The Perfect Mix of Sand and Sea
Wednesday, June, 11, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle
June 11, 200 nautical miles east of the Bahamas — The Crown Princess’ sleek hull slices the Atlantic Ocean’s gentle swells as our ship makes its way back to New York. Crown Princess departed Brooklyn’s cruise terminal last Friday morning, and here, on our return one week later, passengers are [...]
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Ship Inspection: Wind Surf
Wednesday, June, 11, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle
Marigot, Saint Marten, 6 a.m. — The engines are quietly rumbling as Wind Surf makes her way into the snug harbor on the French side of St. Martin. Rising from my bed, I pull back the curtains to peer out of the portholes, only a few feet above the waterline. [...]
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Paradise Found: Cruise Line Private Islands
Wednesday, June, 11, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle
When he was but a nine-year-old boy, my son Alex reached into the Windex-blue waters on a sandy Bahamian beach and quickly withdrew his hand to proclaim, "Dad, I touched a stingray." He furrowed his tender brow and added thoughtfully, "They're nice."In doing so, he had ascribed a sweet, if [...]
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