For anybody who has ever sailed on her, the “E” in Epic has always stood — unofficially — for “entertainment.” Cruising is an industry that is all about “firsts” but in the big picture — the Epic picture if you will — time dulls the memories of which cruise line or ship first did this… Continue reading Epic Entertainment’s New Future
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Ebola, cruising and questions
Anybody with a modicum of travel sense and even a passing interest in current events knew this weekend was coming. Anybody with a hint of common sense knows the question was just hanging there: “When will ebola affect cruising?” This weekend, it did. There has not, at least so far, been a cruise passenger with… Continue reading Ebola, cruising and questions
Supply And Demand — Carnival Live
In the first year of our marriage, a few decades ago, we paid $1.25 to see the incomparable Ray Charles in concert. No, it was not during The Great Depression. It was just the going rate for concert tickets (or some of them) at the time. When Carnival introduced its Carnival Live concert series this… Continue reading Supply And Demand — Carnival Live
The Skinny On Cruise Fuel Surcharges
Travelers who subscribe to Travel Weekly — billed as “The Travel Industry’s Trusted Voice” — may have noticed that cruise lines are experiencing an unexpected drop in fuel prices despite that turmoil in many oil-producing countries. As a result, cruise lines are enjoying better bottom lines. For example, Norwegian is paying less for fuel this… Continue reading The Skinny On Cruise Fuel Surcharges
Time To Check Re-positioning Cruises
September is typically a good time of year to explore re-positioning cruises…either last-minute cruises this fall or the reverse trips that depart next spring. Doesn’t everybody like the price-point that comes with ships that have to get from one part of the world to another? We do. Better bang for your buck…always. However, there’s… Continue reading Time To Check Re-positioning Cruises