess Fire May Have Been Fueled by Combustible Balconies

Thursday April 27, 2006
The final report is not yet in, but the Associated Press is reporting today that combustible plastic materials, used in the construction of the balconies on the Star Princess cruise ... Read More

Royal Caribbean International Takes Delivery of Freedom of the Seas

Wednesday April 26, 2006
The world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International's famed Freedom of the Seas, was delivered April 25 at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany, kicking off the 15-day countdown until her ... Read More

New “Crystal Private Adventures”

Wednesday April 26, 2006
Have you ever dreamed of a special shore excursion? Something just for the two of you? To meet the requests of its guests, Crystal Cruises has launched " Crystal Private ... Read More

Update on Star Princess Cruise Ship Fire

Tuesday April 25, 2006
Princess Cruises announced today that it will comply with the new safety procedures recommended by the International Council of Cruise Lines. Princess has already implemented a 24-hour fire watch of ... Read More

Carnival Miracle Cruise Review - Western Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Miracle

Tuesday April 25, 2006
Join Bob and Wendy as they sail the Western Caribbean on the Carnival Miracle. Excellent review with lots of good information on the cruise ship and ports of call. Carnival ... Read More

Paul Gauguin Undergoes $6 million Refurbishment

Monday April 24, 2006
One of the finest ships sailing the South Seas, the Paul Gauguin, has just completed a $6 million face lift this year. The luxury cruise ship has a brand ... Read More

St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten Featured on Carnival Legend Eight-Day Cruises

Sunday April 23, 2006
Carnival Cruise Lines’ 88,500-ton Carnival Legend will offer a new eight-day schedule from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., featuring three distinctly different tropical destinations – St. Kitts, St. Lucia and St. Maarten ... Read More

Princess Unveils 2007 Europe Season

Saturday April 22, 2006
Princess' 2007 Europe season includes five ships with 81 departures on 31 unique itineraries, calling at 110 ports. Passengers can choose from Royal Princess' new Elite Mediterranean itineraries, Emerald Princess' ... Read More

2007 South America Cruise Specials on the ms Deutschland

Friday April 21, 2006
The Chilean Fjords, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, Cape Horn Passage, the Falkland Islands and Buenos Aires are among the highlights of the first of two South America voyages Peter Deilmann Cruises ... Read More

The Da Vinci Code Inspires New Crystal Adventure In Italy

Thursday April 20, 2006
Are you fascinated with Dan Brown's books The DaVinci Code and Angels & Demons? If so, you might enjoy exploring Rome from the Crystal Symphony this summer. Walking in the ... Read More

Pride of Hawaii Sails from Europe to the USA

Wednesday April 19, 2006
On April 19, NCL Corporation (“NCL”) welcomed Pride of Hawaii as the newest member to the NCL America fleet, with a handover ceremony in Eemshaven, Holland. The ship arrives in ... Read More

Are You a Travel Junkie? If so, the Traveler's Century Club Might Be Right for You!

Wednesday April 19, 2006
I'm both a travel journalist and an accountant by trade, so maybe counting things just comes naturally. When I first heard about the Travelers' Century Club (TCC), the idea of ... Read More

Second Presidential Wine Club Cruise to be Held Aboard Carnival Valor Dec. 3-10

Tuesday April 18, 2006
Want to learn more about wine? Carnival Cruise Lines has announced that a second wine-themed voyage will be held, this time aboard the 2,974-passenger Carnival Valor in December 2006. ... Read More

Silversea's New "Wellness Program" Pampers Mind, Body And Soul

Monday April 17, 2006
Do you love to cruise and also want to watch your diet and maintain your exercise regimen? Silversea Cruises is catering to today's health-conscious travelers with a new "Wellness Program" ... Read More

New York Is Homeport for Three New Crystal Symphony Cruises this Fall

Monday April 17, 2006
Sailing out of New York harbor and passing the Statue of Liberty is a thrill. For its 2006 New England and Canada season, Crystal Cruises is featuring more fall foliage ... Read More

Bora Bora - Cruise to French Polynesia and the South Pacific

Sunday April 16, 2006
Bora Bora - just the name sounds mysterious and exotic. This small island in French Polynesia is one of the most beautiful in the world. Surrounded by coral reefs, its ... Read More

Book Review - Dusk to Dawn-Stories from the Titanic

Saturday April 15, 2006
This wonderful account of the last hours of the Titanic from dusk to dawn is a good companion to Mr. Quinn's other book, Titanic at Two a.m., which focuses more ... Read More

Book Review - Titanic at Two a.m.

Saturday April 15, 2006
This week marks the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. If you love cruising and you love history, then you will find this book fascinating.

Titanic Ocean Liner Picture

Saturday April 15, 2006
April 15 is the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Here's a photo of the most famous ocean liner ever on her maiden (and last) voyage across the Atlantic.

