Viator Joins Shore Excursion Options

A company called Viator launched its website yesterday, for bookings starting six days later. It’s for any major cruise line, any ship, almost any place (there are 80 ports). It’s not the first company to venture into these waters, but it seems to be the most ambitious…or at least the latest.

Will Bell Ring Again for Concordia?

Is there no depth to which our species will go in search of riches? In the case of the person(s) who stole the bell from the Costa Concordia, the depth was only about 50 feet. Yes, somebody stole the bell. It happened a couple of weeks ago and Italian authorities managed to keep it under cover that… Continue reading Will Bell Ring Again for Concordia?

Sun Princess Japanese Market Test

We are fond of Japan, and all things Japanese, so it's a natural for us to celebrate that Princess is making a serious attempt to helping our world be even smaller by cruising in a country that is largely ignored by cruise lines. Even if the cruises are designed more for Japanese travelers. Our affection… Continue reading Sun Princess Japanese Market Test

Cruise Concerts: How Much Too Much?

Now that cruise passengers are comfortable with paying extra for upscale restaurants, are concerts next? For example, in Las Vegas, to see Celine Dion in a "small venue," your ticket price starts at $117. Donny and Marie starts at $108. Elton John is $115…Rod Stewart $89. You get the picture. Our last stadium concert event… Continue reading Cruise Concerts: How Much Too Much?

Cruise Radio for the cruiser who…

Are you one of those people who can't get enough cruising? Not just "cruising" on ships, but knowing about cruising? If so, check out Cruise Radio? Having spent five years of my career in radio, and having a new iPad that still needed exploring, I was at least curious. So I went to the Apple… Continue reading Cruise Radio for the cruiser who…