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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Cruise Radio for the cruiser who…
Are you one of those people who can't get enough cruising? Not just "cruising" on ships, but knowing about cruising? If so, check out Cruise Radio? Having spent five years of my career in radio, and having a new iPad that still needed exploring, I was at least curious. So I went to the Apple… Continue reading Cruise Radio for the cruiser who…
Mississippi Cruisers Gamblers at Heart?
Last week, American Cruise Lines announced that its new Queen of the Mississippi was going to be even more like an authentic riverboat with the installation of a 23-ton paddlewheel. Everything that goes around… Paddlewheelers on the Mississippi were originally designed to transport goods from state to state. That made them trade centers, which attracted… Continue reading Mississippi Cruisers Gamblers at Heart?
Epic Passengers Can Stay in Touch
Do you ever wonder if Steve Jobs could have iMagined the depth of his iCreations? Just when the world has become accustomed to the iMac, the iPhone, the iPod, the iPad and the iWorld, along comes the iConcierge. This creation is the work of Norwegian Cruise Line, for use on its Epic, the flagship of… Continue reading Epic Passengers Can Stay in Touch
Perfect Name Suddenly Popular
Think about it. People, generally, go on cruises in search of sunshine and warmth. So now, after decades of naming cruise ships, one of them will be christened Sunshine. Almost simultaneously, another cruise line is about to unveil a new category of ships called…wait for it, Sunshine. What took so long? Where have the ad… Continue reading Perfect Name Suddenly Popular