http://www.stargazercruises.com/http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/oceania-cruises-new-marina-to-feature-first-suites-at-seahttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/oceania-cruises-new-marina-to-feature-first-suites-at-seaOCEANIA CRUISES' NEW MARINA TO FEATURE FIRST SUITES AT SEADESIGNED BY TOCAR FEATURING FURNISHINGS FROM RALPH LAUREN HOME Glamorous Owner’s Suites Offer 2,500+ Square Feet of Palatial Luxury  NEW YORK, December 11, 2009 — When she debuts in winter 2010, Oceania Cruises’ new Marina will be the first ship to offer luxury suites completely appointed from furniture and fabrics to lighting and beddin...Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:30:41 -0500http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/norwegian-gem-returns-to-nyc-for-winter-cruise-seasonhttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/norwegian-gem-returns-to-nyc-for-winter-cruise-seasonNORWEGIAN GEM RETURNS TO NEW YORK FOR WINTER CRUISE SEASON MIAMI – December 10, 2009 – On Saturday, the Big Apple welcomes back Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest Freestyle Cruising ship, as she returns for the winter cruise season, sailing seven-day Bahamas & Florida and 10-day Eastern Caribbean cruises direct from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in the heart of New York City.Beginnin...Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:07:59 -0500http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/family-cruisinghttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/family-cruisingIf you’ve vacationed with your children you know the look - a couple of bleary-eyed, bedraggled parents returning back to the hotel at 6 p.m..  In tow, are 2 hyper-active offspring wearing mouse hats or whale t-shirts sporting cotton candy hair extensions.  Next it’s the big choice:  wash them up and suffer through another dinner or collapse in the hotel room with another room service or take-o...Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:27:28 -0500http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-world-s-largest-cruise-eventhttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-planners-world-s-largest-cruise-eventIt’s that time of year again!  National Cruise Vacation month is being celebrated this month. But at Cruise Planners, we have taken the party to a whole new level.  From October 12 to 19th we are showing our Cruisitude by holding a gigantic World’s Largest Cruise Event Sale.  We have special offers from 7 of the most popular cruise lines and knock-your-socks-off promotions ranging from shipboar...Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:29:56 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-promo-end-august-14thhttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/royal-caribbean-promo-end-august-14thRoyal Caribbean joined the Cruisitude movement. You should too!  We’ve teamed up with Royal Caribbean to deliver you an exclusive offer that is valid through August 14, 2009. You can get a 50% reduced deposit, pre-paid gratuities plus an onboard spending booklet, not to mention another wonderful add-on such as free spa treatment or specialty dining. Why not book now? There are many incredible s...Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:19:29 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/new-royal-caribbean-cruise-planners-exclusivehttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/new-royal-caribbean-cruise-planners-exclusiveRoyal Caribbean & Cruise Planners exclusive offer: 50% Reduced Deposit, Prepaid Gratuities by us, $25.00 Restaurant.com Gift Certificate, and on select sailings and selection destinations Free Spa Treatments, Onboard Credits, Specialty Restaurant Dinner for Two, and more.Call Guy @ 877.294.7664 toll-free M-F 9am to 8pm CDT or email guy@cruiseplanners.com.Offer Ends August 14th 2009 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:05:29 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/mickey-and-minnie-to-get-new-ship-cousinshttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/mickey-and-minnie-to-get-new-ship-cousinsWhile the Disney Cruise Line ships are not known as Mickey and Minnie, we think maybe they should.  But in any case the ships will be joined in 2011 and 2012 by two cousins.  The first steel was cut this week on the two yet-to-be named DCL ships during a ceremony at the Meyer Werft yards in Germany.  The first piece of steel cut was part of the Art Deco-inspired scrollwork that will grace the b...Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:38:39 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/funny-questions-from-cruise-passengers-onboard-the-shiphttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/funny-questions-from-cruise-passengers-onboard-the-shipHere are a few humorous questions from passenger to onboard staff collected by Cruise Directors over the years .  But the questions are real:Q. Does the crew sleep on board?A. Of course not, late at night a water taxi picks them up and takes them home!Q. Do these stairs go up OR down?A. Yes!Q. Does the ship make it’s own electricity?A. No, don’t you see the long extension cord trailing behind t...Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:02:42 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/cabins-it-39-s-all-about-location-location-locationhttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/cabins-it-39-s-all-about-location-location-locationAll cabins are created the same, right?  Not so fast, world traveler.  Experienced cruisers have learned a few secrets about determining the best stateroom choices.  It’s true that most  contemporary and premium class ships being built today offer “cookie cutter” cabins that are very similar in dimension and layout.  But even if they all appear to be the same according to the deck plan, there a...Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:54:26 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/alternative-dininghttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/alternative-diningJust returned from a one week Caribbean cruise. In the elevator during the early part of the trip, I overhead two middle-aged ladies chatting about dining on board. The gist of the conversation was about the alternative restaurant options on board. One comment that struck me was “You should not have to pay for your meals on a ship”.   But thinking about this conversation, it became apparent tha...Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:17:38 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/ii-for-tea-and-tea-for-2http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/ii-for-tea-and-tea-for-2There is only one passenger ship that can rightly claim to be “iconic”.  Named after a reigning monarch, the Queen Elizabeth 2 recently retired after 41 years of service with Cunard to start a new life as a floating hotel and conference center in Dubai.  Since launch, she has traveled over 6 million nautical miles while sailing to fascinating ports around the world and hosting 2.5 million guest...Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:23:38 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-mythshttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/cruise-mythsWhat do the “Abominable Snowman”, the “Loch Ness Monster” and “Booking Cruises Directly with the Cruise Line is Cheaper” all have in common? Answer: They are all myths. While we may not be experts on the first two subjects, at Cruise Planners we can certainly shed some light about direct booking myths. First of all, let’s face it, a sales representative at a cruise line gets paid to sell only t...Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:12:43 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/favorite-rum-drink-recipeshttp://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/favorite-rum-drink-recipesMojito1 1/2oz. Light Rum1 oz. Lime Juice1 tsp. Sugar3-4 Mint LeavesClub Soda Combine lime juice, mint and sugar in a Collins or highball glass. Stir gently to bruise the mint. Fill glass 3/4 with ice. Add the rum, top with soda and stir well.Cuba Libre1 1/2 oz. RumColaLime SqueezeRub the rim of a highball glass with the lime. Fill with ice.Add Rum and fill with Cola. Drop in the Lime squeeze.Ba...Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:05:30 -0400http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/9-new-ships-for-2009http://www.stargazercruises.com/blogPosts/view/9-new-ships-for-2009This year will be exciting with the introduction of 9 new cruise ships. The biggest and most discussed new vessel is Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Slated for her first voyage this spring, this floating city will rank as the largest cruise ship in history. Weighing in at 220,000-tons, the 5,400-passenger ship has created a buzz ever since Royal Caribbean announced the project. The Oasis w...Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:01:19 -0400