While cruise lines are famous for bragging rights when it comes to innovations, and without keeping score, it seems to us that Norwegian leads the league in firsts. Going right back to 1966, when the "Norwegian Caribbean Line" first came up with low-cost Caribbean cruises that now dominate cruise-line itineraries. Other firsts have been well-documented… Continue reading Norwegian Workers Come First
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Grand Prix a Windstar Winner
Last year, we wrote a blog about going on a Windstar cruise to the Grand Prix of Monaco, and what a cool experience that would be if you had even the slightest interest in Formula One cars. We had no intention of re-visiting the subject this year. Then a nice woman at Windstar sent us… Continue reading Grand Prix a Windstar Winner
Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'
California may have as many "old folks" per capita as any other state, but the perception is that surf, sand, sun and movie stars makes it a destination for the young as well as the young at heart. Celebrity seems to think so, too. In a clever attempt to attract young cruisers, Celebrity is taking… Continue reading Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'
Carnival Latest: What's In A Name?
Give Carnival at least a "B" for imagination in announcing that its newest ship, due in 2016, will be called Vista. That makes Carnival first to the Vista well of names. This is an age when cruise lines sometimes appear to be running out of names. Witness Norwegian, using contests to ask passengers for proposing… Continue reading Carnival Latest: What's In A Name?
Meeting the Demand for Meetings?
This one's for anybody who thinks that cruising is not becoming a way of life…in other words, a part of the fabric of society at large. Until now, conventions on cruise ships were an occasional event. Raise your hand if you've ever seen a business convention while cruising. In all the cruising we've done, we… Continue reading Meeting the Demand for Meetings?