Breaks Over for Littlest 'Norwegians'

  Norwegian is getting some heat at Cruise Critic's message board for changing its policy about kids under the age of two. They used to be free, and now they're considered to be kids, period, so they will pay (well, their parents will pay) the same price as if they were all grown up (three).… Continue reading Breaks Over for Littlest 'Norwegians'

Plaudits for Ports and Bows

It's not often you can publish compliments about a friend and colleague without fear of bias. Now is that time for us. As you likely know, Phil Reimer is our friend and colleague. He writes a newspaper column about cruising for readers across Canada and a blog every weekday, and has for several years. Both… Continue reading Plaudits for Ports and Bows

Cutting Bags Tags in the Mail

The fact that Royal Caribbean stopped sending luggage tags in the mail last week isn't likely to make headlines in the cruise industry, or anywhere else for that matter. But for long-time cruise passengers, it warrants a small explanation. It's a wonder this hasn't happened before now. More people than ever are booking cruises on… Continue reading Cutting Bags Tags in the Mail

New Ports the Way of Future

If you drew a diagonal line from one corner of North America to another, it couldn't be much longer than the one linking Port Canaveral (Florida) and Nanaimo (British Columbia). Both are cruise ports with vastly different volumes of traffic, but both have built what might be perceived as cruise ship terminals of the future.… Continue reading New Ports the Way of Future

The Cruise Ship Menu of all Menus

Here's a little cruise ship trivia for you today… How much would you pay for the following menu from a luxurious cruise ship? Hors d'oeuvres Varies Consomme Rejane              Creme Reine Margot Turbot, Sauce Homard Whitebait Mutton Cutlets & Green Peas Supreme of Chicken a la Stanley Sirloin of Beef, Chateau Potatoes Roast Duckling, Apple… Continue reading The Cruise Ship Menu of all Menus