Cruise Travel back issues from September 2002:
Holding down the mile-long lines. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... I am writing in regards to the pier staff that all lines have and that get very little credit for their warm welcomes and well-organized moving of people to their ships. In my 18 years of cruising, I have found all the staff to be eager and helpful--they set the tone for the whole cruise. ...
Doggone good tale. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... I've just finished reading the June 2002 Cruise Travel. As always, I look forward to receiving my magazine and reading the entire issue from front to back. This month I truly enjoyed the well-written article entitled "See Dog At Sea" by Pam Kane. It is great to see that the dog ...
Stubborn mule story. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... Firstly, we are avid cruisers and have enjoyed Cruise Travel for several years now. On page 48 of the August 2002 issue the caption with the Panama Canal photo states that the mule (electric engine) is pulling the ship through the lock. We have traveled several times through the canal and ...
To each his own. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... I am responding to the letter from Jerald Berman in the August 2002 Cruise Travel. In his letter Mr. Berman is responding to my letter in the June issue, although he does not mention my name. Mr. Berman suggests that I introduce myself to a staff member on a Carnival ship and ...
Loves going Dutch. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... Concerning the recent letters about dining at the Captain's Table: Cruise Travel readers seem to believe that only suite passengers can obtain this privilege. I and my wife took an 11-day cruise on Celebrity's Zenith a few years ago and had booked the Royal Suite. We were never asked to ...
Never judge by appearances. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... I just finished reading the August 2002 issue of Cruise Travel and enjoyed it very much--with one exception: "Letters" had an editorial by Larry Lilly who spewed forth his venomous contempt for "so-called cruisers who have the audacity to feel since they paid their fare for a cruise they ...
Never the twain shall meet. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... I have spent many months in Santiago de Chile on both business and visiting friends made over the years. When time allowed, I took cruises there, instead of flying. Therefore I was most interested in the "South American Sojourn" Cruise of the Month by Theodore W. Scull in Cruise Travel, ...
The shopping myth. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... I am a longtime subscriber to Cruise Travel and a veteran of more than 50 cruises. Like so many others, I join the shopping frenzy each time I land in St. Thomas. My immediate past cruise was no exception, and Charlotte Amalie was one of our port calls. I am an electronics ...
Dance missteps. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... Like most cruise line executives, Mr. Rick Meadows of Seabourn Cruise Line ("Company Profile," Cruise Travel, August 2002) seems to have little idea of the music appropriate for dancing. Neither "big bands" with their limited range of tempi, nor Elvis-style "bang and twang" are good dance ...
Medical & spiritual needs fulfilled. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002 ... We and our friends were aboard Regal Cruises' Regal Empress on a spring cruise to Panama and Central America. One of our friends suffered a serious heart attack during the night. She was "touch and go" throughout the night and the next day. We were miles from shore, and we wondered just ...
Tipping trends need amending. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... In regard to the recent letters about tipping, I totally agree that all employees including the crew should be compensated, perhaps with a "bonus system gratuity" included in the cruise fare. As the crew works together as a team for our enjoyment 24-7, they do deserve to be compensated. ...
Hamburg: Northern Germany's premier port is "wunderbar". (Port of the Month).
Sep 01, 2002; ... Viewed from high up the baroque tower of St. Michael's Church, Hamburg's well-defined residential, commercial, and port precincts spread out in all directions. The 800-year-old Northern German city below fronts on a network of canals linking the inner and outer sections of the Alster, ...
Introducing Infinity: second of Celebrity's Millennium Class vessels opens a world of possibilities.(Celebrity Cruises)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Vancouver outside, Venice inside--and a world of possibilities throughout. As we boarded Celebrity Cruises' new Infinity at the port of Vancouver for a seven-day Alaska voyage, we enjoyed the best of both worlds: the views of this charming Canadian city through glass walls and exterior ...
Bonaire's donkey lady: go off the beaten path to visit this special woman at her unique animal sanctuary.
Sep 01, 2002; ... We noticed the sign "Donkey Sanctuary" as we headed back with our car and driver to Kralendijk, capital of Bonaire. My wife and 1, freelance photo-journalists, were winding up an assignment on the tiny Dutch island in the Caribbean. I was intrigued by the sign after glimpsing the sandy, ...
