Meet Symphony of the Seas - Largest at Sea

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SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS - OCT. 19-26, 2019

7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN (R/T MIA)

This year's National Conference was held aboard the latest Oasis-Class ship, Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas which sailed out of the Port of Miami.  She is the largest passenger ship in the world by gross tonnage, at 228,021 GT, surpassing her sister Harmony of the Seas.

The ship's original itinerary called for a stop in Labadee, Haiti.  With the recent opening of Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas, Royal Caribbean decided to alter our itinerary so that our travel advisors could experience this new island experience first-hand.  It was truly the highlight of the ports of call. 

We also stopped in St. Maarteen (Dutch side) and San Juan, Puerto Rico.   Despite recent hurricanes, all of these destinations were open for business and ready to provide chills and thrills to guests.

This post serves as an anchor for our mini-series of posts about the conference and the largest ship. Please come back often for updates.

The images above give you a glimpse of the bold new ship. There is much more to explore both on the ship and our itinerary.
 

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Meetings at Sea

Opening Session
Welcome Reception
Wig Out Party
White Night Party
80s Throwback
Final Session
Oktoberfest Party
Gogo Party

2019 Dare Conference Make-a-Wish

Costa Penélope Cruz 60": Welcome to happiness squared

Costa Smeralda ship Video. New Flagship of the Fleet

Silverseas Silver Moon - There's Still Room for Discovery

Windstar Cruises Sail Away

Ship

Welcome Aboard Symphony of the Seas

There's a Place Where Only the Bold Venture

Zipping Over Boardwalk

The Abyss
Adventure Ocean
Art & More
Boardwalk
Cabin 14697
Casino
Central Park
Embarkation
Nighttime
Royal Promenade
Schooner Bar
Solarium
Sunset
Vitality Spa

Welcome Onboard

Zip Line

The Perfect Storm

The Ultimate Abyss

Solarium at Night

Casino

Dining

Park Cafe
Ice Cream
Main Dining
Lunch Buffet
Sorrento's Pizza
Diamond Club
Windjammer
Cafe Promenade
Johnny Rockets
Dog House
El Loco Fresh
Hooked
CocoCay Dining

Ports

Perfect Day at Coco Cay

St. Maarten
Sunset Beach  SXM
Maho Beach
Sonesta Resorts

San Juan

Perfect Day Coco Cay
Thrill Park
Oasis Lagoon
Chill Island

Planes Landing Maho Beach St Maarten

St. Maarten Pier

Welcome Perfect Day Coco Cay
Perfect Day Coco Cay Thrill Waterpark
Perfect Day Coco Cay Chill Park

Entertain-
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Dare to Dream on Symphony of the Seas

Travel Thru Time with 1977 on Ice

1977 Ice Show
Aqua Theater
Flight Dare to Dream
Skate 2.0
Lazer Tag

Flight Dare to Dream

Dancing on the Promenade

1977 Ice Skating Show
Opening
Queens Guard
Ravens
Diamonds are Forever
Ice Dancing
Hide and Seek
Quick Change
Impossible Mission
Winter
Time Travel
Finale

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Bacardi Rum Distillery Tour San Juan

Bacardi Rum Distillery Tour  (photo album)

San Juan

Shore Excurions

Whether this is your first trip to San Juan, or like us, have been there many times before, you might be looking for something different to do this time around.

We had never been to the Bacardi Rum Distillery before, so we decided to book a shore excursion through the cruise line.   It is possible to do this tour on your own, but we opted for convenience over price.

Tour Coop

Carnival contracts with Tour Coop to provide the tour to Bacardi Distillery and Old San Juan.  Upon arriving at Bacardi, you are given two drink tickets and a tour number.  Tours depart every 20 minutes or so from the welcome tent.

The ticket can be exchanged for a rum drink of your choosing.  Be sure that you have enough time to finish the drink before your tour is called because no drinks are allowed on the tour.

Tram Ride

When your tour is called you'll board a tour tram for a short (1 minute) ride to one of the Bacardi buildings.   In the lobby you'll see various artifacts that tell about the Bacardi family history.   The tour includes a video about the family and then you proceed into another room where you'll be able to smell some of the different Bacardi rum "flavors" and watch a video that explains the rum making process from sugar to rum.

