Norwegian Gem has all the Freestyle facets
It’s hot, it’s hip, and it’s Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship: Norwegian Gem. NCL’s new investor has put $1 billion into the company, so the cruise line with the tagline “You’re free to … whatever” is now free to spend “whatever” on making its cruises even better. Meet the poster ship for what’s to come fleetwide.
Jewelry justice? Case solved in Santorini
Last April, Anita Dunham-Potter told the story of an American tourist who spent $24,000 on jewelry for his wife while on a cruise stop in Santorini, Greece. When the couple returned home to Florida, two appraisers valued the jewelry at less than $9,000. Accusations flew, and after Anita’s story was picked up by MSNBC, the case assumed the proportions of an international incident. Find out how it turned out.
Royal Clipper: a tall ship of the Caribbean
Each time the Royal Clipper slips its mooring and raises its billowing white sails, its passengers are taken on a truly unique journey. On Anita Dunham-Potter’s recent cruise in the southern Caribbean, the ship visited islands less traveled, the captain played the bagpipes, and the guests bet on crab races for entertainment. It was one of Anita’s best trips in 20 years of cruising, and she tells us why.
Best cruises for disabled travelers
Enid Horowitz writes asking for advice on the best ships for travelers like her husband, who uses a wheelchair to get around. Our cruise columnist, Anita Dunham-Potter, takes the opportunity to look at shipboard accommodations for a wide range of disabled travelers.
Merry Christmas to my cruise mates
It’s Christmas Eve - high tide of the holiday season - time to raise a wassail cup to toast another year of adventures at sea. Our cruise columnist, Anita Dunham-Potter, wishes her fellow voyagers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with 25 wishes for the year to come.
A new Queen of the World
Christened by a duchess and now sailing on a voyage around the world, Cunard’s new Queen Victoria is a ship leading a charmed life. But make no mistake. This is no cruise ship taking folks on cruises. No, this is an ocean liner taking pampered guests on cultured voyages.
Cruising 2008
It’s that time of year again: time to see what’s on tap for the high seas in the new year. Here’s what’s to come in 2008: fuel surcharges, more tonnage, more adventure, healthier cruising, improved “fantasies” and a sad farewell to two great queens.
Hot and bothered in Hawaii
Eva and Harry Berger just wanted to relax and enjoy their Hawaiian cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of Aloha last May. It was their 39th wedding anniversary, so the Bergers splurged on a balcony stateroom. But Stateroom 9229 turned out to be the cabin from hell. Anita Dunham-Potter sets matters right.
When complimentary doesn’t mean free
Grace Watson just wanted to get away with her husband a few times a year to enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation, so she joined a discount travel club. But when her “complimentary cruise” turned out to be far from free, Watson took a closer look at her “club.” Here’s what she found.
Intimate cruising aboard the Wind Surf
When the majestic sails unfurl on a Windstar vessel it’s easy to imagine yourself on a timeless adventure. With new owners and major renovations, Windstar’s Wind Surf now offers guests an even more luxurious sailing experience. Anita Dunham-Potter offers a ship review.