Oceania Cruises' Regatta To Miami!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Oceania and thought it would be of
interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.

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OCEANIA CRUISES’ REGATTA TO ARRIVE IN MIAMI ON NOVEMBER 24TH

Miami, FL, November 20, 2003
Oceania Cruises’ flagship, the luxurious M/S Regatta, is set to make
her grand entrance into the Port of Miami at 7 a.m. on Monday,
November 24th. Escorted by a flotilla of pleasure craft and tug boats
with a traditional water cannon salute, she will sail majestically
down Government Cut to her berth at Terminal 12, on the south side of
Dodge Island. The vessel’s arrival marks her North American debut and
heralds the start of her highly anticipated Caribbean season. Regatta
is currently sailing a 14 night transatlantic voyage from Lisbon which
marks the conclusion of her sold out inaugural season of European
voyages.

Launched on January 6, 2003 by well known industry veterans and local
entrepreneur Frank Del Rio and Joe Watters, Oceania Cruises has
magically morphed from an ambitious dream into a very successful and
dynamic company. Best in class cuisine, destination driven
itineraries, and outstanding value define Oceania Cruises’ five-star
product and has quickly positioned the company as the cruise line of
choice for traditional premium and luxury category cruisers. Oceania
Cruises’ second vessel, Insignia, will debut in Europe on April 3,
2004 followed by Nautica in the spring of 2005.

Having already chosen Miami as its corporate home, Oceania Cruises has
gone one step further and chosen the Port of Miami as the winter
homeport for its first ship, the intimate and luxurious 684 guest
Regatta which is the only 5-star vessel based in Miami. Frank Del Rio,
President and CEO of Oceania Cruises stated, “Miami is the cruise
capital of the world and for good reason.” Miami has long been the
epicenter of the cruise industry and is home to many of the largest
and most successful cruise lines. Del Rio added, “The advantages to
being located in Miami are numerous and varied. Oceania Cruises has
been a magnet for experienced executives and personnel. We also have
access to top notch industry vendors and the infrastructure of a world
class city which includes an efficient transportation network.”

On November 25th, Regatta will host a series of tours and gala
luncheons for 500 invited travel professionals, dignitaries and VIP
guests before setting sail on her inaugural Caribbean voyage to
Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and Jamaica. The balance
of her winter season will find her cruising on 10- to 14-day voyages
to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Central America and Mexico.

Oceania Cruises features three intimate and luxurious 684-guest ships,
REGATTA, INSIGNIA and NAUTICA. Oceania Cruises is setting a new,
worldwide standard for luxury cruising with the finest cuisine at sea,
exceptional personalized service, grand style, and luxurious
accommodations coupled with extraordinary value.

For additional information on Oceania Cruises or to make a
reservation, please contact your Travel Agent. To request a brochure,
call 800-531-5658 or visit www.OceaniaCruises.com.

maybe I am reading too much into Ray's press release. Shouldn't a good
TA provides brochures too? Or this is too much of an overhead?

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 05:59:01 -0800, Ray Goldenberg
wrote:

For additional information on Oceania Cruises or to make a
reservation, please contact your Travel Agent. To request a brochure,
call 800-531-5658 or visit www.OceaniaCruises.com.

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:03:14 -0800, News Reader
wrote:


maybe I am reading too much into Ray's press release. Shouldn't a good
TA provides brochures too? Or this is too much of an overhead?

Hi,

Thanks for the credit for writing the press release. Unfortunately, I
can only take credit for posting it. I would not mind if you paid my
delivery and postage bill for sending out brochures. BTW, I DO know
who wrote it. ;+)

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:03:14 -0800, News Reader
wrote:

maybe I am reading too much into Ray's press release. Shouldn't a good
TA provides brochures too? Or this is too much of an overhead?

Maybe Ray's Internet connection is paid by the spam and he can't
afford to order and stock brochures. I dunno.

", she will sail majestically
down Government Cut to her berth at Terminal 12, on the south side of
Dodge Island.

I don't recall seeing any passenger facilities on the south side - have I
just missed them or are they newly constructed??

Chris

On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 02:38:41 GMT, Tom & Linda
wrote:

Tim?

Hi Tom,

Very possibly. ;+)

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

Ray Goldenberg wrote:

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:03:14 -0800, News Reader
wrote:


maybe I am reading too much into Ray's press release. Shouldn't a good
TA provides brochures too? Or this is too much of an overhead?

Hi,

Thanks for the credit for writing the press release. Unfortunately, I
can only take credit for posting it. I would not mind if you paid my
delivery and postage bill for sending out brochures. BTW, I DO know
who wrote it. ;+)


Tim?




Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

fishman wrote:

", she will sail majestically
down Government Cut to her berth at Terminal 12, on the south side of
Dodge Island.

I don't recall seeing any passenger facilities on the south side - have I
just missed them or are they newly constructed??

Chris

Terminal 12 has been there for years. It is highly underutilized due to
limited water depth.

fishman wrote:

", she will sail majestically
down Government Cut to her berth at Terminal 12, on the south side of
Dodge Island.

I don't recall seeing any passenger facilities on the south side - have I
just missed them or are they newly constructed??

Chris

Terminal 12 has been there for years. It is highly underutilized due to
limited water depth.

berth at Terminal 12, on the south
side of Dodge Island.

Chris wrote:
I don't recall seeing any passenger facilities on the south side -
have I just missed them or are they newly constructed??
Chris
=-=

Well Chris,
I recall that there Is indeed ship docking on the south side of Dodge
Island. Didn't bother to pull up the chart, so not sure of the slip #.

I did a cruise ship inspection (forget what ship..it was some time ago)
from a dock in front of the RCCL building.

For some time some of the larger (failed) day cruise (casino) ships were
berthed there.
they now have a smaller ship at Bayside.
I'm have no idea if they have enlarged the small 'terminal' there.

Dodge Island sure has run out of space.
and there coming to Port Everglades

Steve in FLL


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