Are these Olympics a little Jade-d?

  The fun starts tomorrow, which on this side of the ocean may be today. The 17-day sports/political quadrennial known as the Olympic Games. People who go on cruise ships are surely among the assembled masses and there is at least one mass-market ship among the four "cruise ships" on the scene in Sochi, Russia:… Continue reading Are these Olympics a little Jade-d?

Free WiFi Crystal's Tip Of The Iceberg

Remember where you heard this first: Keep watching for free Internet on cruise ships. The industry took another step in that direction this week when Crystal Cruises, near the top end of the luxury spectrum, threw WiFi into its all-inclusive packaging. Right now, it's for Crystal's First Society members (repeat cruisers) and it's possible because… Continue reading Free WiFi Crystal's Tip Of The Iceberg

When A Ship Goes To The Super Bowl

  Just when we thought it was time to give "cruising" and "Super Bowl" a rest…along comes this picture. How could we not show you what a cruise ship looks like when it's turned into a hotel for a football game? Every advertiser tries to get a piece of the football championship of the universe,… Continue reading When A Ship Goes To The Super Bowl

Norovirus: Nuggets From A Message Board

Maybe it's just generational but we're not really big fans of message boards, where readers pose as writers and sound off about whatever is on their minds, often unloading some deep-seated anger or satisfying an urge to be heard.  Sometimes, however, they are valuable information sources. One such example is cruise passengers reporting to Cruise… Continue reading Norovirus: Nuggets From A Message Board

In The Sunset Of A Celebrity's Life

When the end is near, as Frank Sinatra used to croon, how do you make sure you go out in style…with a flair? Maybe you get a facelift to capture (or try to) the days gone by. Maybe you put your best foot forward, for as long as you can take steps. Maybe you polish… Continue reading In The Sunset Of A Celebrity's Life