It was the most insulting occupation possible. It was the butt of jokes for generations. It was an unthinkable position in which to be. Captain of The Titanic. Joke… As the Titanic was sinking, its passengers were praying, screaming, crying and running. One passenger found the captain and urgently asked him this question: "How far… Continue reading The 2016 Iteration of Captain Smith…
Holland America: new plan for ports
Just when you think there can't be any more new twists on shore excursions, here's a new twist on shore excursions. Holland America is bringing them on board. It's being called the "On Location" program and it's being floated out over the 15-ship fleet from now until the end of the year. The idea is… Continue reading Holland America: new plan for ports
One Writer's Take on Carnival
Today's subject is a link to a newspaper article that appeared in Florida, where the name "Carnival" is kicked around more than in the 49 other states, simply because it is based there. These days, "kicked around" applies to almost every mention of Carnival, anywhere. What you will read if you click on this link… Continue reading One Writer's Take on Carnival
New Caribbean Port Coming in 2014
The first time we cruised to "Honduras" was about three years ago and the opportunity to do so was intriguing, since it was a country we had never visited…and it's always interesting to go somewhere new. Then we looked at a map. The ship — Norwegian's Epic — was visiting Roatan. Now technically, Roatan is… Continue reading New Caribbean Port Coming in 2014
St. Thomas a Caribbean gem
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — On this day, there is a traffic jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands. What's a traffic jam in the Virgin Islands? Six cruise ships in port at the same time. Thirty thousand visitors on the roads of St. Thomas or the streets of its capital, Charlotte Amalie. In other words,… Continue reading St. Thomas a Caribbean gem