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Hello again, cruise fans! Welcome to another edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News. There is lots of news to report tonight, so I will keep my usual ramblings to a bare minimum for a change. I'll just take time to tell you that Pat is bored. He is not getting nearly enough phone calls and e-mails. Even the cruise line personnel are complaining about not enough business. What this means is-aha! Fewer travelers! And therefore, lower prices! So, if you are even vaguely thinking that a cruise might be nice, call Pat! He's available from 8 a.m.EST until 10 p.m. EST virtually seven days a week. Oh, once in awhile, he has to cut the grass, but otherwise, he is ready to take your call and give you blazingly fast turn- around on cruise quotes! And his prices will be terrific! I promise. Call him toll-free at 1-866- 424-1090 or send him an e-mail at cruiseplanners7seascruises@msn.com You're welcome to visit the website, too, just for inspiration. The prices you see at www.7seascruises.com are not Pat's prices! His will be lower 99% of the time. Ok, time for some news??¦ April 22, 2004 - Royal Caribbean International took delivery today of Jewel of the Seas, in a ceremony in Eemshaven, Netherlands. The 2,112-passenger ship, built at Meyer Werft Yard in Papenburg, Germany, will sail a series of short, preview events before arriving in Harwich, England, to commence her inaugural cruising season in Northern Europe. Jewel of the Seas will sail Scandinavia/Russia and British Isles/ Norwegian Fjords itineraries until September, when she repositions to Boston to cruise Canada and New England. In November, she moves to Ft. Lauderdale to take guests throughout the Eastern and Western Caribbean. If you've ever enjoyed a birthday or anniversary cake on Carnival, you may not welcome this news. Carnival has adopted a New "CAKE" policy effective sailings departing May 1, 2004 and beyond. Guests will now have the opportunity to "purchase" beautifully decorated specialty cakes to be served in the dining room. Cakes will be available in two sizes--$7.95 which serves up to 6 guests and $9.95 which serves up to 10 guests. These cakes represent are an upgrade from the previous free ones and provide a high quality "centerpiece" for the special occasion. Cakes can be purchased through the Bon Voyage department or on board the vessel. The dining room staff will continue to recognize a particular event by providing a candle on the desert of choice and singing a celebratory song, if so desired. Please continue to tell Pat about birthdays, anniversaries and honeymoon celebrations so that they may be recognized accordingly. Carnival Goes Low Carb! No, don't get excited, you will still find plenty of bread and pasta and desserts! But, because of the explosive popularity of low carb diets, Carnival Cruise Lines will begin rolling out specially designated low carb dining selections on dinner menus this week with a gradual fleetwide implementation over the next month. Whether Atkins, South Beach, the Zone, or simply subscribing to the low carb philosophy, Carnival wants to make it easy and convenient to enjoy the Carnival dining experience. Dinner menus in the ships' main dining rooms will feature an appetizer, salad and entr?©e with a low carbohydrate count. The number of carbohydrate grams per dish is listed beneath each low carb selection. Primary ingredients focus heavily on vegetables, meat and fish blended with flavorful seasonings and creative preparation. The low carb dishes are included both within the overall list of menu selections for each course as well as in a special box on the opposite page labeled Low Carb Selection, which contains all low carb items from that evening's menu. The new low carb selections are being introduced on menus aboard the Carnival Victory this week with implementation throughout the balance of the company's 20-ship fleet expected to occur over the next month. Sample low carb appetizer selections include: Vine Ripe Beefsteak Tomatoes and Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella - Marinated with Basil Leaves and Virgin Olive Oil -3 grams of carbs; Hickory Smoked Alaskan Salmon - Garnished with Purple Onion Rings, Fresh Dill and Baby Capers - 2 grams of carbs; Escargots Bourguignonne - Burgundy Snails in Garlic Butter with an Infusion of Chablis and Pernod - 5 grams of carbs; Gravlaks - Thinly Sliced Norwegian Fjord Salmon Cured with Dill and Brandy Presented with a Sour Cream Mustard Sauce - 5 grams of carbs. Sample low carb entr?