Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 10:16:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Claudia" <draper.claudia@sympatico.ca>
Subject: Calendar

December 10 - 27, 2006 - Adventure of the Seas - San Juan to San Juan - Claudia and Luke, Tim and Di, Elizabeth and Dorothy, Kim and Bob, Dave and Lori, Cindy, Gerard, Ethan and Ruben, Doris and ? and more to be added in September when school goes back and we can see the schedule - draper.claudia@sympatico.ca - Grandma's 80th birthday - Can't wait!!

Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 12:22:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Connie" <conligenza@tamaqua.k12.pa.us>
Subject: Calendar

October 21 - 28, 2006 - Empress of the Seas - Philadelphia to Philadelphia - Buddy and Connie - conligenza@tamaqua.k12.pa.us - Anniversary - loved Bermuda!!! It is a return visit for us.

Hello Everyone,

Do you have cruise, travel-related, or holiday-related images you would like to see featured on our image of the day on this Postings (see above), Reviews, Embarkation, or Images of Ships page? 

If you would like to submit your .jpg cruise images so that others can enjoy them, write to the WebAnchor to get directions for submission.  You'll be asked to number the images and include a complete description by number.  Descriptions should include dates, places, names of people and ships, and any other pertinent information about the image.  Only images you have taken can be used;  be sure to tell us how you'd like your name for the "Image by _____" credit line.  If you have more than six images to send, you'll be asked to zip the files.

Lois Evensen
Web Anchor

Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 11:02:59 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Connie Ligenza" <conligenza@tamaqua.k12.pa.us>
Subject: Review - Grandeur of the Seas - November 6 - 11, 2005

This was our fourth cruise with RCCL and by far my favorite. First, the ship was great. Although when travelling with our children I would prefer the voyager class ships, by ourselves, the smaller ships are definately better. Better service, better food and in general, you feel more like you are on a boat that a floating hotel.

We travelled from Baltimore to Bermuda and I cannot sing enough praises about that port. The ship docked in King's Wharf and remained there for two nights. This port is a bit out of the way from beaches and other sites, but access using the busses and ferries was a breeze. It was about a thirty five minute bus ride to Horshoe Bay and fifty minutes to Hamilton. The ferry was the better route to Hamilton.

Bermuda itself was just lovely. Great beaches, nice towns, the people were friendly and gracious. We loved it so much we booked a return cruise on the Empress of the Seas in 2006!

By far the best dining experience we've had on RCCL. We travelled twice on Navigator and once on Enchantment and Gradeur is the hands down winner! Our food and service was awesome. It was our fifteenth wedding anniversary and our wait staff did such a nice job with helping us celebrate a special moment.

Looking forward to our next cruise with RCCL.

Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 10:41:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Kathryn McKeown" <Kathryn.McKeown@gmail.com>
Subject: Calendar

February 3 - 10, 2007 - Navigator of the Seas - Miami to Miami - Nadine & Mike Bertin, Mike & Sue Western, Dave & Julie Western, myself(Kathryn) and Roy McKeown, Aileen Western, Gayle MacDonald - Kathryn.McKeown@gmail.com - Family cruise, mothers 80th birthday - Any suggestions for a good food and good times.

Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 23:06:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Cathy" <cathykaye@comcast.net>
Subject: Calendar

July 16 - 23, 2006 - Freedom of the Seas - Miami to Miami - Jim & Cathy plus our Moms and our kids - cathykaye@comcast.net - a "just because" vacation - Our mothers and our children (16 & 22) are joining us for our 8th cruise with Royal Caribbean. We are very excited to be sailing on this brand new ship.

Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 23:59:23 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Karen Hildreth" <karenyhildreth@verizon.net>
Subject: Calendar

August 6 - 13, 2006 - Mariner of the Seas - Port Canaveral to Port Canaveral - Karen and Jeanette - karenyhildreth@verizon.net - It has been 7 yrs since my last cruise,so I cant wait !!!!

Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 20:58:03 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Lynne" <luckylyn98@aol.com>
Subject: Calendar

August 20 - 25, 2006 - Explorer of the Seas - Port Liberty to Port Liberty - Lynne & Gary + family & friends - luckylyn98@aol.com - Tracy's Birthday - There will be 15 people in our group (3 families - ages teens on up), hoping to have a fun time on the ship & in Bermuda. Any suggestions for activities in Bermuda you think young adults & adults who still think they're young might find enjoyable, please let us know. Thanks.

Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 20:25:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Gary" <train124@aol.com>
Subject: Things to do in Bermuda

My family and I will be cruising to Bermuda aboard the Explorer of the Seas on July 6, 2006. Anyone suggestions on activities and tours in Bermuda? Thanks in advance Gary

Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 10:52:46 -0400
From: josh620@gmail.com (Josh Lawson)
Subject: Celebrity

Hi,

I love Royal Caribbean, and I'm an equally big fan of their sister company, Celebrity Cruises; as impressive as each other in different ways! I'd like to suggest that you link to Celebrity as well... the link is:

http://www.celebritycruises.co.uk/

cheers!