Shop Bacardi Rum (36 images)

There's a "bar" where they'll describe how two of the most popular rum drinks, Mojitos and a Cuba Libre, are made.   Browse amongst the various Bacardi displays, including magazine ads from the 40s.   You can purchase rum or Bacardi logo items in the gift store before returning to the welcome tent to finish your drink coupons if you haven't already done so.  You'll have ample time to explore before boarding your van for the ride to Old San Juan.

This is an enjoyable tour which we'd recommend that you try at least once in your lifetime.

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Tip: You can book a tour with the ship or travel to Bacardi on your own: From Old San Juan – Take the ferry from Pier 2 to Catano, for $0.50 pp, each way. When you arrive in Catano, go to the right for a taxi to the factory for about $3.00 pp each way.

We'll continue with more to see and do in San Juan and describe the rest of our cruise in future articles.   If you are just joining us, we have several articles in this mini-series already.   See our main article (click image).

2014 Royal Winter Caribbean Deployment

Bookings are now open on the 2014 Winter Caribbean season on nine ships, PLUS Panama Canal itineraries on Legend of the Seas®.  Adventure of the Seas®and Jewel of the Seas®, sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico Allure of the Seas® and Oasis of the Seas®, sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Freedom of the Seas®, sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida Independence of the Seas®, sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with special holiday sailings from Port Canaveral Legend of the Seas®, sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, PLUS 15–night Panama Canal cruises between Fort Lauderdale and San Diego, California Grandeur of the Seas®, sailing Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries from Baltimore, Maryland Serenade of the Seas®, sailing Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries from New Orleans, Louisiana

For more information see  

2014-15 Royal Winter Deployments

2014-15 Royal Caribbean Deployments

Caribbean Princess Cuts Cruise Short

Propulsion Problems

Cause Cancellation

More Troubles for Carnival Corporation

Princess Cruises, who's parent company, Carnival Corporation, has been in the news all year, has issued a statement that Caribbean Princess has experienced a problem with her port propulsion motor during its current sailing.  It has been determined that the ship's current sailing must be canceled to allow for repairs.

The ship has returned to San Juan where the repairs will take place. All passengers will be able to stay onboard through Sunday, to enjoy an extended visit to San Juan, until their previously scheduled flights home.

Caribbean Princess was sailing on a seven-day Southern Caribbean voyage from San Juan, which departed March 11. The ship was scheduled to call in St. Maarten,  St. Lucia, Grenada, Bonaire, and Aruba before returning to San Juan on Sunday, March 18.

More Lost Revenue / Refunds

Passengers will receive a full refund of the cruise fare plus a future cruise credit equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid on this voyage. Further information will be communicated to passengers onboard.

If you read the cruise contract, you'll notice that skipping a port doesn't entitle passengers to any compensation, but Princess Cruises has announced the compensation plan above.   An extended stay in San Juan isn't what the passengers had signed up for, so the refunds seem to be the right thing to do.

What About Next Sailing

At this time it is unknown how the repair process may impact the ship's next sailing, departing March 18. Princess Cruises will communicate any impact to the next voyage as soon as information is available and impacted passengers and their agents will be notified.

UPDATE:  After further review by technical experts, Princess Cruises has confirmed the full extent of the damage to the motor. They now know the time and work required to make the repairs and have had to cancel the next two voyages, departing March 18 and March 25. 

Passengers booked on these sailings will receive a full refund as well as a 25% credit towards a future cruise. Those who booked their flights through Princess will receive a full refund or a future air credit based on the type of air purchased. Passengers who booked their air independently can submit their air change fees to Princess for a refund.  Princess  will also refund any transfers, pre- and post-hotel packages and government fees and taxes.

Source: Caribbean Princess Update 
 

 

Bad Timing

There never is a good time to have mechanical problems, but this is probably one of the worst times for this to occur.   This is Spring Break time, where the ships are full of passengers who have longed for the time off from school to take to the oceans and other warm destinations.

It will be interesting to see how the non-cruise media spins this story.   Reality is that ships are full of all kinds of mechanical parts, and everyone knows that they can break, and usually they break at the wrong time.   Just ask a "road warrior" how many times they were delayed due to mechanical problems with an airplane.   The difference is, odds are there's a spare plane or spare parts not far away, and usually you can be on your way after a short delay.  That's not the case with a cruise ship - there aren't any spare ships waiting around to come to the rescue of their sister-ship.

Let's hope that the repairs can be done quickly so that there isn't any further impact on the cruise schedule for Caribbean Princess.