©e selections include: Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola Butter - Aged Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin, Grilled to Perfection with Green Beans - 8 grams of carbs; Pepper-Seared Supreme of Young Long Island Duckling - Marsala Infused Purple Onion Confit, Steamed Bok Choy and Sauteed Spinach - 6 grams of carbs; Tender Roasted Prime Rib of American Beef au Jus, Cooked to Perfection - Broccoli Roses and Grilled Tomato - 4 grams of carbs; Jerked Pork Loin - Slowly Roasted Center Cut Pork Loin, Marinated in Island Spices and Herbs Sauteed Savoy Cabbage with Bacon - 6 grams of carbs. A reduced carbohydrate bread selection will be available each evening on request, as well. Carnival lunch and dinner menus in the main dining rooms also feature Spa Carnival selections, which are lower in calories, sodium, cholesterol and fat. Designated items are accompanied by a listing of the number of calories and grams of fat contained within each selection. New York City officials unveiled a 13-year deal with Carnival Corp. and Norwegian Cruise Line that guarantees the city at least $200 million in port charges to upgrade the aging cruise ship pier. The two cruise companies agreed to bring at least 13 million passengers to New York through 2017 and together pay at least $200 million in fees during that period. In return, the city will give each line preferential berths at specific piers. A master plan, created by the city's Economic Development Corp., calls for the creation of four cruise berths in Manhattan and nearby Brooklyn over the next four years; the EDC still is mulling the Brooklyn location. The Passenger Ship Terminal, which will now be renamed the New York Cruise Terminal, was last renovated in the 1970s. Norwegian Cruise Line will bring the Norwegian Dream to Alaska in 2005, for a total of four ships in the region, and will offer longer cruises from Seattle with 10- and 11-day Alaska sailings. The Dream will reposition to Houston after the 2005 summer Alaska season to replace the outgoing Norwegian Sea; the Norwegian Sun will move into the Dream's winter slot in New Orleans. The line said it will not position a ship in northern Europe next year, citing "rapid expansion in North American ports and key destinations" -- but added that may change "as the company expands its fleet." Meanwhile, Hawaii deployment will be upped to three vessels. NCL expects the Pride of America to be completed at the Lloyd Werft yard in Germany in time for a 2005 debut. And itinerary details on a new, as-yet unnamed vessel under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany and slated for a fall 2005 debut, will be announced soon, a spokeswoman said. Cruise ships are top venues for both established and up-and-coming comedians and Carnival Cruise Lines is giving three budding comedians the break of a lifetime - a comedy gig aboard the world's most popular cruise line. As part of the new " Carnival Comedy Challenge," up to 100 would-be comedians in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Sarasota, Fla., will compete for the grand prize - an all-expenses- paid comedy performance, including round-trip transportation, aboard a Carnival "Fun Ship." The " Carnival Comedy Challenge" is the brainchild of Al Ernst, one of the most popular comedians performing aboard Carnival's ships who also appears regularly in comedy clubs throughout the country and has been featured in numerous television comedy specials. Ernst, who got his start by winning the guest talent show aboard a Carnival "Fun Ship," will serve as emcee for "Carnival Comedy Challenge" events, which will be held on the following dates: April 27-28 - Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta, May 25-26 - Comedy Zone in Charlotte, and June 29-30 at McCurdy's Comedy Theater in Sarasota In addition to an audience vote, a panel of judges, comprised of top talent evaluators, including entertainment scouts from Carnival and comedy club owners, will select 10 finalists from each city to compete for the grand prize. The 10 finalists will then perform a six- minute stand-up act as part of a "comedy showdown," with one winner from each city being chosen to be a featured comedian aboard a Carnival " Fun Ship." Winners will have numerous opportunities to showcase their talents during the cruise, including performing during the line's popular " Midnight Special" comedy show. The winner of the Atlanta event will perform on the Inspiration's four-day Caribbean cruise from Tampa Nov. 4, 2004; the Charlotte winner will perform on Celebration's four- day Bahamas voyage from Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 9, 2004; and the Sarasota winner will perform on the Imagination's five-day sailing from Miami on Oct. 26, 2004. Would-be comedians interested in competing in the "Carnival Comedy Challenge" can visit www.emannation.com for additional information and registration. That's it from here for this week. Watch for a special mid-week edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News complete with some special limited-time only prices! Until mid-week, smooth sailing! Teri |
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