Humorous questions from passengers
Here are a few humorous questions from passenger to onboard staff collected by Cruise Directors over the years (the answers are probably the ones in their heads and not on their lips). But the questions are real: Q. Does the crew sleep on board? A. Of course not, late at night a water taxi picks them up and takes them home! Q. Do these stairs go up OR down? A. Yes! Q. Does the ship make it’s own electricity? A. No, don’t you see the long extension cord trailing behind the ship? Q. Which is the sunny side of the ship? A. The captain spins t...
Posted on 2/6/09Read More...
Hits and Myths
What do the “Abominable Snowman”, the “Loch Ness Monster” and “Booking Cruises Directly with the Cruise Line is Cheaper” all have in common? Answer: They are all myths. While we may not be experts on the first two subjects, at Cruise Planners we can certainly shed some light about direct booking myths. First of all, let’s face it, a sales representative at a cruise line gets paid to sell only their company whether it’s the right product for you or not. They will never recommend the competition. That should be enoug...
Posted on 13/5/09Read More...
New Ship in 2009
This year will be exciting with the introduction of 9 new cruise ships. The biggest and most discussed new vessel is Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Slated for her first voyage this spring, this floating city will rank as the largest cruise ship in history. Weighing in at 220,000-tons, the 5,400-passenger ship has created a buzz ever since Royal Caribbean announced the project. The Oasis will feature neighborhoods that replicate land based sites like Central Park and the Boardwalk. Other innovations include an onboard “zip-line”, Aqua Theater and a bar that rais...
Posted on 20/4/09Read More...
