tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77614344824253740992024-02-02T14:01:46.582-08:00Cruise Chronicles BlogCruise blog: ramblings, reflections and cruise news from a now, quite frankly, obsessed cruiser who was a crew member in her former life.koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-65825767387153284222009-09-07T18:34:00.001-07:002009-09-07T18:36:07.813-07:00Another reason for a ship to leave you behind....Children behave.... Six American tourists charged in Antigua scuffle.koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-27451372174394553612009-09-07T08:35:00.001-07:002009-09-07T08:37:50.832-07:00Group fears port work will sink VeniceImage via WikipediaVenice in peril?koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-32072164622794967842009-09-03T11:13:00.003-07:002009-09-03T11:15:58.618-07:00Retail Outlets on RCL's Oasis Including Largest "Coach" At SeaRoyal Caribbean's Oasis or how to spend, spend, spend on sea days!What a great retail line up.koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-42438141936076864762009-08-31T12:43:00.004-07:002009-08-31T14:32:53.625-07:00Vancouver's Canada Place Installs Shore Power for Cruise ShipsShore power for cruise ships at Canada Place a Canadian first koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-4729670038331772132009-08-22T08:59:00.002-07:002009-08-22T09:04:39.503-07:00River Cruise Ship Fire on Danube River: 150 passengers savedNo word on the ship, just that it was a German river cruise ship.Passengers saved from burning cruise shipkoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-45059081520350123732009-08-21T10:10:00.002-07:002009-08-21T10:12:19.274-07:00New updates on Carnival Dream's Ocean PlazaWith some pics! This sounds like a nice place to just kind of hang out and people watch - live music, too!Carnival Dream's Ocean Plaza coming along.koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-78710603890592568252009-08-21T07:47:00.004-07:002009-08-21T07:59:18.432-07:00Today it is All About Holland America....Many updates from Holland America this morning. I particularly like this one: Holland America Line Expands Group Advantage Program Features I mean, martini classes? Who could say no to that?Then there is their Well-Being, Suite Amenities and Suite Elite Packages featuring select combinations for fitness, luxury and revitalization.And one day maybe press releases such as this one will actuallykoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-74380056602273240842009-08-20T05:39:00.000-07:002009-08-20T05:41:14.138-07:00Ruby Princess Pool Used as Canvas by Famed ArtistRuby Princess Swimming Pool Becomes Latest Canvas for Famed Marine Life Artist Wylandkoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-38777091472968296072009-08-18T10:09:00.001-07:002009-08-18T10:09:27.726-07:00Tobacco plants yield the first vaccine for the dreaded 'cruise ship virus'Tobacco plants yield the first vaccine for the dreaded 'cruise ship virus'koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-69709190233991724292009-08-18T09:01:00.000-07:002009-08-18T09:01:28.068-07:00Carnival Cruise Lines Encourages Children to Dream Big With the Virtual Book of Dreams ContestCarnival Cruise Lines Encourages Children to Dream Big With the Virtual Book of Dreams Contestkoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-59512777691253649292009-08-17T09:19:00.003-07:002009-08-17T12:20:00.080-07:00Was it suicide?Image via WikipediaAlaska State Troopers are asking Holland America why they were so quick to declare woman's death a suicide.Was cruise ship passenger's death a suicide?koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-59224016341991857002009-08-14T07:52:00.003-07:002009-08-14T07:59:09.659-07:00NCL to Promote Customer Interaction on Their WebsiteImage by ragingwire via FlickrI like the idea that passengers will be able to post pictures and videos, too. I wonder how much opinions and comments will be moderated.Norwegian Cruise Line Invites Guests To Share Their Freestyle Cruising Experiences On Company's Web Sitkoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-66196439485083156542009-08-13T10:37:00.001-07:002009-08-13T10:39:44.469-07:00Carnival is on a roll this week!Image by afagen via FlickrCarnival Ecstasy