You know that something is official when the most traditional of (fill in the blank) accepts it, no matter what the industry or walk of life is. Today, the blank is filled in with Cunard. Regarded by passengers as the most traditional (some might say staid) of all cruise lines, Cunard has now come to… Continue reading TSC: The Solo Cruiser's Status Grows
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How Catering to Crews Became Business
On every cruise ship we have sailed, in every interview we have done, the single most important secret to success is people. That's the people who make up the crews, who make officers and companies look good, and who make passengers want to come back. So it's a cruise company mandate to do whatever is… Continue reading How Catering to Crews Became Business
Only Azamara Cruisers in Normandy on D-Day
Tomorrow, on the shores of northern France, the free world will remember. It will remember that 70 years ago, armies of four nations (Great Britain, France, Canada and the U.S.) stormed the beaches of Normandy in what turned out to be the beginning of the end of World War II. D-Day. The armies left behind… Continue reading Only Azamara Cruisers in Normandy on D-Day
Hawaii-Disney Relationship On Again
Photos: Disney Cruise Line As courtships go, "paradise" and the "happiest place on earth" have had an on-and-off relationship. Next year, it's on again, albeit for little more than a one-night stand. The lovers are Hawaii and Disney, respectively, but you already knew that didn't you? The Disney Wonder will take the cruise line for… Continue reading Hawaii-Disney Relationship On Again
Regent Entertainment: Cirque's The Word
In the course of refurbishing its three ships, luxury line Regent Seven Seas has addressed the growing need for cruises to include entertainment (that's with a capital 'E'), even when space is at a premium. For those of us who have never sailed Regent Seven Seas, they are small ships by traditional ocean standards. The Mariner… Continue reading Regent Entertainment: Cirque's The Word