It’s likely that more North American cruisers will be visiting Southeast Asia, if not this winter then certainly in the foreseeable future, because more cruise lines from both genres are establishing a stronger presence. As first-timers to that part of the world this year, we had to be educated about the coming and going to… Continue reading Southeast Asia Tourist Visas
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If Sick, May It Be On A Cruise Ship
Over the past couple of weeks, there have been at least three reports of airlifting cruise passengers from ships for medical reasons…obviously emergencies. A week ago, on the Carnival Triumph, an eight-month-old baby was having seizures and had to be airlifted to Houston. Earlier in the month, a 51-year-old woman on the Carnival Magic was… Continue reading If Sick, May It Be On A Cruise Ship
Princess Pioneer Gone Not Forgotten
With the passages of time comes the re-telling of old stories, some of them fascinating. A case in point is the story of Stanley McDonald, who died a few days ago at 94. If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship (and it’s safe to assume you have), this is a man who has touched… Continue reading Princess Pioneer Gone Not Forgotten
Princess Floats With Fun Idea
Ahoy, ye landlubbers! You’ve seen cruise ships sitting on the top of cliffs impersonating hotels. You’ve seen the innards of cruise ships outside a football stadium, attending tailgate parties. How about “sailing” down Colorado Boulevard in Los Angeles? That’s where the Regal Princess — or a reasonable facsimile of it — will be on New… Continue reading Princess Floats With Fun Idea
Monday Night Football — not the REAL Attraction
Princess Cruises is promoting the fact that passengers can now watch Monday Night Football on 11 of its ships, all of them with U.S.-based departures. Watching NFL games on a big screen on a cruise ship is nothing new. The first time for us was a game between the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. It… Continue reading Monday Night Football — not the REAL Attraction