The Love Boat and its 250,000 parts

See this ship? Nice model, right? Pretty cool. Kind of makes you think of The Love Boat, the cruise ship that more than anything introduced we who are Baby Boomers to the possibility (dare I say fantasy) that one day maybe we could go on such a vacation. Love or not. TV cameras or not.… Continue reading The Love Boat and its 250,000 parts

Expect the Unexpected on Navigator

We watched a show on the Navigator of the Seas called “The Unexpected Boys.” We had no idea what to expected, as it should be, except that it was a musical featuring the works of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. We’d seen Valli perform, live and in person at age 70. Yes, in his… Continue reading Expect the Unexpected on Navigator

Disney Godmother a Dream Girl

Early this morning (in our world, 7:30 is early), Jennifer Hudson became Disney’s third Godmother, at the official “christening” — or “naming ceremony” to the political correctionists — of the Disney Dream. A podcast of the event was in two places, which tells you something about its importance. If nobody cared, nobody would pod. To… Continue reading Disney Godmother a Dream Girl

Cruisers Biting on Big Apple Stays

As a city, New York is unique. Now there’s a news bulletin for you. As a cruise port, New York is unique — not just because we “heart” New York…not just because Holland America named a ship after it (Nieuw Amsterdam)…not just because Cunard has twice sent its three Queens there for a royal rendezvous… Continue reading Cruisers Biting on Big Apple Stays

Cruise Movie a Mystery Unfolding

We had a call on the weekend, from an unimpeachable source, telling us that a cruise ship is being used as a movie set. This in itself is not a big deal, except that nobody seems to know much about this movie, including that part of it will be filmed on a luxury cruise ship.… Continue reading Cruise Movie a Mystery Unfolding