Tag: Norwegian Pearl

Are Cruise Ships the New Fairgrounds?

How times do change! How many years ago was it that we trekked three kids and a busload of friends (well, it felt like a busload) five hours from home to a concert featuring multiple acts, most of whom we'd never heard of…a couple of stars and a large supporting cast. Now you can do… Continue reading Are Cruise Ships the New Fairgrounds?

Cruise Bargains for AARP from NCL

When you get to a certain age — and sometimes even before then — one of the things that becomes important is getting a deal. A bargain. A discount cruise. In fairness, this fact of life often is precipitated by having a fixed income with no realistic hope that it'll ever go up. Now, AARP… Continue reading Cruise Bargains for AARP from NCL

Simple Man Cruise Not Simple?

Let’s clarify one thing about this blog before we begin: It is not about age discrimination. As cruise lines search for entertainment lightning rods to attract passengers to ships, they are reaching further into the…uh, age bag. They are recruiting entertainers of our age, and older. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. However, it… Continue reading Simple Man Cruise Not Simple?

Norwegian: Time for The Haven

Now that privacy is clearly for sale on cruise lines, we’re starting to see just how popular it is. Take Norwegian, for example. It is changing the name of its private quarters from “Courtyard” to “The Haven” in advance of rolling out the new brand on its new ships, due in 2013 and 2014. Now,… Continue reading Norwegian: Time for The Haven