When Norwegian's Pride of America goes in for refurbishing that will interrupt its cruising around the Hawaiian Islands next spring, four new inside staterooms will be designed for single travelers. Is this a glass half-empty or a glass half-full? Our esteemed colleague, Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows, is a big fan of solo cabins… Continue reading Crunching Solo Cabin Numbers
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Norwegian Gamblers and Winning
The email person dropped this off for Cruising Done Right yesterday… “Konami Gaming, Inc., a leading gaming technology provider, has been selected by Norwegian Cruise Line to install its Konami Casino Management System (KCMS), on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway…" That's nice, but does it make winning easier? "This new system will provide us… Continue reading Norwegian Gamblers and Winning
Both New Princess Ships 'Royal'
This is an era of all things Royal, going back to the marriage of William and Kate, followed by the the Queen's Diamond Jubilee…and HRH's appearance at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, from a helicopter yet…and Prince Harry's famous pool party… Anyway, you get the idea. So if nothing else, it's fitting that… Continue reading Both New Princess Ships 'Royal'
Antigua wrestling with bad numbers
We have never been to Antigua, but we've been close (Puerto Rico). So we don't qualify as experts, but as tourists to the general area, like you we have an idea what is appealing and what is not. This is pertinent because of yesterday's news that Antigua and neighboring Barbuda are in cruise trouble. Projections… Continue reading Antigua wrestling with bad numbers
New Kind of Magic at Disney
While Mickey Mouse is the epitome of agelessness — he looks pretty much as he did in 1928 except for more color — even Disney can't prevent the aging process. At least, not with ships. The first Disney cruise ship ever built, the Magic, is going in for a little facelift. Now 14 years old,… Continue reading New Kind of Magic at Disney