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Maiden Voyage	2004 (Refurbished: 2009)		Passengers (dbl)	3,100
Tonnage	113,000 Tons		Normal Crew Size	1200
Length	950 feet		Crew Nationality	N/A
Beam	193 feet		Nationality of Officers	British/Italian
Draft	27 feet		Nationality of Dining Staff	N/A
Speed	24 knots		Registration Country	Bermudan

Could You be Stranded on Your Cruise

Q: Do I Really Need a Passport ? 

Q: Why Should I Purchase Travel Insurance? 

A: Hurricane Irene Strands Passengers

We are frequently asked if it is necessary to have a passport book to cruise.  Please read on ...

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity and citizenship when entering the U.S.  

WHTI went into effect June 1, 2009 for land and sea travel into the U.S. WHTI document requirements for air travel went into effect in 2007.

Technically U.S. citizens taking “closed-loop” cruises are not required to have a passport but will need proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo ID, such as an original or certified copy of a birth certificate and a driver’s license.  (More information)  It is still highly recommended that you travel with a valid passport.  The following true story is just one reason why we make this recommendation.

Carnival, Royal Caribbean Strand 450 Passengers in San Juan

Last Sunday, Port Authorities in San Juan ordered two cruise vessels to depart early to avoid Hurricane Irene.  Traffic in/out of the port was limited starting at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Carnival Victory (ordered to leave at 6 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.)

300 passengers had not boarded when the ship was ordered to leave. Carnival reached out to all guests who were unable to meet the ship and either spoke to them directly, talked to emergency contacts listed by the passengers, or reached out to passengers' travel agents.  In some cases, they had to leave voice mails.


The cruise line offered complimentary hotel rooms for two nights in San Juan to all 300 passengers, regardless of whether they booked air through the line. The 300 impacted passengers were also offered a free flight to Barbados to meet the ship. The flight required that they have a passport.  About half of the passengers took the hotel and air offer.

Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas  (ordered to leave at 5:30 p.m instead of 8:30 pm)

145 passengers were left stranded at the pier when the ship sailed 3 hours early.  Hotel accommodations and flights to Aruba to meet the ship were provided to the 15 Serenade of the Seas passengers who had booked the air/sea package through Royal Caribbean. 

The balance of cruise-only passengers were, upon arrival at the cruise terminal, "advised of hotel availability in San Juan," said the line. The expense of both the potential hotel stay and airfare to reach the ship was the passengers' responsibility -- or covered by their travel insurance, depending on the policy -- because the early departure was a weather-related incident.


According to Royal Caribbean, there wasn't time to alert the passengers of the early exit. "Since this decision was made by the Port of San Juan on Sunday while the ship was docked alongside, there was no way to notify our guests of this change in departure time," the line said in the statement. RCI did, however, have port agents at the pier assisting guests who did not arrive in time to meet the ship. 


Royal Caribbean is not providing compensation for passengers who missed the sailing, because the early departure was a weather-related event. Any passenger who missed the Carnival Victory cruise will be refunded in the form of a future cruise credit. 

UPDATE - RCI Changes Mind - Compensates Passengers
In a statement, the line said it is "compensating these passengers because we understand that this was an unusual situation, and we want to provide our guests with another opportunity to sail with Royal Caribbean International in the near future."

Those passengers who did fly from San Juan to Serenade of the Seas mid-cruise will, as we reported this week, receive a 30 percent future cruise credit.  

No Passport = No Vacation 
No Travel Insurance = Out of Pocket Expense 

Hopefully you now understand why two pre-cruise travel expenses could make the difference between salvaging a vacation or returning home with disappointment and potential financial loss.

We often hear  "we intend to go on this trip no matter what", so we don't need insurance.   Mother Nature was in control for the past two weekends.  No matter how much you wanted to go on your cruise, you might find yourself trying to catch up to a ship that departed without you.   To do so, you'd need a passport.   You could also incur additional expenses along the way, which could either come out of your pocket, or be reimbursed by the travel insurance company.

Be sure to cover your entire trip cost.  This includes any shore excursions which you might book independently.   Hurricane Irene has scrambled itineraries for more than a week now.   Some independent providers will charge you for being a "no show".   Don't forget those pre or post-cruise hotel stays as well as flights.   Every item that could be canceled could cost you money if it isn't covered.

You should book and pay for travel insurance at the time of cruise booking.   In some cases, there may be additional benefits to doing so, such as pre-existing health condition waivers.  Perhaps you are healthy and that doesn't apply to you.  Another reason to do so is that once an event has begun (Hurricane Irene in this case) coverages are limited to policies that were in force prior to the event.

