Tag: Holland America Ryndam

Norwegian's Irish Pub of the Sea

  Among the innovations when the Norwegian Epic arrived in 2010 was an Irish-style pub called O'Sheehan's. If it was a test for inclusion on future ships, O'Sheehan's passed with flying colors. It will be replicated when the Breakaway arrives in May, and it will surprise us if it's not on the Getaway when that… Continue reading Norwegian's Irish Pub of the Sea

New Cruise Ship Hot Item for 2016

Okay, there's a new cruise ship that's being built. It's a replica of an old cruise ship and, with few exceptions, it's going to look just like the original. The new one will have an extra deck, be four feet wider in the interests of stability and safety, and be outfitted with state-of-the-art navigational technology…as… Continue reading New Cruise Ship Hot Item for 2016

A City and A Painter Linked Forever

AIX-EN-PROVENCE — In Hollywood, famous people get their "star" or a handprint on a sidewalk. In this pretty little place, Paul Cezanne gets the sidewalk. You wouldn't likely find Aix-en-Provence (pronounced "ex-on-prah-vence) unless you took a guided tour from the Oceania Riviera, moored 28 kilometres away, like we did. By extension, you also wouldn't see… Continue reading A City and A Painter Linked Forever