As a city, New York is unique. Now there’s a news bulletin for you. As a cruise port, New York is unique — not just because we “heart” New York…not just because Holland America named a ship after it (Nieuw Amsterdam)…not just because Cunard has twice sent its three Queens there for a royal rendezvous… Continue reading Cruisers Biting on Big Apple Stays
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The Story of a Hurricane and People
We came across a fascinating cruising story a few days ago. It was written by Hardy Jones, Executive Editor of BlueVoice.org and it appeared on Huffington Post’s website. The story was a couple of weeks old by the time we saw it. We think it’s worth reading. It goes back to Hurricane Tomas, which ripped… Continue reading The Story of a Hurricane and People
Some highlights from Cruise Year 2010
It was the year that… • Oasis of the Seas was replaced as the “biggest ship in the world” by Allure of the Seas, which won the competition by one-fifth of an inch, or five millimeters — the fact is the two Royal Caribbean siblings are identical in size when it comes to the number… Continue reading Some highlights from Cruise Year 2010
A Reason to Celebrate in San Diego
Much is made of the inaugural voyages by cruise ships, anywhere and everywhere in the world. There are parties, and confetti, and dignitaries, and broken champagne bottles, and toasts. What about cruise ship terminals? Tomorrow in San Diego is the inaugural arrival for a new terminal that was officially opened on the weekend. It’s called… Continue reading A Reason to Celebrate in San Diego
Panama Canal Always Sight to Behold
Next month, close friends of ours are going through the Panama Canal, on the Celebrity Constellation…west to east, San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. This is a good idea. Last spring, we made that trip in reverse, more or less, and it was one of our favorite cruises ever. That sentiment is spreading, and not just… Continue reading Panama Canal Always Sight to Behold