Eco-cruising in Central America: Cruise West's natural voyages of exploration in Costa Rica and through the Panama Canal.
Sep 01, 2002; ... Call it an expedition cruise. An eco-cruise. An un-cruise. It's hard to pigeon-hole Cruise West's new Costa Rica and Panama Canal itinerary aboard the Pacific Explorer. But by any measure, it's a departure from the ordinary. Contrast the freedom to go to the dining room in a ...
If you only have a day in Saint John: gateway to Canada's Maritime Provinces.(St. John, New Brunswick)
Sep 01, 2002; ... It has no palm-lined beaches, no great landmarks. It cannot rival the beauty of Hawaii, the sizzle of Acapulco, the glamour of Rio de Janeiro. If you're dreaming of exotic lands, set sail for Istanbul, Bali, or Hong Kong. But if you're looking for a fresh discovery close to home, a day in ...
Observation from abroad. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... I wonder whether the comments forms which cruise passengers are asked to fill in are really read by the ships' staff and head office personnel. During my past cruises I ...
Doubly disappointed. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... I must say I was disappointed in the articles on Radisson Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Mariner and on podded propulsion systems in the June 2002 Cruise Travel. I thought they were both poorly researched and misleading. Although the review of the Seven Seas Mariner might be ...
Disoriented editor's final word. (Letters).
Sep 01, 2002; ... The June 2002 Cruise Travel featured Radisson Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Mariner as Ship of the Month. The last words of the story ...
Holland America Line: Amsterdam: the fleet's co-flagship is a refined world traveller. (Ship of the Month).(Cover Story)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Holland America Line is all about continuity, a hugely successful company dating back to 1873 and one of only two that successfully made the transition from ocean transportation to full-time leisure cruise travel. Ship names are very much a part of the line's heritage, and the ...
Fall 2002: ports-of-call index: a quick reference guide to cruise lines calling at popular ports-of-call.(Brief Article)(Directory)
Sep 01, 2002 ... CARIBBEAN/BAHAMAS/BERMUDA ANTIGUA (St. John's) Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Holland America, Mediterranean Shipping, Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Windjammer. ARUBA (Oranjestad) Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Holland America, Norwegian, ...
NCL's record deployment. (Cruise News).(Norwegian Cruise Line)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... From the lush rainforests of Belize to the pristine reefs of Roatan, Honduras, to the shoreside bustle of Fort de France, Martinique, Norwegian Cruise Line offers every kind of Caribbean experience in 2003-2004, as the line embarks on the largest Caribbean deployment in its history. ...
CLIA's Godsman retires. (Cruise News).(Cruise Lines International Association )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Longtime travel industry veteran James G. Godsman is retiring as president of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), it was recently announced. Said Godsman: "After 17 years of heading the biggest and best travel trade association, traveling tens of thousands of miles ...
New Princess cruise-tours. (Cruise News).(enjoy Alaska)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Princess will offer a new series of escorted Alaska cruise-tours in 2003 that will significantly expand the company's selection of fully guided land packages. These new offerings feature the same itineraries as Princess's most popular traditional tours, with the addition of a full-time ...
Olsen circles South America. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just announced that its Black Watch cruise liner will commence a 72-night "Around South America" cruise from Southampton, England, on January 4, 2003. This cruise replaces the Far East itinerary canceled due to political instability in the region. The line's ...
HAL's new Hawaii route. (Cruise News).(Holland America Line)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Holland America Line is adding new 16-day "Circle Hawaii" cruises in 2003 that feature the less-touristed island of Molokai, while continuing its perennially popular 15-day sailings. The company offers a total of seven Hawaii cruises in 2003, all sailing roundtrip from San Diego aboard the ...
South Street liner exhibit. (Cruise News).(South Street Seaport Museum)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... The South Street Seaport Museum recently opened its newest attraction, the "Monarchs of the Seas," at Walter Lord Gallery, located at 209 Water Street in New York City. Dedicated to author and maritime historian Walter Lord, who died in May, the exhibits highlight the newly acquired Der ...
Alaska 2003: today's cruise companies offer passengers enriching views of "the last frontier." (Cruise Roundup).
