Cruise Travel back issues from July 2002:
Doggone it, we're blushing. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... I've been a subscriber to your great magazine for years, but have never before felt compelled to write a letter. This time, though, I can't ignore the urge. I just finished reading "Sea Dog," Pam Kane's article about [guide dog] Erin, Bunny [her owner], and Theresa [Bunny's daughter] in ...
Thanks for the memories. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... I always enjoy getting Cruise Travel every time, but I really appreciated the photo on the final page of your June 2002 issue in the Cruise Views titled, "The Joys Of Sea Days." It was a picture of my favorite feature of the Holland America ships--the teak, all-around, lower promenade ...
Norway In A Nutshell expanding. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... It was very interesting to read Laurel & Charles Doherty's Cruise of the Month story about their journey with Hurtigruten (Norwegian Coastal Voyage) in the June 2002 Cruise Travel. Two weeks ago I was lucky to see Hurtigruten's newest ship, Finnmarken--really marvelous, just like seeing a ...
The song remains much the same. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... I would like to know what has happened to the former Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship Song of America. We sailed on her three times over the years that she was in the RCCL fleet. We have been cruising at least once or twice each year since 1988 and have sailed on several other ships, but ...
Neopolitan delight. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... My husband and I are seasoned cruise travelers--12 cruises in 13 years. We enjoy every issue of Cruise Travel. As an Italian-American, I really enjoyed Theodore W. Scull's Port of the Month article, "Bay of Naples" in the April 2002 issue. I intend to take this issue and speak ...
That day will never come. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... We have been cruising for 17 years. The attractions have been seeing new places, special service, top quality food--all within the budget that we set up. With all the new ships' alternative dining rooms with extra charges, I foresee the day when the main dining room will be ...
We aim to please. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Hello, I just want to drop a line of praise for your magazine Cruise Travel. It keeps getting better and better with a great choice of topics. Please continue to include articles on historical ships and on technical aspects of today's (and ...
Two more seas with a pod. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The article on Azipod propulsion systems ("A to Z of Azipods," Cruise Travel, June 2002) was very good. However, it was incorrect to state that Royal Caribbean International has seven ships using turbine-powered electrical-generating systems. RCI's Voyager Class ships--Voyager of the Seas, ...
Then there's serendipity ... (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... In the ongoing debate by Cruise Travel readers regarding dinner with the captain, I feel compelled to respond to the letter titled "It's An Old Story" in the June 2002 issue. I am the author of one of the letters in the April 2002 issue that the writer and your editor refer to in this ...
Whither the gentleman hosts? (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... I have subscribed to Cruise Travel for many years, and I have all of the back issues. I still enjoy reading every issue from cover to cover, but I usually turn to your "Letters" column as soon as the magazine shows up in my mailbox. I find the comments most interesting because so many ...
Singles are second-class cruisers. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... As a single woman in my 50s who has taken a couple cruises and is planning another, I would like to add my "two cents" about the single supplements. Why don't the cruise lines realize that individuals who cruise have as much buying power as couples? Give us a break by making more ...
Was it more than enough? (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... The added security in airports is certainly justified since 9/11, but what just happened to us on a trip to Lima, Peru, makes us say, "Enough is more than enough." We had flown from Miami to Lima, from Lima to Cuzco (to view the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu), and from Cuzco back ...
Inappropriate attire is disrespectful. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... My wife and I are absolutely appalled at so-called cruisers who have the audacity to feel since they paid their fare for a cruise they have the right to dress as they please for evening meals aboard ship. There has been a great tradition in onboard dress since Cunard was a pioneer in ...
Loves going Dutch. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... I've just received the June 2002 issue of Cruise Travel and once again would like to write to you, this time regarding Holland America Line, which is our favorite cruise company. We have recently completed a 10-day cruise on the Volendam. It was our first time on one of Holland ...
Grand Bahama: unique island now discovering its full potential. (Port of the Month).
Jul 01, 2002; ... From its very beginnings Grand Bahama Island has been different--different by its very nature and different by its later design. Now the island is well on the way to discovering its full potential. Cruise passengers sailing into Grand Bahama are greeted by a large new design ...
