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Sew Up the Sea! - Eastern Caribbean - from January 12 to 19, 2008, on Carnival Freedom

2007-08-03T12:03:00.000-07:00

Top quilting educators Pat Sloan, Joan Shay, and Ann Kistenfeger will be onboard this cruise. Pat Sloan is the author of 6 books about quilting.

*Passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, SewManyPlaces.com, will enjoy these advantages in addition to normal cruise activities:

*Special Welcome Reception & Cocktail Party
*Quilting Classes
*Sew Many Places totebag
*Sit & Stitch quilting opportunities
*Show & Tell
*Quilt Block Contest
*Make & Takes
*Classes that require sewing machines will be using Janome Sewing Machines.
*Personally escorted by cruise director, author, and founder of Sew Many Places, Jim West!

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
San Juan, PR
St. Thomas, USVI
St. Marteen

Information on the Sew Up the Sea! Cruise from SewManyPlaces.com

'07 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise - Mexican Riviera - from October 13 to 20, 2007, on Holland America's Oosterdam

2007-06-25T10:40:00.000-07:00

Enjoy Bluesin' on the High Seas aboard this five star full ship charter. The world's only fully chartered blues cruise. Everyone has a backstage pass!

Ports of Call:

San Diego, CA
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexixo
Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico

Information on the '07 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise - Mexican Riviera from bluescruise.com

2007 Rusty Wallace Cruise - Eastern Caribbean - from December 1 to 8, 2007, on Carnival's Triumph

2007-06-23T10:53:00.000-07:00

This will be the 7th Carnival cruise hosted by the NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace . Rusty is the famed driver of Taurus Race Car #2. Carnival's Triumph has a casual poolside eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, New York-style deli, and Asian & American specialty venues.

*Only passengers registered for the special cruise group will be admitted to these activities and events. As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, usually not the cruise line or agent.

*Private cocktail reception
*Question-and-answer and photo sessions
*Variety of prizes and memorbilia, including complimentary race passes and authentic racing shirts autographed by Rusty, will be available
*Several racing-themed contests and giveaways

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
St. Thomas, USVI
San Juan, PR
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands

Information on the 2007 Rusty Wallace Cruise from Carnival Cruise Lines

2008 Cruise to Lose - Southern Caribbean - from February 11 to 19, on Carnival's Miracle

2007-04-10T12:48:00.000-07:00

Join Ann Louise Gittleman on the special cruise she organizes every year. This will be the 6th annual cruise for her detox diet followers to experience losing weight and living healthy on a cruise. The cruise will include**:

Daily access to Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S.
Daily fitness workouts with professional trainer Linda Mitchell
Interactive health and beauty seminars on "Beauty from the Inside Out"
Professional hair and makeup classes
Inspiration, motivation, and education
Fat Flush/Fast Track gourmet meal selections in a real life setting
Share your tips and experiences with fellow Fat Flushers
Learn about the "tools of the trade" from top professionals in health and beauty

**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. Laurderdale, FL
St. Maarten, NA
St. Lucia
St. Kitts

Information on the 2008 Cruise to Lose from Ann Louise Gittleman

Ann Louise Gittleman's website

Richard Simmons Cruise To Lose, 2007 - Eastern Caribbean - from April 22 to 29 on Carnival Cruise Line's Valor

2007-03-19T06:27:00.001-07:00

**Enjoy these Cruise to Lose activities with Richard Simmons!

Bon Voyage Mixer
Welcome Aboard Meeting and Orientation
Energizing Rise and Shine with Richard
Sizzlin' Sweatin' and Tonin' Workouts
Project Me Motivational Seminars
Group Dining with Special Menu Selections
Fun and Fabulous Farewell Party

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
Nassau, Bahamas
St. Thomas, USVI
St. Maarten, NA

**All "Richard Simons Cruise to Lose" cruises are booked exclusively through Rosenbluth Vacations.

Information on the Richard Simmons Cruise to Lose, 2007 at RichardSimmons.com

15th Annual Concerts At Sea™ Caribbean Cruise 2008 - Eastern Caribbean - from January 19 to 26 on Costa Cruise Line's Mediterranea

2007-02-11T09:08:00.000-08:00

**Again this year, great featured artists are onboard this cruise. Meet the artists for photos, autographs, and question & answer sessions! Enjoy great 50's & 60's Rock 'n Roll music. This great cruise also includes nightly entertainment & dance band, commemorative t-shirt, daily trivia, dance classes, onboard dance hosts, sock hop with games & prizes, and a private cocktail party.

**Paul Revere & The Raiders - Remember "Hungry," "Kicks," "Indian Reservation," and "Louie Louie."
**The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley - Remember "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling," and "Unchained Melody."
**The Lovin' Spoonful - Remember "Do You Believe in Magic," "Daydream," "You Didn't Have to be So Nice," and "Summer in the City".
**More entertainers to be announced.

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
San Juan, Puerto Rico
St. Thomas, USVI
La Ramona, Dominican Republic
Grand Turks, Turk Islands

** Only Passengers that have purchased the Exclusive Concerts At Sea™ Entertainment Package will be allowed admission into the Concerts At Sea™ activities and shows.

Information on the 15th Annual Concerts At Sea™ Caribbean Cruise 2008 from Concerts At Sea™

Murder on The High Seas Cruise from September 21 to 30, 2007 on Royal Caribbean's The Vision of The Seas

2007-01-17T11:54:00.000-08:00

Whodunit Productions creates a Live "Comedy" Murder Mystery Cruise - "To Die For" - onboard ship. When you board, you will be given a role to play for the mystery. If you prefer, you can just sit back and watch it all unfold. When you aren't involved in or watching the mystery, there will be time to enjoy the cruise...Murder Free. Enjoy this 9 night repositioning cruise with your partners in crime!

Ports of Call:

Vancouver, British Columbia
Juneau, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA

*** 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.

Information on the Murder on The High Seas Cruise from Whodunit Productions

2007 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise from November 4 to 11 on Holland America's ms Westerdam

2007-01-13T09:47:00.000-08:00

Artists on-board will be Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Marc Antoine, David Benoit, Norman Brown, Peabo Bryson, Jonathan Butler, Eric Darius, Richard Elliot, Jeff Lorber, Keiko Matsui, Chris Standring, and Jody Watley. Special guest performers Spyro Gyra will also be on-board.

Various up-close and personal Q & A Events
All-night party Jam Sessions
Unique events & special seminars every day

ms Westerdam is Holland America's third Vista class ship. Westerdam offers more staterooms with private verandahs, more dining choices from formal dinners to casual pool side dining, and more ways to relax in The GreenHouse Spa and Salon. They use Holland America exclusively because they offer the finest food and the friendliest and most competent service, great accommodations, Vista Class ships with the proper balance between sufficient size for service and maintaining intimacy, and embarkation available from several cities. Last year was a "sellout". So they suggest you book as soon as possible.

Ports of Call:

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Phillipsburg, St. Maarten
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Information on the 2007 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea Cruise from davekozcruise.com

The Jazz Cruise - Western Caribbean from November 11-18, 2007 on Holland America's Westerdam

2007-01-05T11:56:00.000-08:00

The all-stars on-board the 2006 jazz cruise included Ernie Adams, Shelly Berg, Wycliffe Gordon, Eddie Higgins, Red Holloway, Tom Kennedy, Jay Leonhart, Victor Lewis, Jeremy Pelt, Ken Peplowski, Hugh "Peanuts" Whalum, and Rickey Woodard. The all-stars on-board the 2007 jazz cruise will be announced soon.

