In the beginning, Norwegian's strategy of Freestyle Cruising was designed to attract passengers who didn't necessarily want to dine at a predetermined time and who didn't necessarily want to have the same dining partners every night. That would be us. Fast forward. Today, Freestyle Cruising is part of a marketing tool for Norwegian customers who… Continue reading Norwegian's Freestyle Dining 'freestyle?'
When the Bailiff Seizes a Ship…Action!
So you forget that your credit card has been replaced on an account for which there is an automatic charge. Or the tax bill that came in the mail is misplaced, forgotten and not paid. Things happen. Eventually, you pay the bill. It usually only takes a reminder, and you're probably going to get dinged… Continue reading When the Bailiff Seizes a Ship…Action!
Cruise Lines Taking to Mexican Riviera Again
Maybe like almost everything else, these things are cyclical…but cruising the Mexican Riviera is becoming popular again. At least with cruise lines, it is. The test will be if the passengers buy into it. After cruise ships abandoned Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and points south in huge numbers, they are now trickling back.… Continue reading Cruise Lines Taking to Mexican Riviera Again
The Ongoing Evolution of Mexico and Cruising
If you've been reading this blog for almost any part of the last four and a half years, then chances are you will know how we feel about Mexico. We love it. That goes for places all over the country…Huatulco in the south, Mexicali in the north, Merida and Cozumel in the east, Irapuato and… Continue reading The Ongoing Evolution of Mexico and Cruising
Hurricane Season 101: Below-average Year
Life is learning, right? Every day, almost any place. Even here, reading this blog. Even here, writing this blog. Hurricane season starts June 1, and that always gives cruisers reason to be nervous, even if it shouldn't. Yesterday, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) made its annual prediction. The prediction is 2014 will be near… Continue reading Hurricane Season 101: Below-average Year