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.
Silversea Cruises has announced plans to offer a groundbreaking vacation experience called “Privileged Passage,” an exclusive new style of ultra-luxury cruise travel set to debut on a select test voyage in 2007.
The company is planning to take things to the next level by offering guests even greater personal freedom and flexibility in customizing their own cruise experience to suit their personal lifestyle, while incorporating an expanded and enhanced array of complimentary amenities and benefits.