These special events are offered by Jazz Cruises, LLC, in addition to the spectacular music performaces**:

T-shirt Cocktail Party
Conversations with the Stars
CD Signings
Formal Night Cocktail Party, Highlighted by The Jazz Cruise Hall of Fame Inductions
Comedy Shows
Masquerade/Costume Night
Special Mini-Buffets at Night
Surprises

**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.

Jazz Cruises, LLC, has chartered the full ship for this cruise. They use Holland America exclusively because they offer the finest food and the friendliest and most competent service, great accommodations, V-Class ships with the proper balance between sufficient size for service and maintaining intimacy, and embarkation available from several cities. In only 2 months, over 65% of the ship has been booked. Every sailing of The Jazz Cruise in the past 5 years has been a "sellout" months before sailing. So they suggest you book as soon as possible.

Ports of Call:

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nassau, Bahamas
St. Thomas, USVI
St. Maarten, NA
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Information on The Jazz Cruise from thejazzcruise.com

Fitness At Sea Cruise - Mexican Riviera from April 15 to 22, 2007, on Carnival's Pride

2006-12-20T11:55:00.000-08:00

This cruise was designed for the health conscious, including bodybuilders, professional athletes, fitness trainers, and health enthusiasts. Guest bodybuilders on-board include Stacy Simons, Betty Pariso, Quincy Taylor, and Branch Warren.

Fitness workshops**
Nutritional food management classes**
Healthy cooking demonstrations**

**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 Fitness At Sea Cruise 2007 from Premier Travel Consultants

Cookin' and Cruising with Jan! - Mexican Riviera from April 14 to 21, 2007, on Holland America's ms Oosterdam

2006-12-04T08:04:00.000-08:00

Holland America has built a beautiful new on-board exhibition kitchen just for this cruise. ms Oosterdam has the largest & most luxurious spa in the Holland America fleet and more staterooms with verandahs. In Jan D'Atri's cooking classes**, she shares her favorite family recipes from her new Italian heritage cookbook "Momma & Me & You," tips, cooking techniques and easy-to-make beautiful kitchen crafts.

**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:

San Diego, CA
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Mazatlan, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Information on Cookin' and Cruising with Jan! from the XTRA Sports 910

Ocean of Gratitude Cruise - Western Caribbean from February 20 to 28, 2007, on Carnival's Legend

2006-11-27T10:35:00.000-08:00

Twelve visionaries, philosophers, and luminaries are the inspiring line-up of presenters on this life-changing voyage into an ocean of gratitude. Take your life to the next level in an environment of exquisite natural beauty while enjoying a soulful connection with others who share a passion for living a life of love, gratitude and creative fulfillment. On average, Carnival staterooms are 50% larger than those of any other cruise line.

Information on the twelve presenters on-board the Ocean of Gratitude Cruise.

**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. Laurderdale, FL
Colon, Panama
Limon, Costa Rica
Belize

Information on the Ocean of Gratitude Cruise from the organizer, mindbodytravel.com.

Sixth Annual Home Theater Cruise - Eastern Caribbean from May 6, to 13, 2007, on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas

2006-11-15T11:02:00.000-08:00

**Attend special talks and get-togethers on Home Theaters! Events with manufacturers and industry professionals will take place during the days at sea. Have a vacation and enjoy your passion for Home Theater! Freedom of the Seas has extensive WiFi capabilities, connectivity for cell phones, and full-size flat-screen TVs in every stateroom.

**You must book through Anchors Away Cruise Center to attend the on board events!

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
San Juan, PR
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Information on the Sixth Annual Home Theater Cruise from Anchors Away Cruise Center.

Alaska Quilt Seminar at Sea 2007, from July 21 to 28, on Holland America's Oosterdam

2006-11-03T12:01:00.000-08:00

Quilting teachers Charolotte Warr Anderson, Karen Kay Buckley, Linda Jenkins, Sharon Pederson, and Mary Lou Weidman will be onboard this cruise.

*Passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, Quilt Seminars at Sea, will enjoy these advantages in addition to normal cruise activities:

Five fantastic quilting teachers
Numerous class choices
Bernina sewing machines to use
"Quilt Scene at Sea" quilt store
Autograph party with the instructors
"Welcome Aboard" party
Show & Tell at the "farewell" party
Challenge Block Contest
Shopping at quilt shops in every port
Souvenir tote bag

Ports of Call:

Seattle, WA
Juneau, Alaska
Sitka, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Victoria, British Columbia

Information on the Alaska Quilt Seminar at Sea 2007 from Quilt Seminars at Sea

Polka In Paradise Cruise - Eastern Caribbean - from January 25 to February 5, 2007 on MSC's Opera

2006-09-29T11:40:00.000-07:00

You can depart from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, for an 11 night, 12 day cruise or depart from San Juan, PR, for an 8 night, 9 day cruise. MSc's Opera now has Wi-Fi services available in select public areas.

Special Guests include:

Chad Przybylski
The Polka Family
Duane Malinowski Orchestra
Matt & Elaine Bonowitz - Dance Instructors & Special Performances

Additional polka activities include**:

Cocktail Party
Meet the Bands & Photo Ops
Singles Mixer
Special Raffles & Prizes

** All travel arrangements must be booked through Jimmy Sturr Travel for participation.

Ports of Call:

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (if departing FL)
San Juan, PR
Phillipsburg, St. Maarten
St. Georges, Grenada
Bridgetown, Bardados
Port Castries, St. Lucia
Roadtown, Tortola, V.I.
Cayo, Levantado, Dominican Republic

Information on the Polka In Paradise Cruise from Jimmy Sturr Travel

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

2006-08-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

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

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

2006-08-16T06:08:00.000-07:00

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.

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

2006-08-14T12:28:00.000-07:00

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

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

2006-08-11T11:54:00.000-07:00

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

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

2006-08-07T12:54:00.000-07:00

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

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

2006-08-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

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

The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2007 - Western Caribbean - from January 20 to 27, on Holland America's Zuiderdam

2006-07-19T13:05:00.000-07:00

The Zuiderdam began her inaugural season in 2002. She features the largest and most luxurious spa in their fleet, more statrooms with private verandahs, and more dining choices. Hosted by Wayman Tisdale, performing artists aboard for this great cruise include**:

Mindi Abair
Alonzo Bodden
Rick Braun
Jonathan Butler
Will Downing
George Duke
Richard Elliot
Jeff Golub
Euge Groove
Warren Hill
Najee
Jonathan Phillips
Brian Simpson
Wayman Tisdale
Peter White

** As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, usually not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Key West, FL
Cozumel, Mexico
Costa Maya, Mexico
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

To begin hearing some great smooth jazz on your computer, click the link below.

Information on The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2007 from warrenhillcruise.com

2nd Annual Murder Mystery Cruise - Mexican Riviera - from January 2 to 10, 2007 on Carnival Spirit

2006-07-14T11:31:00.000-07:00

The 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Cruise will feature:

Exclusive reception
Two special murder mystery events
A copy of the mysteries that you can take home and stage for your friends
Two more of Jack Pachuta's (The Chief Inspector) most popular mysteries
An optional mystery writing workshop
Seperate sleuthing section of the dining room with freedom to meet and mingle with other murder mystery aficionados
Special secret sleuthing extras

This cruise package is available EXCLUSIVELY through the Murder Mystery at Sea website.

