CrownCast Episode 94.1

Episode 94.1 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: Pat and John from Florida

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Topics:

• What’s on eBay
• Novelty Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Transistor Radio - Mar-27-08 14:57:34 PDT
• Remember those American Idol cruises we read about last month in the New York Times? But the announcement was premature. Almost as soon as Royal Caribbean had spilled the beans to the Times, which prints its travel section in advance and thus often is given an early heads up on industry news, the deal fell through.
• Potpourri -Today - 1634 - The first settlers arrive in Maryland.
• On this episode we will have a trip report on a exotic 13 night South American Cruise.
• Valparaiso (Valparaíso) is a city of around 300,000 on the Pacific coast of the central region of Chile. It is located approximately 120km west of the capital, Santiago de Chile. The city is widely known for its bohemian culture, brightly colored houses, and beautiful seaside views.
• La Serena is a town in the north of Chile. La Serena has some of the country’s longest stretches of beach. You can take a whole day walking from one end to another.
• Puerto Montt is a fast growing chaotic city in the south of Chile, just north of Chiloé Island. It boasts great views of the ocean and towering peaks of the andes, and is a centre for travellers heading further south along the carretera austral, or east to Argentina.
• A good place to have some seafood is at the fishing community of Angelmó. Along with the seafood market there are some restaurants. There are also a lot of options for shopping Mapuche craftworks.
• John’s galleries from our South America Trip. http://www.pbase.com/jpmccormac/south_america
• Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on CruiseCritic.com
• Trouble with the time share.

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Lakes Region, Chile - Dancers at local restaurant

Running Time: 41:27

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Happy Easter

 

Happy Easter

 

Have a Happy Easter from our family at CrownCast to your family. Have a safe and healthy Holiday.

 

Celebrity Cruises is offering guests the opportunity to paint their idea of the perfect vacation

MIAMI – March 20, 2008 –With its largest European deployment ever slated for 2009, Celebrity Cruises is offering guests the opportunity to paint their idea of the perfect vacation – by numbers, that is. Five ships, including two new vessels, will visit the region in a single European season for the first time in the line’s history. [Read more]

CrownCast Episode 93

Episode 93 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: None

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Topics:

• Top news stories and rumors of the week
• The economy may be slowing, but the unfortunate confluence of reduced capacity, the weakening dollar and fewer operators offering trips mean your Caribbean cruise could cost a bit more.
• US Airways is trying to cash in on the boredom of its passengers by inviting companies to slap advertisements on its airplane tray tables.
• The recent death of an Australian diver during a shark feeding tour in The Bahamas has prompted the Marine Safety Group (MSG) to call on The Bahamas government to ban such excursions.
• Potpourri -Today - 1985 - Libby Riddles becomes the first woman to win the 1,135-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
• On this episode we will discuss the Royal Caribbean International Holiday & Entertaining Cookbook - author Rudi Sodamin.
• Rudi Sodamin, is providing his time-tested secrets for planning, preparing, and presenting the perfect holiday fare and creating a celebratory atmosphere.
• The Royal Caribbean International Holiday & Entertainment Cookbook provides detailed menus for delectable holiday and special-occasion meals.
• About the Author - Rudolf (Rudi) Sodamin is a Master Chef, author, and artisan who has revolutionized shipboard dining. He has been called a “culinary genius” whose work “made cruise cuisine fashionable.”
• The book can be found on e-Bay or on Amazon here
• Hot Post - Discussion of a hot post on Cruise Critic.com
• Bring on all your luggage.
• The post that got away.

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The buffet aboard Legend of the Seas in Windjammer

 

Running Time: 38:14

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Royal Caribbean International today announced the planned deployment of a record eight ships to Europe

MIAMI, March 19, 2008 – Offering travelers more choices to experience multiple destinations throughout Europe, Royal Caribbean International today announced the planned deployment of a record eight ships to the region for the 2009 summer and fall seasons. Vacationers can select from itineraries ranging from four to 14 nights aboard some of the world’s most innovative cruise ships: Independence of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s newest Freedom-class ship; two Voyager-class ships, Navigator of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas; as well as Brilliance of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Splendour of the Seas, and Vision of the Seas. [Read more]

Deal to bring Disney, Royal Caribbean megaships to Port Canaveral

BY DONNA BALANCIA - FLORIDA TODAY

Disney Cruise Line has agreed to make Port Canaveral home for both of the newest super liner cruise ships in its fleet beginning in 2011, FLORIDA TODAY has learned.

In addition, Royal Caribbean International has signed a letter of intent to bring its Freedom of the Seas to be home-ported at Port Canaveral in 2009.

The deals are the culmination of a year of negotiations.

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