Cruising is almost always an education. New countries, new ports, new customs, new people. Sometimes it can be an education just to read something about cruising. Sometimes, even advertising can do the job. Like Viking Cruises, which last week sent advertising emails which read as follows: "Who are you? The year is 1887 A.D." It… Continue reading A History Lesson, Courtesy of Viking Cruises
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Dolphins Cheerleaders Latest in Ship Godmothers
The next generation of cruise-ship godmothers is already here, and it's growing. When the Norwegian Getaway arrives early next year, the "Godmothers" will be the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders. This falls on the heels of the "Godmothers" of Norwegian's last new ship, the Breakaway — the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. Has cruising run out of… Continue reading Dolphins Cheerleaders Latest in Ship Godmothers
News: Ruby Princess Takes 'Short' To New Heights
Short has many meanings. When one of us asks the other why she is "short" (as in curt) she says she can't help it because her parents were short (as in height). Laugh. Short also applies to not having enough cash. Or distance, from A to B. And now, more than ever, it applies to… Continue reading News: Ruby Princess Takes 'Short' To New Heights
Cards for Cruisers — Still More To Do
News release: Norwegian Cruise Line has launched a new Gift Card that can be redeemed toward the purchase of a cruise or onboard expenditures, making it easier for guests to give the gift of cruising to friends and loved ones. Kind of makes you wonder why it took so long for somebody to think of… Continue reading Cards for Cruisers — Still More To Do
Windstar Moves from Nowhere to No. 2 for Small Ships in Conde Nast Awards
When Conde Nast Traveler announced its 2013 Readers' Choice Awards this month, much of it was the "usual suspects" in the "usual places" because people who go on cruise ships and vote on these things generally don't change their preferences from year to year. But in perusing the list of winners, one cruise line jumped… Continue reading Windstar Moves from Nowhere to No. 2 for Small Ships in Conde Nast Awards