Ports of Call:

San Diego, CA
Acapulco, Mexico
Manzanillo, Mexico
Zihuatanejo/ixtapa, Mexico

Information on the 2nd Annual Muder Mystery Cruise from the organizer, MurderMysteryAtSea.com

AQS Caribbean Quilting Cruise - Eastern Caribbean - from January 21 to 28, 2007, on Costa Magica

2006-06-23T04:11:00.000-07:00

Quilting educators Anita Shackelford, Kimberly Einmo, and Klaudeen Hansen will be onboard this cruise. The AQS host for this cruise will be Helen Squire.

*Passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, SewManySpaces.com, will enjoy these advantages in addition to normal cruise activities:

*Sit and stitch opportunities
*Show and Tell
*Quilting lectures
*Sewing machines provided on the ship
*Personal escorts
*Private cocktail party
*Special gifts
*Autograph/photo sessions with their AQS Quilting Stars

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
San Juan, PR
St. Thomas, USVI
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands

Information on the AQS Caribbean Quilting Cruise from SewManyPlaces.com

Holistic Holiday at Sea IV - A Voyage to Well-being - Eastern Caribbean - from March 4 to 11, 2007, on Costa Magica

2006-06-16T13:04:00.000-07:00

Lectures, advanced workshops, cooking classes, treatments, consultations, and demonstrations. Here is just part of the program schedule!

Benefits of Vegetarian Eating – Dr. Neal Barnard, author of several best selling books, and Cornell professor, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of The China Study, which documents the extraordinary benefits of vegetarian eating.
Breathwork for Health, Stress Release and Vitality - Raise your positive-energy thermostat! You will learn to open up the breathing spaces of the body and perform a series of exercises that you can undertake daily to regain the full expansive power of the breath.
Yoga and Yoga Nidra - Daily Yoga, Meditation, and Philosophy sessions will be available with Yogi Amrit Desai and his assistant.
Macrobiotics – Lectures, group diagnosis, beginning and advanced and classes by international macrobiotic leader Michio Kushi. Interesting and stimulating workshops and lectures by Denny Waxman, founder of Strengthening Health Institute, and senior teacher and Kushi Institute graduate Lino Stanchich.
Cooking Classes - Learn how to get started and keep it interesting with beginner and advanced natural foods cooking classes taught by some of this country’s most celebrated and accomplished cooking teachers.
Vipassana (insight meditation) - Daily practice taught by Dr. Bhante Gunaratana, an internationally recognized author and meditation instructor, who blends life-long meditation practice with in-depth knowledge of Buddhist teaching and its practical applications.
Massage - Ohashi will be lecturing and conducting special workshops in Ohashiatsu, which incorporates touch techniques, exercise, meditations, and Eastern healing philosophy. Ohashi will also be giving individual consultations and treatments.
Pilates and Do-In classes – Daily Pilates and Do-In classes will be held on the ship’s deck.
Recovery Panel - Hear extraordinary personal stories of courage and healing through alternative methods of diagnosis and treatment.

Meals will be non-dairy, vegan/natural cuisine and organic whenever possible. Fresh fish will be served on request and the regular vegetarian and standard fare are optional on request. Macrobiotic quality, organic/naturally fermented condiments such as miso, shoyu, umeboshi, and sun-dried sea salt will be used exclusively. Non-dairy and sugar-free beverages will be served. Desserts will be sugar and dairy-free and prepared by their own pastry chefs.

Ports of Call:

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
San Juan, PR
St. Thomas, USVI
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Grand Turk. Turks & Caicos Islands

***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.

Information on theHolistic Holiday at Sea IV - A Voyage to Well-being from the organizer, A Taste of Health!

3rd Annual Mind/Body Cruise - Western Caribbean - from December 2 to 9, 2006, on Carnival Glory

2006-06-08T18:46:00.000-07:00

You can participate in any and all of the complete mind/body program hosted by the faculty of experts from Shape and Men's Fitness magazines.

Mind/Body classes taught on deck in the fresh air
Fat burning body sculpting classes
Home-based exercise plans
Informative and motivating nutrition lectures presented by their nationally recognized experts

Ports of Call:

Port Canaveral, FL
Key West, FL
Belize
Costa Maya, Mexico

Links to FAQs, fitness expert bios, photos, testimonials, and a video are on the top right of Carnival's webpage below.

Information on the 3rd Annual Mind/Body Cruise from Carnival Cruise Lines

Salsa Dance Cruise 2006 - Mexican Riviera from November 5 to 12, 2006 on Carnival Cruise Line's Pride

2006-05-16T07:25:00.000-07:00

Many great dance instructors will be aboard this cruise. Beginning to intermediate/advanced classes will be held in**:

* Salsa
* Cha Cha
* Merengue
* Rueda

Enjoy these additional features**:

* Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, & Rueda Dances on Days at Sea
* Parties
* Exhibitions
* Prizes
* Surprises

** As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, usually not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:

Long Beach, CA
Puerto Vallarata, Mexico
Mazatlan, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Information on the Salsa Dance Cruise 2006 from www.SalsaCrazy.com

Healthy Aging MATTERS - New York/Canada Fall Foliage Cruise from September 23 to 30, 2006, on Carnival Victory

2006-05-05T11:56:00.000-07:00

**Enjoy this Healthy Aging MATTERS - Add Life to Your Years, Not Merely Years to Your Life! cruise with Dr. Gloria Gilbère, N.D., D.A.HOM., Ph.D. This cruise is presented by Mind Body Travel and Totalhealth Magazine for Longevity. She is the author of:

I was Poisoned by my body: The Odyssey of a Doctor Who Reversed Fibromyalgia, Leaky Gut Syndrome, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Naturally
Invisible Illnesses: Non-drug solutions to Understanding and Reversing these lifechanging disorders
Nature’s Prescription Milk—Discovering the Healing Powers of Goat-milk Products
Pain/Inflammation Matters: Everything you need to know to prevent & reverse fibromyalgia, arthritis, Gout, and inflammatory disorders

**"Includes lectures, demonstrations, booksignings, gift bags, recipes, and much more! Space is limited. Reserve early."
**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:

New York, NY
Boston, MA
Portland, ME
Sydney, Novia Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Information on the Healthy Aging MATTERS - New York/Canada Fall Foliage Cruise from mindbodytravel.com

2006 Boston to Bermuda Theme Cruises Aboard Norwegian Majesty

2006-04-19T11:36:00.000-07:00

NCL in 2006 will celebrate Boston to Bermuda cruising with a series of new unique 7-day cruises aboard Norwegian Majesty. From Gardening to Cooking Class Cruises, there's a cruise for everyone. From its pink sand beaches to its stately sophistication, experience all the British charm of Bermuda. Enjoy all the freedom of NCL's Freestyle Cruising. No schedules or timelines.

