Pirates of the (Royal) Caribbean

We met a young couple with an intriguing story to tell while on the Celebrity Millennium this year. Husband and wife, they were from California; in fact they probably still are. Both are flight attendants with Southwest, so they’re able to schedule blocks of time off to pursue their passion. It’s called cruising the world.… Continue reading Pirates of the (Royal) Caribbean

Mercury's Moving to New Waters

When members of a cruise line start talking openly about the likelihood that a ship will be sold, you know it’s a done deal. In April, during an itineraries presentation on the Celebrity Millennium, Cruise Sales Manager Wes Savery made it clear he thought the good ship Mercury’s days were numbered. It is now official.… Continue reading Mercury's Moving to New Waters

This Man's Name is Not 'Art'

All you really need to know about Bob and art is this: Many years ago our family went on a cultural adventure by visiting the world’s most famous art museum, Le Louvre in Paris, and he and the kids were in and out in approximately nine minutes. So when we are invited to an Old… Continue reading This Man's Name is Not 'Art'

A Celebrity Sibling Moment

On Board the Celebrity Millennium — At 10:52 this morning, thousands of people on two boats, people who had never met and who likely  never would meet, spent  a few minutes waving at each other across the water that felt about the width of a football field, from one Celebrity cruise ship to another. For… Continue reading A Celebrity Sibling Moment