You know that something is official when the most traditional of (fill in the blank) accepts it, no matter what the industry or walk of life is. Today, the blank is filled in with Cunard. Regarded by passengers as the most traditional (some might say staid) of all cruise lines, Cunard has now come to… Continue reading TSC: The Solo Cruiser's Status Grows
The Real Difference for a Luxury Cruise?
Last week, we did a blog about Regent Seven Seas, a luxury cruise line that has new entertainment, and it got us thinking about how "luxury" compares to "standard" in the cruise world…and by "standard" we mean the big cruise lines with the biggest ships and biggest passenger loads. So we decided to do as… Continue reading The Real Difference for a Luxury Cruise?
How Catering to Crews Became Business
On every cruise ship we have sailed, in every interview we have done, the single most important secret to success is people. That's the people who make up the crews, who make officers and companies look good, and who make passengers want to come back. So it's a cruise company mandate to do whatever is… Continue reading How Catering to Crews Became Business
Planning a Cruise After Booking One
Ways to plan a cruise. Every cruise line has them, in one form or another. One that seems to be catching some attention is Royal Caribbean's — called Cruise Planner — and, since we have a Royal Caribbean cruise on the horizon, it seemed a good idea to try it out. Cruise Planner is to be used… Continue reading Planning a Cruise After Booking One
An Assessment of Cruise Deals Posted
When is a "cruise deal" a good deal? If you book a cruise based on somebody's suggestion or pitch that it's a bargain, and the price goes up after that, then you got a deal. Just like anything else that you buy…you want to try and catch it at its low, low price. Every day,… Continue reading An Assessment of Cruise Deals Posted