May 14 - Fat City Band
May 21 - Wine Tasting Cruise
May 28 - Gardening with Allan Swenson
June 4 - Bingo Cruise
June 11 - Women's Fitness With Mary Kmiec
June 18 - Walking & Running Clinics with Kevin Petrovek
June 25 - "I Just Got Out of School" Cruise featuring the “I Just Got Out of School Party”.
July 2 - Fitness for Kids Cruise
July 9 - Arts and Crafts for Kids Cruise
July 16 - Karate for Kids with Doyle Martial Arts
July 23 - College Counseling Cruise
July 30 - Cruise with Paul Lockhart, NASA Astronaut
Aug. 6 - CSI Bermuda for Kids Cruise
Aug. 13 - Fitness for Kids Cruise
Aug. 20 - "Last Blast Before School" Cruise
Aug. 27 - Guest Comedian Cruise
Sept. 3 - Irish Festival at Sea Cruise
Sept. 10 - Irish Festival at Sea Cruise
Sept. 17 - Country Line Dance Class Cruise
Sept. 24 - Cooking Class Cruise featuring cooking classes by NCL’s fantastic chefs.
Oct. 1 - Oktoberfest

Information on 2006 Boston to Bermuda Aboard Norwegian Majesty

Quilt Seminars at Sea's Fall Foliage Cruise - East Coast/Canada - from September 29 to Cotober 9, 2007 on Holland America's ms Veendam

2006-04-11T08:25:00.000-07:00

**Quilting instructors Alex Anderson, Joen Wolfrom, Christine Porter, Mary Sorensen, Paula Nadelstern and Laura Nownes will hold a wide variety of classes in the ms Veendam's conference center. Lucy and Eddie Mansfield, owners The Quilt Scene, are arranging to bring new Bernina sewing machines onboard for you to use. They will also be operating the “Quilt Scene At Sea” quilt shop during the cruise. Special discounted prices will be offered to you, so you can purchase a new Bernina to take home. They've had a wonderful response to this trip already. Book early while cabins are available and to have the best chose of quilt classes. Non-quilters are also welcome.

**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:

New York City
Newport, Rhode Island
Boston, Massachusetts
Bar Harbor, Maine
Halifax, Novia Scotia
Sydney, Novia Scotia
Charlottetown, Prince Edwards Island
Quebec
Montreal

Information on Quilt Seminars at Sea's East Coast/Canada Fall Foliage Cruise from Quiltcruises.com

2006 Rusty Wallace Mexican Riviera Cruise from December 3 to 10 on Carnival Cruise Line's Pride

2006-03-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

This will be the eighth cruise hosted by the NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace. Rusty is the famed driver of Taurus Race Car #2. 80% of her Carnival's Pride staterooms have ocean views, and of those, 80% have private balconies. Two sizes of balconies are available, one 50% larger.

**Only passengers registered for the special cruise group will be admitted to these activities and events. As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, usually not the cruise line or agent.

**Private cocktail receptions the first and last night of the voyage
**Exclusive question-and-answer and photo sessions
**Several racing-themed contests and giveaways

Information on the 2006 Rusty Wallace Mexican Riviera Cruise from Country Music Travel

McCall's Quilting Cruise - Western Caribbean - from February 25 to March 4, 2007, on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas

2006-03-20T08:35:00.000-08:00

Quilting educators Linda Fiedler, Pat Sloan, and Sharlene Jorgenson will be onboard this cruise. Pat Sloan is the author of 6 books about quilting. You might recognize Sharlene Jorgenson's name from her television programs "Quilting From the Heartland" and "Quilting With Shar."

*Passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, SewManySpaces.com, will enjoy these advantages in addition to normal cruise activities:

*Quilt education classes
*Quilting demos every day
*Special pricing for non-quilting companion
*Special McCall's goodie bag
*Personally escorted by cruise director, author, and founder of Sew Many Place, Jim West!

Ports of Call:

Port Canaveral, FL
Labadee, Hispaniola
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
George Town, Grand Cayman
Cozumel, Mexico

Information on McCall's Quilting Cruise from SewManyPlaces.com

Alaska Quilt Cruise Adventure from August 26, to September 2, 2006, on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sun

2006-03-14T18:15:00.000-08:00

Quilting educators Karen Combs and Sharlene Jorgenson will be onboard this cruise. You might recognize Sharlene Jorgenson's name from her television programs "Quilting From the Heartland" and "Quilting With Shar."

*Passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, SewManySpaces.com, will enjoy these advantages in addition to normal cruise activities:

*Personal quilting instruction from professional educators
*Sit & stitch quilting opportunities
*Autographed copy of The Essential Little Cruise Book
*Special pricing for non-quilting companion
*Personally escorted by cruise director, author, and founder of Sew Many Place, Jim West!

Ports of Call:

Seattle, WA
Ketchikan, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska
Prince Albert. British Columbia

Information on Alaska Quilt Adventure from SewManyPlaces.com

14th Annual Concerts At Sea™ Caribbean Cruise 2007 - Western Caribbean - from January 21 to 28 on Costa Cruise Line's Mediterranea

2006-03-02T05:08:00.000-08:00

**Again this year, great featured artists are onboard this cruise. Meet the artists for photos and question & answer sessions! Enjoy great 50's & 60's Rock 'n Roll music. This great cruise also includes nightly entertainment, commemorative t-shirt, daily trivia, dance classes, onboard dance hosts, Mike Harvey’s Super Gold Sock Hop with games & prizes, and a private cocktail party.

**Paul Revere & The Raiders - Remember "Hungry," "Kicks," "Indian Reservation," and "Louie Louie."
**Original Comets - Remember "Rock Around The Clock," "Shake Rattle and Roll," and "See You Later Alligator."
**The Grass Roots starring Rob Grill - Remember "Midnight Confesions," "TemptationEyes," "Where Were You When I Needed You," and "Let’s Live For Today."
**The Buckingham’s - Remember "Kind Of A Drag," "Don’t You Care," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," "Susan," and "Hey Baby They’re Playing Our Song."

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
Cozumel, Mexico
Key West, FL

** Only Passengers that have purchased the Exclusive Concerts At Sea™ Entertainment Package will be allowed admission into the Concerts At Sea™ activities and shows.

Information on the 14th Annual Concerts At Sea™ Caribbean Cruise 2007 from Concerts At Sea™

First New 2006 Ship: Holland America Line's ms Noordam Sails from New York

2006-02-22T09:05:00.000-08:00

Holland America Line's newest Vista class ship, ms Noordam, will sail 10- and 11-day Caribbean cruises round trip from New York in the spring and fall of 2006. Cooking demonstrations and classes will take place in the Culinary Arts Center. Holland America Line has partnered with Food & Wine magaazine to enable passengers to learn about the unique foods and cuisines of their ports of call. This onboard culinary program will be presented fleetwide.

The 10-day Eastern Caribbean program visits:

Grand Turk, Turk and Caicos
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
San Juan, Puerto Rico

The 11-day Southern Caribbean program visits:

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Roseau, Dominica
Bridgetown, Barbados
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Information on ms Noordam from Holland America Line

New: Costa's Largest Ship Concordia with the Largest Spa on the Sea

2006-02-15T11:42:00.000-08:00

Costa Concordia will debut in June with a spa that will feature 55 cabins and 12 suites within it. The Samsara Spa will be a two-story, 20,500 square foot “wellness center.” It will feature panoramic ocean views offering Ayurvedic, or holistic healing, treatments.

Guests interested in exclusive spa privileges stay in rooms built within the spa. Privileges include:

Unlimited access to the spa and fitness facility
Select spa treatments and classes
Wellness consultation
Access to “wellness cuisine” in the spa’s restaurant

Information on the Costa Concordia from Costa Cruise Line

Explore Alaska with Steve Thomas from August 10 to 18, 2006, on Holland America Lines' ms Zaandam

2006-02-06T16:58:00.000-08:00

Steve Thomas, host of History Channel's Save Our History, will host two on-board events. Unique shore excursions, designed especially for viewers of the History Channel, will be an enjoyable experience.

