Friday, October 28, 2011

Down Under Cruises



Princess Cruises to Feature Largest Australia and New Zealand Deployment of Any North American Cruise Line in 2012-2013.

SANTA CLARITA, (October 26, 2011) – Featuring the largest Australia deployment of any North American line in the region, Princess Cruises’ 2012-13 season of “Down Under” cruising offers intriguing new routes, a special solar eclipse cruise, a new cruisetour to the Outback, and more sailings to New Zealand than any other line.

In total, four ships – Diamond Princess, Sun Princess, Dawn Princess and Sea Princess – will sail on 40 voyages of eight different itineraries in the region. Among them are a longer 14-day Australia & New Zealand itinerary that adds two ports, Wellington and Picton, compared to previous seasons; as well as an extensive 33-day Round Australia & New Zealand route, featuring the best of the lands of kangaroos and kiwis.

Monday, October 10, 2011




It’s that time of year again! National Cruise Vacation month is being celebrated this month and at Cruise Planners, we’re taking the party to a whole new level! From October 10 to 17, 2011, we are bringing to you Star-Studded Cruise Specials and exclusive, incredible savings. We have special offers from reduced deposits and onboard coupon booklets to complimentary dinners, shipboard credits and more! Don’t wait or this special event will pass you by!

Monday, September 26, 2011

Carnival Freedom Ship Tour




Carnival Freedom Tour from Life's Rudder.
We have prepared a short video for you to see the Carnival Freedom.

The Freedom stats:
Ship Theme: Decades Through the Centuries
Shipyard: Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani, Italy
Inaugural cruise: March 14, 2007
Godmother: Kathy Ireland, International Runway Model and Chief Designer and CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide.
Country of registry: Panama
Cost: $500 million
Cruising speed: 22.5 knots

 Size/Capacity
  • Gross tonnage: 110,000
  • Length: 952 feet
  • Beam: 116 feet; 125 feet at pool deck
  • Maximum draft: 27 feet
  • Full guest occupancy: 3754
  • Normal occupancy (based on 2 per cabin): 2974
  • Passenger decks: 13
  • Space ratio: 37:1

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Cruising - A way of life

Life's Rudder is about helping you find the cruise that will make you come back again and again. A cruise is the best value for the money to take a family anywhere.


Once you take a cruise, see the sites, taste the food, and enjoy the entertainment, cruising always will be your number one choice for a vacation.  Relax on your getaway by sailing for 3 nights, 2 weeks, or longer. 

Click this link to search for the perfect cruise: www.lifesrudder.com.


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352-508-1313 and our fax number is 321-284-1580.