Mountain Song at Sea: Bluegrass and Blustery Weather

Pickin’ and playin’ awaited cruisers as almost 2,000 Bluegrass lovers descended upon the Norwegian Sky in early February for Mountain Song at Sea, a floating bluegrass music festival featuring more than 12 artists across a variety of venues. Sixthman and Norwegian crew greeted cruisers with a barrage of high fives at embarkation, and many made [...]

Get the Most Out of Your Theme Cruise

You probably paid a premium (upward of triple the cost of a usual cruise) to interact with your favorite band, eat specialty food or hang out with movie stars. So make it worth your while — and your wallet. Here are five tips to getting the most out of a theme cruise:

Zen or No Zen: Looking for Peace on a Mind, Body & Spirit Cruise

I feel the ship rocking in the top-deck Palm Court, but I am “breathing, relaxing and feeling the floor” and, amazingly, remain sure-footed despite the swell. I’m learning a movement called “Pay respect to Buddha” in my first ever Tai Chi class in a luxurious observation lounge on Crystal Symphony.

We’re at Sea: Watching the Super Bowl on a Theme Cruise

In a few short hours, we’ll be onboard Jewel of the Seas as part of an ESPN@Sea theme cruise. Former NFL players Wendell Tyler, Jermaine Phillips and Mike Logan are schedule to appear at various events throughout the sailing. So is famous futballer (a.k.a soccer player) Julie Foudy, a former national team member and Olympic [...]