The long-awaited arrival of Norwegian’s Epic has begun. Yesterday, the star-crossed star of the NCL fleet left Southampton on its inaugural sailing, a two-day return trip in waters off the coast of England for the benefit of media and special guests. In other words, a coming-out party. Tomorrow, the Epic’s “epic” journey begins. The Atlantic… Continue reading And Here Comes the Majestic Epic!
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Norwegian Dawn Lands the 'Ladies'
I first heard about the alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies about 17 years ago, when our eldest son (Lincoln) was introduced to the BNL’s music by his college roommate (Darren). We loved the group’s first hit — If I Had A Million Dollars. Actually, we didn’t have much choice…it was sung and played around our… Continue reading Norwegian Dawn Lands the 'Ladies'
Walking on Water — Fitness at Sea
My husband has been telling me for years that I can “walk on water.” Not sure what he means by that. Maybe just that I can walk a cruise ship’s promenade deck, or spend 30 minutes on its treadmill. That I have done. A couple of cruises ago, I decided it was time to get… Continue reading Walking on Water — Fitness at Sea
Cruising's Nautical Notebook
This just in… IS THE PRICE RIGHT?…………….$479 (oceanview $587) October 3-24-31, December 12; Los Angeles to Mexico (return), 7 nights, Mariner of the Seas, Royal Caribbean. Bonus: onboard credit. Contact: travelocity OFFER ENDS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT All prices are per person based on double occupancy and available at time of posting. * * * There was… Continue reading Cruising's Nautical Notebook
One Name Says All: Ship, Godmother
There is only one Ali, one Elvis, one Pele, one Madonna, one Tiger. Last names are immaterial, or unnecessary. In the cruise world, there is only one Epic (or about to be) and in country music there is only one Reba. Put them together and you have the godmother of Norwegian’s newest and biggest ship.… Continue reading One Name Says All: Ship, Godmother