California may have as many "old folks" per capita as any other state, but the perception is that surf, sand, sun and movie stars makes it a destination for the young as well as the young at heart. Celebrity seems to think so, too. In a clever attempt to attract young cruisers, Celebrity is taking… Continue reading Cruise Lines Catering to 'Youth'
Cruise Survey: A Couple of Puzzles
A recent survey about cruise customer satisfaction resulted in a couple of results and/or recommendations that, to us, were puzzling. Puzzling result… According to the survey, conducted by the respected firm J.D. Power, one in five cruise passengers experience a problem while on their cruise. You think? Put five people anywhere, doing anything, and it's a… Continue reading Cruise Survey: A Couple of Puzzles
Big Easy — No. 6 in cruising
Next month, it will be eight years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans. At the time, there was some doubt if the most famous city below sea level would ever recover. Not that this makes the recovery complete by any means, but the cruise news from New Orleans is all good. More cruises, more… Continue reading Big Easy — No. 6 in cruising
Carnival Latest: What's In A Name?
Give Carnival at least a "B" for imagination in announcing that its newest ship, due in 2016, will be called Vista. That makes Carnival first to the Vista well of names. This is an age when cruise lines sometimes appear to be running out of names. Witness Norwegian, using contests to ask passengers for proposing… Continue reading Carnival Latest: What's In A Name?
Around the World for How Much a Day?
If we're reading this correctly, you can go around the world in 180 days on the Oceania Insignia — that's 44 countries and 89 ports — in an all-in cruise that includes 2-for-1 fares, first-class airfare, pre-paid gratuities, free luggage valet and free medical service on the ship. For $40,000. Now before you choke on… Continue reading Around the World for How Much a Day?