While cruise lines are famous for bragging rights when it comes to innovations, and without keeping score, it seems to us that Norwegian leads the league in firsts. Going right back to 1966, when the "Norwegian Caribbean Line" first came up with low-cost Caribbean cruises that now dominate cruise-line itineraries. Other firsts have been well-documented… Continue reading Norwegian Workers Come First
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Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'
California may have as many "old folks" per capita as any other state, but the perception is that surf, sand, sun and movie stars makes it a destination for the young as well as the young at heart. Celebrity seems to think so, too. In a clever attempt to attract young cruisers, Celebrity is taking… Continue reading Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'
Big Easy — No. 6 in cruising
Next month, it will be eight years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans. At the time, there was some doubt if the most famous city below sea level would ever recover. Not that this makes the recovery complete by any means, but the cruise news from New Orleans is all good. More cruises, more… Continue reading Big Easy — No. 6 in cruising
Around the World for How Much a Day?
If we're reading this correctly, you can go around the world in 180 days on the Oceania Insignia — that's 44 countries and 89 ports — in an all-in cruise that includes 2-for-1 fares, first-class airfare, pre-paid gratuities, free luggage valet and free medical service on the ship. For $40,000. Now before you choke on… Continue reading Around the World for How Much a Day?
Change in Plans for the Century
Here's a twist…a cruise ship is being un-Solsticized before it's Solsticized. You won't find that word in the dictionary, and you won't find that news in Celebrity's news channels…or even see that it has been validated by the cruise line. However, here are some facts… • The last time we were on a Celebrity ship… Continue reading Change in Plans for the Century