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7Apr/107

CARNIVAL LEGEND CRUISE REVIEW 2010, FUN IS ALL AROUND

CARNIVAL LEGEND CRUISE REVIEW 2010, FUN IS ALL AROUND

Carnival Cruise Lines has a unique ship in its Spirit Class that offers all sorts of fun things to do. This ship is the Carnival Legend and it features many different activities. People can enjoy shows throughout the Carnival Legend. Every night a new show is available at the Follies lounge, an area that offers main shows of all sorts including many live performances. There is never a dull moment here.

Carnival Legend has a Perfect Shore Excursions

Live music is also available at the Atlantis Lounge, a lounging area that features a full bar and plenty of areas for people to relax at. The Billie’s Piano Bar is another great place that features entertainment. It offers a full selection of drinks alongside a piano performer who can not only play songs but also take requests from guests. The activities here are truly unique.

Carnival Legend Lobby Area - Promenade Deck

The Merlin Casino features a full gaming area with a variety of card, slot and table games. People can also check out what’s happening with their favorite sporting events at the Dream Team sports bar. People can also enjoy an evening dance at the Madusa’s Lair dance club. Guests can also relax in their luxurious rooms aboard the Carnival Legend. Several standard rooms, balcony rooms that offer private views of the water and luxurious suites and penthouse suites are available for guests to enjoy. Dining options are also available around the Carnival Legend. The Truffles Restaurant offers quality meals in the evening while the Unicorn Café features a massive buffet. The Golden Fleece Steakhouse offers quality meals too. A deli, pizza bar and salad bar are also available.

Carnival Legend

Finally there are the destinations to see. The Carnival Legend can depart from Tampa to the western Caribbean to a variety of amazing destinations. These include places like the Cayman Islands, Cozumel and Belize among others.

29Mar/104

VENTURA CRUISE SHIP REVIEW

P&O VENTURA CRUISE SHIP REVIEW

Ventura is a new addition to the fleet of P&O Cruises. With many stylish features and innovative facilities for the passengers, Ventura has 19 decks and is quite known for its good quality, attention to the minutest details by the staff, excellent service and good dining.

Ventura is ideal for people of all age ranges, from retired people to families with small kids, as also teens. The reason for the versatility of Ventura is that there is some activity on board for everyone, so that they can have fun together, dine together and relax together.

The Marco Pierre White restaurant has delicious food items. There are over seven thousand pieces of art and 12 places that have facilities for drinking. There are five pools including one with a sky dome. The theaters have shows that are spectacular in addition to other entertainments like pianists, comedians and live bands to enthrall you.

MS Ventura

The three dining rooms cinnamon, saffron and Bay tree have exotic break fast and lunch items. Cinnamon serves mainly in the evenings for flexible dining. There is a self service buffet in two sections, the Waterside and the Beach house.

The three deck atrium is the central focus of Ventura. There is a library where books are sold and a full wrap-around promenade deck for relaxing and enjoying the view. There are 1546 cabins in Ventura of which 880 have a balcony. Some of them have wheel chair accessibility.

The entertainment features of Ventura have been constantly improvised. The casino, called "fortunes" and has the usual game tables and slot machines. The oasis spa is very large and comprises hair & beauty salon and a range of treatments, including a thermal spa. There are free saunas too.

A large gym which is the biggest of any P&O ship is present in Ventura. On board dentists, who perform teeth whitening & cleaning , interests the passengers. Ventura is known for the ideal place for family cruising.

22Mar/103

MS ROTTERDAM CRUISE SHIP REVIEW

MS ROTTERDAM CRUISE SHIP REVIEW

The Ms Rotterdam is the standard-bearer for the Holland America Line fleet of ships. In December 2009 the Signature of Excellence upgrades were completed on the MS Rotterdam and the Rotterdam is now the most advanced and spacious ship in the entire fleet.

The Lanai staterooms are just one of the brand new Signature of Excellence amenities available on the MS Rotterdam. Each Lanai stateroom has enhancements that include many more stateroom options than before and completely updated stateroom furnishings. Many include their own personal verandas that open up directly onto the Lower Promenade deck through beautiful sliding glass doors.

MS Rotterdam Dining Room

The Holland America Line has outdone itself on fine dining as well. Besides having a delightful restaurant adjacent to the lido, a romantic evening venue for Italian fare has opened up. Canaletto features 5 star dining and full waiter service for delightful dinners you won't soon forget. For those simply seeking delicious cocktails, the Rotterdam features three specialized drinking venues: Champagne, for anytime celebrations and delicious mimosas; Martinis, for Grey Goose martinis and refreshing cocktails; and Spirits & Ales for the latest sports, fresh microbrews, single-malt ales, and beers.

A Veranda Cabin on MS Rotterdam

If relaxation is on your menu, then the Rotterdam will be perfect for you. Our special spa staterooms are located close to the luxurious Greenhouse Spa and Salon. These specialized spa staterooms come with spa treats for their lucky guests so that you can relax without ever having to leave the comfort of your room. The MS Rotterdam is also proud to house The Retreat, a private resort-style spa and pool offering sophisticated poolside treats and excellent spa services to all Holland America line passengers.

For fine food, relaxing spas and spacious rooms, the MS Rotterdam is the top of its class. Experience the flagship of the Holland America line and you will see why it is so special, too.