Latest Update: October 29, 2008  Quick Link to Menu and Special Announcements CELEBRATING!!! 11th Zydeco Cruise Fun Year Hot Zydeco and Spicy Cajun ("The Original - and still the Best Louisiana Music & Dance Cruise") (7 day cruise and dancing adventure) Always the biggest with the most dancers Join the multi-hundreds of fans Sailing from [NEW PORT] Galveston Cruise Terminal, Texas Aboard the luxurious Carnival Conquest Carnival Cruise Lines 7 Days    7 Days November 2 - 9, 2008 (Depart and Return on Sundays) for seven days of sailing and visiting the Western Caribbean with ports of call at Houston Galveston, Texas Montego Bay, Jamaica Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Cozumel, Mexico Houston Galveston, Texas GALVESTON, TX - Chartered in 1839, Galveston Island, located on the upper Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico, was the principal port into the southwest during the 19th century. This coastal town has experienced a recent revitalization, making it one of America's newest beach resorts. Better than the beautifully restored Victorian architecture of its historic downtown district, is the southern hospitality of Galveston's residents. MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - Montego Bay, known as "Mo' Bay" to the locals, is Jamaica's second largest community. Gorgeous white-sand beaches and mangrove wetlands surround the old town, which rests at the bottom of lush green mountains. Montego Bay offers the best of the Caribbean, including beautiful Georgian architecture in the historic town of Falmouth. Surround yourself with the essence of Jamaica in the island's friendliest city GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS - Each year the Cayman Islands play host to visitors from all over the world who come to visit the beautiful islands. The three coral islands set in the northwest Caribbean Sea are well known for their underwater beauty and are also home to some of the friendliest people in the world. Grand Cayman's major tourist attraction is the world-famous Seven Mile Beach on which most of the island's hotels and resorts are located. SMB is regarded by many as one of the best beaches in the world. The Cayman Islands are also world famous as a Scuba Diving destination because of their crystal-clear waters and their proximity to the Cayman Wall. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are also considered to be elite dive destinations. There are several snorkeling locations where tourists can swim with stingrays. COZUMEL, MEXICO - The gem of the Mexican Caribbean located on the Yucatan Peninsula, its astonishing coral reefs make Cozumel an underwater sanctuary for hundreds of exotic fish species, a true mecca for divers. Snorkel along spectacular reefs, sun on pristine beaches and snap up great buys on vibrantly colored handicrafts. Just a ferry ride away: the Mayan ruins of Tulum, spectacularly sited on the sea cliffs. Once the destination of Mayan women paying homage to Ixchel, goddess of fertility. Don't miss the village square and the spanking new Pier Shopping Center. THE FLYER Click Each to Enlarge Starting at just $599 Per person - double occupancy Port Charges/Taxes and Week Long Fun Package extra 24hr Food Availability Dining Rooms and Special Supper Clubs Toulouse-Lautrec Show Lounge w/Las Vegas-Style Shows Additional Entertainment Shows Exciting Tahiti Casino Action Fantastic Caribean Destinations Spa Carnival Multiple Bars and "Fun Ship" Lounges 24-Hour Room Service Onboard Activities Galore 3 Days at Exciting Port Stops w/Great Shore Excursions Dance to the HOT Zydeco and Cajun music of Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie Named at the 4th Bi-Annual Zydeco Music and Creole Heritage Awards * Entertainer of the Year and Most Traditional Zydeco Band * -- 2008 Grammy Nominee -- - and - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys Named at the 4th Bi-Annual Zydeco Music and Creole Heritage Awards * CD of the Year and Zydeco Song of the Year * - Special Guest Accordion Player for 2008 - Cory "Lil Pop" Ledet Geno Delafose Steve Riley Cory Ledet "Lil Pop" - WEB Pages - Geno Delafose Steve Riley Cory Ledet "Lil Pop" Can't Wait? Call the Travel Machine for their FREE color brochure And get additional phone information from The Travel Machine, Inc (800) 683-9882 or (337) 981-7870 (Why not reserve your space NOW!) WEB SITE: http://www.travelmachine.net/ View The Travel Machine's Detailed FACTS PAGES on the Carnival Conquest ALL BOOKINGS FOR THE ZYDECO CRUISE MUST BE MADE THROUGH TRAVEL MACHINE. SORRY, ANY OUTSIDE BOOKINGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO ANY ZYDECO CRUISE PRIVATE EVENTS OR PARTIES... NO EXCEPTIONS. Any internet bookings, or outside discount offers do not apply. Wear your official "ZYDECO Cruise" name badge for entrance into all our "Private Party" events. Only underlined links are currently active. Dates reflect when newly updated or when expected. