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Monday, August 28, 2006

PC Paradise Cruise - Eastern Caribbean - from February 3 to 10, 2007 on Holland America's ms Zuiderdam

The ms Zuiderdam's Vista Dining Room offers five-course menus, from continental cuisine to vegetarian and low-carb options. 85 percent of all staterooms have ocean views and 67 percent of all staterooms have verandahs. 28 staterooms are wheelchair accessible. The ms Zuiderdam was also the first ship to offer data ports in every stateroom for Internet and email access.

Sponsered by PC World Magazine, GeekCruises.com** is offering the PC Paradise cruise. The conference fee of $795 includes all courses below, all Photoshop Fling courses, any course materials, and three evenings of Geek Cruises entertainment and parties. Courses below are 90 minutes, except as noted.
  • Migrating to Vista - Leo Laporte
  • Vista Security 101 - Leo Laporte
  • Vista Security 102 - Leo Laporte
  • Who Needs Windows Vista? - Harry McCracken
  • Life in the Cross-Platform Lane (Mac OS X/Symbiosis) - David Pogue
  • 20 Things You Didn't Know Word Could Do - David Pogue
  • Windows Gems - Leo Laporte
  • The Undocumented Vista (half day) - David Pogue
  • Extreme Googling - David Pogue
  • The Windows Tweaks We Couldn't Live Without - Harry McCracken
  • Windows vs. Mac: What's Better Now? - Harry McCracken
  • Introduction to Office 2007 - Harry McCracken
  • Best Freebies of 2007 - Harry McCracken
  • The Windows User's Guide to Linux - Harry McCracken
**As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:
  • Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands
  • Road Town, Tortola
  • St. Thomas, USVI
  • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Information on the PC Paradise Cruise from GeekCruises.com

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

2007 Baltimore Baseball Cruise - Eastern Caribbean - from January 14 to 21, 2007, on Princess Cruise Line's Caribbean Princess

Elrod Hendricks (#44), Bullpen Coach for the Orioles, died several weeks before he was to host the 2006 Baltimore Baseball Cruise. The Cruise Lady and the Baltimore Baseball Cruisers mourn the loss of their dear friend Elrod Hendricks. In his memory, they cruise on...... Lee May (Orioles & Reds Hall of Famer) and Tippy Martinez (Orioles Hall of Famer & Relief Pitcher Record Holder) will be aboard. You can be part of celebrity-led teams competing at:
  • Everything from drawing to trivia
  • Volleyball
  • Ping pong
  • Shuffleboard
  • Casino Night
Photos, autographs, and Q&A sessions and much more!

Ports of Call:
  • Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • St. Maarten, NA
  • St. Thomas, USVI
  • Princess Cays, Bahamas
***All Baltimore Baseball Cruise events are strictly limited to passengers booked with The Baltimore Baseball Cruise through The Cruise Lady, Inc. Celebrity participation is subject to change.

Information on the 2007 Baltimore Baseball Cruise from The Cruise Lady, Inc.

Monday, August 14, 2006

4th Annual 2007 Savor the Caribbean Cruises - Western Caribbean - Various Dates on Celebrity's Millennium

Featured chef on each of the 4th annual Saver the Caribbean Cruises will be**:
  • Allen Susser - January 7 to 14, 2007
  • Cindy Hutson - January 14 to 21, 2007
  • Johnny Vinczencz - January 21 to 28, 2007
  • Robert Trevino - February 18 to 25, 2007
  • To be announced - February 25 to March 4, 2007
  • Carmen Gonzalez & Norman Van Aken - March 4 to 11, 2007
Your cruise aboard Celebrity's Millennium includes:
  • Onboard demonstrations & culinary lectures by acclaimed chefs
  • Regional rum tastings sponsored by Bicardi
  • Tours to gastronomic treasures at exotic ports of call
Millennium ranked first in Conde Nast Traveler's annual "Best Cruise Ships in the World" survey in 2002.

**1/7 and 1/21 sailings include an extra day at sea in lieu of the Nassau port of call. Watch the webpage at the link below for more details on sailings coming soon!

Ports of Call:
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
  • San Juan, PR
  • St. Thomas, USVI
  • Nassau, Bahamas
Information on the 2007 Savor the Caribbean Cruises from Celebrity Cruise Lines

Friday, August 11, 2006

2007 Cruise to Lose - Western Caribbean- from February 17 to 25, 2007, on Carnival Liberty

Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D, C.N.S., will be hosting the 5th Annual Cruise to Lose. Forum Moderators and special guest Ellie Cullen, the author of "Normal Blood Tests Aren't Good Enough," will be aboard this cruise. The cruise will include:
  • 8 days & nights of inspiration, motivation, & education
  • Fat Flush/Fast Track gourmet meal selections
  • Interactive learning seminars about "Your Future Health"
  • Breathtaking shore excurions
***As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:
  • Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Costa Maya, Mexico
  • Limon, Costa Rica
  • Colon, Panama

Information on the 2007 Cruise to Lose from Ann Louise Gittleman


Ann Louise Gittleman's website

Monday, August 07, 2006

2007 Grand Ole Opry Cruise - Mexican Riviera - from January 21 to 28, 2007, on Carnival Pride

One of Carnival's newest ships, Carnival Pride features ocean views from 80% of the staterooms and private balconies on 80% of the ocean view staterooms. Opry stars aboard this cruise will be:
  • Bill Anderson
  • Lorrie Morgan
  • Jimmy Dickens
  • Riders in the Sky
  • Eddie Stubbs - WSM DJ & Opry host
Special ticketed events, open only to passengers who booked with Country Music Travel, include**:
  • Private shows by the Opry stars
  • Private cocktail party
  • Autograph sessions
  • Question & answer session with the Opry stars
** As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
  • Mazatlan, Mexico
  • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Information on the 2007 Grand Ole Opray Cruise from Cruise Music Travel

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

2007 Ultimate Polka Cruise - Mexican Riviera - from January 14 to 21, on Carnival's Pride

Hosted by John Gora & John Sagan, the entertainers onboard will be**:
  • Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
  • Charm City Sound
  • The Ultimate Jam Band - Lenny Gomulka, Frankie Liszka, Roger Malinowski, Mike Matousik, Al Piatkowski, & Jimmy Weber
Additional polka activities include**:
  • Daily Polka Dance Parties
  • "Meet the Bands" Reception
  • All Star Honky Hour
  • Open Bar Polka Reception
  • Polish Sing Alongs
  • 2 Incredible Polka Parties on Land
**Only guests booking with these bands/hosts will be admitted to these private polka activites.

Ports of Call:
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
  • Mazatlan, Mexico
  • Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Information on the 2007 Ultimate Polka Cruise from Charm City Sound