Josh

Thank you, Josh.  I'm publishing your mail here and have added the Celebrity UK site to our Cruise Links on our Embarkation Page.

Happy Cruising!

Lois Evensen
Web Anchor

Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 14:58:33 -0400
From: "Diane" <dianeloff@cox.net>
Subject: Villefranche

I was just on the web site and wondered what the name of that reseraunt was. I am going to be visiting the region in July and would love one of those.

Hello Diane,

Are you writing about the ice cream sundae?  That picture was taken at Cafe Les Palmiers which is a short walk from the tender dock.

Enjoy!

Lois Evensen
Web Anchor

Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 11:02:55 -0400
From: "Sarah" <purecountrae06@aol.com>
Subject: Review - Voyager of the Seas - December 17 - 24, 2005

At 18 I never thought that I'd be seeing 4 such incredibly diverse places in 7 days. I went on this cruise with a friend and her parents, but we were mostly alone. We traveled to Mexio, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Labadee. The cruise was an exceptional experience, I just wish that there was more down time in between trips. I also wish that I could stay in closer contact with everyone I met. I will never forget it though, and look forward to my next cruise!
-Sarah

Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 17:35:06 -0400
From: "Lisa" <cruisaholic@aol.com>
Subject: New feature on website

Lois,

I just wanted to write and say that I like your new feature - Images of Ships. Nice arragement of photos.

Lisa

Thanks, Lisa, and it's nice to hear from you.  You're a regular viewer of the site and noticed the new additions within the first few hours. 

Thanks for your kind remarks.  :)

Very best,

Lois Evensen
Web Anchor

Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 16:17:39 -0400
From: "Nickie" <delnickie@woh.rr.com>
Subject: Labadee, Haiti

Hi. We are going on a RC cruise in June with a stop at Labadee. Your photos were great! How do I get more info about the port of call? Is it a private island? Is there enough to do if we stay there? Would you recommend a trip into Haiti? Thanks for helping, this is new to me!

Hi Nickie,

Yes, Labadee is one of Royal Caribbean's Private Islands.  Yes, there is a great deal to do there while you are there on your cruise.  There are plenty of water sports, a great luncheon is served, and/or you can just do nothing while lying on the beach or in a hammock. 

No, I don't recommend a trip to Haiti independent of the cruise.  Labadee is a separate and secure area of the island that is just for Royal Caribbean passengers.  For travel other than via cruise ship, you may want to check out the U.S. Department of State website for travel warnings and information.

You may want to list your cruise on our Cruisers' Cruise Calendar to meet others who will be on the same cruise as yours.

Have a great cruise and I hope you'll send us a Cruise Review!

Best,

Lois Evensen
Web Anchor

Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 14:19:54 -0400
From: "Sarah" <purecountrae06@aol.com>
Subject: Cruise

Hey!
I just found this site b/c I was trying to remember the name of the Island. This is an awesome page and a great way to stay in touch with people you meet on the cruise. I'm gonna see if I can catch back up with some of the ones that I met. I'm only 18 and just went by myself with a friend and her parents. We got to do everything alone and it was a great experience that I will never forget; seeing Jamaica, Mexico, The Cayman Islands and Labadee in just 7 days all while returning home on Christmas Eve 2005!!
I'd love to talk to people that did it all too....I'm in St.Augustine, Fl
drop me a line!

Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 17:35:55 -0400
From: "Korda" <planejanekw2@aol.com>
Subject: Calendar

May 15 - 19, 2006 - Sovereign of the Seas - Port Canaveral to Port Canaveral - The White family - planejanekw2@aol.com - Vacation - My first cruise.

Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 14:40:40 -0400
From: "Bobby" <farm@lycos.com>
Subject: Calendar

September 10 - 27, 2006 - Freedom of the Seas - Miami to Miami - Bobby and Justin - farm@lycos.com - This is our seventh Royal Caribbean cruise. The prior six have all been on Voyager-class ships. From the pictures I have seen, the Freedom looks to be in a class by herself. Anyone else going on September 10?

Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 19:19:27 -0400
From: "Tam" <Luvxs34we@aol.com>
Subject: Help

Looking for anyone who knows who was in cabin 2567 from April 28 - May 1, 2006. Thanks

Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 15:26:43 -0400
From: mjncoleman@aol.com (Joan Coleman)
Subject: Food in Dining room

Just back from Serende of the Seas. Had a great time but felt the food in dining room was mediocre at best. Enjoyed Chops and Windjammer. Missed not having a Johnny rockets.

Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 15:35:55 -0400
From: meurig.davies@virgin.net (Meurig Davies)
Subject: Messina Sicily

Please could you tell me, how far is the cathedral from the port of Messina

Is it within walking distance from the port

Your photographs are great

The Cathedral is within walking distance of the port if you are wearing your walking shoes.  :)  If walking, be very careful when crossing streets.  The traffic there does not stop for pedestrians.  You can also take a taxi. 

Thank you for the kind words about the images.  I'm delighted you enjoy them

Best,

Lois Evensen
Web Anchor