Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Thursday he will meet with evangelicals in Dominica seeking restrictions on gay cruises, which have drawn some protests elsewhere in the Caribbean.
Dominica has no restrictions on the tours, but Skerrit told The Associated Press that he will meet soon with the Evangelical Association to outline the government’s position on gay cruises stopping in the island.
There’s probably no better time than Christmas to enjoy the gifts of the earth. On the Galapagos Islands, where the idea of evolution dawned on Charles Darwin, travelers will find a veritable Santa’s bag of diverse terrain, pristine waters and brightly colored wildlife.
Getting up close and personal with these fearless and remarkable creatures is a priceless experience, and aboard International Expeditions’ M/V Evolution, passengers will enjoy a voyage such as Darwin himself could envy.
Carnival Cruise Lines will launch San Diego’s first year-round cruise schedule with four- and five-day Baja Mexico voyages aboard the 2,052-passenger “Fun Ship” Elation beginning in June 2007.
On this program the Elation will depart Thursdays on four-day cruises to Cabo San Lucas and on Mondays and Saturdays on five-day cruises to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, on a rotating schedule.
Victoria Cruises has introduced its new 2007 brochure showcasing series of itineraries that will present the Yangtze River waters in China.
The new brochures feature detailed descriptions of all itineraries, sailing dates, pricing, deck plans and ship specifications for all vessels in the fleet, Yangtze River destinations, comments from passengers and journalists, color photos and more.
Celebrity Cruises and Pullmantur will engage in a ship swap that will expand Celebrity’s Expeditions brand, Royal Caribbean Cruises said.
RCCL said that it received antitrust approval from Spain and Portugal for its purchase of Madrid-based cruise and tour operator Pullmantur.
The 2006 cruise season in Canada’s British Columbia contributed more than $1.25 billion to the BC economy and almost $90 million in direct and indirect taxes.
Almost 1.3 million passengers visited BC ports as 2006 continued the trend of growth for ports along the West Coast while the overall strength of the industry remained consistent with 2005.