Of all the tour guides we have encountered over years of cruising — and all have been varying degrees of good at their craft — no one was better than Maria Nadina. For us, she is the First Lady of Barcelona. It's not just because she speaks six languages, all of them (as near as… Continue reading Barcelona And The Woman Who Knows It Best
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A Look Into Dry Dock…And What Follows
Knowing how fascinated we are by all things cruising, a good friend yesterday sent us an email with an interesting link. If you've never fully understood what happens when a ship goes into dry dock, stick around. The ship is the Norwegian Crown, or it was the Crown until it became the Fred.Olsen Balmoral, seven… Continue reading A Look Into Dry Dock…And What Follows
Panama Canal Delay Not Bad For Everybody
In the midst of a long drive this week, the subject of cruises came up, as it does every…oh, few hours. Specifically, we were thinking about the Panama Canal, because we've only done it once and that was four years ago, which means it's time to see it again. What we discovered is that prices seem… Continue reading Panama Canal Delay Not Bad For Everybody
Escaping The Noise Pricier At Princess
The price of peace is always great. Just ask anybody who has known anybody who went to war over the last generation or two. At Princess Cruises, the price of peace has to do with "peace and quiet" and the price has gone up. Dramatically. Let's put it this way: If your landlord doubled your… Continue reading Escaping The Noise Pricier At Princess
Busy Times For Norwegian Newsmakers
On the heels of news that Norwegian is climbing in the world of ocean cruising (No. 3) comes a handful of newsy items from this aggressive cruise line… One… Guy Harvey, widely respected as a marine wildlife artist and champion of ocean conservation, will design the new artwork on the Norwegian Escape. That's the latest Norwegian… Continue reading Busy Times For Norwegian Newsmakers