Of all the reasons we've heard for a change in cruise itineraries, one that we read about on the weekend was new. It was also kind of win-win. The P&O ship Oceana was at its scheduled stop in Barcelona when the cruise line discovered a repair was necessary. Not a safety-concern repair but one that… Continue reading Shipless In Barcelona And Everybody Wins
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Signs Of The Apocalypse…They're Everywhere!
Every week, the nation's best sports magazine, Sports Illustrated, prints what it calls "A Sign of the Apocalypse." Here's a couple of recent ones… Team Canada had a Molson beer refrigerator at its Olympic House that could only be opened by scanning a Canadian passport. In a promotional deal, Tonga's first Winter Olympian, luger Fuahea… Continue reading Signs Of The Apocalypse…They're Everywhere!
Busy Times For Norwegian Newsmakers
On the heels of news that Norwegian is climbing in the world of ocean cruising (No. 3) comes a handful of newsy items from this aggressive cruise line… One… Guy Harvey, widely respected as a marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, will design the new artwork on the Norwegian Escape. That's the latest Norwegian… Continue reading Busy Times For Norwegian Newsmakers
The Message In A Cruise Ship Rescue
Sometimes, you know, it only matters that somebody needs help. It doesn't matter that they are Cubans, desperately trying to escape and to enter the U.S. illegally. They are, first and foremost, human beings. This is what happened last week. The Carnival Paradise was in the Caribbean Sea. So was a boatload of Cubans…24 of… Continue reading The Message In A Cruise Ship Rescue
Amigos Return A Comeback for Mexico
The Mexican Riviera is cruising's enigma.So beautiful and so accessible. So dangerous and so unpredictable. At various times, it has been a hotspot for cruise ships and part of a country that scares away tourists with crimes ranging from pick-pocketing to murders. Right now, for now…Mexico's back. This was a line item in the… Continue reading Amigos Return A Comeback for Mexico