Fourth in a series of new ships for 2016 Carnival hasn’t had a new ship in either three years or four, depending on whether you consider the re-building and name change of the Sunshine a new ship. When the Vista comes along this spring, it will launch a new class of the same name and… Continue reading New ship No. 4 — Carnival Vista
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Grand Princess, Grand Return
The other day, there was a small fire on the Grand Princess as the big ship was circumventing Hawaii. It was caused by a circuit breaker in the ships’ electrical switchboard. There was some smoke. Nobody was hurt. As these things go, it was relatively minor. The Grand Princess got the worst of it. Because… Continue reading Grand Princess, Grand Return
Princess Lands ‘The Voice of the Ocean’
On September 21, The Voice returns to NBC for Season 9. On October 3, The Voice of the Ocean goes on Princess Cruises for Season 1. The competition on Princess ships is the same concept as in the TV studio. Blind auditions followed by coaching. Performances behind the three rotating chairs occupied by the “coaches.”… Continue reading Princess Lands ‘The Voice of the Ocean’
Norwegian, Nickelodeon To Part Ways
Some of us with grandchildren are going to be troubled with the news that Norwegian and Nickelodeon are getting a divorce. Okay, the grandchildren are going to be troubled. It’s been five years that people have been getting ”slimed” on Norwegian ships, starting with the Epic…five years of having breakfast with Dora The Explorer, her… Continue reading Norwegian, Nickelodeon To Part Ways
Alaska Wildfire Cautions Cruisers
ANCHORAGE — If there’s one thing Alaska has learned to deal with, it’s uncertainty. Day One of an 11-day experience for us — like many cruisers, four on land and seven on the Star Princess as part of a Princess Cruisetour — was waiting with just such an introduction. On the eve of the height… Continue reading Alaska Wildfire Cautions Cruisers