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
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Battles Line Being Drawn in Great Britain
Most of us are too young — ah, isn't it nice to be called too young? — to remember the Battle of Britain. We read about it in history books, we may have even heard stories from family members who fought in World War II, maybe even seen a movie or something on the History… Continue reading Battles Line Being Drawn in Great Britain
The Message In A Cruise Ship Rescue
Sometimes, you know, it only matters that somebody needs help. It doesn't matter that they are Cubans, desperately trying to escape and to enter the U.S. illegally. They are, first and foremost, human beings. This is what happened last week. The Carnival Paradise was in the Caribbean Sea. So was a boatload of Cubans…24 of… Continue reading The Message In A Cruise Ship Rescue
Creeping Closer To Destination Ships?
If you want to see somebody in the cruise business shudder, just mention that it looks like ships are becoming destinations. That people in the future will cruise not to go places but to go on certain ships and, as long as the sun's shining, it doesn't matter where they are. Cruise people don't buy… Continue reading Creeping Closer To Destination Ships?
Amigos Return A Comeback for Mexico
The Mexican Riviera is cruising's enigma.So beautiful and so accessible. So dangerous and so unpredictable. At various times, it has been a hotspot for cruise ships and part of a country that scares away tourists with crimes ranging from pick-pocketing to murders. Right now, for now…Mexico's back. This was a line item in the… Continue reading Amigos Return A Comeback for Mexico