It’s only fitting that the biggest cruise line in the world has the most recognizable funnel in the world. Carnival does. The unmistakable fire-engine red funnel can be seen far and wide on the oceans and in ports, and often more than one at a time. Carnival currently has 23 ships — No. 24, the… Continue reading Friday File: Some Ships of Carnival
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Norwegian Barking Up Different Tree
Okay, hands up, how many of you — when you heard Pitbull was named Godfather of the Norwegian Escape — first thought of a dog? And if you’re even more out of touch, did you think that cruise lines finally ran out of people and started picking canines to the star attraction when the Escape… Continue reading Norwegian Barking Up Different Tree
Drinking On Disney No Downer
Okay, so maybe it’s not as dramatic as Snow White dating Dracula, or Mickey Mouse getting a DUI…but who ever thought Disney would be the first cruise line to relax the rules on alcohol? There’s a new wine and beer policy for passengers who want to bring bottles onto Disney ships, and it’s the most… Continue reading Drinking On Disney No Downer
Theme Cruises You May Not Believe
Let’s call if the extreme of theme. That’s not the name of a new musical group or TV reality show, it’s just a way of identifying what’s coming up in the way of, ah, unusual cruises this winter. Here’s a quick look at three upcoming theme cruises: The Meow Meow Cruise This one’s for cat… Continue reading Theme Cruises You May Not Believe
Shaking Hands With Cruise Captains
This is a sign of the apocalypse: Don’t shake hands with the captain of your cruise ship. Why? Norovirus. According to a recent story in London’s Daily Mail online edition, captains have been warned about shaking hands with passengers, lest they be infected with the dreaded gastrointestinal illness that we are encouraged to believe only… Continue reading Shaking Hands With Cruise Captains