Ports of Call:

Seattle, WA
Juneau, AK
Sitka, AK
Ketchikan, AK
Victoria, BC

*** 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.

Information on the Explore Alaska with Steve Thomas Cruise from Collette Vacations

Blogonomics Blog Cruise from October 5 to 9, 2006, on Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas

2006-01-28T08:13:00.000-08:00

Join One by One Media for this premiere business blogging conference. Learn cool new tricks and tips.

Conference Topics and Hands-on Workshops:

Choosing and Developing Content
Blog Metrics
Return on Investment (ROI)
Blog Marketing
Using a Blog for a Single Marketing Campaign
Business Applications and RSS
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Monetization
A Study in Real Life Business Blog Success
Building Your Blog Design Hands-on Workshop
Six Figure Blogging Hands-on Workshop
RSS Techniques Hands-on Workshop

Conversation Leaders:

Robert Scoble of Microsoft and Scobleizer.com
B.L. Ochman of What’s Next Online
Jeremy Wright of b5media
Andy Wibbels of Instant Global Impact
Nick Wilson of Performancing
Darren Rowse of b5media and Problogger
John Nardini of Denali Flavors/Moosetracks
Steve Hall of Adrants
Toby Bloomberg of Diva Marketing
Scott Goldblatt: Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist
Tris Hussey of Qumana Software and One By One Media
Jim Turner of One By One Media

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Key West, FL
Cozumel, Mexico

One by One Media has blocked a limited number of cabins for this event. Prices go up March 15, so book early.

*** 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.

Information on the Blogonomics Blog Cruise from One by One Media

Crown Princess to Show "Captain's Awards Summer Film Festival"

2006-01-10T05:16:00.000-08:00

After surveying members of its alumni club on their favorite cruise-related movies, scenes, and film stars, winning selections will be shown on the new Crown Princess’ giant poolside LED screen throughout the summer. The Crown Princess is scheduled to launch in June of 2006, with nine-day roundtrip sailings from New York's new Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to both the Eastern and Western Caribbean. About 45,000 Princess Captain's Circle members voted in the "Captain's Awards Summer Film Festival."

Princess Cruises' Escape Completely survey winners included:

Best "Escape" Movie - Winner: The Shawshank Redemption 38%, The Great Escape 25%, The Fugitive 22%, Escape From Alcatraz 11%, The Truman Show 4%
Best Smooch At Sea - Winner: Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet - Titanic 51%, Deborah Kerr & Cary Grant - An Affair to Remember 30%, Audrey Hepburn & Humphrey Bogart - Sabrina 15%, Shelly Winters & Jack Albertson - The Poseidon Adventure 4%
Best Drive-In Movie Scene - Winner: Grease 46%, American Graffiti 34%, Rebel Without A Cause 16%, The Outsiders 4%
Favorite Movie "Princess" - Winner: Audrey Hepburn - Roman Holiday 41%, Alicia Silverstone - Clueless 22%, Reese Witherspoon - Legally Blonde 13%, Anne Hathaway - The Princess Diaries 12%, Robin Wright - The Princess Bride 12%
Captain Most Likely To Steal Your Heart - Winner: Johnny Depp - Pirates of the Caribbean 35%, Sean Connery - The Hunt for Red October 30%, Mel Gibson - Mutiny on the Bounty 17%, Russell Crowe - Master and Commander 10%, Gregory Peck - Moby Dick 8%
Most Romantic "Balcony" Scene - Winner: Pretty Woman 45%, Romeo & Juliet 20%, Breakfast at Tiffany's 19%, West Side Story 16%
Best Karaoke Performance - Winner: Cameron Diaz - My Best Friend's Wedding 34%, Matthew Broderick - Ferris Bueller's Day Off 27%, Bill Murray in Lost - Translation 14%, Ellen Dow ("Rosie") - The Wedding Singer 13%, Gwyneth Paltrow & Huey Lewis - Duets 12%
Best Performance By A Lobster - Winner: The Little Mermaid 52%, Splash 20%, Crocodile Dundee 2 13%, Love Actually 8%, Annie Hall 7%

Information on the Crown Princess from Princess Cruise Lines

Murder on The High Seas Cruise from September 3 to 10, 2006, on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas

2005-12-22T18:58:00.000-08:00

Whodunit Productions creates a Live Comedy Murder Mystery Cruise - "To Die For" - onboard ship. When you board, you will be given a role to play for the mystery. If you prefer, you can just sit back and watch it all unfold. When you aren't involved in or watching the mystery, there will be time to enjoy the cruise...Murder Free.

Ports of Call:

Port Canaveral, FL
Cococay, Bahamas
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Cookbook by 20 Princess Cruises' Chefs Now Available Online

2005-12-15T08:20:00.000-08:00

Princess's cookbook, Courses: A Culinary Journey, has only been available to passengers. Having already sold over 100,000 copies on board their ships, it's now available on Amazon. The recipes and helpful culinay techniques come from 20 of their chefs-at-sea, who are part of preparation of 30,000 meals a day on Princess ships. Most frequently requested dishes, special signature delicacies, and their time-tested personal secrets to both their preparation and presentation are included. This oversized coffee-table-style book features engaging photography.

Courses: A Culinary Journey, by Princess Cruises, from Amazon.com

Legendary Rythm & Blues Cruise - Eastern Caribbean - from January 14 to 21, 2007, on Holland America's Westerdam

2005-12-09T09:54:00.000-08:00

Bluesin' on the High Seas - the World's Only Fully Chartered Blues Cruise! The world's largest blues publication, Blues Revue, said, "A mecca to which every blues fan must make a pilgrimage to at least once". Everyone has a backstage pass! This cruise will feature.

70+ Scheduled Performances
Nightly Pro & Pro-Am Jams
Surprise Guests
Autograph Parties
Artists Workshops
Industry Summits
Theme Nights

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Barths
St. Thomas/St. John
Turks & Caicos

Information on the Legendary Rythm & Blues Cruise, January 14 to 21, 2007, from bluescruise.com

Reserve a Qualified Royal Caribbean Cruise and Receive a Free Blackberry or RAZR Phone!

2005-11-16T08:19:00.000-08:00

From November 15 through December 31, 2005, when you reserve a qualified Royal Caribbean cruise to the Caribbean, Bermuda, or Mexico, you'll be eligible to receive a free Blackberry* or Razr Phone** after rebate***. Check out the Hot Deals on qualified Bermuda cruises departing from Philadelphia, PA; qualified Western Caribbean cruises departing from Tampa, FL; and qualified Baja, Mexico Cruises & Mexican Riviera Cruises departing from Los Angeles, CA.

*What's a Blackberry?

**What's a RAZR Phone?

***Information on Royal Caribbean's Reserve a Qualified Cruise, Receive a Free Blackberry Promotion for U.S. Residents Only

Music of Your Life Big Band Cruise from May 5 to 22, 2006 on Costa Cruise Line's Magica - Trans-Atlantic

2005-11-11T07:58:00.000-08:00

This 17 day cruise, departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL, will feature the one and only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra conducted by Buddy Morrow*. You can depart from New York, NY, making it a 14 day cruise. Enjoy Music of Your Life* while Cruising Italian Style.

