Soon after disembarking from two weeks on the high seas, we encountered a friend who asked where we’d been. When we told him we’d crossed the Atlantic Ocean, he said he had, too…more than 60 years ago. We were going to compare notes — our crossing was on the Celebrity Eclipse, his was on Aquitania,… Continue reading Queen Mary's 'Sentimental Journey'
Category: People
Alaska: North-South or South-North?
Over dinner on Monday night, our daughter and son-in-law were asked by friends of ours if they’d ever been on an Alaska cruise. Their demographic was the answer, because thirtysomethings often view cruises as floating retirement homes, but the subject became more interesting. “I’m told that if you go on an Alaska cruise,” our friend… Continue reading Alaska: North-South or South-North?
Mais Oui…a New Title at Sea!
Titles don’t really mean much, on cruise ships or on land. What matters is performance that is often measured against the title. And for people always looking for something a little unusual, what matters is an unusual title. Like “Head Chef de Rang.” If this isn’t a new title at sea, it’s at least new… Continue reading Mais Oui…a New Title at Sea!
Cruise Crooners Sound Like…Anybody
We’ve all seen singers who sound a lot kind of like the artist whose songs they’re performing. Usually, these “tribute acts” on cruise ships (and off) focus their vocal chords on one performer. Neil Diamond…The Temptations…Britney Spears…Kenny Rogers…Gladys Knight…Elton John…take your pick. On almost every cruise ship we’ve boarded, there has been a no-name group… Continue reading Cruise Crooners Sound Like…Anybody
Well Runs Dry on Carnival Magic
Everywhere we go in the cruise world, one thing never changes. Somebody mentions Carnival, and somebody else says Party. They are two words that go together like smoked and salmon. Like Face and Book. Will and Kate. Baton and Rouge. But life as we know it at Carnival is changing. Word leaked out of its… Continue reading Well Runs Dry on Carnival Magic