We are fond of Japan, and all things Japanese, so it's a natural for us to celebrate that Princess is making a serious attempt to helping our world be even smaller by cruising in a country that is largely ignored by cruise lines. Even if the cruises are designed more for Japanese travelers. Our affection… Continue reading Sun Princess Japanese Market Test
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NCL Ups the Ante for Family Cruising
Many cruise ships try to accommodate kids. The cruisers of tomorrow, they're called, part of the families of today. It's becoming much more than a way to give the parents a break from trying to entertain their young ones, but that's always part of the equation, too. We don't know about you, but we… Continue reading NCL Ups the Ante for Family Cruising
For Future Concordia Passengers…
One last postscript on the cruise-ship accident that nobody wants to read about any more… This wasn’t supposed to be the Costa Concordia’s final cruise, so there are passengers booked on future trips that won’t happen. What happens to them? In addition to probably millions paying in liability to those on the ship, Costa will… Continue reading For Future Concordia Passengers…
New Ships: Carnival Breeze
There will be eight new cruise ships launched this year, two of them refurbished ships that have been given new names. As 2012 gets underway, we’re giving you a snapshot of all of them… Launch date: June 3 Capacity: 3,690 Sister ships: Carnival Magic, Carnival Dream Maiden Voyage: Venice Home Ports: Barcelona and Miami Ships… Continue reading New Ships: Carnival Breeze
Vancouver Olympian as port city
When it comes to arriving in a port on a cruise ship, it’s hard to imagine a prettier one than Vancouver, the most recent North American city to become known world-wide after hosting the Olympics. We have spent a lot of time in Vancouver over the years. Even at that, when we sailed into the… Continue reading Vancouver Olympian as port city