An Epic Move in Norwegian Entertainment?

Of all the cruise ships we've sailed on, the Norwegian Epic still ranks at or near the top of the list. This, despite the fact that many have railed against it as the ugly duckling of the family for any number of reasons, starting with its "box top" appearance. Frankly, what a ship looked like… Continue reading An Epic Move in Norwegian Entertainment?

Family reunion right now for Disney ships

  While it was conceived in California, the magical machine that is Disney belongs — essentially — to Florida. First it was the theme park that tilted east, with more people pouring into Disney World than Disneyland, the foundation that old Walt built almost six decades ago. And for the last 15 years, the extension… Continue reading Family reunion right now for Disney ships

Cruise for a Cause — a $600,000 exercise

They're everywhere. Some of them can be spotted by their license plates. Or maybe because they're wearing a cap that is their identity. Or maybe, sadly, because they're wearing a prosthetic. Sometimes, more than one. They are veterans. Vets are thanked, supported and decorated all over the country. Even on cruise ships. And no cruise… Continue reading Cruise for a Cause — a $600,000 exercise

Only One 'Overboard' A Laughing Matter

One of our favorite movies, all-time, is Overboard. Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, bratty kids, pompous yacht owner…if you're not smiling by now, then you don't know Overboard. It may be the only time that word brings a smile to anyone's face. On cruise ships — on any ships — "overboard" is bad news. Earlier this… Continue reading Only One 'Overboard' A Laughing Matter

Party As Tough To Crash As The Super Bowl?

Having just completed another weekend of watching wall-to-wall football (doesn't everybody?), it's an appropriate time to tell you, again, what they're doing with Super Bowl Sunday. The game, if you haven't heard, will be in New York next month. Okay, in East Rutherford, N.J., a short ride from the Big Apple. Since it will be… Continue reading Party As Tough To Crash As The Super Bowl?