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
Tag: Celebrity Reflection
A Captain Good, Young and Personable
Over the years we have met — and listened to — many cruise-ship captains as they interact with passengers. Some clearly enjoy it, some clearly don't. Some communicate easily (remember, English is usually not their first language), and some struggle to be understood. Captain Henrik Loy, most recently at the helm of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of… Continue reading A Captain Good, Young and Personable
Cruise Passengers Ignore 'N' Word
It's a toss-up, as to which are the two most toxic words on television this week. Edward Snowden…or Paula Deen. Countries are trying to decide what to do with him…sponsors are trying to decide what to do with her. Meanwhile, only Paula Deen is connected to the cruise world, and the early feedback from cruisers… Continue reading Cruise Passengers Ignore 'N' Word
Ships Becoming Sound Specific
When the Royal Princess makes its grand entrance next month in Southampton, the ship's horn will play the theme song from The Love Boat…and if you don't know the tune you weren't watching TV in the '70s. Princess calls it "a whimsical decision." Until now, to the best of our knowledge Disney was the only… Continue reading Ships Becoming Sound Specific
Celebrity Meets Specialty Demand
When the Celebrity Reflection was introduced to North America in December, we heard a comment on the ship from the new boss, Michael Bayley, after he'd experienced the specialty restaurant known as Qsine. His comment had to do with the fee ($40) for dining at Qsine? "Is that all we charge?" he asked. It… Continue reading Celebrity Meets Specialty Demand