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
Tag: Norwegian
The Epic's Memorable Captain
Cruising is such fun, and then real life intercedes. For us, this happened yesterday. We’d written a blog about Trygve Vorren, whom we met on the Norwegian Epic. We were told that he was a man of few words. His first language is Norwegian and, in English, he was shy. He is not always comfortable… Continue reading The Epic's Memorable Captain
Cruise Charter for 300 Cougars
You’ve heard of people going on a Cougar Cruise, right? Well, here’s a Cougar Cruise that will probably be news to you. Six days. Next May 28, starting in Nice and ending in Rome, with stops in Portofino, Cinque Terre, Livorno and Portoferraio. It gets better. Private charter of food and wine lovers. Gourmet wine-tasting… Continue reading Cruise Charter for 300 Cougars
New Epic Legends — and Music!
One of the most enjoyable entertainment experiences we’ve had on a cruise ship was the Legends In Concert, the imitation/tribute business that has been a staple on The Strip in Las Vegas for more than a quarter of a century. Now, Norwegian’s Epic is never going to be confused with The Strip, unless you’re sitting… Continue reading New Epic Legends — and Music!
Norwegian Star Freestyle First
We have a soft spot for the Norwegian Star, the ship that as of Sunday is calling Tampa home. While we have trouble finding a cruise ship we don’t like, the Star was special. It was several years ago. Okay, many. It was a cruise on the Mexican Riviera. For us, it was a first.… Continue reading Norwegian Star Freestyle First