Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.
>>> Reader Reviews >>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery >>> Join Our Cruise Club.
Latest News...The happy place of vacationers has officially arrived. Celebrity Xcel has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, introducing seven brand-new experiences designed to offer guests endless possibilities on their dream vacation. The fifth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ groundbreaking Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel was created with the help of vacationers globally through the Xcel Dream Makers program,...
Latest News...Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrated a momentous milestone in Seven Seas Prestige’s construction journey as the ship floated from dry dock on November 27, 2025. As the first new ship class for Regent in 10 years, Seven Seas Prestige will usher in a new legacy for ultra-luxury cruising.“Seven Seas Prestige touching water for the first time marks an extraordinary moment for Regent ...
Latest News...It’s the season for island-hopping as Royal Caribbean has unveiled the newest lineup of ways to explore the Caribbean in 2027-28. Starting April 2027, families and vacationers can kick back or go all out on adventure across 13 Royal Caribbean ships, from the bold new Legend of the Seas and amplified Allure of the Seas to more action-packed getaways from Fort Lauderdale, Miami,...
New Style of Cruising Coming to Los Angeles
Sea Princess Inaugurates Mexico Itinerary in Fall 2001
Bringing a new style of cruising to the west coast, Princess will base Star Princess, sister ship to the popular Grand Princess, in Los Angeles for Mexico sailings in 2002. Star Princess will be the largest and most amenity-filled ship ever to serve this cruise market. Beginning March 16, 2002, the ship’s Mexican Riviera itinerary will take passengers round-trip from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.
“There’s never been a ship or cruise product like this one sailing from Los Angeles,” said Dean Brown, Princess’ executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer service. “Star Princess is virtually a destination unto herself, where passengers can enjoy Princess’ famous ‘what they want, when they want’ style of cruising which allows them to design a cruise experience around their personal desires. The ship offers the ultimate in dining, activities and entertainment choices.”
Princess will debut this style of cruising from Los Angeles with the fall 2001 season when Sea Princess will offer the same itinerary to passengers. The 77,000-ton ship will depart on Saturdays, sailing between September 29 and December 22.
Both ships will bring Princess’ renowned customized cruising experience to the destination, giving passengers the freedom to personalize their vacation with nine daily dining options and three major stage shows each evening. In addition, many passengers can enjoy the special privacy afforded by an impressive number of balcony cabins -- a total of 710 on Star Princess.
Like her sister ships, Star Princess will offer passengers the benefits of “big ship choice with small ship feel,” and many popular innovations that made headlines when Grand Princess debuted, including a wedding chapel and wedding-at-sea program, two specialty restaurants and three separate show lounges. In addition, Star Princess will feature both traditional and restaurant-style dining options as part of the line’s innovative Personal Choice Dining_ program. The ship will also sport Grand Princess’ dramatic trademark – the disco/observation lounge set high atop the ship and accessible only by a glass-enclosed, moving “skywalk.”
In addition to the numerous onboard choices, the ships’ new itinerary will allow passengers to experience the warmth and excitement of Mexico’s favorite ports. The first stop, the quaint seaside resort of Puerto Vallarta, is nestled on a beautiful bay with a bustling waterfront. Sun-drenched Mazatlan is a paradise for fishermen as well as sun worshipers. And the dramatic scenery of the itinerary’s final call, Cabo San Lucas, has made it a popular tourist resort.
For those who would like to extend their vacation, Princess will offer a variety of one- or two-night packages in Los Angeles, for pre- or post-cruise stays. Packages include a visit to glamourous Beverly Hills, or an exciting Disneyland Adventure, featuring passes to the Magic Kingdom.
Love Boat Savers fares for Star Princess’ inaugural Mexico season begin at $1,039 per person, based on double occupancy. Sea Princess sailings begin at $749.
I agree, when I visited in Alaska in 1998, the main ports of call were often visited by up to 6 Cruise ships per day. That is 10,000 passengers or more decending on a little town at 8.00am. It did not feel so much like a 'wilderness' but more like Times Square!
I think Alaska would be in danger of reaching saturation point is the ships get any bigger.
However, the alaska cruise market is not big and is not growing as fast as the Caribbean destinations.
[This message has been edited by Malcolm (edited 10-25-2000).]
[This message has been edited by PORTER (edited 10-24-2000).]
Ultimate Bulletin BoardTM 6.1.0.3
More Vacation & Cruise Specials...