Turkey Ports A Victim Of Fear

We’ve never been on a cruise ship that stopped in Turkey. Now, chances are we never will. Such is the cruise climate in this volatile part of the world, even though Istanbul and Kusadesi aren’t in the same area code as places bordering on Syria, where there are daily fears of terrorist attacks. On the… Continue reading Turkey Ports A Victim Of Fear

New ship No. 7 — Seven Seas Explorer

Seventh in a series of new ships for 2016 A year and a half ago, Regent Seven Seas became the luxury wing of Norwegian Cruise Holdings, which owns two other cruise lines, Norwegian and Oceania. The Explorer will become Regent’s poster child for luxury, according to parent CEO Frank Del Rio, who said the Explorer will… Continue reading New ship No. 7 — Seven Seas Explorer

New ship No. 4 — Carnival Vista

Fourth in a series of new ships for 2016 Carnival hasn’t had a new ship in either three years or four, depending on whether you consider the re-building and name change of the Sunshine a new ship. When the Vista comes along this spring, it will launch a new class of the same name and… Continue reading New ship No. 4 — Carnival Vista

The Impact Of The Cost Of Fuel…?

The price of oil fell to $36.51 on Friday, far from when analysts were speculating it might go as high as $200. The national average for gasoline in the U.S. is now below $2 per gallon for the first time since the horse and buggy, it seems. Cruise experts like our pal Phil Reimer say… Continue reading The Impact Of The Cost Of Fuel…?