The year isn’t even two months old and already our colleague Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows has been on four cruise ships, but we’re planning to catch up. Meanwhile, this week Phil is willing to share his point-by-point assessment of the four ships with our readers. Today:Oceania’s Marina Brand of ship: Deluxe-plus. Number of… Continue reading 'Little' Marina Big on Activity
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Toe of Oceania in Weekly Waters
One of the things they do a lot of in the cruise business is putting a toe in the water, and if anybody is entitled to do so it’s people who make their living on the sea. In case you don’t catch the drift (more nautical terminology), cruise lines do a lot of experimenting. It’s… Continue reading Toe of Oceania in Weekly Waters
Cruising Notes on the Boats
The right price…………………………………………………………………….……$459 February 27, 2011: 7 nights return to the Bahamas Ship: Carnival Pride Departure: Baltimore Ports: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Freeport Bonus: Oceanview $529; Balcony $599 (all less $50 for 55+) Contact: cruisestogo.com (fast deal #12815) * * * It’s uncertain what makes you a casino company that specializes in services for upscale cruise… Continue reading Cruising Notes on the Boats
Cruising — Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE…………………….$399 October 17, 31, 2010: Eastern Caribbean: Miami round-trip 7 days Ports: Miami, Samana, St. Thomas, Tortola, Great Stirrup Cay Ship: Norwegian Pearl Contact: ncl.com * * * As gossip columnists go, she was one of the originals (anybody old enough to remember Louella Parsons?) and by today’s tell-all standards, Rona Barrett would… Continue reading Cruising — Notes on the Boats