Site Inspection of Cruise West Vessels

Early this spring before the ships went into service I was able to take a look at 3 of the ships that are used in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest (Idaho, Washington and Oregon).  The vessels do serve the charter market well and I like how we can begin necessary voyages near some of the [...]

Le Diamant (Formerly Song of Flower)

This elegant, small cruise ship is the one that we’re hoping and praying to use for Purposeful Africa in the fall of 2010. Rhonda Sand, owner of TMI Tours & Cruises and the founder of Purposeful Africa says, “It’s my favorite ship in the entire world because it is small enough to be intimate yet [...]

The Biggest Cruise Ship Ever Built is Coming Soon!

In approximately 100 days from now the largest cruise ship ever built will be delivered to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. The Oasis of the Seas is an architectural and nautical marvel that is sure to be a popular vacation destination in itself for many years to come.
Some interesting facts about the ship:
• It is [...]

Hope for the Orphans of West Africa

The numbers are grave. 11.6 million children in Sub-Saharan Africa have been orphaned as a result of AIDS. The results are frightening. Orphaned children often remain uneducated because of a lack of educational resources. Many go without life and social skills they would have been taught by their late-parents. Most orphans face economic, social, and [...]

Looking for a Cruise with a Cause? Check this one out!

Purposeful Africa: Overview
In the fall of 2010 we will embark on 6 consecutive cruises (10-15 days each); take one segment, a few, or all of them. Come let our Purposeful Africa ship-based project give you a chance to serve softly in the mission field while seeing majestic, exotic Africa.
On this enlightening journey that utilizes a [...]