In the cruise industry, it is never a case of one size fits all. Ships of all shapes for desires of all sizes for passengers with bank accounts of all sizes. And that’s not about to change any time soon. Take the ships that will arrive this year as an example. There are six still… Continue reading Cruise Ships on the Horizon
Repositioning Cruises Best Value
Okay, so we’re suckers for repositioning cruises. In part, it’s because the prices just seem too compelling and in part it’s because there’s a certain spirit of adventure that comes with them. Consequently, when we go searching for good deals to pass along to you, there will undoubtedly be some on ships moving from one… Continue reading Repositioning Cruises Best Value
Well, it is called the WORLD Cup
People we have met in the international soccer community tell us that every four years the World Cup is the universe’s most-watched sports event, and maybe it is. The 2010 World Cup, in South Africa, begins June 11 and there will be thousands of soccer fans watching the month-long tournament on cruise ships. Royal Caribbean,… Continue reading Well, it is called the WORLD Cup
One Name Says All: Ship, Godmother
There is only one Ali, one Elvis, one Pele, one Madonna, one Tiger. Last names are immaterial, or unnecessary. In the cruise world, there is only one Epic (or about to be) and in country music there is only one Reba. Put them together and you have the godmother of Norwegian’s newest and biggest ship.… Continue reading One Name Says All: Ship, Godmother
Cruising with Little Ones
On our most recent cruise, during a wine-tasting event, I was seated next to a nice young woman from Denver. She had to be a nice young woman because she took a 2-year-old on a 14-night cruise! And her husband must be nice, too, because he stayed behind in the stateroom with the little guy.… Continue reading Cruising with Little Ones