When Norwegian's Getaway makes its grand entrance — Norwegian ships always do — come January in Miami, it will mirror its sister Breakaway in many ways…starting with philosophy. Breakaway is New York's ship and Getaway is Miami's ship and because they're from the same generation of the family, the features will be legendary. So… Continue reading Norwegian Mirrors its Ships of a City with Getaway, Miami and Latino Influence
Tag: Cuba
From '57 Chevs to Formula One
Three things you might not have heard from the cruise world… 1. Star Clippers, which has a fleet of three ships, offers passengers a look at diametrically opposed worlds. Its flagship Royal Clipper regularly makes runs to and from Cuba, with either Panama or St. Maarten at the other end. Its Star Flyer next year will take… Continue reading From '57 Chevs to Formula One
Unique Ship Bound for Miami
Breakaway from New York, or Getaway from Miami. Spin whatever meaning you wish on those two phrases but in the cruise business it means Norwegian Cruise Line is staking out some territory, which isn't the easiest thing to do on water. Norwegian's first new ship since the Epic in 2010, the Breakaway, is going to… Continue reading Unique Ship Bound for Miami
The Rescue of Three Men and a Cat
Here’s a trivia question about cruise ships for you and, so far, there is no answer: How long will it be until the latest cruise-ship rescue is on YouTube? Answer: Keep watching. The rescue took place on Saturday. A boat with three men and a cat (no, not a baby) sent a distress call on… Continue reading The Rescue of Three Men and a Cat
New Home Port for Caribbean Cruisers
Cruising’s uncharted waters are about to get charted. It’s only a matter of time until Cuba becomes the next big cruise-line destination. The parade has already begun with yesterday’s announcement that Tropicana Cruises is soon to home-port a ship in Havana. Having said that, finding out how to get on the Adriana, set to sail… Continue reading New Home Port for Caribbean Cruisers