Legends in Concert — A 'Really Big Shew' at Sea

So…Jimmy Buffett or "Jimmy Buffett?" Rod Stewart or "Rod Stewart?" Michael Jackson or…don't go there. These are the options that Legends in Concert have given the world, for the last three decades. For the last three years, they've been doing shows on the Norwegian Epic…the 1,000th one earlier this month. Despite having seen the billboards… Continue reading Legends in Concert — A 'Really Big Shew' at Sea

Windstar's Star Pride

There's an asterisk (*) beside this "new" ship because it's really an old ship being made new, which seems to be becoming a more economical way for cruise lines to expand their fleets. The Star Pride is the first of three ships from Seabourn Cruise Line that are moving to Windstar…in fact, the one is… Continue reading Windstar's Star Pride

New Ship: Norwegian Getaway

The first new ship of the New Year is almost ready to sail. A week from now, the Norwegian Getaway sails a 1-day mini-inaugural cruise to Southampton followed by a 2-day cruise in British waters, before heading across the ocean on its "real" inaugural to make its permanent home in North America. Launch date: January… Continue reading New Ship: Norwegian Getaway

Christmas Cruises Can Pose a Dilemma…

It started with the prospect of spending our first Christmas in 40 away from our children…or any family members. We would be warm. No shovelling snow or freezing temperatures. No slaloming down an icy hill in the car. No jackets or toques or mitts. Pass the sunscreen, please. "At what price are you interested in… Continue reading Christmas Cruises Can Pose a Dilemma…

Ship to Car in Miami easier — perhaps

If there's ever a cruise port that could use an association with a car rental company, that port is Miami. And if there's ever a cruise line to jump when it sees an opportunity to do the obvious, that cruise line is Norwegian. Forever first at recognizing that passengers don't ALWAYS want to eat at… Continue reading Ship to Car in Miami easier — perhaps