Nightly Entertainment*
Questions & Answers With the Artists*
Autograph & Photo Opportunity With the Artists*
Dance Hosts*
Dance Classes*
Hosted Cocktail Parties*

*As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, usually not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
New York, NY
Le Harve, France
Dover, England
Copenhagen, Denmark

Information on the Music of Your Life Big Band Cruise from ConcertsAtSea.com

Culinary Theme Cruises Back By Popular Demand - Western Caribbean

2005-11-04T15:08:00.000-08:00

Featured chef on each of the third annual Saver the Caribbean cruises will be:

Edgar Leal - January 15 to 22, 2006
Giancarla Bodoni - January 29 to February 5, 2006
Brian Katz - February 12 to 19, 2006
Wilo Benet - February 26 to March 5, 2006
Allen Susser - March 12 to 19, 2006

Your cruise aboard Celebrity Cruise Line's Infinity includes:

Onboard demonstrations & culinary lectures by acclaimed chefs
Regional rum tastings sponsored by Bicardi
Tours to gastronomic treasures at exotic ports of call

Infinity ranked among the top 10 ships in Conde Nast Traveler's annual "Best Cruise Ships in the World" survey in 2005.

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
San Juan, PR
St. Thomas, USVI
Nassau, Bahamas

Information on Celebrity Cruise Line's third annual Savor the Caribbean cruise series

Salsa Dance Cruise '06 and Calle Ocho Festival from March 5 to 12, 2006 on Carnival Cruise Line's Valor

2005-10-29T14:47:00.000-07:00

Many great dance instructors will be aboard this Western Caribbean cruise. Beginning to intermediate/advanced classes will be held in**:

Salsa
Cha Cha
Merengue
Rueda

Enjoy these additional features**:

Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, & Rueda Dances on Days at Sea
Parties
Prizes
Surprises

** As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, usually not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
Belize
Roatan Island, Hounduras
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Cozumal, Mexico

Information on the Salsa Dance Cruise '06 and Calle Ocho Festival from SalsaCrazy.com

Easter Extravaganza Polka Cruise from April 15 to 22, 2006 on Carnival Cruise Line's Glory

2005-10-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

The Eddie Forman Orchestra will be aboard this cruise. Enjoy their polka music in the ballroom and poolside**. Features of this cruise include:

Casual Dining in the Red Sail Restaurant
Sophisicated Dining in the Gold & Platinum Dining Rooms with low-fat Spa Carnival entrees available
Sushi Bars & European Style Cafes
24-Hour Pizzeria & Ice Cream Bar
Complimentary Stateroom Service
Vegas-style Shows in the Taj Mahal
Spa Carnival
Casino
Supervised Kids Program

** As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, usually not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:

Port Canaveral, FL
Nassau, Bahamas
St. Thomas, USVI
St. Maarten, NA

Information on the Easter Extravaganza Polka Cruise from Travel With US, Inc.

The Smooth Jazz Cruise from January 21 to 28, 2006 on Holland America Cruise Line's Zuiderdam

2005-10-13T16:18:00.000-07:00

Accoustic Alchemy
Bobby Caldwell
Brian Culbertson
Richard Elliot
Jeff Golub
Euge Groove
Everette Harp
Paul Jackson, Jr.
Jeff Kashiwa
Bobby Lyle
Marion Meadows
Brenda Russell
Wayman Tisdale
Kim Waters
Warren Hill
Alonzo Bolden

** As with most special event cruises, events are limited to passengers who have booked their cruise through the special event organizer, usually not the cruise line or agent.

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
San Juan, PR
Charlestown, Nevis
St. Barts, French West Indies
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Click the link below and you'll begin hearing some great smooth jazz.
Information on The Smooth Jazz Cruise from warrenhillcruise.com

Grand Ole Opry Cruise 2006 from January 22 to 29, on Carnival Cruise Line's Miracle

2005-10-07T15:16:00.000-07:00

One of Carnival's newest ships, Miracle 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:

Charley Pride
Roy Clark
Pam Tillis
Rebecca Lynn Howard
Eddie Stubbs

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:

Tampa, FL
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Costa Maya, Mexico
Cozumel, Mexico
Belize City, Belize

Information on the Grand Ole Opry Cruise 2006 from Cruise Music Travel

Inaugural Cruise of Holland America Line's Noordam on February 22, 2006

2005-09-19T10:15:00.000-07:00

The Noordam will be sailing from Holland America's former headquarters, Pier 40, in New York City. Scheduled for delivery in January 2006, the Noordam will have a capacity of 1,848 passengers, ocean views from 85% of its staterooms, and verandahs on 67% of all staterooms. Cruises in 2006 include:

7 - 10 day Eastern Caribbean Cruises with the following Ports of Call

New York, NY
Grand Turk, Turk & Caicos
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
St. Thomas, USVI
San Juan, PR

6 - 11 day Southern Caribbean Druises with the following Ports of Call

New York, NY
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, USVI
Roseau, Dominica
Bridgetown, Barbados
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
San Juan, PR

2 - 16 day TransAtlantic Cruises with the following Ports of Call

New York, NY
Bermuda
the Azores
Cadiz, Valencia, & Barcelona, Spain
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Livorno, Italy

Passengers can be booked starting December 20, 2004.

Information on Holland America Line's Noordam from Holland America Line

"Ultimate" Polka Cruise 2006 - Western Caribbean - from January 15 to 22, on Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Victory

2005-09-15T07:40:00.000-07:00

Hosted by John Gora & John Sagan, the 4 bands onboard wil be**:

Polka Country Musicians
Freeze Dried
Dynabrass
Polish Connection

Additional polka activities include**:

Polka Dance Lessons
Daily Polka Dance Parties
"Meet The Bands" Reception
All Star Honky Hour
Polka "Jeopardy" Game at Sea
Polka "Name That Tune" Contest
Polish Sing Along Sessions
Open Bar Polka Reception
Incredibly Infamous Polka Party at Senor Frog's in Cozumel!

** Only guests booking with theses bands/hosts will be admitted to these private polka activities.

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
Cozumel, Mexico
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Information on the "Ultimate" Polka Cruise 2006 from Polish Connection Band

13th Annual Oldies Caribbean Cruise - Eastern Caribbean - from January 29 to February 5, 2006 on Costa Cruise Line's Mediterranea

2005-09-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

**Would you believe the featured artists onboard this cruise? Meet the artists for photos & autographs! Enjoy great 50's & 60's Rock 'n Roll music nightly. Enjoy the Fabulous Chancellors dance music nightly & Stacey Wayne as 'Elvis.'

**Bobby Vee and The Vees - Remember "Devil or Angel," "Take Good Care of My Baby," "Come Back When You Grow Up," "Rubber Ball," "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes," "More Than I can Say," and "Run to Him."
**Paul Revere & The Raiders - Remember "Kicks," "Hungry," "Just Like Me," "Indian Reservation," "Him or Me," and "Louie Louie."
**The Turtles - featuring Flo & Eddie - Remember "Happy Together," "Elenore," "It Ain't Me Baby," "You Baby," "She'd Rather Be With Me," and "Eve of Destruction."
**Original Comets - Remember "Rock Around The Clock," "Dim, Dim The Lights," "Shake Rattle and Roll," "Rock This Joint," and "See You Later Alligator."

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
San Juan, PR
St. Thomas, USVI
Catalina Island, Dominican Republic
Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
Nassau, Bahamas

** Only passengers that have purchased the Exclusive Oldies Entertainment Package will be allowed admission into the Oldies activities and shows.

