On the weekend, we put our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter on a plane for home after a welcome visit that was short on time and long on enjoyment. But that's beside the point, because we wouldn't be telling you this unless there was some connection to cruising. And there is. On their plane were at… Continue reading When Traveling Goes To The Dogs…
Tag: Norwegian Star
Quirky, funky, alternative…now No. 3
When we first sailed on a Norwegian ship (the Star), it was a cruise line that was considered a little quirky (have you seen the hull paintings?), a little funky (you could eat at whatever time you wanted) and a little alternative (it was a misfit in the world of Carnival, Royal Caribbean and… Continue reading Quirky, funky, alternative…now No. 3
The Price Of Swimming In Venice
If you've ever cruised into Venice, you might have thought about taking a dip in the canal — any canal, pick one. We're not sure why you would but, hey, everybody's different. For future reference, don't do it. It could cost more than your cruise! There have been people swimming in Guidecca, the most… Continue reading The Price Of Swimming In Venice
Looking for a Laugh? Carnival Cruise Director John Heald has a Belly Full
Every once in a while, Carnival's legendary cruise director John Heald writes something that is so irresistibly funny that it's incumbent on us to share it with you. Maybe with John Heald, you have to be in the right mood to appreciate his humor, or maybe you just have to ignore its trashy nature, but… Continue reading Looking for a Laugh? Carnival Cruise Director John Heald has a Belly Full
Interactive Touch Screens Latest 'Freestyle' Innovation for Norwegian
Ever the innovator, Norwegian is staying state-of-the-art in cruising, this time with interactive signs to make the cruising experience even more modern and potentially more satisfying. It's called staying with the times. We have a 16-month-old granddaughter who knows, even before her second birthday, that the way to make things happen on Grandma's iPhone is… Continue reading Interactive Touch Screens Latest 'Freestyle' Innovation for Norwegian