Enhanced Rewards for NCL Latitudes

Norwegian announced some enhancements to its loyalty program, which is now called Latitudes Rewards, and it was accompanied by the usual blah-blah-blah, PR-crafted statement from company president Kevin Sheehan, who among other things said: “We are dedicated to making sure our guests have the best possible cruise experience and look forward to welcoming them back… Continue reading Enhanced Rewards for NCL Latitudes

So You Don't Care about Disney?

There is a reason that cruisers of all ages should be interested in what’s happening with Disney Cruise Line. That picture is the latest reason for us. They are called grandchildren, and they are special for all the reasons that grandparents already know. They come along just when “parents” think there won’t be a lot… Continue reading So You Don't Care about Disney?

'Tips Included' Losing a Cruise Line

It should be said up front that when it comes to tipping, we belong to the sect that likes it included, doesn’t want to know, doesn’t care if it’s justified or not, and generally would rather not deal with it. In an industry — cruising — where the mantra is all-inclusiveness, why are tips the… Continue reading 'Tips Included' Losing a Cruise Line

Wine, Wind Surf a Good Pairing

We were just stopping at the wine store, for a bottle to take to our son’s for dinner, and then it happened. Honest. We saw there was a tasting in the back of the store. Does a bee love honey? What happens to a mouse faced with cheese? The wines were $90 and up. These… Continue reading Wine, Wind Surf a Good Pairing

iRoom Internet Access for Visions

Yesterday, we were reading a press release from Royal Caribbean about the enhancements that will be made to the six Vision Class ships when they go into dry-dock over the next two years. They had us at “iPad.” When Splendour of the Seas emerges from its facelift early in 2012, there will be iPads in… Continue reading iRoom Internet Access for Visions