In the water where cruise ships dock in San Juan, Puerto Rico, there is a steel sculpture. About 10 months ago, it became a problem when the Carnival Dream was cruising into port and couldn’t get to the dock because the sculpture was in the way. There was only one place for the Dream to… Continue reading Sculpture Missing in Old San Juan
Tag: Cruises
Liberty at Sea for Bee Gees Fans
Two musicals that just won’t go away, which means they have stood the test of time admirably, are Grease and Saturday Night Fever. Is it just a coincidence that, next to the fact they’re musicals, the common denominator here is John Travolta, who until Grease came along was known as Vinnie Barbarino? The movies both… Continue reading Liberty at Sea for Bee Gees Fans
$-$-$-$teak Hot in Main Dining Rooms
When cruise lines start charging for specialty food items in the main dining room, the knee-jerk reaction is to think they’re getting just like the airlines, charging for everything but crackers, cramped seats and authenticating your ticket. The knee-jerk reaction is that customers shouldn’t have to pay for anything in the main dining room. Some… Continue reading $-$-$-$teak Hot in Main Dining Rooms
What Would You Have Missed If…?
This week, the U.S. government issued a travel warning for Americans who planned to be in Europe. As you have undoubtedly heard, it’s pretty vague. However, given the number of cruise ships in European waters and given that Americans have to fly to get there, it’s worth noting. On the other hand… If we were… Continue reading What Would You Have Missed If…?
Regent Response Worth Remembering
A pod propulsion malfunction in Athens may be no easier to explain than a wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl, but the fallout (excuse the pun) is certain to be more positive. The Seven Seas Voyager, one-third of the Regent fleet, had to cancel a Mediterranean cruise yesterday because of the pod propulsion problem, leaving… Continue reading Regent Response Worth Remembering