Ray wrote:

Some cruise lines are easier to work with than others.

Unfortunately NCL is not one of the easy ones. I have on numerous
occasions where they would not
give the price reductions saying it was for new bookings only. This was
with 6-8 months until the cruise.
They wouldn't let you cancel and rebook either. They would flag your
reservation and if you tried to rebook
at the lower price it won't go through. It reprices at the price you
originally paid.

Doesn't make sense to me but that's NCL.

I currently have my first RCI cruise booked for early April of 2009.
Mariner of the Seas out of LA to Mexico. Excited about trying a
Voyager class ship....to a point. I'm not liking what I'm hearing
about RCI's food for one thing. And, I'm beginning to wonder if I
really will get a thrill out of the perks such as ice skating rink and
promenade. WILL I? I'm sure my teenage daughter will enjoy it,
(although she voiced that it's not that important to her and she would
rather go to Hawaii on a RT cruise. THAT'S not gonna happen anytime
soon, though.

Okay, fast forward to yesterday. I notice that the Star Princess will
be doing the same cruise I did last year on the Golden. 10 days out of
San Francisco to Mexico. I really enjoyed that cruise. Loved the sea
days. Loved sailing under the Golden Gate.

So, I have chance to book the same cabin (as of today) for the same
price as last year. About $120 more p.p than the Mariner cruise which
is only 7 days and for that I'll be driving 7 hours to the port of LA
and spending one night pre-cruise. So it probably works out to be
about the same or more.

My wife and I booked a cruise for this October with Norwegian with our
travel agent. Recently, my wife checked Norwegian's website and the price
has dropped by $50pp. That's not really enough for me to pursue a refund,
but if it continues to drop I might change my mind.

Do cruise lines typically refund the difference if the price drops? Or
might we be able to negotiate a shipboard credit?

Previous cruises: Carnival Victory, Voyager of the Seas(twice), QM2,
Norwegian Spirit,
Crown Princess

This cruise is our 7th and our first without kids. We took it to
celebrate our 30th anniversary.

We chose this cruise for a couple reasons: 1. itinerary. We absolutely
love Bermuda, We had also considered the Explorer of the Seas because we
love the Voyager class ships but their itinerary was 5 days with 2 days
in Bermuda while the Dawn was 7 days with three in Bermuda. 2. Price.
Our TA had a block of rooms reserved at a price no one could match. So
cheaper price and more days won out over nicer ship.

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Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Steiner Leisure Limited and thought
it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
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800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

Steiner Leisure Limited Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

NASSAU, The Bahamas
Steiner Leisure Limited (NASDAQ:STNR - News) today announced financial
results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Financial Results

Steiner Leisure's revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008
rose 10.5%% to $136.7 million from $123.7 million during the comparable
quarter in 2007. Net income for the first quarter ended March 31,
2008, was $9.7 million compared with $10.8 million for the same
quarter in 2007.

Jean wrote:

BINGO, Tobie....that is the only way I see them but they are just too
ignorant to figure that out. I see the post by No above only because you
have included it...We all know who calls me Queen O'Boyle...

A good friend is going on the Carnival Ecstasy in June, it will be her
first cruise.

Does Carnival give you beach/pool towels in your cabin or are they by
the pool? Also do they give you towels to take ashore?

Also I assume tips will be put on her account automatically?

thanks,
sue

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Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Azamara and thought it would be of
interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

Azamara to 'Journey' Through a Dreamy Caribbean

MIAMI, April 30
When travelers sail the Caribbean on an Azamara Cruises ship, they
enjoy indulgent onboard experiences, spectacular blue waters and an
exotic array of islands, islets, reefs and cays. Azamara aims to offer
all that and more with its lineup of itineraries in the region in late
2009 and early 2010, which opened for sale today.

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