21-Oct-2005  (yacht cruise)

• 'Bridport link for Sydney cruiser (Examiner.com.au)
The newest vessel in a cruise boat fleet operated by a former Bridport man will make its maiden voyage to his former home district over Christmas - New Year.
• 'Top Resorts, Top Hotels | Results of the 2005 Conde Nast Traveler 18th Annual Readers' Choice Awards (Hospitality Net)
NEW YORK, The November issue of Conde Nast Traveler celebrates the 18th annual Readers' Choice Awards. This year's survey boasts the highest responses and scores ever in each category. With nearly 28,000 travelers voting, the lists show an even greater global variety and depth.
• 'World's Most Expensive Cruises 2005 (Forbes)
Getting there may be more than half the fun--that is, if you're willing to pay big bucks.
• 'StarShip Could Be Forced Out At Channelside (RedNova)
By Ted Jackovics, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Oct. 19--The Yacht StarShip, which serves about 80,000 passengers annually, faces eviction from its Channelside berth next year in a long-standing dispute between its owner and Port of Tampa officials.
• 'Cruise operator questions port lease delay (St. Petersburg Times)
The Tampa Port Authority may be planning a different future after the Downtown Channelside project, Yacht StarShip's top official says.
• 'Cruise Operator Questions Tampa, Fla., Port Lease Delay (RedNova)
By Steve Huettel, St. Petersburg Times, Fla. Oct. 19--TAMPA -- After 19 months of talks with the Tampa Port Authority about a long-term lease for Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises, chief executive Troy Manthey got an unexpected letter.
• 'Casino yacht back in hands of owners (The Royal Gazette)
Customs officials were last night ordered off a 196-foot luxury yacht they had raided earlier in the day after a lawyer obtained a Supreme Court injunction to have the officials removed.
• 'Tampa port won't commit a long-term lease to StarShip line (Business Journal of Tampa Bay)
There's trouble at Berth 274, current home of Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises vessel. The $8 million, 180-foot ship, used for events and dinner cruises to nowhere, may be forced out of its Port of Tampa location as early as July 2006.
• 'China's ship is coming in (Sun-Sentinel)
Asian delegation plans first visit to event as the country gains ground as a yacht supplier and buyer.