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ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!
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LAST MOMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHANGE |
Nov 7, 07
Nov 9, 07 |
| PROPOSED DANCE AND CRAFT INSTRUCTION
SCHEDULE POSTED |
Nov 4, 07 |
| PROPOSED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE POSTED |
Nov 4, 07 |
| WINE - CARRY-ON |
Oct 29, 07 |
| NEXT YEAR'S CRUISE -- ZYDECOCRUISE 2008 |
Oct 29, 07 |
| PACKET ON WAY/T-SHIRTS |
Oct 17, 07 |
| ZYDECO CRUISE 2007 FAQ'S |
Oct 15, 07 |
| AIRPORT/CRUISE TERMINAL SHUTTLES |
Sep 17, 07 |
| HOUSTON -- BEFORE AND AFTER THE CRUISE |
Sep 17, 07 |
| ZYDECOCRUISE INSTRUCTORS ANNOUNCED |
Sep 10, 07 |
| OUR ZYDECOCRUISE ZYDECO BANDS WIN IMPORTANT
AWARDS |
Sep 10, 07 |
| T-SHIRTS |
Sep 10, 07 |
| CURRENT NEWS |
Sep 9, 07 |
| LATEST WEATHER REPORTS ADDED TO MENU PAGE |
Sep 3, 07 |
| ROCK 'N BOWL ZYDECO FESTIVAL NOV 8TH, 9TH, 10TH
BANDS CONFIRMED! |
Aug 18, 07 |
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| OLDER POSTINGS |
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| PASSPORT/DOCUMENTATION FOR ZYDECO CRUISE
2007 |
Jul 1, 07 |
| EARLY ZYDECO CRUISE 2007 UPDATE - CHANGE OF
PORT OF DEPARTURE |
Feb 28, 07 |
LAST MOMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Please check in at the Lido Deck [Deck 9] by the Atrium elevators [Main elevators] to pick up your
schedules and to check for updates/announcements on the Zydeco Cruise Information easel.
This information easel should be checked when you get on board on Sunday and daily for information and schedule
changes.
As of right now
the afternoon dances will all be on Deck 10 aft,
outdoors, near The Point supper club location and NOT on Lido
Deck 9 aft as noted in the schedule.
Change as of Friday noon:
ALL DANCES ALL WEEK LONG will be in the main pool area on Lido Deck 9.
Starting times: Sunday after lifeboat drill ~ 5:30, Monday
and Tuesday 5:30, Wednesday 6:00, Thursday 4:00, Friday 6:00, Saturday 5:00. See your printed schedule and check
the Zydeco Cruise Informaton easel for any changes in times and locations.
Evening dances will still
be in the center pool area Lido Deck 9.
The dance on Tuesday night will be in an alternate location, TBD, since
there is a big cruise ship deck party going on that night. Not sure where yet.
The ship is having a Mardi
Gras Party in the Degas Lounge on Tuesday night. We are welcome to attend.
[posted November 7, 2007]
[CHANGE posted November 9, 2007]
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PROPOSED DANCE AND CRAFT INSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
POSTED
Zydeco Cruise proposed dance and craft instruction schedule
for our seven day trip now available to see. You may print a copy or obtain a copy when you are on board the Carnival
Conquest at our Lido Deck 9 Information Desk.
CLICK HERE
TO SEE SCHEDULE
[posted November 4, 2007]
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PROPOSED ACTIVITY SCHEDULE POSTED
Zydeco Cruise proposed schedule for our seven day trip now
available to see. You may print a copy or obtain a copy when you are on board the Carnival Conquest at our Lido
Deck 9 Information Desk.
CLICK HERE TO SEE
SCHEDULE
[posted November 4, 2007]
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WINE -- CARRY-ON
Thank you to Glenda Sammons from New Orleans for noticing
that the Carnival info says only
one bottle of wine is allowed for carry-on,
when  my letter said 2 is OK. I was wrong.
The rule used to be two bottles and they have just changed
it to one bottle. However, the cruise line is aware that not everyone knows about this change and therefore we
do not know how uptight they are going to be in terms of scanning for bottles or confiscating them if you have
more than one.
Bottom line: One bottle is safe to bring in your carry-on
bag (do NOT pack it in your normal luggage), and the 2nd bottle is definitely at your own risk. Wine only, no hard
liquor! Sorry about this.
