The fact that Royal Caribbean stopped sending luggage tags in the mail last week isn't likely to make headlines in the cruise industry, or anywhere else for that matter. But for long-time cruise passengers, it warrants a small explanation. It's a wonder this hasn't happened before now. More people than ever are booking cruises on… Continue reading Cutting Bags Tags in the Mail
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Island Competition for Pride of America?
Perhaps like you, one day we'd like to cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. In our world, it's like cruising in paradise. Typically, this means booking passage on Norwegian's Pride of America, which for seven years now has been in the rather unique position of being able to navigate a couple of old laws that almost… Continue reading Island Competition for Pride of America?
Norwegian, New York Now and Forever
Here, in a New York minute, is how much cruising has changed: In 2003, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 sailed out of the shipyard as the longest, widest, tallest passenger ship ever built. It weighed 148,528 gross tons, was almost four football fields long (377 yards) and 45 yards wide. She carried — and still… Continue reading Norwegian, New York Now and Forever
New Ports the Way of Future
If you drew a diagonal line from one corner of North America to another, it couldn't be much longer than the one linking Port Canaveral (Florida) and Nanaimo (British Columbia). Both are cruise ports with vastly different volumes of traffic, but both have built what might be perceived as cruise ship terminals of the future.… Continue reading New Ports the Way of Future
The Cruise Ship Menu of all Menus
Here's a little cruise ship trivia for you today… How much would you pay for the following menu from a luxurious cruise ship? Hors d'oeuvres Varies Consomme Rejane Creme Reine Margot Turbot, Sauce Homard Whitebait Mutton Cutlets & Green Peas Supreme of Chicken a la Stanley Sirloin of Beef, Chateau Potatoes Roast Duckling, Apple… Continue reading The Cruise Ship Menu of all Menus