Be sure to read travel policies for any limitations.   There are many other reasons to have a passport and purchase travel insurance.   Don't forget about the folks you leave at home.   What happens if something happens to them and you need to leave your cruise early.   Would you be able to do so, or could you be stranded at a foreign airport?

Travel Worry Free with Travel Guard's Travel Companion - Don't forget your Passport

Disclaimer:  We are not insurance agents and make no claims about coverages or limitations. We offer this advice as a service to our readers. Always check directly with the insurance company regarding any specific circumstances that need clarification. Click on the "Protect your vacation" image above to learn more about travel insurance.

Royal Caribbean 2012 Malaga Spain

A bustling coastal city and the capital of Costa del Sol, Málaga is the second largest port in Spain. One of the most interesting places to explore is the old historic quarter, which dates back nearly 800 years. The birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Málaga boasts miles of beautiful beaches, picturesque gardens and fantastic weather.

 2012 – Summer Europe & Transatlantic Sailings  ADVENTURE of the SEAS® Ship Profile | Itineraries & Pricing | Deck Plans   Dining Menus | Wine Lists | Kids Programs | Ship Reviews | 360 Tours | Photos


On April 15, 2012 the ADVENTURE of the SEAS® sales from San Juan, Puerto Rico on a 13-Night Transatlantic ending up in Malaga, Spain which will serve as its home port for the Summer 2012 season.  On November 3, 2012, the ship will sail a 15-Night Transatlantic back to San Juan.

7-Night Western Mediterranean

Malaga, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Cruising Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Florence / Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Ajaccio, Corsica Cruising • Malaga, Spain

7-Night Canary Island

Malaga, Spain • Cruising Madeira (Funchal), Portugal
Tenerife, Canary Islands • Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Lanzarote, Canary Islands • Cruising Malaga, Spain

Spend Halloween At Sea

Are you looking for something different to do this Fall?   Why not Spend Halloween at Sea?

Have a ghostly good time on a Carnival Cruise Line Ship. As you can see in the picture above, the ships are decorated for the holiday.   You can enjoy special costume contests for adults and kids as well as trick or treating around the ship during your cruise.

4 night cruise to Key West and Cozumel from $200 per person

7 night cruises to Nassau, St. Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk from $380 per person

Now is the time to book your Fall and Winter get-a-way cruise vacations.   Carnival Cruise Line offers their Early Saver Rates when you book in advance.   Learn more about these money-saving rates.

Celebrity Cruises 2011 Bermuda & Canada

Bermuda, Canada & Celebrity Summit - courtesy Celebrity Cruises

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Celebrity Summit®

2011 BERMUDA, CANADA, NEW ENGLAND DEPLOYMENT

8-Night Bermuda & Caribbean
San Juan, Puerto Rico • Philipsburg, St. Maarten • Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas • Tortola, B.V.I • Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight) • Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

7-Night Bermuda

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey • Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight 2 nights) • Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

14-Night Canada & New England
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey • Boston, Massachusetts • Portland, Maine • Bar Harbor, Maine • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Quebec City, Quebec • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island • Sydney, Nova Scotia • Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

14-Night Canada & New England
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey • Boston, Massachusetts • Portland, Maine • Bar Harbor, Maine • Halifax, Nova Scotia • Quebec City, Quebec • Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island • Newport, Rhode Island • Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

6-Night Bermuda & Caribbean
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey • Kings Wharf, Bermuda • Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas • San Juan, Puerto Rico

Carnival Announces 2011 Holiday Sailings

Carnival Cruise Lines | FUN FOR ALL. ALL FOR FUN®

Holiday Sailings 2011

Over the next few months Carnival Cruise Lines will be opening sailings through the first quarter of 2012. The following are now open for sale:

Carnival Splendor from Long Beach

• Special Holiday Sailing (12/18/11) 6-day Mexican Riviera to Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.
• Special Holiday Sailing (12/24/11) 8-day Mexican Riviera to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas.

Carnival Victory from San Juan/Barbados

• Special Holiday Sailing (12/18/11) 8-day Southern Caribbean from San Juan to St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and St. Maarten.
• Special Holiday Sailing (12/26/11) 6-day Southern Caribbean from San Juan to Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and St. Thomas.
• Special Holiday Sailing (12/21/11) 7-day Southern Caribbean from Barbados to St. Lucia, St. Kitts, St. Maarten and San Juan.
• Special Holiday Sailing (12/28/11) 7-day Southern Caribbean from Barbados to St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, San Juan, St. Thomas (again) and Dominica.
  