Cunard Line Moves to New Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on April 15

Saturday April 15, 2006
On Saturday, April 15, Queen Mary 2 makes New York City’s brand-new $52 million Brooklyn Cruise Terminal her berth-of-choice. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and a host of other dignitaries will ... Read More

Lindblad Launches New Sea Kayaking Program Among Gulf of California's Pristine Islands

Friday April 14, 2006
Sea kayaking is one of the growing ocean water sports. More and more cruise lines offer sea kayaking as an activity. Lindblad Expeditions has announced a new sea kayaking program ... Read More

Cruise Packing List

Friday April 14, 2006
Comprehensive cruise vacation packing list that includes three lists of items -- essentials, women's list, and men's list. Print this list, modify for your own needs, and check it ... Read More

Oceania Cruises Announces 2007 European Collection

Thursday April 13, 2006
Oceania Cruises has announced its 2007 European Cruise Collection. The 2007 voyages include new ports, new itineraries, and fewer sea days. Oceania Cruises designed the 2007 European Collection to offer ... Read More

Cunard QE2 Increases Security After Threat

Thursday April 13, 2006
Cunard Line has confirmed that security has been stepped up on the QE2 in Alexandria, Egypt, after an unspecified threat. Cunard management told the media it had put the ... Read More

Seabourn Spirit Explores Arabia and India in November 2006

Thursday April 13, 2006
The Seabourn Spirit will depart from Alexandria, Egypt on November 4 for a 16-day itinerary that will include stops at Sharm el Sheikh, Safaga, and Aqaba before arriving in Dubai ... Read More

Norwegian Coastal Voyage Theme Cruise -- From Vikings to Astronauts

Wednesday April 12, 2006
Norwegian Coastal Voyage announces a theme cruise for space and sea enthusiasts on June 29, 2006. Passengers on this special 12-day cruise on the MS Polarlys will be treated to ... Read More

Crown Princess Sails Through First Sea Trials

Wednesday April 12, 2006
Princess' upcoming 113,000-ton Crown Princess recently completed her first sea trials. The ship's first major outing took the new vessel out of its construction dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in ... Read More

Regent Seven Seas Announces Pre- and Post-Cruise -- The Da Vinci Code Program

Tuesday April 11, 2006
Have you read the best seller The Da Vinci Code? If so, you probably would love to visit some of the European sites mentioned in the book. Seventeen 2006 European ... Read More

Grenada - Isle of Spice and Caribbean Port of Call

Tuesday April 11, 2006
Grenada is a beautiful island, and its cruise ship harbor is one of the prettiest in the Caribbean. Cruise ships sailing to the southern Caribbean sometimes include Grenada as a ... Read More

Holland America Line’s New ms Noordam Makes Her European Debut

Monday April 10, 2006
With Europe an ever popular cruise destination, Holland America Line is adding a fifth ship, the new ms Noordam, to sail the Mediterranean throughout the summer. The Noordam makes ... Read More

Cruise Antarctica on the Hanseatic with Lyn Adrian

Sunday April 9, 2006
Lyn Adrian is a travel agent and experienced tour leader based in Australia. I had the pleasure of seeing Lyn "in action" on our Antarctic cruise on the Hanseatic. If ... Read More

Cunard Announces 2007 Voyage Schedule

Sunday April 9, 2006
Cunard Line has announced its 2007 cruise schedule, and there are some interesting changes. Queen Mary 2 will offer an expanded season of transatlantic travel, as well as introduce a ... Read More

Wine-Makers Dinners Now Available for Online Booking at CrystalCruises.com

Saturday April 8, 2006
Wine enthusiasts traveling with Crystal Cruises may now book the line's Wine-Makers Dinners online in advance of their cruise. The shipboard reservation service is accessed at www.crystalcruises.com. Hosted in the ... Read More

Should Smoking Be Allowed on Cruise Ships?

Friday April 7, 2006
The cause of the fire on the Star Princess is still uncertain, but many news media sources have speculated that the fire was caused by a smoldering cigarette. As hotels, ... Read More

New 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom Debuts with Greek Isles, Mediterranean Cruises in March 2007

Thursday April 6, 2006
Carnival Cruises has enjoyed such success with the Carnival Liberty's Mediterranean itineraries that it has decided to position the new Carnival Freedom in the Mediterranean when it is launched in ... Read More

Peter Deilmann Cruises Introduces Escorted European River Cruise Programs

Wednesday April 5, 2006
"Rembrandt and his World" and "Vineyards of Burgundy & Delights of Provence" are two of the escorted cruise tours Peter Deilmann Cruises is introducing this year on it European river ... Read More

Inaugural Regent Seven Seas Sailings on Seven Seas Voyager

Tuesday April 4, 2006
Newly-named Regent Seven Seas Cruises, formerly Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, plans to expand three educational enrichment program on the Seven Seas Voyager on eight Baltic sailings this July and August. ... Read More

Royal Caribbean International Announces Fleet-Wide Revamp of Cruise Ship Bedding

Monday April 3, 2006
Royal Caribbean is making your cruise even better with the introduction of new luxurious bedding on all its ships. The newest RCI Freedom of the Seas, will be the first ... Read More

Seabourn 2006 European Shore Excursions

Sunday April 2, 2006
Small luxury cruise line Seabourn has compiled a wide variety of interesting shore excursions for the 2006 European cruise season. The tours range from guided walking tours in 20 or ... Read More

NCL Norwegian Pearl to Offer Onboard Bowling Alley

Saturday April 1, 2006
First it was rock climbing, followed by surfing, big-screen movies, and boxing rings. The next "new" activity on cruise ships will be bowling! The NCL Norwegian Pearl, scheduled to launch ... Read More

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