Cruise Guide: Hot glass show to debut aboard Celebrity Solstice
By Mike Coleman The wow factor aboard cruise ships just got a little more crowded. Just when we think weve seen it all aboard todays modern vessels bowling alleys, surf parks, rock climbing walls and skating rinks along comes yet another unique enrichment option: Celebrity Cruises will collaborate with the renowned Corning Museum of...
Cruise Guide: O’Donnell to christen Norwegian Pearl
By Michael Coleman Emmy Award winner Rosie O’Donnell will serve as godmother to Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest vessel – Norwegian Pearl – during christening ceremonies in Miami next month. The 93,500-ton ship will be the ninth new vessel in six years for NCL. Among the onboard innovations is a cruise...
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...