On the subject of “you have to spend money to make money” is there an industry where it’s more obvious than cruising. Norwegian is the latest. After an aggressive new-ship program that will have enlarged the fleet by six ships in seven years by 2019, it was logical to assume Norwegian might hold off on… Continue reading The Norwegian Edge For All Its Ships
Friday File: Caribbean Calling In Winter
In case the resident weather systems haven’t prompted you to look south — or anywhere — for a break from mid-winter, this is a good time to drool over some of the luscious, hot, picturesque, sandy, enticing places you can visit when you take a Caribbean cruise. And if that doesn’t tempt you to book… Continue reading Friday File: Caribbean Calling In Winter
Dental Advice For Cruise Passengers
Last week was time for the nine-month dental check-up. The dentist is an engaging guy, lots of times funny and always producing at least one clever observation. This time, it was about cruising. “So you’re going on a cruise?” he said. “I went on a cruise once and I wasn’t worried about putting on weight.… Continue reading Dental Advice For Cruise Passengers
Cunard Cocktails…And All That Jazz
A good part of being successful in the cruise business, or any business for that matter, is knowing your clientele. For Cunard that means The Savoy, Jack Daniel’s and Dee Dee Bridgewater. It may be news to you, as it was to us, that “The Savoy” stands for Savoy Beaufort Bar — last year chosen… Continue reading Cunard Cocktails…And All That Jazz
Turkey Ports A Victim Of Fear
We’ve never been on a cruise ship that stopped in Turkey. Now, chances are we never will. Such is the cruise climate in this volatile part of the world, even though Istanbul and Kusadesi aren’t in the same area code as places bordering on Syria, where there are daily fears of terrorist attacks. On the… Continue reading Turkey Ports A Victim Of Fear