Norwegian Gamblers and Winning

  The email person dropped this off for Cruising Done Right yesterday… “Konami Gaming, Inc., a leading gaming technology provider, has been selected by Norwegian Cruise Line to install its Konami Casino Management System (KCMS), on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway…" That's nice, but does it make winning easier? "This new system will provide us… Continue reading Norwegian Gamblers and Winning

Antigua wrestling with bad numbers

We have never been to Antigua, but we've been close (Puerto Rico). So we don't qualify as experts, but as tourists to the general area, like you we have an idea what is appealing and what is not. This is pertinent because of yesterday's news that Antigua and neighboring Barbuda are in cruise trouble. Projections… Continue reading Antigua wrestling with bad numbers

Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac

  The swath that Hurricane Isaac is cutting through the waters of the Gulf of Mexico won't be hitting any cruise ships, but it has already affected some ship itineraries…with more to come. When the storm hits New Orleans today, whatever damage is left behind could affect two Carnival ships, the Conquest and the Elation.… Continue reading Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac

Breaks Over for Littlest 'Norwegians'

  Norwegian is getting some heat at Cruise Critic's message board for changing its policy about kids under the age of two. They used to be free, and now they're considered to be kids, period, so they will pay (well, their parents will pay) the same price as if they were all grown up (three).… Continue reading Breaks Over for Littlest 'Norwegians'

Welcome News from Costa Cruises

Photo by Pjotr Mahhonen Any mention of "Costa" among people who cruise also includes "Concordia" in the same sentence. Until now. Costa, Europe's largest cruise line, won a Go Green Award this week for its ongoing record of environmental excellence. The award comes from Weekend Weekly, a popular travel magazine in Hong Kong, and is… Continue reading Welcome News from Costa Cruises