Star Cruises is a small cruise line that opens a piece (28 per cent) of a big cruise line, Norwegian. Its sell line is that Star is the “leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific” so, naturally, it caters to Asians. On the weekend, South Korea gave Star Cruises permission to operate casinos once the ships are… Continue reading South Korea waters tricky for casinos
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Lest We Forget The Lusitania
Today is the day to remember the Lusitania. Lusitania? If there hadn’t been a Titanic, you’d know all about the Lusitania. It sank 100 years ago today, courtesy of a torpedo, and if the Titanic had missed that iceberg three years earlier, Lusitania would have been the word by which all cruise-ship disasters at sea… Continue reading Lest We Forget The Lusitania
Windstar: Best Small Line…Big Growth
When you increase something, anything, by 50 per cent it’s a big deal. For Windstar Cruises, the month that starts tomorrow is a big deal. Next Friday, Windstar officially adds a ship to its fleet of four when the Star Breeze is christened in Nice, France. This will come two days after Windstar takes possession… Continue reading Windstar: Best Small Line…Big Growth
Friday file: The 'Rich Port' Of San Juan
Of all the ports in the Caribbean, and there are hundreds it seems, one that keeps attracting more attention is San Juan, Puerto Rico (translation: “rich port”). Strategically positioned just east of the Dominican Republic, it can be either a port to visit on the way to the Southern Caribbean or a place to embark… Continue reading Friday file: The 'Rich Port' Of San Juan
Drinks For Free On Norwegian Sky
Oh, for the days when going on a cruise meant once you paid for your ticket, that was it…everything was included but shopping for souvenirs, and taxes and tips. Are those happy days starting to make a comeback? They are in Norwegian’s world. Well, in one corner of Norwegian’s world. Okay, one neighborhood…bar. Starting… Continue reading Drinks For Free On Norwegian Sky