It pays to check Cruise Travel. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... What a bargain! My former travel agent retired, so my wife booked a cruise on-line for Princess Cruises' Grand Princess--it was a terrific cruise, and the price was much lower than we expected. So when it came time to book for our summer vacation, we chose a Grand Princess cruise in ...
HAL care extends beyond the ship. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... My husband and I have been cruising for the last 35 years, and I have been receiving Cruise Travel for quite a number of those years. I remember reading at least one article about medical facilities at sea. Fortunately, we had never had to check these facilities out until our most recent ...
Biggest, not widest. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2002; ... In the Cruise News of the March 2002 Cruise Travel, the story "QM2 Spa To Canyon Ranch" stated that Cunard's new Queen Mary 2 will have a beam of 135 feet, making her "the widest passenger ship in the world." Not so! The Voyager Class ships of Royal Caribbean International--Voyager of the ...
Golden Princess: a further refinement of Princess Cruises' Grand plans.(new cruise ship)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Can the sweet life at sea top this--a lofty perch ensconced within a tubular glass pod suspended 155 feet above the foaming wake? By swiveling 180 degrees, the entire length of the Golden Princess stretches away before me toward the horizon. Skywalkers, this space-age capsule. provides a ...
If you only have a day in Granada, Spain: then you must visit the Moorish citadel of Alhambra.
Jul 01, 2002; ... A Muslim poet described it as a great ruby set in a crowning hill overlooking Granada in southern Spain, and today the Alhambra still sits, like an acropolis, dominating the city below on the fringe of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Moorish palace complex--with its gardens, ...
A new look at the OceanBreeze: historic and homey, Imperial Majesty's classic liner has appeal for everyone.
Jul 01, 2002; ... On August 17, 1954, a major storm almost stopped Queen Elizabeth II from presiding over the gala launch of Britain's newest ocean linen Ultimately, the event went without a hitch, and if the queen was a bit disheveled from her harried commute, no one knew it as the mighty hull of Shaw ...
Seabourn: back on course, "The Yachts of Seabourn" are tops in personalized service. (Company Profile).
Jul 01, 2002; ... Since its inception in 1987, Seabourn Cruise Line has been synonymous with highbrow luxury and exotic itineraries. Carrying just 208 passengers apiece, the nearly identical Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit, and Seabourn Legend are among the smallest, most intimate ultra-luxe cruise ships. ...
Norwegian Star: innovative vessel custom-designed for "Freestyle Cruising". (Ship of the Month).(Norwegian Cruise Line)
Jul 01, 2002; ... In this era of fewer and larger cruise lines, the "Freestyle Cruising" concept from Norwegian Cruise Line offers passengers an additional choice among the cruise experiences available. The 91,000-gross-register-ton Norwegian Star, which entered service last November, is the first NCL ...
Strange Stingray City: swimming with odd sea creatures on Grand Cayman. (Port Attraction).(Grand Cayman Island, Caribbean)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... It's an amazing sight as your boat glides into what's popularly known as "Stingray City" in North Sound on the Western Caribbean island of Grand Cayman. There are probably several other tour boats already moored on the sand bar in the middle of the sound's broad entrance, which ...
Ports-of-call index: a quick reference guide to cruise lines calling at popular ports-of-call. (Summer/Fall).
Jul 01, 2002 ... CARIBBEAN/BAHAMAS/BERMUDA ANTIGUA Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Holland America, Mediterranean Shipping, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Windjammer. ARUBA Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Holland America, Norwegian, Princess, Radisson Seven Seas, ...
Celebrity chef Michel Roux: for the man who raised the standards of cruise cuisine, life is definitely a menu. (Behind The Scenes).
Jul 01, 2002; ... With the release of his autobiography, Life Is A Menu, Michel Roux has once again brought cruise food to the forefront of public discussion. Possibly more than any other person in the modern era of cruising, Roux has made quality the main ingredient for cruise dining, rather than simply ...
South American sojourn: exploring the West Coast of South America aboard the Marco Polo. (Cruise of the Month).(Orient Lines cruise)
Jul 01, 2002; ... South America's Pacific Coast has always seemed to be more exotic and remote than the Atlantic side with its well known Brazilian and Argentinean cities and sites. Four countries front the West Coast--Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile--while a fifth, Bolivia, just misses access to the sea ...
