When Frank Del Rio became CEO of the company that owns Norwegian Cruise Line, everybody who has seen him in action knew there would be more action to see. Outgoing, perhaps even flamboyant, gregarious and entertaining, he seems to stand still for nothing unless it’s for the next idea to pop into his head…within minutes,… Continue reading Norwegian, The Frank Del Rio Way
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‘Greased Lightning’ Coming To Harmony
When you go to see Olivia Newton-John perform, as we did last week, there’s some baggage that comes with it. Friends and relatives who are less enlightened will say — or at least infer — that you’re living in the past. One was astounded that you passed up watching the World Series to see a… Continue reading ‘Greased Lightning’ Coming To Harmony
Cruise World Getting New Anthem
The newest cruise ship coming to America is, in reality, more than six months old. Among other things, that means Anthem of the Seas will have any little glitches eliminated by the time it heads off on its first Caribbean cruise a week from today. Royal Caribbean’s newest Quantum Class ship arrives in New York… Continue reading Cruise World Getting New Anthem
Chilling Out On Norwegian’s Escape
The new Norwegian Escape has now left its birthplace in Germany and is en route to its home in Miami, following a short stop in Southhampton. At 5,000 or so passengers, it is now Norwegian’s largest ship and among the top half-dozen biggest ships in the world, and it comes with some innovations. Like a… Continue reading Chilling Out On Norwegian’s Escape
Lion Eyes Part Of New Ship’s Custom
Everybody who’s interested in cruises knows that the playing ocean, as opposed to the playing field, is shifting in the direction of Asia. More cruises, more ships, even more cruise lines are re-locating. With the shift come new customs. The traditions that come with new ships include a bottle of champagne, a hull and a… Continue reading Lion Eyes Part Of New Ship’s Custom