Question: How many times can you see CATS, the Broadway show? Answer: As many as possible. Let's be clear. We're not really "cat people." Dog lovers rarely are. There's conflict that comes with the DNA. But "cats" are not CATS, unless the very sight of a feline creeps you out, in which case being in… Continue reading New Broadway show for Oasis of the Seas
Tag: Cruise News
MSC Revving Up The Battle Of Big Boats
In the cruise-ship world of big-bigger-biggest, MSC is getting into the game. The Italian-based cruise line — its acronym stands for Mediterranean Shipping Company — is adding two ships to the fleet over the next five years. One of them will be the biggest ship…drum roll, please…ever built by a European shipowner. Nobody's challenging Oasis… Continue reading MSC Revving Up The Battle Of Big Boats
The Ebb And Flow Of Cruising Venetian Waters
If you've been reading this blog for a while, then you've been reading about Venice, one of the most beautiful and inspirational ports we've ever visited. How big cruise ships were causing erosion of the precious little soil there is in the city of canals. How protesters have taken to the airwaves and the… Continue reading The Ebb And Flow Of Cruising Venetian Waters
Busy Times For Norwegian Newsmakers
On the heels of news that Norwegian is climbing in the world of ocean cruising (No. 3) comes a handful of newsy items from this aggressive cruise line… One… Guy Harvey, widely respected as a marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, will design the new artwork on the Norwegian Escape. That's the latest Norwegian… Continue reading Busy Times For Norwegian Newsmakers
Amigos Return A Comeback for Mexico
The Mexican Riviera is cruising's enigma.So beautiful and so accessible. So dangerous and so unpredictable. At various times, it has been a hotspot for cruise ships and part of a country that scares away tourists with crimes ranging from pick-pocketing to murders. Right now, for now…Mexico's back. This was a line item in the… Continue reading Amigos Return A Comeback for Mexico