I’ve been cruising since ships looked like ships — before they had water slides, rock climbing walls and zip lines. All the changes haven’t been to the ship superstructure’s bells and whistles and activities. When cruising took off, one of the biggest selling points was, “Everything’s included.” Now, except for the most deluxe lines (and [...]
NCL unveils more Breakway cabin design, find the best adventures web program, new vacation home rental service
With new smoking bans and restrictions on cruise ships in place and been announced to begin next year on several cruise lines, Ned Levi looks into the reasons the restrictions are being implement and why he believes they will remain in place, even though earlier attempts at restricting shipboard smoking were rescinded.
In recent years, more and more cruise lines have come up with alternatives. These can range from casual options like pizza and pasta, to alternate dining rooms — some included in the cruise fare, others with a supplement — to some variation of “Anytime” dining.
Good news for travel agents as cruise prices rise, Florida casinos further along the way than expected, tweaking the 787 based on tests
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The Jones Act — Depending which political party you believe, this would either increase the number of ships that could help in the gulf, or do nothing meaningful, but greatly undermine the U.S. shipping industry.
Erin and Sean Spital last saw their luggage after checking in at New York’s JFK airport, shortly before they boarded their flight to Barcelona on Iberia Airlines. The couple waited until the last bags made their rounds on the luggage carousel, their bags never arrived. Left with only the clothes on their backs, and with their 7-day Norwegian Cruise Line cruise about to depart, the Spitals did the only thing they could do: They filed a claim with Iberia and went out to buy new clothes.
Anyone reading this post has probably already seen the banner headlines on CNN.com and in other places Giant waves hit cruise ship – 2 passengers killed. Or maybe your parents have sent you the story, either because they want to cancel their cruise vacation, or they are worried about yours. But before anyone panics, a [...]
Norwegian Cruise Lines will base a cruise ship in New Orleans, Southwest Airlines faces FAA investigation on maintenance again, Airline CFOs are confident airline business will improve