Cunard Specialty: a la carte dining?

For the most part, we have our cruise-ship meals at the eateries included with the price of your fare, but once in a while we’ll splurge and spend $15-$25 to dine on the cruise line’s finest menu. We have never been disappointed. Now we’re seeing what may be the start of a new trend. Cunard… Continue reading Cunard Specialty: a la carte dining?

Royal Caribbean — one righty's savior

I can’t wait to go on our next Royal Caribbean cruise. This has nothing to do with cost, ports of call, departure time, departure place, length of cruise, shore excursions, luck at the casino or entertainment on board. It has everything to do with not getting lost. With the arrival of the Oasis of the… Continue reading Royal Caribbean — one righty's savior

Food allergies and cruise ships

There was an unconfirmed report on the weekend that a 21-year-old Norwegian Epic passenger died at sea from a heart attack that was alleged to have been brought on by a food allergy. When the Epic returned to port in Miami, the investigation began, and already there is innuendo and rumor that the authorities will… Continue reading Food allergies and cruise ships

Changes in Cruising's Henhouse

Okay, so what came first…the chicken or the cage? In a changing trend on cruise ships, eggs from chickens are good. Eggs from cages are not — that is, from chickens in cages. It’s all part of what has become a phrase that’s becoming familiar: cage-free eggs. The two biggest cruise companies in the world,… Continue reading Changes in Cruising's Henhouse