With all the reports about Europe's economy over the past couple of years, it was only a matter of time before it showed up in cruising. Cruise lines can run from the facts but they can't hide…and not just because their revenue generators weigh thousands of tons and carry around whole towns of people. Enter… Continue reading Economy Moves Carnival in Europe
Tag: Norwegian Spirit
More New Ships for Norwegian
As you may (or may not) remember, we've always had something of a soft spot for Norwegian Cruise Line. Not because it's better, nor bigger, nor friendlier…just because it brought us back to cruising. We've been on five Norwegian ships, almost half the fleet, but that's about to change because five will soon no longer… Continue reading More New Ships for Norwegian
Cruise Bargains for AARP from NCL
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
Cruise Ships and Country Acts
In our family, we sometimes get a hard time about country music. Some people even think we like only country music, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Having said that, we’re always on the lookout for country music performances where we can hear and understand the lyrics, usually watch without obstructions and generally have… Continue reading Cruise Ships and Country Acts
Queen Mary 2's Canine Corps
Here’s a strange cruise item for you. If booked on the Queen Mary 2, passengers can take their dogs on a cruise. They no longer have to be only (or disguised as!!!) service dogs. As people who always took our (late) dog on vacation and who right now are dog-sitting (his name is Max) for… Continue reading Queen Mary 2's Canine Corps