http://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/http://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/blogPosts/view/disney-fantasyhttp://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/blogPosts/view/disney-fantasyDisney Fantasy upper deck entertainment details revealedDisney Cruise Line today announced details on some of the new features that will appear on the upper decks of the new Disney Fantasy.At the top of the list is the AquaLab, a water playgrond on Deck 12 that will be near the signature AquaDuck water coaster, also a feature aboard the Fantasy's sister ship, the Disney Dream.The AquaLab will s...Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:23:09 -0400http://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/blogPosts/view/wine-themed-cruiseshttp://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/blogPosts/view/wine-themed-cruisesAmaWaterways Features Wine-Themed River Cruises This FallSeptember 05, 2011 9:20 PM AmaWaterways is offering wine-themed cruises in October and November that will showcase California wines along with European vintages. Depending on the itinerary, guests will sample wines from California wineries, including Trinchero Napa Valley, Farrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma, Rodney Strong Viney...Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:15:08 -0400http://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/blogPosts/view/the-best-cabin-location-on-a-shiphttp://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/blogPosts/view/the-best-cabin-location-on-a-shipAll 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...Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:39:06 -0400http://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/blogPosts/view/panama-canal-cruisehttp://www.cruiseplannersfriendswood.com/blogPosts/view/panama-canal-cruiseDay 1, December 10, 2009 of my cruise began witha flight from Houston to Ft. Lauderdale.  Once on Ft. Lauderdale, we boarded the Island Princess.  The Island is a mid-sized ship with a passenger capacity of 2300 passengers.  The ship is decorated for Christmas.  It has a wonderfulf 4 deck atrium all aglo and ready for the 10 day voyage. Tomorrow will be a day at sea as we head to Ocho Rios, Jam...Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:27:46 -0400