A recent survey about cruise customer satisfaction resulted in a couple of results and/or recommendations that, to us, were puzzling. Puzzling result… According to the survey, conducted by the respected firm J.D. Power, one in five cruise passengers experience a problem while on their cruise. You think? Put five people anywhere, doing anything, and it's a… Continue reading Cruise Survey: A Couple of Puzzles
Category: People
Around the World for How Much a Day?
If we're reading this correctly, you can go around the world in 180 days on the Oceania Insignia — that's 44 countries and 89 ports — in an all-in cruise that includes 2-for-1 fares, first-class airfare, pre-paid gratuities, free luggage valet and free medical service on the ship. For $40,000. Now before you choke on… Continue reading Around the World for How Much a Day?
Brangelina's Wedding Cruise
Breaking news…Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are hoping to get married on a cruise ship. Not so fast, star chaser. It's not a cruise ship you're going to be on, unless you're among the 50 people who are the invited guests. That's right…five-oh…50. And if you think this most celebrated bride and bridegroom are leasing… Continue reading Brangelina's Wedding Cruise
Meeting the Demand for Meetings?
This one's for anybody who thinks that cruising is not becoming a way of life…in other words, a part of the fabric of society at large. Until now, conventions on cruise ships were an occasional event. Raise your hand if you've ever seen a business convention while cruising. In all the cruising we've done, we… Continue reading Meeting the Demand for Meetings?
'Splendor' Wrong Word for Report
As the investigation begins into the horrific plane crash in San Francisco this month, one of the possibilities is that the accident was due to pilot error, but it will of course take time. The investigation into the fire that left the Carnival Splendor drifting off the coast of California is now complete — it took… Continue reading 'Splendor' Wrong Word for Report