The newest ship on the ocean (okay, sea) these days is the Carnival Breeze, currently on its inaugural cruise in Europe, in the Mediterranean en route to Venice. This is the latest in a long line of ships from the world's biggest cruise line and, while it's not necessarily the biggest and the best,… Continue reading Carnival Breeze's Three Island trip
Tag: Bermuda
Bermuda Betting on Casinos?
There’s a fascinating story developing in Bermuda that will interest you if you’re cruising that way, or maybe even if you aren’t. Here’s the Coles Notes version: • Gaming is not allowed anywhere in Bermuda • Cruise ships must shut down casinos when in Bermuda’s ports • Loss of gaming revenue has driven cruise lines… Continue reading Bermuda Betting on Casinos?
Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE…………….see Thursday’s blog (July 29) * * * Latest port to look into the possibility of cruise ships…Brownsville, Texas. That’s the place where two hurricanes/tropical storms have made landfall this year, but that’s life in any of the Gulf of Mexico port cities and towns, of which there are four that are home… Continue reading Notes on the Boats
Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE…………….$549 Aug.-Sept.-Oct. 2010: Venice return (Croatia, Greece), 7 nights, Norwegian Gem Bonus: up to $250 shipboard credit, 10% discount shore excursions; oceanview $699, balcony $949, suite $1,149; stateroom upgrades Contact: CruisesOnly * * * In anticipation of more cruise ships and passengers going to Alaska, the docks of Juneau will be rebuilt so… Continue reading Notes on the Boats