On the decks of the Epic, Norwegian's flagship until May, there's a little of the Breakaway, the flagship-in-waiting. Actually, there's a lot of the Breakaway on the Epic. Most of it is promotional, as Norwegian justifiably heralds the coming of its new brand. Some of it is practical, with Epic features that are moving or… Continue reading Now the Epic…Breakaway Coming
Tag: Carnival Conquest
Miami's airport getting it right
Photo by Patriarca12 There's probably no such thing as a perfect airport, is there? Our recent experience in Miami left us thinking MIA comes close. Here are two examples… Number one: Many people who cruise like to arrive a day or two early, or stay a day or two late, or both. That often means… Continue reading Miami's airport getting it right
Cruising Loves The Beatles
Will the world ever get enough of The Beatles? We used to think it was just our generation, which grew up on the seven years when the Beatles did "Get Together." It would appear, however, that The Long And Winding Road is multi-generational for its occupants. If it weren't, there wouldn't be a theatre… Continue reading Cruising Loves The Beatles
Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac
The swath that Hurricane Isaac is cutting through the waters of the Gulf of Mexico won't be hitting any cruise ships, but it has already affected some ship itineraries…with more to come. When the storm hits New Orleans today, whatever damage is left behind could affect two Carnival ships, the Conquest and the Elation.… Continue reading Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac
Queens Everywhere Tomorrow in England
Cunard is having a sale, which always makes news, and there are two ways to look at this one… One, royalty's cruise line is so happy about The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations that this week it's almost giving away (relatively speaking) passage on one of its ships — Queen Mary 2. Or two, Cunard… Continue reading Queens Everywhere Tomorrow in England