Crunching Solo Cabin Numbers

When Norwegian's Pride of America goes in for refurbishing that will interrupt its cruising around the Hawaiian Islands next spring, four new inside staterooms will be designed for single travelers. Is this a glass half-empty or a glass half-full? Our esteemed colleague, Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows, is a big fan of solo cabins… Continue reading Crunching Solo Cabin Numbers

Breaks Over for Littlest 'Norwegians'

  Norwegian is getting some heat at Cruise Critic's message board for changing its policy about kids under the age of two. They used to be free, and now they're considered to be kids, period, so they will pay (well, their parents will pay) the same price as if they were all grown up (three).… Continue reading Breaks Over for Littlest 'Norwegians'

Island Competition for Pride of America?

Perhaps like you, one day we'd like to cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. In our world, it's like cruising in paradise. Typically, this means booking passage on Norwegian's Pride of America, which for seven years now has been in the rather unique position of being able to navigate a couple of old laws that almost… Continue reading Island Competition for Pride of America?

Where to Cruise to Escape Heat

  In most of the continent, the refrain is the same these days. Heat wave. People are collapsing, even dying, from the high temperatures and suffocating heat. Air conditioners are working overtime. Everyone is looking for a place to go to escape. Like Hawaii. Hawaii? We live in a culture where a Hawaiian vacation is… Continue reading Where to Cruise to Escape Heat

On Board with Bare Necessities

  This is not designed to make any judgments about cruising in the nude (i.e. buff in the boat). It is not designed to make jokes like "If anyone is rude to you on a nude cruises, be the bigger person and turn the other cheek." It is not designed to infer that some cruise… Continue reading On Board with Bare Necessities