NCL expands in Seattle. (Cruise News).(Norwegian Cruise Line)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... In an expansion of its successful "Homeland Cruising" program, Norwegian Cruise Line will homeport two of its newest ships--the Norwegian Sun and the Norwegian Sky--in Seattle next year for seven-day Alaska voyages. In addition the Norwegian Wind will continue to offer seven-day Alaska ...
New Carnival golf options. (Cruise News).(Carnival Cruise Lines)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Carnival Cruise Lines has dramatically expanded its fleetwide golf program to include a variety of beautiful and challenging courses in Belize, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Bermuda, Grand Cayman, Mexico, and Europe. Additionally, the line has signed an agreement to include top-of-the-line ...
Sea Princess to join P&O. (Cruise News).(Princess Cruises transfers ownership of Sea Princess ship to P and O Cruises)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... It was recently announced that Princess Cruises will transfer its 1,950-passenger Sea Princess to U.K.-based sister company, P&O Cruises, next spring. The 77,000-gross-register-ton vessel will replace the 1,450-passenger Arcadia, which is moving to a new U.K. cruise line, Ocean Village, ...
RCI inks Galveston deal. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Royal Caribbean International has signed a five-year agreement with the Port of Galveston to sail from the Texas seaport. RCI's Rhapsody of the Seas has returned to Galveston, where she will be based for the extended future, to sail Caribbean cruises from the Lone Star State. ...
Crystal's Repertory At Sea. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Introducing yet another distinctive selection in its onboard entertainment and enrichment programming, Crystal Cruises has launched "Repertory Theatre At Sea" aboard the Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony. This new concept features a selection of renowned comedic and light dramatic works ...
Cruise Calendar: Summer/Fall 2002.
Jul 01, 2002 ... Since most vacationers usually select their travel location first, then the ship on which they will cruise, the Cruise Calendar is listed in the following manner: popular destination area; port of departure; cruise company; cruise ship; departure date; length of cruise (days); ...
Spa at Seabourn debuts. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... The "Yachts of Seabourn" now offer their pampered guests a new level of indulgence with the introduction of "The Spa At Seabourn," an enhanced menu of treatments and services aboard the recently refurbished all-suite ships. For travelers who frequently vacation at land-based resort spas, ...
NCV now sails Antarctica. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Norwegian Coastal Voyage is introducing "Antarctica & The Chilean Fjords," a soft-adventure expedition cruise on the MS Nordnorge, which has eight summer-season (Southern Hemisphere) departures scheduled from November 6, 2002, to February 12, 2003. The unusual routing pairs the spectacular ...
Windjammer's "Dive Month". (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... This December is "Dive Month" aboard the ships of Windjammer Barefoot Cruises. Throughout the entire month, PADI-certified divers, or those looking to become certified, receive $100 off Windjammer's full cruise fare and a complimentary two-tank dive in one of the many great dive locations ...
Princess Jr. program cited.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Princess Cruises has been presented with an Excellence Award by the Alaska Region of the National Park Service (NPS) in recognition of the Junior Ranger program featured aboard the line's ships. The program, which was lauded for its excellence in education, is an integral part of ...
Celebrity cruises Charleston. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... One of the world's top-rated cruise lines and one of America's top-rated travel destinations now present travelers with a new alternative in Caribbean cruise vacations, as Celebrity Cruises has introduced its first roundtrip Caribbean cruises from Charleston, South Carolina. ...
Carnival big easy conquest. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Carnival Cruise Lines has scheduled two special one-time departures from New Orleans this year aboard its newest class of vessel, the 110,000-gross-register-ton Carnival Conquest--a four-day weekend cruise departing Friday, November 15 and a six-day voyage departing Thursday, Nov. 21. ...
Disney joins Wildlife Fund. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Disney Cruise Line has joined the Walt Disney World Resort in its efforts to study and protect marine life through the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund, a global awards program. Disney Cruise Line's shoreside cast and shipboard crew have long recognized the value and the beauty of the ...
100 voyages ... and counting! (Cruise Views).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; ... Have you ever enjoyed something so much you exclaimed, "I could get used to this"? I did, during my first cruise in June of 1977, a 10-day Caribbean voyage on Sitmar's Fairwind. Always an ocean lover, I'd never sailed, but finding myself at sea--in a breathtaking, totally blue world of ...