Long known for its ability to change the culture of cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line is now leading the change in the culture of cruise ship godmothers, who until now have been largely celebrities, dignitaries and famous women willing to serve as figureheads…or all of the above. Their responsibilities begin with smashing bottles of bubbly against… Continue reading Godmother Breakaway from Tradition
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Cruising Loves The Beatles
Will the world ever get enough of The Beatles? We used to think it was just our generation, which grew up on the seven years when the Beatles did "Get Together." It would appear, however, that The Long And Winding Road is multi-generational for its occupants. If it weren't, there wouldn't be a theatre… Continue reading Cruising Loves The Beatles
Chef's Special a Special Chef
In our first epistle about the Director of Culinary Enrichment for Oceania Cruises, you discovered how a successful business person could walk away and tackle a lifestyle that's fun. Today you'll learn how and why she spends almost her whole life on cruise ships. Chef Kathryn Kelly's connection to Oceania is Jacques Pepin, whose signature… Continue reading Chef's Special a Special Chef
Crunching Solo Cabin Numbers
When Norwegian's Pride of America goes in for refurbishing that will interrupt its cruising around the Hawaiian Islands next spring, four new inside staterooms will be designed for single travelers. Is this a glass half-empty or a glass half-full? Our esteemed colleague, Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows, is a big fan of solo cabins… Continue reading Crunching Solo Cabin Numbers
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