earns award for guest serviceskoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-19772294281794297912009-08-13T09:25:00.001-07:002009-08-13T09:26:53.749-07:00Lesbians Save the World, Carbon Neutral CruiseWhat a fabulous idea and kudos to them!Lesbians Save the World, One Cruise at a Timekoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-72495983862821930022009-08-12T15:58:00.004-07:002009-08-12T16:00:51.535-07:00Kennedy Center Chamber Players to Perform on Queen Mary 2Image via WikipediaNot only do I need pots of money but lots of free time. Maybe one day....Kennedy Center Chamber Players of the National Symphony Orchestra to Present Cunard Command Performances Aboard Queen Mary 2 koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-87895588369699643472009-08-12T15:14:00.003-07:002009-08-12T15:16:55.130-07:00Crystal Cruises Trips for Foodies..Image via WikipediaOh, to have pots of money. These cruises sound heavenly...Fall Trips for Foodies: Crystal Voyages Sate Travelers' Appetiteskoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-54262345460916455092009-08-11T20:59:00.003-07:002009-08-11T21:01:47.163-07:00Whale dead before being struck by cruise shipNecropsy results show whale had been dead 5-7 days before being struckkoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-26160393967358549742009-08-11T17:36:00.006-07:002009-08-11T19:16:53.346-07:00A simple request: more West Coast/Pacific Northwest Cruises ... please?Dear Carnival/Celebrity/HAL/Norwegian/Princess/Royal Caribbean:I am sending you all this simple plea although I realize I have more chance of my cat reading it.Could you please, please, please introduce more West Coast/Pacific Northwest cruises? There are a handful at the beginning and end of the Alaska season and I usually try to go on at least one a season. But there just aren’t enough! Somekoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-36028354427781430932009-08-11T10:13:00.002-07:002009-08-11T10:20:09.549-07:00Bravo, Carnival Spirit!I love this ship and now I love it even more.Carnival Spirit earns perfect 100 Health Canada inspection score.koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-33782105922832636672009-08-11T07:52:00.003-07:002009-08-11T07:54:15.390-07:00Appointment of Culinary Phenom for Oasis of the Seas Signature RestaurantIt may be time for my first Royal Caribbean cruise. Yum....International Culinary Phenom Named Chef for Signature Restaurant Onboard Oasis of the Seaskoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-22968642086577407312009-08-10T13:49:00.002-07:002009-08-10T13:51:33.701-07:00U.S. Marshals Arrest Canadian Fugitive Onboard Cruise ShipThis type of thing seems to have happened a lot in the past few months... whatever works.Canadian fugitive arrested onboard cruise ship.koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-38936122559613578502009-08-10T11:08:00.002-07:002009-08-10T11:13:13.926-07:00Princess Cruises and Cruise Critic Celebrate National Romance Week With Search for 'Real-Life Love Stories'What a fabulous promotion and novel opportunity to win a free cruise! Who doesn't love a great romance.Princess Cruises and Cruise Critic Celebrate National Romance Week With Search for 'Real-Life Love Stories'koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-86307898062266426462009-08-05T12:08:00.001-07:002009-08-05T12:10:07.323-07:003 Doors Down Aboard Carnival InspirationThis sounds like a great cruise, especially if you like live music!Tickets are Officially on Sale to the General Public for the ‘VH1 Best Cruise Ever’ Hosted By 3 Doors Down Aboard the Carnival Inspirationkoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-29604274083390273852009-08-04T13:18:00.002-07:002009-08-04T13:19:55.709-07:00Work Begins on New Cruise Ship Terminal in San Diego - San Diego 6Love sailing out of San Diego!Work Begins on New Cruise Ship Terminal in San Diego - San Diego 6koolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761434482425374099.post-62572497439271647682009-08-04T10:53:00.003-07:002009-08-04T10:56:50.538-07:00Missing passenger appears to be a suicide caseVery sad.Cruise line calls missing Alaska passenger a suicidekoolforkatzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04910859245515289028noreply@blogger.com0