When Frank Del Rio became CEO of the company that owns Norwegian Cruise Line, everybody who has seen him in action knew there would be more action to see. Outgoing, perhaps even flamboyant, gregarious and entertaining, he seems to stand still for nothing unless it’s for the next idea to pop into his head…within minutes,… Continue reading Norwegian, The Frank Del Rio Way
‘Lest We Forget’ …Forever
Today is Veterans Day in the U.S., Remembrance Day in Canada. Cruise lines often recognize it with bargains, promotions or just reverence. Not long ago… There was a generation of people who thought that remembering the soldiers who died or were injured or fought in the battles of World War I and World War II would… Continue reading ‘Lest We Forget’ …Forever
‘Greased Lightning’ Coming To Harmony
When you go to see Olivia Newton-John perform, as we did last week, there’s some baggage that comes with it. Friends and relatives who are less enlightened will say — or at least infer — that you’re living in the past. One was astounded that you passed up watching the World Series to see a… Continue reading ‘Greased Lightning’ Coming To Harmony
How Fast Can You Pack For A Deal?
Everybody loves a deal. That used to mean taking advantage of last-minute sales that were sometimes the product of too much product. Too many televisions…too many optical mice…too many empty rooms. Take your pick. On cruise ships, empty rooms generate no income. Then, along came Royal Caribbean, earlier this year deciding not to bow to… Continue reading How Fast Can You Pack For A Deal?
Friday File: Cruising And Works Of Art
Wherever your cruise ship takes you, one thing you can be certain of is that you will encounter local artwork. It may be a statue, or a mural, or a sandcastle or something that you’re not quite sure what it is, but it will always be interesting. In years of cruising, we’ve admired (okay, at… Continue reading Friday File: Cruising And Works Of Art