ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — On this day, there is a traffic jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands. What's a traffic jam in the Virgin Islands? Six cruise ships in port at the same time. Thirty thousand visitors on the roads of St. Thomas or the streets of its capital, Charlotte Amalie. In other words,… Continue reading St. Thomas a Caribbean gem
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Free Wireless in The Big Apple
It would be great to be in New York right now. Well, it would be great to be in New York anytime, wouldn't it? Right now would be appropriate because then we could try out the free WiFi that's sponsored by Norwegian's soon-to-be new ship, the Breakaway, which arrives in its permanent North American home… Continue reading Free Wireless in The Big Apple
More New Ships for Norwegian
As you may (or may not) remember, we've always had something of a soft spot for Norwegian Cruise Line. Not because it's better, nor bigger, nor friendlier…just because it brought us back to cruising. We've been on five Norwegian ships, almost half the fleet, but that's about to change because five will soon no longer… Continue reading More New Ships for Norwegian
Cruise Chair Cops Bound to Multiply
As the world of the deck chair is changing, we are left to ask this of cruise lines: What took so long? For years, we have seen books sunbathing on deck and lounge chairs by the main pool on a cruise ships. We've seen shoes, catching some rays. And towels, Even clothes. All of these… Continue reading Cruise Chair Cops Bound to Multiply
Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac
The swath that Hurricane Isaac is cutting through the waters of the Gulf of Mexico won't be hitting any cruise ships, but it has already affected some ship itineraries…with more to come. When the storm hits New Orleans today, whatever damage is left behind could affect two Carnival ships, the Conquest and the Elation.… Continue reading Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac