CNBC: Big Money on the High Seas

[1337mom]

Have you all seen that CNBC is doing an in-depth piece on cruising tonight at 9pm?

 

Here's the write up:

 

It's the ultimate getaway... an exclusive look inside the $30-billion cruise industry. Correspondent Peter Greenberg spends seven days aboard the Norwegian Pearl, one of the newest in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. The 15-story floating city is a destination of its own. It's a hotel, a shopping mall, a casino and full-service Spa - sailing the oceans of the world. And be prepared to spend on everything from oil paintings to Botox

[Pam in CA]

Very interesting article; I just set it up to TiVo. :)

 

http://www.cnbc.com/id/29139914

[1337mom]

I thought so too. I heard it discussed on the news yesterday.

 

They are going to address things like folks falling overboard, crime etc (and why they don't have to report it).

[wizard-of-roz]

Have you all seen that CNBC is doing an in-depth piece on cruising tonight at 9pm?

 

Here's the write up:

 

It's the ultimate getaway... an exclusive look inside the $30-billion cruise industry. Correspondent Peter Greenberg spends seven days aboard the Norwegian Pearl, one of the newest in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. The 15-story floating city is a destination of its own. It's a hotel, a shopping mall, a casino and full-service Spa - sailing the oceans of the world. And be prepared to spend on everything from oil paintings to Botox

 

I'll give it a glance....thanks for the heads-up! There's nothing that would disuade me from cruising (at least not this year!) But, I'm always open to learn and see more!

[themerle]

Thanks! I'll be watching!

[LoraJ]

It was shot in HD. Looks great!

[jetsfan]

I have my DVR ready to go!

[Teknofauz]

I sent this info on to my sister and told her to tape it too. Don't pay much attention to the subject of people falling over or crime. That's such a rare occurrence compared to how many people cruise.

 

Nancy:)

[poncho1965]

Thanks for posting, I will set up the Tivo!!

[DrivesLikeMario]

My father told me about it, but couldn't remember what station was broadcasting it. Thanks!

[skyking]

I am skeptical about this show already. I was just watching my local news here in Orlando and they just interviewed the host of tonights show, and he kinda made me mad. Said be prepared to pay for spa treatments (Well DUHHHHH) be prepared to pay 300.00 a pop for botox onboard (COMMMME ON who does that) and be prepared to pay to climb the rock wall ( Now I kinda jumped up on this one, does NCL have a pay rock wall????) The media is so lame.

[FLACRUISER99]

I think any experienced cruiser will see the distorted media views.

[skyking]

I think any experienced cruiser will see the distorted media views.

 

I agree and wonder if first timers who are thinking about cruising, will now turn away from it with the distortion that I see coming on this show tonight.

[Steamboatin]

Since when does NCL represent the cruise industry?

[Notagoose]

Since when does NCL represent the cruise industry?

 

I cruised the Norwegian Pearl last year and it's a beautiful ship. I don't see how it's any less representative of the industry than any other line.

 

Of COURSE you can spend a fortune on a cruise --just as you can on any land vacation --but you certainly don't have to. I think my total tab for a 9 day cruise was about $350, and that included the auto-gratuities, many specialty restaurants and lots of froofy drinks. :)

[cruisinalong001]

I am skeptical about this show already. I was just watching my local news here in Orlando and they just interviewed the host of tonights show, and he kinda made me mad. Said be prepared to pay for spa treatments (Well DUHHHHH) be prepared to pay 300.00 a pop for botox onboard (COMMMME ON who does that) and be prepared to pay to climb the rock wall ( Now I kinda jumped up on this one, does NCL have a pay rock wall????) The media is so lame.

 

I agree. I saw the same thing and his view so far seems highly distorted if not factually incorrect indicating that such things as the rock wall are paid extras. He has his own agenda in mind I think, sensationalizing everything remotely negative. How many people choose a $300 botox treatment.?..I go for the port day specials myself. I was looking forward to the show. Now I think I'll set the dVR so I can skim through it if I want.

[LoraJ]

I don't think there is anything distorted in the documentary. Remember, this is on a business channel, not a travel channel. It's still a very interesting behind the scenes look.

[Host Caroline]

I am going to leave this up for now even though it is not Princes related; will be watching this tonight as well. I know some folks at CNBC and there is no "agenda" with this being on an NCL ship... so watch it for what it is - a business show..

 

If this turns into an NCL bash or a gripe and moan that it wasn't about Princess I will move it to Floataway or close it.. healthy debate is fine, bashing isn't.

[kooljamming]

I have introduced a lot of friends to cruising. On of the hardest thing is letting them know it's not like an all inclusive vacation. Without trying very hard nickle and dime can add up quickly. I hope this message is made clear.

[vickie_bernie]

thanks for posting, I have set up my PVR for it, heck I didn't even know I got that channel here in Canada.

 

I'll watch anything that is cruise related, and I think NCL has a good product, and many people do too.

[cruisinalong001]

I am going to leave this up for now even though it is not Princes related; will be watching this tonight as well. I know some folks at CNBC and there is no "agenda" with this being on an NCL ship... so watch it for what it is - a business show..

 

If this turns into an NCL bash or a gripe and moan that it wasn't about Princess I will move it to Floataway or close it.. healthy debate is fine, bashing isn't.

 

Whoa, I didn't mean that there was any NCL agenda, pro or con, or Princess agenda, pro or con. I just meant that it appeared from seeing him on tV and giving "teases" about the show, his agenda appeared to be to hype the hidden costs and problems of taking a cruise vacation, thus giving a negative impression of cruising. In my opinion, the teases appeared to be typical media sensationalism. Some of the CNBC series like American Greed etc. are really good. I hope this one is too. I was disappointed in the teases.

[Host Caroline]

Didn't mean to imply that..

Actually I may get flamed for saying it ::I dare ya'll:: :p but I like NCL... not nearly as much as Princess but more than RCI.. their rates to Europe are awesome and on that cruise, it's the destination not the ship for us.

[JWJs]

Watching it now...very interesting and wonderful ship pics on high def.

[LoraJ]

I think the Epic looks really neat. I may sail with NCL on my next cruise.

 

Caroline, I am curious to know who you know at CNBC. ;)

[willyguy]

Have you all seen that CNBC is doing an in-depth piece on cruising tonight at 9pm?

 

Here's the write up:

 

It's the ultimate getaway... an exclusive look inside the $30-billion cruise industry. Correspondent Peter Greenberg spends seven days aboard the Norwegian Pearl, one of the newest in Norwegian Cruise Line's fleet. The 15-story floating city is a destination of its own. It's a hotel, a shopping mall, a casino and full-service Spa - sailing the oceans of the world. And be prepared to spend on everything from oil paintings to Botox

Watching it's right now.enjoy It's very much.