When you get to a certain age — and sometimes even before then — one of the things that becomes important is getting a deal. A bargain. A discount cruise. In fairness, this fact of life often is precipitated by having a fixed income with no realistic hope that it'll ever go up. Now, AARP… Continue reading Cruise Bargains for AARP from NCL
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NCL Calling its Kids…er, Youth
As we keep reminding our kids, because nobody else will, we were really ahead of our time as cruising parents. It was a couple of decades ago (exact year not disclosed, to protect revealing exact ages and getting us in exact trouble) and we decided on a family cruise, down the Mexican Riviera. Our sons… Continue reading NCL Calling its Kids…er, Youth
Cruise Critic: Reflecting on '11
With a history that goes back almost 17 years, and a mushrooming staff of reporters and editors, it kind of goes without saying that Cruise Critic provides the most detailed, up-to-date information for you (and us), the people who love to cruise. What is not generally known about Cruise Critic is that it does not… Continue reading Cruise Critic: Reflecting on '11
Norwegian: Time for The Haven
Now that privacy is clearly for sale on cruise lines, we’re starting to see just how popular it is. Take Norwegian, for example. It is changing the name of its private quarters from “Courtyard” to “The Haven” in advance of rolling out the new brand on its new ships, due in 2013 and 2014. Now,… Continue reading Norwegian: Time for The Haven
NCL Ships (Yawn!) on the Move
Maybe we’re atypical, as cruisers go. When it comes to ships, we’re pretty much as happy to be on one as another. Almost any ship will do, because all of them are attractive. They’re like beautiful women. Which is the most beautiful. Some are bigger, some are beautiful on top…maybe we better not go any… Continue reading NCL Ships (Yawn!) on the Move