Cruise lines are always striving to make ships the same but different. Adding the best of a new ship to an existing ship makes the old gal unique. Okay, the older gal…since ships always go by "she." That brings up the Norwegian Jewel. The Jewel is nine years old, probably about halftime in the game… Continue reading Polishing Up A 9-year-old Cruise Ship
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Unusual Reason For Canceling A Port Call
There are two cruise ports named Sydney. One is in Australia, the other in Canada. Norwegian ships don't go to the former and, as of October 6, they won't be visiting the latter until further notice…and you'll never guess why. Because of buses. If you can believe it, Norwegian is taking a pass on Sydney,… Continue reading Unusual Reason For Canceling A Port Call
Food For Thought From A Man Of Many Cruises
Yesterday we bumped into our neighbor Tom, who has been on more cruises than we have and thereby qualifies as something of an expert on likes and dislikes of cruising…mostly likes, because he wouldn't be on cruise ships if he didn't enjoy them. Tom has been on Oasis of the Seas three times. A friend… Continue reading Food For Thought From A Man Of Many Cruises
Whale Of A Time Not For The Breakaway
What are the chances? What are the chances of being struck by lightning? What are the chances of winning the lottery jackpot? What are the chances a cruise ship will hit a whale? Think about it. Think about how big the ocean is. Right now, searchers are describing what it's like to find an enormous… Continue reading Whale Of A Time Not For The Breakaway
Royal Caribbean's BOGO promo enticing
As if we needed to be enticed into looking for — and booking — a good cruise, the major players in the market keep coming up innovative ways to get our attention. Today, it's Royal Caribbean. Yesterday it was Norwegian. So as not to copy rivals (even though imitation is the greatest form of flattery),… Continue reading Royal Caribbean's BOGO promo enticing