They're everywhere. Some of them can be spotted by their license plates. Or maybe because they're wearing a cap that is their identity. Or maybe, sadly, because they're wearing a prosthetic. Sometimes, more than one. They are veterans. Vets are thanked, supported and decorated all over the country. Even on cruise ships. And no cruise… Continue reading Cruise for a Cause — a $600,000 exercise
Category: Cruise News
Only One 'Overboard' A Laughing Matter
One of our favorite movies, all-time, is Overboard. Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, bratty kids, pompous yacht owner…if you're not smiling by now, then you don't know Overboard. It may be the only time that word brings a smile to anyone's face. On cruise ships — on any ships — "overboard" is bad news. Earlier this… Continue reading Only One 'Overboard' A Laughing Matter
Legends in Concert — A 'Really Big Shew' at Sea
So…Jimmy Buffett or "Jimmy Buffett?" Rod Stewart or "Rod Stewart?" Michael Jackson or…don't go there. These are the options that Legends in Concert have given the world, for the last three decades. For the last three years, they've been doing shows on the Norwegian Epic…the 1,000th one earlier this month. Despite having seen the billboards… Continue reading Legends in Concert — A 'Really Big Shew' at Sea
Windstar's Star Pride
There's an asterisk (*) beside this "new" ship because it's really an old ship being made new, which seems to be becoming a more economical way for cruise lines to expand their fleets. The Star Pride is the first of three ships from Seabourn Cruise Line that are moving to Windstar…in fact, the one is… Continue reading Windstar's Star Pride
New Ship: Quantum of the Seas
After quietly disposing of the Monarch of the Seas, its oldest (22 years) ship, Royal Caribbean filled the space in the stable with the much-heralded Quantum of the Seas. When it hits the water, Quantum will kick-start the seventh class of ships for the cruise line and be followed a year later by a sister… Continue reading New Ship: Quantum of the Seas