It will soon be three years since Oasis of the Seas raised the bar on the size of cruise ships, by many hundreds of berths and millions of dollars. Perhaps like no other ship before it, Oasis became known as the "biggest cruise ship in the world" — a title other vessels have worn with… Continue reading Oasis, Allure to get a sister?
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National Cruise Vacation Week
Time is running out. Isn't it always? This time it's for taking advantage of cruise deals during National Cruise Vacation Week. It ends on Saturday. Every cruise line has saved something for this alleged "best week of the year to book a cruise." That may be subjective, but this week does attract attention to cruising,… Continue reading National Cruise Vacation Week
Dining Getting Royal Treatment
We spent last weekend in Las Vegas, because that's what people who like Jimmy Buffett do when he's playing his tunes for you and 15,000 of your closest friends. And speaking of friends, a woman of our vintage said "Did you eat lots of food?" after we returned, because that's what Vegas used to… Continue reading Dining Getting Royal Treatment
From a Glassblower to a Godmother
The last time we were on a Celebrity ship — the Eclipse — on a cold and windy day somewhere in the Atlantic, we witnessed the amazing artists from the Corning Museum of Glass at work. The next time we'll be on a Celebrity ship — the Reflection — we will again see the Hot… Continue reading From a Glassblower to a Godmother
Fears Stone Jade's Port Schedule
A short news item the other day revealed that Norwegian has cancelled all port stops in Egypt from November to April. While the final decision was made by the cruise line, in situations like this it's really the passengers who decide. The sometimes-turbulent situation in Egypt makes it appear unsafe to cruise customers. Consequently, cruise… Continue reading Fears Stone Jade's Port Schedule