Just an idea -- You can also probably work it out in advance
with your friends or family to carry on your second bottle for you if they don't have one for themselves already.
[posted October 29, 2007]
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NEXT YEAR'S CRUISE -- ZYDECOCRUISE 2008
Zydeco Cruise 2008 Newsflash!
We are thrilled to announce Zydeco Cruise 2008 from November
2 to November 9, 2008, departing from Galveston, TX on the beautiful Carnival Conquest, to Jamaica, Grand Cayman,
and Cozumel. Dance under the stars to the m usic of Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, and Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
once again!
Zydeco 2007 cruisers: Look for the on-board "early bird specials"
we'll be offering on the ship exclusively for you. If you're not sailing with us in 2007, watch the website for 2008 pricing -- coming very soon.
Pricing starts at just $430 per person/double for an inside cabin plus $203 port charges + $200 for the week long
music and dance package (cabin pricing can go up as the ship fills, the $200 never goes up). In 2007 this ship
is full to capacity and Carnival's prices have gone up up up in the past couple of months -- don't wait to reserve
your space for 2008, as early bookings are always the best deal by far! All bookings for Zydeco Cruise 2008 are
through our exclusive travel agent, the Travel Machine, Inc. in Louisiana. They can be contacted at 1-800-683-9882
or info@travelmachine.net
[posted October 29, 2007]
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PACKET ON WAY/T-SHIRTS
Everyone’s packet from the Travel Machine
containing cruise tickets & documents, their name badge, and other cruise information is on its way.
Cruise Tickets: PLEASE CHECK
THE TICKETS AND YOUR NAME BADGE
for mistakes immediately when things arrive.
For ticket or document problems contact Kermit@travelmachine.net and for name badge problems please contact Carol
at zydecocruise@aol.com
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR
TICKET PACKET BY 10/23, please
contact the Travel Machine directly and let them know.
The Houston Airport Shuttle info, bus tickets if you signed up and paid for the New Orleans/Lafayette bus, and
all sort of other details are in there as well.
…………………………………
T-Shirts: I am really really sorry, but I honestly cannot
respond to every single email I received on the t-shirts at this point. Over 150 people called or email me the
last 3 days because they did not send their order form in on time before the 10/15 deadline. If you emailed or
called me, I got it and I ordered you a shirt. If you are coming from the USA you need to send me a check immediately
if you didn’t already. For the people who said for me to call them back for credit card info, we cannot take cards
for these shirts and you still need to send me a check! I am sincerely sorry about this but I have a super busy
full time job during the day and I can’t manage all of the last minute requests for email confirmations. If you
have a different/new question not already answered here please send me an email: zydecocruise@aol.com – thanks for your understanding.
…………………………………
This is already in the FAQ’s – reminders:
Register: on www.carnival.com – you will need your booking number which is in your cruise tickets and it’s also
on your Travel Machine invoice.
Shore Excursions: Sign up in advance online now through 11/3 – you’ll
need your booking 3 for that too. After that you can still sign up on the ship with no problem.
– Carol
[posted October 17, 2007]
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
ZYDECO CRUISE 2007 FAQ'S
-- EARLY PEEK --
Page
1 (Oct 15)
Page 2 (Oct 15)
These will also be included in your package
[posted October 15, 2007]
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AIRPORT/CRUISE TERMINAL SHUTTLES
 Kermit Duhon mentions a shuttle service from both Bush International and Hobby Airports in Houston
to/from the Carnival Cruise Line Terminal.
EZ Cruise Connection (877-316-5165) provides this service at a $65 Round Trip fee. For details visit
http://www.ezcruiseconnection.com/home.php  for
information.
This service may be cheaper than other  alternatives.
Please remember that IAH is quite a distance from the cruise terminal and you should allow yourself ample time
for the trip.
[posted September 17, 2007]
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HOUSTON -- BEFORE AND AFTER CRUISE
Are you planning to arrive in Houston before the Zydeco
Cruise or stay a day  or two after -- for additional tourism. You will find
Houston and the surrounding area exciting and filled with a multitude visiting opportunities.