Holiday Sailings remain some of the most popular cruises of the entire year. Pricing and cabin availability are best when booked well in advance. Every year I have disappointed families that aren't able to find cabins of their choosing because they simply waited too long to make their reservations. Don't even think about getting a last minute "deal" - it just won't be there. With Carnival's Early Saver program, you can enjoy Price Protection (click below for details).

Mexican Riviera & Southern Caribbean
thru April, 2012

Carnival Splendor from Long Beach

• 7-day Mexican Riviera, 5/01/11-4/29/12.

Carnival Victory from San Juan/Barbados

• 7-day Southern Caribbean from San Juan, 5/01/11-4/29/12.
• 7-day Southern Caribbean from Barbados, 4/27/11-4/25/12.

Learn More about Early Saver

Where in the World Does Celebrity Cruise - Vol 3

Panama Canal

Yes folks, our third destination in our series on Where in the World does Celebrity Cruise in 2010/2011 is the Panama Canal. Whether you are on the East Coast, West Coast or somewhere in between, you'll find a Panama Canal cruise that is sure to please.

Select departure ports of Charleston, South Carolina, Miami, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, San Diego, California, Los Angeles, California, San Juan, Puerto Rico, or Seattle, Washington. These ports allow you to decide if you want to go Eastbound or Westbound on your Panama Canal voyage. The 48 miles of the Panama Canal will be very memorable.

One Canal, Two Oceans, and Unlimited Possibilities

It's not often that the scenic route is also the shortcut. But that's exactly what you'll find on Celebrity's Panama Canal itineraries -- the shortest distance between the East and West coasts of the U.S. and some of the most scenic cruising anywhere in the world. This represents not just an opportunity to travel right through the heart of the rainforest, but to visit an exciting collection of ports on either side, including the Yucatán Peninsula, the Mexican Riviera, and cosmopolitan cities from San Diego, California to Miami, Florida.

Sailing from Charleston, South Carolina

Celebrity Mercury®

16 Night Westbound Panama Canal
4/19/10

Charleston, South Carolina; Cartagena, Colombia, Panama Canal; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Huatulco, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Los Angeles, California

Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Celebrity Constellation®

15 Night Westbound Panama Canal
12/18/10

Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Cartagena, Colombia; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Panama Canal (Cruising); Huatulco, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; San Diego, California

Celebrity Infinity®

14 Night Westbound Panama Canal
3/28, 10/10, 11/07/10 & 3/27/11

Fort Lauderdale, Florida; George Town, Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Huatulco, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Los Angeles, California

Celebrity Infinity®

15 Night Westbound Panama Canal
4/25/10

Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Huatulco, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; San Francisco, California Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

16 Night Westbound Panama Canal
4/24/11

Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Acapulco, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; San Diego, California; Seattle, Washington

Sailing from Los Angeles, California

Celebrity Infinity®

14 Night Eastbound Panama Canal
10/24, 11/21/10

Los Angeles, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Panama Canal; Cristobal Pier, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sailing from Miami, Florida

Celebrity Constellation®

14 Night Westbound Panama Canal
1/3/10

Miami, Florida; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Huatulco, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; San Diego, California

13 Night Westbound Panama Canal
2/28/10

Miami, Florida; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Huatulco, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; San Diego, California

Sailing From San Diego, California

Celebrity Constellation®

13 Night Eastbound Panama Canal
1/2/11

San Diego, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Panama Canal; Cristobal Pier, Panama; George Town, Grand Cayman; Fort Lauderdale, Florida

14 Night Eastbound Panama Canal
1/17, 03/28/10

San Diego, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Panama Canal; Cristobal Pier, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; Miami, Florida

Celebrity Infinity®

14 Night Eastbound Panama Canal
4/11/10 & 4/10/11

San Diego, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Panama Canal; Cristobal Pier, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Celebrity Mercury®

17 Night Eastbound Panama Canal
10/1/10

San Diego, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica (overnight); Panama Canal; Cartagena, Colombia; Santo Domingo, Domican Republic; Baltimore, Maryland

Celebrity Millennium®

14 Night Eastbound Panama Canal
9/27/10

San Diego, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Panama Canal; Cristobal Pier, Panama; Oranjestad, Araba; Willemstad, Curacao; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico

Celebrity Millennium®

14 Night Westbound Panama Canal
4/16/10 & 4/18/11

San Juan, Puerto Rico; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Huatulco, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; San Diego, California

Sailing from Seattle, Washington

Celebrity Infinity®

16 Night Eastbound Panama Canal
9/24/10

Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Acapulco, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Panama Canal; Cristobal Pier, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Form a Group Sailing to Panama Canal -
We have Special Pricing

thru August 31st

Please submit your Group request here.

