Passengers get attached to cruise lines. They get attached to a cruise line’s class of ship. And they get attached to individual ships. When one disappears, it’s like losing an old friend. Well, one old friend is soon to disappear. Perhaps even get an assumed name. Go into witness protection. The Celebrity Century’s days are… Continue reading End of an Era Coming at Celebrity
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Mais Oui…a New Title at Sea!
Titles don’t really mean much, on cruise ships or on land. What matters is performance that is often measured against the title. And for people always looking for something a little unusual, what matters is an unusual title. Like “Head Chef de Rang.” If this isn’t a new title at sea, it’s at least new… Continue reading Mais Oui…a New Title at Sea!
Cruise Class Solution to Red Wine
There I was, attending a mini-seminar on Riedel wine glasses on the Celebrity Eclipse when a fellow passenger asked the question that made me cringe. “What do you do if you can’t get rid of red wine stains?” Ingrid Talavera (right), the sommelier conducting the Celebrity Life class, had just explained that you swirl a… Continue reading Cruise Class Solution to Red Wine
Travel Tips for Southampton
Two quick ones for anybody planning a journey like ours on the Celebrity Eclipse, a Transatlantic re-positioning cruise… 1. Assuming Southampton is your destination, don’t assume that a 5 a.m. arrival ensures you can catch a flight back the same day, if you’re not planning to stay in Europe. Some airlines (American) fly only early… Continue reading Travel Tips for Southampton
Personal Touch to Transatlantic Cruise
Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean on the Celebrity Eclipse, which arrived in Southampton early this morning, allowed us to do something special. No, not the wedding — our invitation never did arrive. The re-positioning cruise allowed us to take a ship “overseas” as both our fathers did almost 70 years ago, when they left home… Continue reading Personal Touch to Transatlantic Cruise