The Houston Destination Guide sez, "As
the 4th largest city in the U.S., Houston, Texas is a leader in business, entertainment, the arts, and more. From
professional sports to outdoor fun to an out-of-this-world space experience and incredible dining - it's all here
in Houston! Stroll the beaches of Galveston or challenge yourself on one of Houston's many golf courses. SpaceCity
offers everything from breathtaking museum exhibits to vibrant downtown Houston entertainment. Explore the wonder
of space or spend the day shopping to your heart 's content. Visit Houston, Texas and you'll understand why it
is a city of infinite possibilities."
Here are three guides to get you started:
Official Houston Destination WEB site
http://www.visithoustontexas.com/
Guide to Houston
http://www.houston-guide.com/
Visitor's Guide to Bay Area Houston
http://www.visitbayareahouston.com/
Hot! Hot! Hot!
DID YOU KNOW that the Greater Houston Area is considered by many to be the current CENTER OF ZYDECO due to its
multitude of bands, venues, events and fan base. Usually there are a multitude of events towards the end of the
week and on the weekend from club performances, church dances and even trail rides. Many people go to two or three
events on a weekend night to hear and dance to their favorite Zydeco bands.
Under the sponsorship of the Blue and Gold Creole Dance Society, Joe Norman has put together a great Houston Zydeco
WEB site that includes the latest schedule and a gigantic list of venues.
Check out what’s playing and where; to extend your Zydeco Cruise even more.
 -- CLICK -- 
Have extended FUN. Come early -- Stay after.
[posted September 17, 2007]
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ZYDECOCRUISE
INSTRUCTORS ANNOUNCED
Click for Bios
[posted September 10, 2007]
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OUR ZYDECOCRUISE ZYDECO BANDS WIN IMPORTANT AWARDS
Just announced:
[Full article in The Daily Advertiser by Herman Fuselier http://tinyurl.com/yols2z ]
"Chris Ardoin emerged
as the big winner at the 4th Bi-Annual Zydeco Music and Creole Heritage Awards held Saturday night at the Carencro
Comm unity
Center. The awards are issued every two years by C.R.E.O.L.E. Inc., a Lafayette-based group dedicated to preserving
and promoting Creole culture.
"Ardoin's M.V.P. CD won CD of the Year honors. Candy Man, a hit from the CD, was named Zydeco Song of the Year.
"Ardoin, who lives in Lake Charles, leads the NuStep Band, one of the top attractions on the zydeco dancehall
circuit.
"A grandson of Creole music pioneer Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin, Chris is among the fourth generation
of the Ardoin family to record zydeco and Creole music...
ALSO
"Entertainer of the Year - Geno Delafose"
"Most Traditional Zydeco
Band - Geno Delafose and French Rockin'
Boogie"
[posted September 10, 2007]
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T-SHIRTS (Click for Information)
[10 year logos: Small logo on front; Large logo
on back - see bottom this page and style and colors forms]
[posted September 10, 2007]
[revised October 16, 2006]
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CURRENT NEWS (September 9, 2007)
ZYDECO CRUISE BOOKINGS AND CARNIVAL PRICING: If you haven't booked yet but you want to come with
us, this is it! Call the Travel Machine now at 1-800-683-9882 or Kermit@Travelmachine.net. Carnival has raised all cabin prices 3 times in the past 2 weeks, and as the ship
sells out, pricing will continue to increase. We told you this would happen, and here it is -- Don't wait any longer!
T-SHIRT ORDERS: We will mail you a t-shirt order form this week,
an d we'll post the order form online as well. The deadline for us to take T-shirt orders is 10/15/07.
T-shirts are $15, all orders must be prepaid and RECEIVED by then since we are custom printing your color and size
just for you. We aren't allowed to sell shirts on the ship, so this is the only way to get one. If your mailing
address has changed, please inform the Travel Machine ASAP.
ROCK 'N BOWL ZYDECO FEST: If you're planning on attending the Zydeco Fest
in New Orleans prior to the cruise, make sure to get a hotel room immediately if needed -- there is a huge convention
in New Orleans that weekend and the hotel situation is starting to get very tough. Festival schedule is posted
at www.rocknbowl.com Click on Calendar then November. You don't need advance tickets.
