We had a call on the weekend, from an unimpeachable source, telling us that a cruise ship is being used as a movie set. This in itself is not a big deal, except that nobody seems to know much about this movie, including that part of it will be filmed on a luxury cruise ship.… Continue reading Cruise Movie a Mystery Unfolding
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Cruising Notes on the Boats
The right price………………………………………………..……$169 January 24, 2011: 4 nights…….Ship: Norwegian Sky……..Departure: Miami return Bonus: Up to a 4-category upgrade; balconies just $399………Contact: icruise.com * * * Had we only known. One of us is celebrating a birthday in a couple of days. Instead of being wined and dined at home by the love of his life,… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
Legends and Legendary Rod Stewarts
We’ve seen Rod Stewart in concert four times. Maybe five. Okay, six. It’s like we’ve watched him grow old — no, we’ve watched him age — as we have. John Anthony? We’ve seen him once. On stage (left), he is Rod Stewart…or at least he plays Rod Stewart, which passengers sailing the Norwegian Epic these… Continue reading Legends and Legendary Rod Stewarts
What's to Come of Cruising in Mexico?
Let us begin by saying Mexico is one of our favorite places to visit and, no, that’s not like saying “Some of my best friends are…[fill in the blank].” We love Mexico. Its people. Its music. Its customs. Its crafts. Its resilience. Its ever-expanding cruise-ship ports. What we don’t like is what we’re hearing, more… Continue reading What's to Come of Cruising in Mexico?
Cruising Notes from the Boats
The right price………………………………………$1,409 January 17, 2012: 12 nights Ship: Celebrity Silhouette Departure: Bayonne, New Jersey return Bonus: Balconies just $1,658 Contact: Celebrity Cruises * * * All of us who love cruising often wonder about how the “regular” ships from the big cruise lines compare to the luxury ships, when all the costs are added… Continue reading Cruising Notes from the Boats