One of us is obsessed with the tequila-based drinks called margaritas…not drinking them, finding where they are. Like, in Margaritaville, homeland of Jimmy Buffett. As a concession to her, and at the risk of alienating you, below are some of the fruits of her labor (and you can be sure there are more to come!)…… Continue reading Friday File: Searching For Margaritaville
Tag: Celebrity cruises
Norwegian Gratuities On the Rise
If you’re booked to take a Norwegian cruise on a ship that leaves after Saturday, prepare for a little inflation. Starting Sunday on all sailings, Norwegian’s daily gratuity charges are going up to $12.95 per person ($14.95 if you’re cruising in a suite) and applies even if your cruise is already booked. The increase… Continue reading Norwegian Gratuities On the Rise
One Deck Chair…Why Not Four?
There’s an old joke about a man who’s sprawled across three loungers on the deck of a cruise ship. He is warned by the crew that he must move or risk being “arrested” by the cruise cops. The man lays there looking up in silence. Finally. the removal squad is called. Again, the man is… Continue reading One Deck Chair…Why Not Four?
Friday File: Boats But Not Cruise Ships
It's logical that people who go on cruises have an innate interest (or maybe that should be a supressed interest) in all kinds of boats. Whether you do or not, you're going to see many types of vessels on the water when going on cruises, as we have… Probably the only two-passenger boat in the world… Continue reading Friday File: Boats But Not Cruise Ships
Friday File: Memorable Crew Members
The theory is that everyone has a story, or at least a smile, and we've found plenty of both on cruises. These are some of the memorable crew members we have encountered… This kitchen worker on the Coral Princess had a whopper of a story — along with a fish big enough to be dinner… Continue reading Friday File: Memorable Crew Members