When you increase something, anything, by 50 per cent it’s a big deal. For Windstar Cruises, the month that starts tomorrow is a big deal. Next Friday, Windstar officially adds a ship to its fleet of four when the Star Breeze is christened in Nice, France. This will come two days after Windstar takes possession… Continue reading Windstar: Best Small Line…Big Growth
Category: Ships
Brothers In Arms On Disney Ship?
This is about two brothers, born 13 months apart in the ’70s. The elder of the two became an advocate of Star Wars. Actually, advocacy is too weak a word. He became a Star Wars fanatic, to the point that to this day he still buys light sabers. Invite him to a masquerade party… Continue reading Brothers In Arms On Disney Ship?
What 'Gets' Cruise Generations
The question cruise lines must often ask is this: How do we get people from Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z on a cruise if they’ve never been on one? There is, of course, no easy answer. But one word, more than ever, is vital. The word is Internet (okay, WiFi will do). Why?… Continue reading What 'Gets' Cruise Generations
Drinks For Free On Norwegian Sky
Oh, for the days when going on a cruise meant once you paid for your ticket, that was it…everything was included but shopping for souvenirs, and taxes and tips. Are those happy days starting to make a comeback? They are in Norwegian’s world. Well, in one corner of Norwegian’s world. Okay, one neighborhood…bar. Starting… Continue reading Drinks For Free On Norwegian Sky
Bye-bye To Last-Minute Deals?
News item: Royal Caribbean is attempting to refuse having last-minute discounts. This could be a game-changer for all cruise lines. Lots of people hang around until the “last minute” before making a decision about which cruise to take. When they get a killer deal, they tell the world, including passengers who paid much more for… Continue reading Bye-bye To Last-Minute Deals?