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
Tag: Holland America Oosterdam
Holland America Cancer Connection
There probably isn't a family anywhere that hasn't been touched by cancer, and there probably isn't anybody who hasn't been touched by a cancer fund-raiser. It happens because it's important and, clearly, it will never end. This month, it happened — again — on a cruise ship. While Holland America's Oosterdam was moored in Seattle,… Continue reading Holland America Cancer Connection
'Little' names that sell cruises
Maybe you're not a port person or you've just seen the same old ports too many times. Maybe you just want to spend your cruise on board and enjoy the ship for what it is. Or maybe, like our family doctor, there's something more interesting happening on the ship — like a medical conference. More… Continue reading 'Little' names that sell cruises
Sampler Cruises on West Coast
Inside cabin or oceanview? Oceanview or balcony? These are always part of the decision-making process when going on a cruise. And almost always, we opt for balcony. On the other hand…the other hand is a one-night cruise. For people on or near the Pacific Northwest, this kind of "cruise sampler" or "two-day break" is… Continue reading Sampler Cruises on West Coast
Anybody Ready for More Football?
Maybe it’s because a week after the Super Bowl, I’m already in football withdrawal…but after a little arm-twisting I convinced my better half (and I do mean better) that we should write about a cruise with a football theme today. It leaves New York for England on May 8, and it’s a re-positioning cruise for… Continue reading Anybody Ready for More Football?