There's a lot of grandparents out there — like us — quietly hoping their granddaughters don't get wind of what's happening at Royal Caribbean. In a word, Barbie. We have two granddaughters who are nine and eight so, yes, they know all about Barbie. Is there a granddaughter anywhere who doesn't? Yes, there is.… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Cruising for…Barbie?
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Crunching Solo Cabin Numbers
When Norwegian's Pride of America goes in for refurbishing that will interrupt its cruising around the Hawaiian Islands next spring, four new inside staterooms will be designed for single travelers. Is this a glass half-empty or a glass half-full? Our esteemed colleague, Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows, is a big fan of solo cabins… Continue reading Crunching Solo Cabin Numbers
'Little' names that sell cruises
Maybe you're not a port person or you've just seen the same old ports too many times. Maybe you just want to spend your cruise on board and enjoy the ship for what it is. Or maybe, like our family doctor, there's something more interesting happening on the ship — like a medical conference. More… Continue reading 'Little' names that sell cruises
Cruise Chair Cops Bound to Multiply
As the world of the deck chair is changing, we are left to ask this of cruise lines: What took so long? For years, we have seen books sunbathing on deck and lounge chairs by the main pool on a cruise ships. We've seen shoes, catching some rays. And towels, Even clothes. All of these… Continue reading Cruise Chair Cops Bound to Multiply
Norwegian Gamblers and Winning
The email person dropped this off for Cruising Done Right yesterday… “Konami Gaming, Inc., a leading gaming technology provider, has been selected by Norwegian Cruise Line to install its Konami Casino Management System (KCMS), on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway…" That's nice, but does it make winning easier? "This new system will provide us… Continue reading Norwegian Gamblers and Winning