Last year, Norwegian announced it was going to make New York home for its newest ship, the Breakaway. Last month, Royal Caribbean announced its new ship, Quantum of the Seas (2014), will be "permanently" sailing from Bayonne, NJ, just across the river from Manhattan, which was the site of the press conference. Last week, Celebrity… Continue reading Cruise Lines Like Big Apple's Taste
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Princesses Making Headlines Next Week
One day next week, a new cruise ship is likely to make more headlines than any ship since the Titanic, more than 100 years ago. It's pretty much guaranteed to eclipse the attention showered on any cruise liner of recent vintage. Unless the baby comes early. The ship is the Royal Princess, due to arrive… Continue reading Princesses Making Headlines Next Week
A Fishing Xpedition in Galapagos
Multiple choice time. Which of these reasons do you think would be responsible for canceling a cruise? a) Fire in engine room b) Whale hits the bow c) Lobster tails d) Captain sleeps in The answer is c. Yesterday, the Celebrity Xpedition was supposed to leave on its regular, year-round weekly tour of the Galapagos… Continue reading A Fishing Xpedition in Galapagos
The 2016 Iteration of Captain Smith…
It was the most insulting occupation possible. It was the butt of jokes for generations. It was an unthinkable position in which to be. Captain of The Titanic. Joke… As the Titanic was sinking, its passengers were praying, screaming, crying and running. One passenger found the captain and urgently asked him this question: "How far… Continue reading The 2016 Iteration of Captain Smith…
Holland America: new plan for ports
Just when you think there can't be any more new twists on shore excursions, here's a new twist on shore excursions. Holland America is bringing them on board. It's being called the "On Location" program and it's being floated out over the 15-ship fleet from now until the end of the year. The idea is… Continue reading Holland America: new plan for ports