Information on the 13th Annual Oldies Caribbean Cruise from Concerts at Sea

Country Music Cruise 2006 - Western Caribbean - from January 22 to 29, 2006 on Costa Cruise Line's Mediterranea

2005-09-09T12:24:00.000-07:00

Performing nightly, for passengers who have booked their cruise with Fox World Travel**, are these featured artists:

Neal McCoy
Craig Morgan
Jamie O'Neal
Erika Jo

I have enjoyed Costa's wonderful Italian cuisine. If you take a Costa cruise, you must try the orange, lemon, and lime sherbert. I have never had a better sherbert on a cruise or anywhere else!

** 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.

Information on the Country Music Cruise 2006 from the organizer, Fox World Travel

Danny & the Juniors - Western Caribbean - from January 15 to 22, 2006 on Holland America's Westerdam

2005-09-05T10:19:00.000-07:00

Remember "At The Hop", "Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay", and other great songs, on this cruise with Danny & the Juniors. Your cruise includes:

exclusive events with Danny & the Juniors**
private cocktail party, exclusive photo session and more**
exotic Caribbean Islands
enjoy casual and fine dining
nightly entertainment
dozens of fun activities on board

**for reservations via CruiseEvents.net only
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:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
George Town, Grand Cayman
Cozumel, Mexico

Information on the Danny & the Juniors Cruise from the organizer, CruiseEvents.net

Danny and the Juniors website

Surf Onboard Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas!

2005-09-01T14:42:00.000-07:00

The largest Royal Caribbean ship yet, Freedom of the Seas, will be setting sail for her inaugural cruise, to the Western Caribbean, on June 4, 2006.

Features of the new ship will include:

New Family Staterooms
Ice-Skating Rink
Sports Pool
Rock-Climbing Wall
Whirlpool
New Flow Rider - The only place you can surf onboard a ship.
Extensive WIFI Capabilities and Connectivity for Cell Phones

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
Cozumel, Mexico
George Town, Grand Cayman
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Labadee, Hispaniola

The new Freedom of the Seas website includes:

Full Screen Animation (nice job-Lew) of the New Flow Rider - The only place you can surf onboard a ship.
Videos and Pictures Taken at the Shipyard
Written Interviews with Ship Designers, Planners, and Safety Workers

Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas website

Rock & Roll Cruise - Western Caribbean - from December 5 to 10, 2005 on Carnival Cruise Line's Imagination

2005-08-26T10:11:00.000-07:00

You can enjoy the music of the hit makers of the 50's & 60's, as well as onboard entertainment, food, and activities. Private events include:

Autograph/Photo Session
Cocktail Party
Concert Featuring - Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, Emil Stucchio & The Classics, The CrestsFeaturing Tommy Mara, The Legends of Doo Wop, and The Shades of Blue
Jam Session
Sock Hop

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Ocho Rios, Jamaica

*** 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.

Information on the Cruisin' Concerts at Sea - Rock & Roll Cruise from the organizer, Cruisin' Concerts at Sea

#1 Website for Cruise Ship Related Webcams

2005-08-20T11:45:00.000-07:00

Krooz-KAMS.com has many links and features:

bridge cams on 63 cruise ships
computer lab cams on some cruise ships
floating bridge cams on some cruise ships
Krooz-Forums
links to worldwide cruise lines
worldwide port cams

Krooz-Kams.com website

Lou Ferrigno Fan Cruise - Eastern Caribbean - from December 4 to 11, 2005 on Holland America's Westerdam

2005-08-13T14:34:00.000-07:00

You can join Lou Ferrigno on his first Caribbean fan cruise. You'll be invited to spend time with Lou at these activities and more:

exclusive events with Lou Ferrigno (seminars, etc.) **
private cocktail party - exclusive photo session & more **
visit exotic ports of call
enjoy casual and fine dining
nightly entertainment
dozens of fun activities on board

** for reservartions via CruiseEvents.net only
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:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nassau, Bahamas
Philipsburg, St. Marteen
Road Town, Tortola
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

Information on the Lou Ferrigno Fan Cruise from the organizer, CruiseEvents.net

Lou Ferrigno's website

Murder Mystery Cruise - Central America - from Jan. 4 to 12, 2006 on Carnival Cruise Line's Legend

2005-08-10T16:57:00.000-07:00

Not just a sea-going murder mystery party. You will participate in two murder mystery parties and have the option of attending Jack Pachuta's exclusive murder mystery writing workshop.

Ports of Call:

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Belize City, Belize
Puerta Limon, Costa Rica
Colon, Panama

Cooking Demos, Tasting Events, & Cooking Classes on Holland America Line's Ships

2005-08-06T17:36:00.000-07:00

Thirty four of Holland America Line's Cruises, between August 20, 2005, and December 8, 2005, will feature a quest chef or cookbook author (2 cruises will have a quest cheese expert, 2 cruises will have a guest chocolate expert, and 2 cruises will have a guest wine & spirit expert).

# of Holland America Line's Cruises featuring cooking and their destination:
8 Alaska
6 Europe
4 Asia/Pacific
3 Caribbean
3 Mexico
3 Panama Canal
2 Australia/New Zealand
2 Coastal (1 Pacific Northwest and 1 Alaska's Inside Passage & Glacier Bay)
1 Western Caribbean

Holland America Line's Culinary Guest Schedule

How to Listen to Porthole Cruise Magazine's CruiseCasts

2005-08-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

Porthole Cruise Magazine began podcasting on June 8, 2005. You can listen to this highly rated podcast every week. You don't need to be online at a certain time each week, because the 8 most current CruiseCasts are archived on the webpage below. Every Wednesday a new CruiseCast is added to the webpage. If you prefer to use Winamp, as I do, you can click the dowload link at the bottom of each CruiseCast description and save where you prefer. Open your downloaded MP3 with Winamp or MP3 player of your choice. You could click the title of the CruiseCast instead, but you will be listening with QuickTime without saving as a download.

Porthole Cruise Magazine's Archive of CruiseCasts - MP3s

Porthole Cruise Magazine's website

2006 Baltimore Baseball Cruise - Southern Caribbean - from January 14 to 21, on Princess Cruise Line's Golden Princess

2005-07-15T11:42:00.000-07:00

Elrod Hendricks (#44), Bullpen Coach for the Orioles, will host the 2006 Baltimore Baseball Cruise. Eddie Murray, Sidney Ponson (#43), and other players to be announced 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:

San Juan, PR
St. Thomas, USVI
St. Kitts, USVI
Grenada
Caracas (LaGuaria)
Aruba

***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 2006 Baltimore Baseball Cruise from The Cruise Lady, Inc.

2006 Cruise to Lose - Alaskian Wilderness - from May 21 to 28, on Norwegian Cruise Line's Star

2005-07-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D, C.N.S., will be hosting the 2006 Cruise to Lose. This cruise will include:

Fast Flush/Fast Track gourmet meal selections
Interactive learning seminars - The Detox Diet Revolution, Ending Emotional Eating, and Daily workouts based on the Fat Flush Fitness Plan
Breathtaking shore excursions
Cruise the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay

Ann Louise will be joined by:

Dr. Denise Lamothe, renowned author of The Taming of the Chew - A Holistic Guide to Stopping Compulsive Eating
Linda Mitchell, Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Director
James Templeton, owner and founder of Unikey Health Systems, Inc.
Debbie Judd, R.N., Outreach Coordinator for First Lady of Nutrition, Inc.

