Cruise Guide: Godmothers symbolize the romance of ocean travel
By Michael Coleman Female monarchs, heads of state, legendary actresses, world-class athletes, comedians, astronauts and even an animated film character have been named godmother for many of today’s new, gleaming cruise ships. And, like the ship itself, the godmother’s name will live forever in maritime history. The task...
Cruise Guide: Loren, Matlin, Egyptian expert to wow passengers
By Michael Coleman If you’ve taken a cruise lately you’ve likely noticed a new onboard trend. Your fellow passengers are younger, affluent and they’ve been looking for a hassle-free vacation experience, according to the folks who analyze such trends. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released...
Cruise Guide: Cruise ship celebrity sightings becoming common
By Michael Coleman Your chance of rubbing elbows with the stars may be greater onboard a major cruise ship than it is if you made the trek to Hollywood. According to Elena Vakhrenova, author and publisher of Cruising Cuisine for Home Entertaining, Hors d’Oeuvres and Appetizers, celebrity sightings on the high seas have now become...