canadanewsman

Why not make your scuba diving excursion part of Project AWARE's Dive Against Debris plan to clean up our oceans?

My partner Pam and I have set up an event for our upcoming cruise out of Houston with scuba excursions March 31-April 2 in Cuzumel, Roatan and Belize.

Ours is scheduled here. Join us or start your own!:

Canadian cruisers take a Dive Against Debris holiday | Project AWARE: http://www.projectaware.org/node/37022#.VQoPQSMUdVI.twitter

I will do that. Wasn't aware of that section. Thanks for letting me know.

Shalom

Glenn

During a cruise last year, we were so happy that Princess helped Jewish passengers mark Pesach. This year with Passover beginning April 3, 2015, I thought I'd share our experience. You might want to check with your individual ship when you are onboard if there is a major holiday.

Princess was very helpful organizing a First Night Seder.

This is what they said at the time:

"We respect our passengers' religious beliefs and invite them to practice on their own or with their fellow passengers. Passengers who wish to lead religious services may volunteer by contacting the Passenger Services desk or a member of the Cruise Staff. In some cases, our shipboard staff will lead services. However, Princess Cruises does not place clergy on board our vessels.

Clergy traveling as Passengers onboard our vessels are welcome to conduct services while sailing. They should leave their name, cabin number, and services offered at the Passenger Services Desk and they will be contacted by a member of the Cruise Director's Staff. Approval of services will be made based on schedule suitability, appropriate onboard supplies, etc. Please bring your Letter of Celebret or Letter of Good Standing with you to provide to the onboard staff.

Please note that during Passover, there will be a Seder service (including Passover meal) held onboard. For Hanukkah, services are available and will be passenger-led with wine, Challah bread, prayers and an electric Menorah (no candles or live flames) provided by Princess. Supplies are present and available for anyone who wants to lead the service at 5:30 pm on Friday evenings."

Enjoy your cruise, wherever you are going!

Shalom

With Passover beginning April 14, 2014, I asked about a First Night Seder. Here is the response from Princess. You might want to check individual ships once you get onboard.

We respect our passengers' religious beliefs and invite them to practice on their own or with their fellow passengers. Passengers who wish to lead religious services may volunteer by contacting the Passenger Services desk or a member of the Cruise Staff. In some cases, our shipboard staff will lead services. However, Princess Cruises does not place clergy on board our vessels.

Clergy traveling as Passengers onboard our vessels are welcome to conduct services while sailing. They should leave their name, cabin number, and services offered at the Passenger Services Desk and they will be contacted by a member of the Cruise Director's Staff. Approval of services will be made based on schedule suitability, appropriate onboard supplies, etc. Please bring your Letter of Celebret or Letter of Good Standing with you to provide to the onboard staff.

Please note that during Passover, there will be a Seder service (including Passover meal) held onboard. For Hanukkah, services are available and will be passenger-led with wine, Challah bread, prayers and an electric Menorah (no candles or live flames) provided by Princess. Supplies are present and available for anyone who wants to lead the service at 5:30 pm on Friday evenings