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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.Read More...
Posted on December 19,2008

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.Read More...
Posted on December 18,2008

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. .Read More...
Posted on December 15,2008

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.Read More...
Posted on December 14,2008

Princess Cruises’ Chef’s Table Takes Top Honors

Seatrade Insider Awards Prize Recognizes Line’s Innovative Private Gastronomic GatheringsRead More...
Posted on December 10,2008

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.Read More...
Posted on December 09,2008

NCL Follows Carnival in Suspending

NCL Joins Carnival Corp. in Suspending Fuel Supplement Fri Dec 05 2008, by Travel Trade StaffRead More...
Posted on December 08,2008

CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC

CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC TO SUSPEND FUEL SUPPLEMENT FOR ITS NORTH AMERICAN BRANDS EFFECTIVE DEC. 17Read More...
Posted on December 08,2008

Royal Carribbean Returns to Galveston!

The Voyager of the Seas begins her new Galveston intinerary starting December 14th.Read More...
Posted on December 08,2008

Crystal Cruises Celebrates!

Crystal Cruises celebrates 15 years of Award-Winnin Luxury by offering savings of up to $1,500 per person to EuropeRead More...
Posted on December 05,2008

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, Read More...
Posted on December 03,2008

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.Read More...
Posted on December 02,2008

Carnival Conquest

Carnival Cruise Lines 110,000 ton Conquest is offering a new itinerary from Galveston.Read More...
Posted on December 01,2008

Princess Cruises debuts the Ruby Princess

The brand new Ruby Princess launched in Ft Lauderdale this November.Read More...
Posted on November 23,2008

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.Read More...
Posted on November 16,2008

Port of Galveston

The Port of Galveston welcomed Carnival Cruise Line back to Galveston after being out of operation for over a month.Read More...
Posted on November 16,2008

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.htmlRead More...
Posted on October 03,2008

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):Read More...
Posted on August 01,2008

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. Read More...
Posted on August 01,2008

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 Read More...
Posted on August 01,2008
 
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