Sep 01, 2002; ... Whales are a common sight in Glacier Bay. But rock-climbing bears? Even the naturalist was surprised. Yet there they were, scampering about the rugged cliffs. "I don't know how they got up there," the naturalist joked, "but the better question is: How are they going to get down?" ...
Freedom of choice: NCL's "Freestyle Cruising" revolutionizes shipboard dining. (Sailing With The Chefs).(Norwegian Cruise Line )
Sep 01, 2002; ... Dressing up for the captain's welcome party, dining with the same passengers at early or late seating, Broadway-style and variety shows, diverse activities onboard, and tours and excursions ashore are all well-established cruise traditions. But now Norwegian Cruise Line has put ...
Mexican Riviera: a shining star brings new light to an old route. (Cruise of the Month).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... The West Coast is awash with stars, but even in star-studded Los Angeles the Star Princess--the newest Princess Cruises ship--is an attention grabber. As we sailed out of the San Pedro harbor area, onlookers onshore, pleasure boaters, and even the U.S. Coast Guard were all photographing ...
Intracostal cruising on the Grande Mariner: American Canadian Caribbean Line's small ships offer unique views of America.
Sep 01, 2002; ... Can a gal and her fella find happiness aboard a 183-foot ship that does not offer floor shows, a gambling casino, shopping promenades, swimming pool, gym, or spa--not even a key to the cabin door? That setting may seem eerily empty, joyless, and even insecure, but our mood was clearly ...
Tropical twists: Carnival's short sailings from Tampa offer a Western Caribbean alternative.(Carnival Cruise Lines)
Sep 01, 2002; ... Many first-timers looking for a tried-and-true cruise experience test the waters between Florida's Atlantic Coast and islands of the Eastern Caribbean, the most frequented sea lanes in the world, at least in terms of cruise-ship traffic. The standard one-week circuit from Miami or Fort ...
Costa's Yoga Cruise. (Cruise News).(Costa Cruises )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Yoga Journal, the country's most widely read yoga magazine, recently announced plans for "The Yoga Cruise," the first-ever yoga conference at sea. Set to sail on February 2, 2003, from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, aboard Coasta Cruises' CostaAtlantica, the cruise will visit various ports-of-call in ...
KD one-day passes. (Cruise News).(KD River Cruises)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... KD River Cruises of Europe is offering one-day cruise passes for travel on the Rhine and Moselle rivers at a price of $25. An ideal way to add to a traveler's European experience, KD's excursion ships sail in both directions between Cologne and Koblenz and Koblenz and Mainz on the Rhine ...
Crystal nabs Nobu sushi. (Cruise News).(Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa, international chef)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... World-class master chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa, chef/owner of 14 restaurants worldwide, is bringing his legendary cuisine to the newest ship in Crystal Cruises' highly rated fleet, the Crystal Serenity, creating a culinary alliance that pairs two of the world's leading names in food, ...
"Stop smoking" on Carnival. (Cruise News).(Carnival Cruise Lines)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Following tremendous consumer response to the first "Stop Smoking Caribbean Cruises" aboard the 2,052-passenger Paradise--the world's only smoke-free cruise ship--Carnival Cruise Lines, the American Lung Association of Connecticut (ALAC), and Manchester Community College will offer six ...
RiverBarge "easy" holidays. (Cruise News).(RiverBarge Excursion Lines)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Those looking for excitement and adventure and less halls to deck this holiday season should consider a trip aboard RiverBarge Excursions' 198-passenger River Explorer. This year guests can travel the lower Mississippi River and scenic Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, discovering the sights, ...
Celebs enhance World Cruise. (Cruise News).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002 ... Radisson Seven Seas Cruises' Seven Seas Mariner's first World Cruise--a 108-night voyage, January 21-May 9, 2003--will invite guests to explore more worlds than one, with luminaries from the worlds of international affairs, global business, and movies joining them as guest lecturers ....
What constitutes a classic? (Cruise Views).(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2002; ... As the letters to Cruise Travel frequently bemoan, classic ocean liners are becoming few and far between. Old standbys like the Queen Elizabeth 2 of 1969 and the Norway (nee France) of 1962 are just about the only true classics left sailing, as their predecessors, like the Rotterdam of ...