What Azamara Cruises has planned in Europe in 2009

February 29, 2008

MIAMI – February 29, 2008 – A year which is not a leap year is called a “common year,” but there’s very little that’s common about what Azamara Cruises has planned in Europe in 2009. The deluxe, destination-driven brand today revealed a widely varied series of itineraries for both Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, including 20 new ports and overnight stays in some of the most romantic cities on the continent. [Read more]

CrownCast Episode 88.3

February 28, 2008

Episode 88.3 is now available for download.

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Hosts: Jamie and Veronica Snyder
Location: Live from the Sea view Cafe aboard Jewel of the Seas
Guest: Paul and Jody from Texas
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Topics:

  • Top news stories and rumors of the week
  • More than 1,000 volunteers associated with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will spend this Saturday painting and landscaping a South Florida community as part of the company’s 11th annual G.I.V.E. Day.
  • Aruba received 316 cruise calls in 2007 totaling 404,721 passengers
  • Fidel Castro’s unexpected resignation raises speculation about US travel there but the most likely impact may be on the cruise business, analysts say.
    • A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean told USA TODAY that while the line hopes to have its ships visiting Cuba in the future, “it’s premature to judge how events will unfold there, and (we) don’t have anything to say at this time.”

Old Havana, La Habana Vieja, Cuba - Photo by komierowski400 from Webshots

  • Potpourri -Tomorrow - Segment in honor of the leap year
    • 1504 - Christopher Columbus uses his knowledge of a lunar eclipse that night to convince Native Americans to provide him with supplies.
    • 1892 - St. Petersburg, Florida incorporated.
    • 1956 - U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces to the nation that he is running for a second term.
    • 1972 - Hank Aaron becomes the first player in the history of Major League Baseball to sign a $200,000 contract.
    • 2004 - Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigns as President of Haiti following popular rebel uprising.
  • Where are all the RCI Ships on Leap Year?
    • Empress of the Seas - Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies
    • Legend of the Seas - Castries, St. Lucia, West Indies
    • Splendor of the Seas - Chilean Fjords
    • Enchantment of the Seas - CocoCay, Bahamas
    • Mariner of the Seas - Cozumel, Mexico
    • Rhapsody of the Seas - Danang/Hue, Vietnam
    • Grandeur of the Seas - Key West, Florida
    • Monarch of the Seas - Los Angeles, California
    • Majesty of the Seas - Miami, Florida
    • Adventure of the Seas - Philipsburg, St. Maarten
    • Sovereign of the Seas - Port Canaveral, Florida
    • Voyager of the Seas - Progreso, Merida, Mexico
    • Explorer of the Seas - Roseau, Dominica
    • Brilliance of the Seas - at Sea
    • Freedom of the Seas - at Sea
    • Jewel of the Seas - at Sea
    • Liberty of the Seas - at Sea
    • Navigator of the Seas - at Sea
    • Radiance of the Seas - at Sea
    • Vision of the Seas - at Sea
  • On this episode we will the fourth part of a review of a southern Caribbean cruise with Paul and Jody from Texas.
  • St Lucia touring with Cosol. www.cosoltours.com
  • Paul’s review can be found here
  • Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com
  • Yes, the Windjammer, you CAN eat there!

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A host of local drinks exist in the Antigua. From Pineapple, Guava, Mauby, Seamoss, Passion Fruit and Hibiscus to imported drinks Coco Cola, Pepsi, etc. exist. All varities of water exist even local brands. Many beers can be found in Antigua from Local (Wadadli, English Harbour rum), to regional (Carib Beer) to international, (Smirnoff and Heineken) can be purchased at any local bar. Rum is by far the most popular spirit, best served as a “Rum Punch”.

Running Time: 32:49

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CrownCast has broken 60000+ Downloads

February 27, 2008

We just broke through the 60,000 show downloads barrier this week. We just wanted to take the time to thank all the listeners who have made our show possible.
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Jamie & Veronica

This weeks listener cruise photograph

February 27, 2008

The Sovereign of the Seas - Ben & Jerry’s Ice cream

Photo from Jamie from New York

CrownCast Episode 88.2

February 26, 2008

Episode 88.2 is now available for download.

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Topics:

  • What’s on eBay
  • Royal Caribbean Cruse Line Cross pen and pencil set - Feb-26-08 18:30:00 PST
  • Join the eBay strike - February 18 to March 9 - don’t cross the virtual picket line!
  • Potpourri
  • Today - 1919 - An act of the U.S. Congress establishes most of the Grand Canyon as a United States National Park

Grand Canyon West Rim - Photo by philo1707 from Webshots

  • On this episode we will the third part of a review of a southern Caribbean cruise with Paul and Jody from Texas.
  • Paul’s review can be found here
  • Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com
  • Wakeup and smell your credit card burning!

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Saint Martin - is an island split between French Guadeloupe and the Dutch Netherlands Antilles. It is one of the smallest land masses divided between two countries. The northern, French side of the island is known as Saint-Martin, and is 20 square miles. The southern, Dutch side of the island is known as Sint Maarten, and is 13 square miles. To avoid confusion between the three variations on the name, the two regions are commonly referred to as “the French side” and “the Dutch side”.

Running Time: 42:30

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RCCL expanding in Asia

February 25, 2008

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. celebrated its presence in Asia and the maiden season of Rhapsody of the Seas in Singapore with a dinner event on Friday. [Read more]

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