Call me or email me requesting more details about these cruises.

Where in the World Does Celebrity Cruise - Vol. 2

Bermuda

Yes folks, our second destination in our series on Where in the World does Celebrity Cruise in 2010/2011 is Bermuda. For those on the East Coast of the U.S., you have a destination where you can truly escape from it all without having to venture too far.

Each of the Celebrity Bermuda itineraries offers at least one overnight in King's Wharf, providing you an ample opportunity to experience a phenomenon found in few other places – beaches with pink sand.

This is Celebrity's Bermuda – so close to home yet so different from any other place. Choose from 6 to 8-night cruise vacations to Bermuda from New Jersey or San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Celebrity Summit ®

Sailing from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

7-Night Bermuda
4/25; 5/9, 5/23, 5/30; 6/6, 6/13, 6/27; 7/11, 7/25; 8/8, 8/22; 9/5/2010

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey; Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight 2 nights); Cape Liberty, Bayonne, NJ

7-Night Bermuda & New England
5/2 & 6/20/10

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey; Newport, Rhode Island; Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight); Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

7-Night Bermuda & New England
05/16/10

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey; Newport, Rhode Island; Boston, Massachusetts; Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight); Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

6-Night Bermuda & Caribbean
10/24/10

Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey; Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight); Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico

8-Night Bermuda & Caribbean

4/17/10

San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Tortola, B.V.I.; Kings Wharf, Bermuda (overnight); Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey

Form a Group Sailing to Bermuda -

We have Special Pricing thru August 31st

Please submit your Group request here.

Call me or email me requesting more details about these cruises.

Princess Announces 2010-2011 Caribbean & Mexican Riviera Program

Announcing the Fall 2010 - Spring 2011

Caribbean & Mexican Riviera Program

Princess® - Escape to sunny isles in 2010 - 2011

Nothing says escape like the warm, welcoming islands and colorful cultures of the turquoise Caribbean. Princess® has a variety of festive voyages sailing eastern, southern or western Caribbean on six of their grandest ships in 2010 and 2011, visiting over 25 of the region’s very best ports. Frolic on white sand beaches and swim above reefs teeming with colorful sea life on islands such as St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola, Barbados, Grenada and more.

The convenience of Ft. Lauderdale, New York and San Juan.

Princess sails year-round in the Caribbean and departs from a variety of convenient ports including Ft. Lauderdale, New York and San Juan. Choose from easy week-long sailings to a relaxing 14-day itinerary. For an extensive Southern Caribbean exploration, departures from Barbados are also available.

Six spectacular ships.

The Princess Caribbean fleet includes some of the best ships in the region. The magnificent Ruby Princess® sails 7-day Eastern Caribbean voyages from Ft. Lauderdale. Caribbean Princess® sails two alternating 7-day port-intensive Southern Caribbean itineraries from San Juan. Crown Princess® sails a week-long Western Caribbean itinerary, Emerald Princess® sails on two alternating 10-day itineraries to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, Sea Princess® a range of 14-day Eastern and Southern voyages from Barbados and Grand Princess® the immersive 14-day Caribbean Collection from Ft. Lauderdale among other options. Whichever ship you sail, you’ll enjoy warm, welcoming Princess service and wonderful amenities including Movies Under the Stars,® the adults-only retreat, The Sanctuary, the freedom of Anytime DiningSM and more.

Princess Cays® — a private paradise in the Bahamas.

All 7- and 10-day sailings from Ft. Lauderdale feature a call at Princess Cays,® Princess own Bahamian paradise where the relaxing options range from sunbathing and shopping for crafts to volleyball and snorkeling.

Warm Sandy Beaches are Calling You!

Why not grab a group of your friends and plan a Caribbean vacation for next winter. There are special offers for early booking and groups. For more details, visit me on Facebook and my website.

Mexican Riviera Program (information on my Facebook page)

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