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
Tag: Staterooms
No More Bathroom Humor for Norwegian
Finally, Norwegian is able to put its Epic bathroom to bed. If you’ve been reading this cruise blog, or even if you haven’t, you’ll already know that the Epic bathroom issue is that a somewhat-open design created all kinds of controversy. You’ll also know our opinion is that it was, for the most part, much… Continue reading No More Bathroom Humor for Norwegian
Will Princess Puff Policy Spread?
News item: Princess Cruises to prohibit smoking in staterooms and on balconies. You know what this really means, don’t you? Democracy’s at work. The decision by Princess — likely to become the industry standard — is the result of consumer studies. It will take effect early next year. “Smokers are a small minority of our… Continue reading Will Princess Puff Policy Spread?
Getting to Your Stateroom…Early?
How important is embarkation day to you — once you’re on the ship? We need a little help with this one, because getting into your room quickly is either very important or not a big deal. As in…very important not to have to sit around the ship waiting for the staterooms to be available…or not… Continue reading Getting to Your Stateroom…Early?
Privacy, Spacing and Epic Staterooms
From the first time somebody with unfettered objectivity stepped onto the Norwegian Epic, there has been a controversy about the staterooms. It has to do with the, uh, facilities. To paint the picture for you, when you walk through the door from the hall, the shower is on the left, the toilet is on the… Continue reading Privacy, Spacing and Epic Staterooms