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Greetings, Cruise Fans Welcome to the August 21 edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News. Several of you pointed out that I didn't quite get around to putting out a newsletter last week. I apologize, and I thank you for your patience. Sometimes my day job gets in the way! Until I get to retire, raise miniature cows, write some kids' stories and cruise as often as possible, I have to carve out time to research and write this little newsletter. I'll try to do better. Pat reminded me to tell you about a new procedure that most of the cruise lines have put into place. After you've purchased your cruise and have your confirmation number, the cruise lines ask that you go on line to register. Their reasoning is that by doing so, they know who you are (in compliance with the Homeland Security Act) and you'll save time in line when you check in for your voyage. It works! Pat and I have observed the difference it makes when passengers have pre- registered. It really helps! If you have any questions, give Pat a call! And don't miss the major bargains Pat has on cruises this fall. Seriously cheap! Between the price of gas and airline security issues, not a lot of folks are cruising. This means that cruise lines need you. And they show their gratitude with the lowest prices of the year. So, let's go, all ready! Pat and I couldn't stand how inexpensive the prices were, so we're taking a 4-day cruise on the Majesty of the Seas, sailing on Labor Day. It calls at Nassau, Royal Caribbean's beautiful Coco Cay and Key West. You're invited to join us, or opt for a longer, more exotic itinerary. Visit www.7seascruises.com and look over the choices. Then call or email Pat for a price. His will almost always be lower than any prices posted on line. You can reach him at 1-866-424-1090, toll- free. The Star Princess has a nice little 5-night voyage this fall, calling at Nassau, Grand Turk ( Turks and Caicos) and Princess Cays, It's just one of dozens of fascinating itineraries on beautiful ships at astounding prices this fall. Call Pat to chat about 'em! And please remember that Pat charges no cancellation fees, booking fees or any other silly fees. The price he gives is your real price- with no extras or add-ons. If you have to cancel, you are subject only to cruise line penalties that may apply. You won't find a better deal or better service anywhere! You have my word on that. Now, a bit of cruise news... Former Yankees Graig Nettles, Frank Howard and Stan Bahnsen, Hall-of-Famer Bob Feller and slugger Ken Griffey make up a powerful lineup of players on MSC Lirica's Nov. 26 sailing. The 11- night roundtrip itinerary from Fort Lauderdale calls at Ocho Rios, Cartagena, San Blas, Cristobal, Puerto Limon and Roatan Island. Four- time All-Star Vida Blue, Earl Weaver, Stan Bahnsen, Randy Hundley, and Cito Gaston are in the lineup for the April 18 sailing, which calls at San Juan, St. Maarten, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Tortola and Samana. Each baseball theme cruise includes free interactive passenger/player activities, including a player-hosted trivia game in which guests test their baseball knowledge, question-and-answer sessions with the players, and a lively story-telling session in which the players share candid revelations about some of the "characters" of the game. Players will also host pitching, hitting and defensive strategy clinics. Perhaps the most popular activity is the free autograph session at the end of the cruise. Onboard MSC Sinfonia's May 7th and Oct. 22nd 7- night Mediterranean itineraries, golfers can improve their game under the guidance of famed trainer Chuck Cook and other professionals via seminars, a theory and demonstration session, putting green and shore-side golf tournaments, and then practice their new skills at the golf simulator, mini-golf course and golf cage. Golfers can play at some of Europe's best courses, as they sail roundtrip from Genoa to visit Monte Carlo, Spain, Malta, Tunisia and Rome. Friday, August 4, 2006 marked a special milestone for the newest member of the Royal Caribbean International® fleet. Currently under construction at Aker Yards in Turku, Finland, Liberty of the SeasSM was moved from dry dock to wet dock last Friday in a special Float Out Ceremony. Celebrity's Constellation was originally scheduled for an extended dry-dock in September 2007 for some special project work to improve ship performance. Due to scheduling constraints with the yard, there was a change to the project timeline for other vessels that has subsequently affected the timeline for this Celebrity vessel. The extended dry-dock for Constellation has now been changed to April 2007. For this reason, the Transatlantic sailings have been changed, two sailings have been cancelled and two new sailings have been added. Constellation's new 12-night Eastbound Transatlantic voyage will sail from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Southampton, England departing on Friday, April 13, 2007, 10 days earlier than originally slated. The 10-night Ultimate Caribbean sailing, originally scheduled for April 13, 2007, was cancelled. A new 5-night Ireland/Channel Islands cruise has been added, departing on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, round- trip Southampton, England. Constellation will be in dry-dock for 19 days beginning April 30, 2007. The 14-night Scandinavia/Russia sailing originally slated for Saturday, May 5, 2007 has been cancelled. Since the 19-day dry-dock in September has been moved to April, a new Scandinavia/Russia sailing has been added, departing round-trip from Dover, England on Saturday, September 1, 2007. Constellation's new 12-night Westbound Transatlantic cruise will sail from Dover, England to Cape Liberty, New Jersey departing on Saturday, September 15, 2007 A 35-day drydock for Carnival Cruise Lines' 2,052- passenger Fascination, scheduled to begin in September 2006, will include significant renovations to a broad range of shipboard areas. Following its multi-million-dollar renovations, the Fascination will feature a new nine-hole miniature golf course on Sun Deck as well as the new Caf? on the Way, a patisserie serving specialty coffees and sweets, located along the ship's Promenade Deck. Other new features will include a teen club, part of the line's ongoing expansion of its popular "Club 02" teen program. Additionally, a new 1,600-square-foot Children's World play area, located on Verandah Deck, will enhance the line's top-rated fleetwide Camp Carnival children's program, which hosts some 525, 000 kids annually. Debuting on Empress Deck will be a new art gallery, where guests can browse the diverse and stunning array of artwork offered during Carnival's popular shipboard art auctions. A new Atrium Bar on the same level will provide a convivial venue for guests to enjoy cocktails and listen to music. Other changes on the ship will include a newly-designed Internet caf? and a new 1,200-square-foot conference room. The Fascination's luxurious Spa Carnival will also be renovated and include new private treatment rooms, updated exercise equipment, and a host of cosmetic enhancements to the 12,000-square-foot facility. Staterooms and suites on the Fascination will be refurbished, as well, to include flat screen TVs, an entirely new d?cor and completely remodeled bathrooms. A number of crew areas will also be renovated. Additionally, the refurbishment will include upgrades in carpeting and upholstery, and some modifications to the layout of the aft lounge and casino area to accommodate larger groups. The 70,000-ton Fascination sails year-round from Miami on three- and four-day cruises. On this route, three-day cruises depart Fridays and overnight in Nassau while four-day voyages depart Mondays and stop at Key West and Cozumel. Okay, that's it for this edition. Pat is standing by, waiting for your calls. Okay, he's probably got his feet up, reading a library book with some old Western on TV, but he is waiting for your call. And until next week, smooth sailing, sailors! Teri |
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