Ports of Call:

Seattle, Washington
Juneau, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Victoria, British Columbia

***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.

Information on the 2006 Cruise to Lose from Ann Louise Gittleman

Ann Louise Gittleman's website

Comfort & Restoration Cruise - New England & Canada - from September 17 to 24, 2005 on Carnival Cruise Line's Triumph

2005-07-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

Toni Zuper, owner/practitioner of Alternative Healing in Philadelphia, PA, will lead Wellness & Yoga Classes at Sea on the Comfort & Restoration Cruise.

Gourmet meals in the Paris Dining Room
Casual bistro-style dining in the South Beach Club
Special diet menus available
Convenient 24-hour Pizzeria & Ice Cream Parlor
Spa Carnival Selections
Sushi Bars & European Style Cafes

Ports of Call:

New York, NY
Boston, MA
Portland, ME
Sydney, NS, Canada
Halifax, NS, Canada

***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.

Information on the Comfort & Restoration Cruise from Toni Zuper

Toni Zuper's website

Shape and Men's Fitness Magazines 2nd Annual Mind/Body Cruise from October 23 to 30, 2005, on Carnival Cruise Lines' Pride

2005-06-28T10:57:00.000-07:00

Fitness Classes - Beach Body Workout, Cardio Blast, Circuit Training, Home Gym Workout Plans, Pilates Sculpt, Power Walking, Shape DVDs Taught Live, Strength Training, and Totally F.Y.I..
Mind/Body Classes - Moving Meditations, Multi Level Yoga, Power Yoga, Qigong, Sunrise Yoga, and Tai Chi.
Nutrition Lectures - How to Age Proof Your Body, Live Interactive Cooking Demo, and The Real Simple Diet.

Fitness Experts from Shape and Men's Fitness Magazines on theMind/Body Cruise:

Jeffrey Scott
Tracy York
Teri Hanson
Elizabeth Somer
Kent & Maria Burden

Carnival Cruise Lines' Pride Ports of Call on the Mexican Riviera:

Los Angeles (Long Beach), CA
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mazatlan, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Information on the Shape and Men's Fitness Magazines 2nd Annual Mind/Body Cruise on Carnival Cruise Lines' Pride from Carnival Cruise Line

How to Listen to a Weekly Show, Cruise Trends Radio, on Your Computer

2005-06-18T07:29:00.000-07:00

S. Earl Statler was a Port Lecturer for Cunard Line, Holland America, and Princess Cruises in the 1990s. He has continued his semi-retirement as a cruise travel writer. His interesting show, Cruise Trends Radio, will keep you informed of the latest cruise information and tips.

Update: Deleted the link to S. Earl Statler's Cruise Trends Radio show. He might have quit doing the show. His show is no longer listed in the schedule of several stations. His website link below is still good.

Requires Winamp. The Lite Version is all you need. Latest Free Winamp Player Download.

Sundays, 10AM to 11AM Eastern Time.
Click LISTEN LIVE. Select Open with Winamp. Click OK.

S. Earl Statler's website - Cruise Trends

Holistic Holiday at Sea III - Voyage to Well-being from February 26 to March 5, 2006 on Costa Cruise Lines' Magica

2005-06-16T12:59:00.000-07:00

Lectures, workshops, cooking classes, demonstrations, and more!

Meals will be non-dairy vegan/natural cuisine and organic whenever possible. Fresh fish will be served on request and the regular vegetarian and standard fare are optional on request. Non-dairy and sugar-free beverages will be served and available in the ship's store. Desserts will be sugar and dairy-free and prepared by their own pastry chefs.

Ports of Call are Ft. Lauderdale, Key West, Cozumel, Grand Caymen, and Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

***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.

Information on theHolistic Holiday at Sea III - A Voyage to Well-being from the organizer, A Taste of Health!

Carnival Legend Special 6 day Bermuda Cruises from New York, NY in 2006 & 2007

2005-06-13T06:34:00.000-07:00

Carnival Legend's Caribbean cruise schedule from New York, NY, is from April to October, 2006 and 2007. Carnival Legend's 6 day Bermuda cruise will be before the Caribbean cruise schedule starts in April, 2006 and 2007. The Bermuda cruises from New York, NY, will depart on April 20, 2006 and April 19, 2007. With an overnight stay at King's Wharf, Bermuda and and a full day stay at Newport, R.I., these cruises should be popular.

Itinerary of Carnival Legend's 6 Day Bermuda Cruise from New York, NY in 2006 and 2007

Carnival Valor Rusty Wallce NASCAR Cruise, December 4, 2005

2005-06-09T14:16:00.000-07:00

Cruise the Eastern Caribbean on the Carnival Valor with Rusty Wallace from December 4th to December 11th, 2005.

Ports of Call:

Miami, FL
San Juan, PR
St. Thomas, USVI
St. Maarten, NA

Events planned for this cruise:

Autograph, photo, and Q & A sessions
Racing trivia contests
Special farewell ceremony
Chance to become an honorary member of Rusty's pit crew
Much more!

Information on the Carnival Valor Rusty Wallace NASCAR Cruise from Carnival Cruise Lines

Celebrity's Century to Receive Makeover in April, 2006

2005-06-06T09:35:00.000-07:00

The 55 million dollar makeover will add the following.

314 Verandas
14 Suites
10 Staterooms
Specialty Restaurant
Expanded "Casual Dining Boulevard" on the lido deck adds Sushi Cafe, made-to-order Pasta & Pizza Bar, small ice cream parlor, buffet breakfasts, themed lunches, and dinner service with a casual dress code every night.
Spa Cafe that offers light, healthy spa cuisine for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Selections such as yogurts, smoothies, fruit, salads, & low-fat desserts.
Cova Cafe Milano, a stylish coffeehouse, will offer pastries. The Cafe transforms to a romantic, lamp-lit wine bar at night.
Bandstand & Bar on the aft deck.
Space dedicated to "High Seas Computing". Internet access & courses range from basic computer use to web site creation to digital photography.
Expanded "Fun Factory" children's area and new teen room for adventuresome teens.
Space dedicated to Celebrity's exclusive "Acupuncture At Sea" program. Acupuncture treatments, therapies, and enrichment lectures by licensed doctors of Oriental Medicine.
Significant expansion of AquaSpa facilities to allow new features.

Itinerary of Celebrity's Century

Tall Ships 2000 Bermuda Photos & Info

2005-06-02T08:39:00.000-07:00

In September, 1999, we had no idea the Bermuda cruise we were signing up for was during the Tall Ships 2000 race. Celebrity's Zenith left the Port of New York on Saturday, June 10, 2000, and arrived at the Royal Navy Dockyard in Bermuda, on Monday, 9:00 AM, June 12, 2000. We had expected to arrive at the Port of Hamilton, Bermuda. The Tall Ships were docked at the Port of Hamilton, having arrived from Cadiz, Spain. As we docked at the Royal Navy Dockyard, the Tall Ships started to leave the Port of Hamilton, going right past us. The cruise ship passengers were very surprised. One ship, a pirate ship, headed straight for the Zenith. As it got closer, it fired it's cannon. It was so loud and unexpected, I almost had to change my shorts. The Tall Ships were headed to Bermuda's Great Sound, where the race for Charleston, SC, would start at Noon. Their sails were not up because the wind was blowing from the exit of Hamilton Harbour. More photos and information is available on the following link.

Tall Ships 2000 - Journey to Bermuda