BUS FROM NEW ORLEANS AND LAFAYETTE
SUNDAY 11/11: We do  have an optional BUS leaving from the Rock 'N Bowl parking lot at 6:30am on Sunday. Lafayette bus departs
North Gate Mall at I-10 and I-49 at 9am. Buses will return to Lafayette between 3-5pm, and arrive in New Orleans
between 5-8pm on Nov 18th . Anyone flying out of New Orleans should not fly out before 9-10pm on 11/18. Contact
the Travel Machine directly to book the bus.
TICKETS AND CRUISE INFO: You will get your tickets in the mail in early October. We'll post it online when
they have been mailed. We'll also send you your Zydeco Cruise name badge and it's very important for you to let
us know if we spelled anything wrong on your badge or if anything is incorrect on your tickets, which means you'll
need to open the envelope as soon as it arrives. More on this when the tickets go out.
CRUISE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: We will be posting the activity sched ule for our group when we get confirmation
from Carnival on our times and spaces, which hasn't happened quite yet. Soon! Dances are 2x/day, and classes are
on At Sea days only, bands will alternate days starting with Geno on Sunday and Pine Leaf Boys/Chris Ardoin playing
on Monday. If you have specific questions, please feel free to email Carol at zydecocruise@aol.com.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE INFO: Houston Hobby and Houston Intercontinen tal George Bush shuttle to Galveston hotels/ship
- please call 877-316-5165. (Travel Machine does not book any transportation other than our bus.) Houston Hobby
(HOU) is about 45 minutes from Galveston but please leave yourself plenty of time if you're flying into Houston
Intercontinental George Bush (IAH) since it's a good 1 1/2 hours from the cruise terminal and even longer if there's
any traffic.
ARRIVAL AND BOARDING IN GALVESTON: You can arrive at the crui se terminal in Galveston, go through security
and enter the waiting area as early as 10:30am but they may not let you on the ship until around noon. Sometimes
earlier (11:30) and sometimes not, depending on when the ship clears customs and how fast they get things cleaned
up from the incoming cruise. Cutoff time to get onto the ship is 3:30pm but we'd recommend not cutting it that
close.
[posted September 9, 2007]
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LATEST WEATHER REPORTS ADDED TO MENU PAGE
The latest weather reports now included on the menu page. For
greater detail, click each appearing banner for the various ports.
MENU PAGE
[posted September 3, 2007]
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ROCK
'N BOWL ZYDECO FESTIVAL NOV 8TH, 9TH, 10TH
BANDS CONFIRMED!
Thanks in advance to John Blancher for arranging your favorite
dance bands for the annual Zydeco Fest at the Mid-City Lanes Rock’N Bowl in New Orleans November 8-10, 2007. John has been a great supporter
and promoter for all the Zydeco Cruises since 1998, and we all want to show our support for the Rock ‘N Bowl and for the still-hurting
city of New Orleans by showing up to this fantastic one-of-a-kind 100% zydeco festival right before the cruise.
We are looking into having our optional Lafayette bus to the Texas Cruise Terminal in Galveston add an additional
early Sunday a.m. pickup in New Orleans at the Rock ‘n Bowl parking lot. Please contact Kermit at
Kermit travelmachine.net if you are
interested in the New Orleans Zydeco Cruise bus ride.
Harold Guillory will be the official Zydeco Cruise Bus Host
on Sunday, so at the very least we can promise you a very fun trip!
Please see www.rockandbowl.com for Rock ‘n Bowl information
– click on “Calendar” then “November” for the schedule.
   
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8
Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band 8:30pm-Midnight $10 Band info: http://www.keithfrank.com/
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9
L'Angelus 7:30pm-9:00pm Band info: http://www.angelusband.com/
;
Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers 9:00pm-1:00am $10 Band info: http://www.brianjack.net/
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10
J. Paul & the Zydeco NuBreeds 9:00pm-1:00am $10 Band info: http://www.nubreeds.com/
See you there, everyone – let’s show New Orleans some love!
[posted August 18, 2007]
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PASSPORT/DOCUMENTATION FOR ZYDECO CRUISE 2007
See important Passport/Documentation
Here
[posted July 1, 2007]
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EARLY ZYDECO CRUISE 2007 UPDATE - CHANGE OF PORT OF
DEPARTURE
See Original Announcement
Here
[posted February 28, 2007]
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