Cruise-Cruise Rockin' the News

  Google "Rock of Ages" and "Cruise" and you'll get all kinds of stories about Tom Cruise and his newest movie. In fact, you'll probably first get stories about Mrs. Cruise (Katie Holmes), who gave back her "rock of ages" to her ex-husband to be. That news broke on Thursday. Can it be a co-incidence… Continue reading Cruise-Cruise Rockin' the News

Sampler Cruises in Faraway Places

  Last week, we wrote about "sampler" cruises on the West Coast of North America. It also applies on other coasts. If you happen to be going to London after the Olympics are done and you're not sure how you feel about cruising, or you want to take somebody who is a reluctant cruiser, here's… Continue reading Sampler Cruises in Faraway Places

Twin Peaks of Carnival's Boss

Is there anything better in the heat than enjoying a nice breeze? Mickey Arison doesn't think there is, although his preceding connection is different than most. Arison owns Carnival Corporation. Okay, he's the chairman and CEO, so he pretty much owns Carnival Cruise Lines. He also owns the Miami Heat. Even if you're not a… Continue reading Twin Peaks of Carnival's Boss

Cruising's roots back to White Star

  Time for a little history lesson. Cruise ships cross the oceans of the world with seamless regularity now. Their origins are largely forgotten, yet most of us are descendants of immigrants who came from European countries a century ago or longer. That started with the White Star Line. If White Star wasn't the first… Continue reading Cruising's roots back to White Star

American Cruising Rivers of Wine

In the world of cruising, wine is much more than a four-letter word. It is powerful. Celebrity has a room dedicated to wine, 24 hours a day, called Cellarmasters. Norwegian has a wine cruise whenships are being re-positioned on the way to or from Alaska. Oceania has a sommelier for every 50 or so passengers… Continue reading American Cruising Rivers of Wine