~ SEA VIEWS ~
The Newsletter for Cruise Travelers
November 15, 2001
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Royal Caribbean International's newest vessel, Adventure of the Seas, made her United States debut last week. Before her naming ceremony in New York City, where she sailed with approximately 2,000 police and firemen's family members on a special two-night tribute cruise, she called on Boston. Barry Cunningham was on board there and shares this view of the flag-decked Royal Promenade (photo-left). For Barry's review and extensive photo tour, visit Skyscraper Tours.
Did you miss the Adventure of the Seas' arrival in New York last Saturday? Catch the shots George Hall shared with CruiseDiva.com at NYC Welcomes Adventure of the Seas!
Speaking of new ships... Would you like to attend the first-ever DUAL cruise ship christening? When bottles of Nicolas Feuillatte champagne simultaneously burst against the bows of Norwegian Cruise Line's two new vesselsNorwegian Sun and Norwegian StarCruise Diva will be there in Miami and you can join in the festivities as well. NCL has announced that the ceremonies will be available online via LIVE WEBCAST this coming Saturday, November 17th. Check this week's Cruise News on CruiseDiva.com for details and watch next week for my reports about the christening highlights and ship details!
More Cruise News
- This week, Holland America Line added several more accolades to its long list of awards by ranking among the top three large-ship cruise lines in the Conde Nast Traveler 2001 Readers' Choice Awards. In addition, Holland America also received Porthole Cruise Magazines' Annual Editor in Chief Award for operating the Best Private Island in the cruise industry, as well as top awards for Best Shore Excursions, Best Lecture Series, Best Cruise Line for Physically Challenged, and Best Alaskan Itinerary in Porthole's own Reader's Choice Awards.
- Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has a new hand at the helm. Jack Williams has been named president and chief operating officer of Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises. In this role, Williams, previously president of Royal Caribbean International, will manage the day-to-day operations of both cruise lines, which will continue to operate independently under his stewardship.
- Carnival Cruise Line is set to inaugurate 'FUN SHIP' Cruising from Mobile, Alabama. The World's Largest Cruise Line has announced an all-new series of Two- to Six-Day Sailings from Mobile scheduled for March 2002.
(Details about these stories and more in Cruise News)
Cruise Diva's FOCUS is on Cruise Fashion & Smart Packing ~ I packed for a 15-night cruise using just one airline regulation size rolling carry on bag and a backpack-style purse. How did I do it and why? Find out! Plus, get more wardrobe stretching hints and packing tips.
Who's cruising? Check the latest New Cruise Reviews! Join Cruise Diva on Zenith from Baltimore to Bermuda and then sail with Brandan Thomas on Carnival Victory to Canada. Take a "virtual" stroll through the cabins, suites & public rooms in the Statendam Photo Gallery created by Jana Jones, enjoy a cruise aboard Golden Princess with Vincent & Mary Finelli, and sail from Galveston with the Furgerson family on Rhapsody of the Seas. Then reboard the Zenith, Baltimore to Tampa for a repositioning cruise with Melinda Kazmer.
New travel product! Have DUCK Tape, Will Travel - A new cruising travel necessity. This is NOT your father's duct tape & it no longer belongs in the garage.
Hot Tip: Leave any paperback novels you've finished reading for the crew library. You'll have more room in your suitcase and crewmembers will have fresh reading material. More info and tips... here
Elsewhere Online: No flaming, just fun! Join fellow cruisers on the message boards at Cruise @ddicts
BON VOYAGE!
Linda Coffman, Editor & Social Hostess
CruiseDiva.com
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Adventure of the Seas' Royal Promenade photograph--courtesy of Barry Cunningham