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements (Oct 29) A MUST READ; PLEASE KEEP CHECKIG BACK FOR ADDITIONS AS CRUISE DATE APPROACHES FAQs (Oct 8) NEW FLYER Front (Aug 25) Back (Aug 25) SCHEDULES Detailed Activity Schedule (Oct 28) Detailed Dance Class & Crafts Inst. Schedule (Oct 29) Band Performance Schedule (included in Detailed Activity Schedule) THE TRAVEL MACHINE WEB site Zydeco Cruise 2008 Page ROOMMATE SEARCH Roommate/Hotel/Ride/Message Board (Oct 27)   For those who would like to discover a little more detail about cruising and their exciting Zydeco Cruise 2008. Only underlined links are active. Dates reflect when newely updated or when expected. BAYPORT CRUISE TERMINAL Bayport Cruise Terminal Information Interactive Google Map of Bayport Cruise Terminal                   (map, satellite, hybrid, zoom in or out, driving directions) Carnival's Announcement of Bayport Cruise Terminal GALVESTON CRUISE TERMINAL How Do I Get to the Port of Galveston? Interactive Google Map of Cruise Terminal (map, satellite, hybrid, zoom in or out, driving directions) Carnival Cruise Lines Airport to Port Shuttle Information EZ Cruise Airport to Port Shuttle Information SHIP INFORMATION Carnival Conquest Itinerary Deckplans Ship Highlights Virtual Tours Onboard Experience Ship Who's Who Article: Manners Matter at Sea Formal Nights & Mardi Gras Night (Oct 8) TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION Carnival Information For Our Trip PACKING INFORMATION Packing Hints CURRENT PORTS OF CALL WEATHER Weather Information SHORE EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITES Montego Bay, Jamaica Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Cozumel, Mexico Shore Excursion FAQs Houston Visitor's Bureau Houston Tourism Guide to Houston Visitor's Guide to Bay Area Houston Houston 5 min Promotion Video BAND AND DANCE Band Web Pages: Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys Cory "Lil Pop" Ledet (Special Musical Guest) Dance Instructors' Bios (Oct 8) Dance Instruction Program (Oct 29) ZYDECOCRUISE T-SHIRT INFORMATION Annoncement (Aug 31) SPECIAL NOTICE ZYDECO CRUISE 2010 Annoncement (Aug 25) REMEMBER TO VOTE See Reminder For the eighth year in a row, Carnival Cruise Lines has topped the Porthole Magazine Readers Choice Awards taking lead honors in 11 categories -- more than any other cruise line. Carnival's 2006 Readers choice Awards include: Best Value-For-The-Money Line, Best Short-Duration Cruise, Best Shore Excursions, Best Onboard Activities, Best Main Dining Room Cuisine, Best Computer Facilities, Best Children's Programs, Best Entertainment, Best Caribbean Itineraries, Best Mexican Riviera Itineraries, Best Party Cruise Learn Basic & NEW Zydeco moves with our Awesome line-up of "Great Dance Instructors" During the 3 "At Sea" days. Dance Instructors for Zydecocruise 2008 Marla Meyer Willie Bushnell Janine Dugas Richie Gauthier Harold Guillory Barbara Davis Chris Trahan Fred Something -- Instructors' Bios Page -- Shore Weather (Latest)(Click each for further details) Carol Schreitmueller your Zydeco Cruise Lady: (E-mail) " Louisiana Sue" Ramon Entertainment Director: (E-mail) Kermit Duhon President/CEO of the Travel Machine, Inc. (E-mail) For comments about these pages and requests for additions contact your Zydeco Cruise Webmaster, Gary Hayman: (E-mail) Remember To Vote As you will be on your cruise on Election Day, November 4, 2008, you will have to vote by Absentee Ballot, in advance -- EASY TO DO. Obtain your application for an Absentee Ballot from your State or County Board of Elections, fill it in and mail it to the proper address. [Google: absentee ballot (your state) for proper link] When received, complete it and mail it to the proper address in the manner described in the instructions. Have an important voice in the future of America - VOTE Contents copyright © 1997-2008 by Gary Hayman. All rights reserved