Has anyone ever flown into Ft. Lauderdale Airport and taken a shuttle
or any transportation service to the Miami Cruiseport? If so, what was
the company and how much is the transfer per person each way. Thanks

do any cruise ships use the cape cod canal?
thanks

"D Ball" < wrote in message

Diana and many others:
Thank you so much for so much information and opinions. I think I'm
getting turned off from the Texas departure because of the distance between
the airport and the ports for cruise ships. When we have left out of Fort
Lauderdale or Miami, it was just so close and simple. Logistic were easy to
plan for hotels and transportation. So, while I'd love to try something
new,, I don't think the time to do it from Texas is with friends traveling
so far from the UK already.
I'm back to looking for something in April from Florida. :) Again, thank you
everyone for you detailed help. This group still has some of the best people
willing to pitch in when asked.

Cheryl

George:

The US cruise market (ships originating/returning to US)

With the following assumptions (correct as you will):

- With the state of economy
- A downturn in entertainment spending
- Increasing number of cabins
- Decreased interest to cruise (Hurricane 2008 season)

Could we be entering a price market such as we saw post 9/11?

For Jewel of the Seas

At a specialty restaurant such as Chops, can you book a table for two ahead
of sail time? I heard that a table for two is very rare.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

Hi,

I'm not a big cruiser myself (I'm a landlubber, put my at Sandals Negril
and I'm HAPPY!) but I've got a special 1 week sale on Princess Cruises
this week!

What does this mean for you?

I can offer you a reduced deposit rate of $100 if you book during
September 22-29th!

Keep in mind 2009 sailing require a deposit of 20%% of the cruise fare.

Each cabin also receives up to 2 Coupon Booklets with $120 of onboard
savings.

So if you've been sitting on the edge deciding whether or not to go NOW
may be the time to make the decision.

To Whom It May Concern:

We received this information/press release from the trades/Holland American
Line and thought it may be of interest to this newsgroup as well.

Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com

SEATTLE/PRNewswire/ -- As part of Holland America Line's latest Signature of
Excellence enhancements, entertainment on board five popular ships is
evolving to feature a new music program, the new Showroom at Sea, expanded
entertainment and enrichment activities and a video game room featuring the
latest craze in high-tech entertainment. The enhancements are part of an
extensive $200-million program that will occur during nearly month-long dry
docks on ms Statendam, ms Maasdam, ms Ryndam, ms Veendam and ms Rotterdam
beginning in spring 2009.

To Whom It May Concern:

We received this information/press release from the trades and thought it
may be of interest to this newsgroup as well.

Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com

Travelocity Powers Booking Engine for the Jamaica Tourist Board's Revamped
Website www.VisitJamaica.com

Sep 22, 2008

SOUTHLAKE, Texas & KINGSTON, Jamaica-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Travelocity® today
announced that it is providing the shopping and booking engine for the
Jamaica Tourist Board's new www.VisitJamaica.com.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Travelocity Partner Network®, which
currently powers the shopping engines for more than 100 destination
marketing organizations around the world, will provide a variety of travel
products ranging from flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages and
activities for visitors around the world planning a dream vacation to
Jamaica.

"D Ball" gmail.com> wrote in message
news:d81483ee-b82b-4a66-90e6-601823c49d09@x41g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...

Rumors have it that NCL is canceling the first F3 ship they have on order
and aren't sure if/when the second will be built.

This is a company with problems.