Ten stories in 2012 that caught our attention, in no particular order of significance… 1. The 100th anniversary of the best-known (because it sank) cruise ship of all time, the Titanic. At the precise hour the Titanic went down, on April 15 a century earlier, there were at least two cruise ships (Azamara Journey and… Continue reading Reflections on Cruising in 2012
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Cruise News for Katie's Friends
This is the story of Sandy and Katie. And 150 women from New York. And Kevin. It's a story that unfolded yesterday on television and it didn't really matter that it happened right on cue. Sandy is the monster hurricane that ripped up the east coast this year. Katie is Couric, as in television Katie.… Continue reading Cruise News for Katie's Friends
Do Cruisers Swim or Swimmers Cruise?
My wife used to be nervous about flying over water, because she couldn't swim. These days, you will find her on cruise ships whenever possible, even though she's no closer to doing the butterfly, backstroke or crawl than she's ever been. Even floating remains an issue. Clearly, she is not nervous about cruising because she… Continue reading Do Cruisers Swim or Swimmers Cruise?
From a Glassblower to a Godmother
The last time we were on a Celebrity ship — the Eclipse — on a cold and windy day somewhere in the Atlantic, we witnessed the amazing artists from the Corning Museum of Glass at work. The next time we'll be on a Celebrity ship — the Reflection — we will again see the Hot… Continue reading From a Glassblower to a Godmother
More New Ships for Norwegian
As you may (or may not) remember, we've always had something of a soft spot for Norwegian Cruise Line. Not because it's better, nor bigger, nor friendlier…just because it brought us back to cruising. We've been on five Norwegian ships, almost half the fleet, but that's about to change because five will soon no longer… Continue reading More New Ships for Norwegian