We have never been to Antigua, but we've been close (Puerto Rico). So we don't qualify as experts, but as tourists to the general area, like you we have an idea what is appealing and what is not. This is pertinent because of yesterday's news that Antigua and neighboring Barbuda are in cruise trouble. Projections… Continue reading Antigua wrestling with bad numbers
New Kind of Magic at Disney
While Mickey Mouse is the epitome of agelessness — he looks pretty much as he did in 1928 except for more color — even Disney can't prevent the aging process. At least, not with ships. The first Disney cruise ship ever built, the Magic, is going in for a little facelift. Now 14 years old,… Continue reading New Kind of Magic at Disney
Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac
The swath that Hurricane Isaac is cutting through the waters of the Gulf of Mexico won't be hitting any cruise ships, but it has already affected some ship itineraries…with more to come. When the storm hits New Orleans today, whatever damage is left behind could affect two Carnival ships, the Conquest and the Elation.… Continue reading Cruise Effect of Hurricane Isaac
Fund Raising 'Magic' for cruising, too
We watched a documentary on Magic Johnson the other night that was moving, not because he had been such a great basketball player but because of the impact he has had on raising money for — and acceptance of — people with the HIV virus. The documentary was well done, but more importantly, it made… Continue reading Fund Raising 'Magic' for cruising, too
A Royal Princess and Her Ship
If we didn't know better, we'd say Princess Cruises makes up this stuff… The story starts with the fact that the cruise line's long-time spokesman is Gavin MacLeod of The Love Boat TV show. Princess finds one of its officers in training, on the way to being a captain, is named Gavin MacLeod. Now… Continue reading A Royal Princess and Her Ship