An online travel agency called Cruise Holidays conducted a quickie survey on its Facebook page recently, asking readers to choose between two options for “something free” if going on a cruise: • Free Internet • Free drinks The creators could’ve called it De-vices vs Vices but they didn’t. They also resisted the urge to call… Continue reading Cruise Question: To Surf Or To Drink?
Tag: Mexico
Cruise Day In History Forgotten Again
August 15, just 10 days ago, was supposed to be an important day in the cruise world. It passed quietly. Headlines were that tensions had eased in Ferguson, Missouri…and that Iraq’s prime minister had stepped down. This was supposed to be the Panama Canal’s day. August 15 was the Canal’s biggest birthday, the day it… Continue reading Cruise Day In History Forgotten Again
Cozumel's middle of cruise central
COZUMEL — It’s been a while since we visited this popular Mexican port and it doesn’t take long to see that something’s different. It’s the port. The one called the “International Pier.” The one that’s a short cab ride or a long walk — we have done both — from “downtown.” The one that… Continue reading Cozumel's middle of cruise central
Princess Finds Big Winner…Again
On our calendar, it's 492 days until December 3, 2015. Can you believe there's a cruise that's sold out that far in advance…in fact, even further, because this isn't exactly "breaking news" as they say incessantly on CNN? The Love Boat Cruise is sold out. Billed as the "50th Anniversary Mexican Riviera" cruise, it… Continue reading Princess Finds Big Winner…Again
World Cup No Economic Fit for Carnival
ON BOARD THE CARNIVAL FREEDOM — The largest cruise line in the world isn't carrying the biggest sporting event in the world this year on stateroom television…and there's a good reason why. Passengers on Carnival ships sailing in waters surrounding North America are not glued to the The World Cup, as most of the world… Continue reading World Cup No Economic Fit for Carnival