Over the years we have met — and listened to — many cruise-ship captains as they interact with passengers. Some clearly enjoy it, some clearly don't. Some communicate easily (remember, English is usually not their first language), and some struggle to be understood. Captain Henrik Loy, most recently at the helm of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of… Continue reading A Captain Good, Young and Personable
Category: People
This Captain a 'Man' of the Seas
Upon reflection, Henrik Loy knows he was born to be at sea. In the 34 years between that day and the one when he became one of the youngest cruise ship captains in history — with Royal Caribbean — every step of his journey re-affirmed that belief. Captain Loy was conscious of his place in… Continue reading This Captain a 'Man' of the Seas
Norwegian Workers Come First
While cruise lines are famous for bragging rights when it comes to innovations, and without keeping score, it seems to us that Norwegian leads the league in firsts. Going right back to 1966, when the "Norwegian Caribbean Line" first came up with low-cost Caribbean cruises that now dominate cruise-line itineraries. Other firsts have been well-documented… Continue reading Norwegian Workers Come First
Concerts and Cruises a Match
Last weekend, our soon-to-be nine-year-old granddaughter celebrated her birthday 10 days early when her parents treated her to a One Direction concert. This is not to be confused with Fifth Dimension, a band from her grandparents' era. In this age of inflated everything, tickets to One Direction — or 1D — are right up there… Continue reading Concerts and Cruises a Match
Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'
California may have as many "old folks" per capita as any other state, but the perception is that surf, sand, sun and movie stars makes it a destination for the young as well as the young at heart. Celebrity seems to think so, too. In a clever attempt to attract young cruisers, Celebrity is taking… Continue reading Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'