It was on the Celebrity Eclipse, somewhere crossing the Atlantic, that we heard the erudite author John Maxtone-Graham give the best answer when he was asked what his favourite cruise ship was. "The one I'm on," he said. Now that can be taken as a cop-out, or an evasive answer, or both. But for people who… Continue reading What's to Like About Epic
Tag: Alaska
Carnival to Mexico…er, Ensenada
Cruise ships were leaving Mexico with reckless abandon over the past couple of years, thanks mainly to growing criminal issues in the country, and now Carnival is going back. Well, sort of. Next month, the freshly-refurbished Carnival Imagination will begin sailing 3-and-4-day cruises from Long Beach to Ensenada, Mexico. This does not mean a return… Continue reading Carnival to Mexico…er, Ensenada
New Ship 'Breezes' into Miami
The class of ’12 is almost complete. With the arrival of the Carnival Breeze in Miami yesterday, there's only one new ship left to make its debut this year (debut being an operative word, since a ship's arrival is incomplete until it has touched down in North America). Yesterday, the Breeze was as much… Continue reading New Ship 'Breezes' into Miami
Alaska cruising: A Time to Plan
While this hardly seems the time of year to be talking about places as cold as Alaska is right now, it's not a bad idea. This is when people start to make decisions for after The Thaw if they've got Alaska on their minds. So, as a public service, here are some things you should… Continue reading Alaska cruising: A Time to Plan
This Alaska Cruise Something Special
During the weekend, we spent some time with a dear friend whose days of traveling by air are over. He had a leg amputated last month, will say good-bye to the toes on his other leg next week and has assorted other medical issues that wouldn't allow anyone to fly…even if he wasn't in… Continue reading This Alaska Cruise Something Special