{"id":8847,"date":"2009-12-30T16:29:07","date_gmt":"2009-12-30T21:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=8847"},"modified":"2010-01-05T00:52:17","modified_gmt":"2010-01-05T05:52:17","slug":"press-release-interpreter-policy-for-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2009\/12\/30\/press-release-interpreter-policy-for-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release – Interpreter Policy for Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear cruise travelers,<\/p>\n

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to inspect the Oasis of the Seas. The
\nship is the world\u2019s largest cruise ship and sails for Royal Caribbean. The
\nship is awesome with a lot of breathtaking amenities. The Oasis sails the
\nWestern and Eastern Caribbean on a 7-night itinerary. Most of the sailings
\nare already booked for the coming months. If you are interested in sailing
\non this marvelous ship, I recommend November or December 2010 or later. I am
\nmore than happy to help you with the booking.<\/p>\n

While being on the ship, I had a chance again to meet with Adam Goldstein.
\nSome of you might remember from my previous e-mails that Adam Goldstein is
\nthe President and CEO of Royal Caribbean. The purpose of meeting with Mr.
\nGoldstein was Royal Caribbean\u2019s and Celebrity\u2019s new interpreter policy.
\nAccording to this policy, the two cruise lines will no longer provide
\ninterpreters for European or Asian cruises unless the sailing starts or
\nterminates in the US or Canada.<\/p>\n

Last month, I completed the last Royal Caribbean European sailing with
\ninterpreters, a Holy Land cruise that some of you joined. We had a wonderful
\ntime and everybody cherished the great interpreter service that opened up
\nthe world for us.<\/p>\n

The deaf group on the Holy Land cruise and another group on a Canada & New
\nEngland cruise sailing in October wrote letters to Mr. Goldstein. They
\nthanked him for the wonderful service and asked him to continue providing
\ninterpreters on all sailings. When I met Mr. Goldstein on the Oasis of the
\nSeas recently, I gave him the letters and discussed the issue with him
\nagain. Mr. Goldstein stated that the policy will not be changed within the
\nnext few months but he is fully aware of the impact it has on the deaf
\ntraveler.<\/p>\n

I would like to ask all of you, please continue sending letters to Mr.
\nGoldstein and Mr. Hanrahan who is the CEO of Celebrity. When you come back
\nfrom a cruise where interpreters were provided, thank them for the service
\nand ask them to extend the service again to all their sailings. Explain how
\nmuch the service adds to your vacation experience. They need to hear from
\nyou frequently. Otherwise, this problem will end up at the button of the
\npaper pile and nothing will change. Deaf cruise passengers need to be heard
\nin this matter. Send your letters to:<\/p>\n

Mr. Adam Goldstein
\nPresident & CEO
\nRoyal Caribbean International
\n1050 Caribbean Way
\nMiami FL 33132-2096<\/p>\n

or<\/p>\n

Mr. Dan Hanrahan
\nPresident & CEO
\nCelebrity Cruises
\n1050 Caribbean Way
\nMiami FL 33132-2096<\/p>\n

Sincerely,
\nKerstin Fox
\nHibiscus Travel
\n2148 Radnor Road
\nhttp:\/\/www.kerstinstravel.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dear cruise travelers, A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to inspect the Oasis of the Seas. The ship is the world\u2019s largest cruise ship and sails for Royal Caribbean. The ship is awesome with a lot of breathtaking…<\/p>\n

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