What is it about new ships? They emerge from a shipyard like some 200,000-ton baby from a womb, and out come the cameras. A baby is born after being carried in the safety of water and a cruise ship is born to carry thousands of people safely on water, yet they have the same attraction… Continue reading Get the Camera, Here Comes the Ship!
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Magic Show Preview for Carnival
One of our nephews celebrated his drinking-age birthday this weekend, and it was agreed he would make his first visit to a pub. First official one, of course. The interesting thing is that, unlike most young adults on their drinking-age birthday, he wanted to go to the pub for food…not liquid. The kid loves to… Continue reading Magic Show Preview for Carnival
Viking Reflects River Cruise Boom
The first impression of river cruising tends to be that it’s expensive and you don’t get as much for your money. If that’s true, there are clearly many people who disagree, because river cruising is becoming wildly popular in Europe. Define wildly. Okay, Viking River Cruises this week unveiled plans for 10 more ships. They’re… Continue reading Viking Reflects River Cruise Boom
Royal Princess — Name Without End
In families of people, it’s never a good thing when one person is five times bigger than another, but in families of ships it’s quite alright. Encouraged even. So when a bigger, stronger member of a nautical family arrives and wants a name that’s already taken, it’s a given…and it’s not bullying, nor pulling rank.… Continue reading Royal Princess — Name Without End
'Little' Marina Big on Activity
The year isn’t even two months old and already our colleague Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows has been on four cruise ships, but we’re planning to catch up. Meanwhile, this week Phil is willing to share his point-by-point assessment of the four ships with our readers. Today:Oceania’s Marina Brand of ship: Deluxe-plus. Number of… Continue reading 'Little' Marina Big on Activity