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Seabourn Names Second New Ship
The Yachts of Seabourn will name their second ultra-luxury yacht the Seabourn Sojourn when it arrives in the Mediterranean in June, 2010.
Posted on 19/12/08Read More...
Sophia Loren to Christen MSC Fantasia
One of the most beautiful women in the world will meet one of the cruise industry’s newest ships when Sophia Loren christens MSC Cruises’ new flagship in December.
Posted on 18/12/08Read More...
Royal Caribbean Partners on New Mega-Pier in Jamaica
Caribbean International has signed a $224 million contract with Jamaican officials to build a new cruise terminal in Falmouth for its 220,000-ton Oasis of the Seas. .
Posted on 15/12/08Read More...
NCL EXTENDS NORWEGIAN SKY’S DEPLOYMENT
Building on the successful launch of Norwegian Sky in the three and four-day market, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced it has extended the Freestyle Cruising ship’s deployment from Miami, sailing three and four-day Bahamas cruises, through April.
Posted on 14/12/08Read More...
Princess Cruises’ Chef’s Table Takes Top Honors
Seatrade Insider Awards Prize Recognizes Line’s Innovative Private Gastronomic Gatherings
Posted on 10/12/08Read More...
Crystal Expands Wine & Food Experiences
Crystal Cruises is expanding its 2009 Wine & Food Experiences of Discovery to include cocktail and mixology curriculum in addition to its wine and food focus.
Posted on 9/12/08Read More...
NCL Follows Carnival in Suspending
NCL Joins Carnival Corp. in Suspending Fuel Supplement Fri Dec 05 2008, by Travel Trade Staff
Posted on 8/12/08Read More...
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC TO SUSPEND FUEL SUPPLEMENT FOR ITS NORTH AMERICAN BRANDS EFFECTIVE DEC. 17
Posted on 8/12/08Read More...
Royal Carribbean Returns to Galveston!
The Voyager of the Seas begins her new Galveston intinerary starting December 14th.
Posted on 8/12/08Read More...
Crystal Cruises Celebrates!
Crystal Cruises celebrates 15 years of Award-Winnin Luxury by offering savings of up to $1,500 per person to Europe
Posted on 5/12/08Read More...
Celebrity Solstice Enters Service on Nov. 23rd
(November 23, 2008 ) - After showcasing its new Celebrity Solstice to more than 8,000 members of the travel agency community, press and other dignitaries on a series of two-night preview cruises,
Posted on 3/12/08Read More...
Oceania will introduce two new ships.
Oceania Cruises offers the finest cuisine at sea and luxurious, mid-sized ships. Oceania Cruises features award winning destination rich itineraries within a relaxed country club atmosphere and open seating dining.
Posted on 2/12/08Read More...
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Cruise Lines 110,000 ton Conquest is offering a new itinerary from Galveston.
Posted on 1/12/08Read More...
Princess Cruises debuts the Ruby Princess
The brand new Ruby Princess launched in Ft Lauderdale this November.
Posted on 23/11/08Read More...
Guf Coast Ike Relief Fund
Please click on the link to learn more about the Greater Houston Community Foundation's effort to aid those affected by Hurricane Ike.
Posted on 16/11/08Read More...
Port of Galveston
The Port of Galveston welcomed Carnival Cruise Line back to Galveston after being out of operation for over a month.
Posted on 16/11/08Read More...
Bayport Cruise Terminal
I'm posting some information for those of you who have to embark from Bayport instead of the Port of Galveston. For more information please paste this address in your browser window: http://www.portofhouston.com/cruiseinfo/cruiseinfo.html
Posted on 3/10/08Read More...
Gas and Fuel Prices
With gas about $4.00 a gallon and airlines changing the rules every time we turn around cruising is turning out to be one of the best vacation values around. According to the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA):
Posted on 1/8/08Read More...
Do you know what a Compass Rose is?
According to Wikipedia: A compass rose is a figure displaying the orientation of the cardinal directions, north, south, east and west on a map or nautical chart. It is also the term for the graduated markings found on the traditional magnetic compass.
Posted on 1/8/08Read More...
Welcome to Carol's Compass Rose Blog!
Please post your questions, comments, and news. I'll respond to all as soon as I can. And thanks for visiting. Carol
Posted on 1/8/08Read More...
