Now here's something that's really cool. And a bargain at that. Buy a cruise on the Norwegian Getaway (MIami) or Breakaway (New York) between now and May 11 and you get a voucher for a 3-day or 4-day cruise on the Norwegian Sky (Miami). That means it's free. A cruise on the Getaway or Breakaway… Continue reading Norwegian Offer: Two Cruises For One
What Can Happen When People Go Overboard
During the weekend, a passenger disappeared from a small cruise ship off the coast of Florida and speculation is that it was a suicide. We can just hear our friends…you know, the ones who don't bother to enjoy cruising. "See what happens when you go on a cruise!" Every time there is something remotely resembling… Continue reading What Can Happen When People Go Overboard
Man The Cannons For Two-Ship Standoff
The die is cast. The combatants have been chosen. The dates have been more or less chosen. Mano-a-mano…or shipo-a-shipo. The Norwegian Breakaway vs the Anthem of the Seas. The Battle of The Apple. That would be the big one, as in New York. Now that Royal Caribbean has made it official that Anthem of the… Continue reading Man The Cannons For Two-Ship Standoff
Princess a Diamond Experience in Japan
The Diamond Princess is going back to Japan. Again. Maybe it's just time to make this a permanent posting, or as permanent as anything can be in the world of cruise ships. Consider the history. A decade ago last month, the Diamond Princess emerged from a shipyard for her maiden voyage. A fire would have… Continue reading Princess a Diamond Experience in Japan
In The Wake Of Tragedy On The Water…
Here's a sobering question that probably won't have a conclusive answer: Following the gut-wrenching and tragic ferry accident last week off the shores of South Korea, how is the fear of dying in a ship going to impact the cruise industry? Seasoned cruisers are unlikely to develop such a fear and are more likely to… Continue reading In The Wake Of Tragedy On The Water…