First look at Liberty of the Seas
October 26, 2007
CrownCast Episode 69.1
October 25, 2007
Episode 69.1 is now available for download.
Questions can be e-mailed to Questions@crowncast.org
Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder
Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas
Guest: Lisa From Georgia
Episode Sponsor: None
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Topics:
- Top news stories and rumors of the week
- Azamara Cruises officially added Azamara Quest to its fleet on Monday, joining sister ship Azamara Journey.
- The finance committee of Mexico’s lower house of Congress has reportedly approved a $5 fee for cruise passengers who visit Mexican ports.
- Cayman Islands-based Rum Point Investment Ltd. will take over management of Rum Point, a beach and restaurant attraction on North Sound, Grand Cayman, on Nov. 1.
- Potpourri
- Today - 1944 - The USS Tang (SS-306) under Richard O’Kane (the top submarine captain of World War II) is sunk by her own torpedo.
- We visit with Lisa From Georgia about the port of Oranjestad, Aruba.
- Lisa’s most recent trip to Aruba was aboard the Celebrity Galaxy, her 15th trip to Aruba.
- Lisa talks about the best beaches and takes us on a tour of the island.
- The bus system is easy to use and cheap,information can be found here.
- Lisa’s blog about Aruba can be found here.
- Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on Cruise Critic
- Sure-fire way to ruin a romantic getaway? Bring the kids.
- Join us on our next cruise, check out Group cruise for more information
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Oranjestad, Aruba - A natural coral bridge that spanned a cove along Aruba’s west coast.
Photo is from Aruba Bound!
Natural coral bridge collapses in Aruba 9/2/2005 - Tourism Minister Edison Briesen. The cause was not immediately known, he said. “It’s a very sad day for Aruba and for its tourism,” Briesen said. “A picture of the bridge appears in almost every promotional flier, and more tourists visit it than any other attraction.”
Running Time: 40:26
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This weeks listener cruise photograph
October 24, 2007
Aruba- Dinner for two on the beach at Bucuti Beach Resort
Bon Voyage
October 23, 2007
The CrownCast Staff would like to wish Bon Voyage to Christie from NJ and Terry from MA. They are leaving this Friday for a 9 night Eastern Caribbean cruise on the beautiful Explorer of the Seas. They will visit San Juan, PR; Labadee, Haiti; St. Thomas, USVI and Caso de Campo, Dominican Republic. We hope they have a fabulous time and join us for a review when they return.
RCI’s response to reposition Monarch of the Seas concerns.
October 23, 2007
Bob form California emailed his concerns to RCI regarding the repositioning Monarch of the Seas and leaving the Los Angeles market void of 3-4 night cruises. Bob recently received this reply.
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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Jones:
We are writing in response to your recent e-mail regarding Royal Caribbean International’s decision to reposition Monarch of the Seas.
Thank you for your comments. We always appreciate feedback from our guests. [Read more]
And the Winner is……
October 23, 2007
The winner is Donna (nerdy cruise girl) who with 25% of the vote wins the coveted 100 episode spot. Donna who has been our guest on episodes 18 (Grand Cayman), 36 (LOS Inaugural), 45 (Cruise Air) and 56 (Bermuda) will have to tell us what she would like to talk about on Episode 100.
Thanks to all of guest and everyone who voted.
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