May 6, 2011 Newsletter

Cruise Notes from Mary
Mary Engram, CTA/MCC Travel Consultant
May 6, 2011

Cruise Mystery: Is a Royal Caribbean Ship Headed for a New Korean Cruise Line?
According to a report in the Korea Herald, a local travel company, All That Cruise, is acquiring a ship from an "overseas cruise line" to begin operating in January 2012 under the name of Hallyu Star. The ship originally pictured in Herald piece? Is it Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas, Monarch of the Seas, or none of the above? (Interestingly, the photo has since been removed from the story.)All That Cruises' CEO James Lee would not reveal the name of the ship to the Korea Herald for legal reasons. Another report, from Korean Website KBS World, said the ship would be transferred from a "U.S. cruise operator" in November 2011, and that it's currently sailing the Caribbean Sea.
So which ship will All That Cruise acquire? Not sure, but according to the Herald, the line is currently raising funds to purchase a vessel and applying for licenses from the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. The plan is to attract Koreans taking family holidays with sailings that focus on onboard performances by major entertainers, as well as traditional Korean cultural entertainment.

Upcoming Family and Friends Cruises
June 27, 2011 – RCL Majesty of the Seas – 4 night Bahamas – roundtrip Port Canaveral
July 30, 2011 – RCL Oasis of the Seas, 7 night Eastern Caribbean – roundtrip Fort Lauderdale
October 2, 2011 – RCL Navigator of the Seas – 7 night Mediterranean - roundtrip Rome
October 2, 2011 – Celebrity Century – 14 night Hawaii - roundtrip San Diego
December 10, 2011 – Sapphire Princess – 7 night Mexico – roundtrip Los Angeles
February 3, 2012 – Carnival Paradise – 3 night Super Bowl Cruise – roundtrip Long Beach
March 21, 2012 – RCL Rhapsody of the Seas – 12 night Fiji – roundtrip Sydney, Australia
October 1, 2012 – RCL Vision of the Seas – 11 night Holy Land – roundtrip Istanbul, Turkey

There is more to come so let me know if you want to add you to the list.

Live from Australia Blog
As an Australia Specialist, I will be attending an educational trip to Australia May 17 -26, 2011. My trip will begin with a 14 1/2 hour flight on Quantas Airlines from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, but I am excited. I will spend 1 night in Sydney, 2 nights in Hobart, 2 nights at Cradle Mountain Lodge or Saffire, and 2 nights in Melbourne.

Follow my blog at http://maryengramtravels.blogspot.com/2011/05/live-from-australia.html
as the details as my trip unfolds

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Discover Photography in the South Seas
French Polynesia is a photographer's paradise, and Paul Gauguin Cruises has arranged for two very special sailings to enable your clients to enhance their photographic skills. If they join us aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin on our August 20 and August 27, 2011, sailings they will be lead on an unparalleled photo-expedition. Learn all about it at a free webinar hosted by Paul Gauguin Cruises. To register, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/669475761
Please don’t forget to indicate that your travel agent, Mary Engram referred you.

Thought for the Month
If money and time weren't issues, where and how would you cruise?

WISHING ALL THE MOMS A VERY HAPPY AND BLESSED MOTHER’S DAY

Love and Hugs

Mary Engram,