Having never watched one minute of one episode of Kate Plus 8, nor any of its iterations, we’re completely on the fence about whether it’s a good idea for Royal Caribbean to promote a cruise with Kate Gosselin. Evidently, others are not. Here’s a sampling of headlines emanating from the buzz created by Royal Caribbean:… Continue reading About the Allure of Kate's 8…
Bermuda Betting on Casinos?
There’s a fascinating story developing in Bermuda that will interest you if you’re cruising that way, or maybe even if you aren’t. Here’s the Coles Notes version: • Gaming is not allowed anywhere in Bermuda • Cruise ships must shut down casinos when in Bermuda’s ports • Loss of gaming revenue has driven cruise lines… Continue reading Bermuda Betting on Casinos?
Centenarian Celebrates on Sky
Every once in a while we come across a story about cruising that is just a nice story, and that makes it worth re-telling here. The story is about Zara Holtz. Mrs. Holtz turned 100 the day the world turned 2,012. Her son and his family took her on a cruise, sailing the Norwegian Sky… Continue reading Centenarian Celebrates on Sky
'New' Ships: MV Voyager, neoRomantica
There will be eight new cruise ships launched this year, and the two here are on the list, even though they have been around under “assumed” (old) names. This is the final installment of the new ships of 2012. Photo by Kim Hansen Ship: MV Voyager Launch date: November 17 Capacity: 556 Sister ships: None… Continue reading 'New' Ships: MV Voyager, neoRomantica
New Ships: Oceania Riviera
There will be eight new cruise ships launched this year, two of them refurbished ships that have been given new names. As 2012 gets underway, we’re giving you a snapshot of all of them… Launch date: April 24 Capacity: 1,258 Sister ships: Marina Maiden Voyage: Athens Home Ports: Europe, then Miami Ships now in Oceania… Continue reading New Ships: Oceania Riviera