The cruise ships of today would have stunned those sailing aboard the Prinzessin Victoria Luise in 1900. We’ve come so far in the last century. Gone are the days of traditional class systems, skeet shooting, and walking along a teak promenade. Nowadays, we’re kept busy with numerous restaurants, bars, water slides, production shows, zip lines, rock […]
I step out onto my balcony in the middle of the night. Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam quietly plies through the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. The weather is warm and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. Looking over the railing of the balcony, the only thing I can see is the […]
2015 is already well underway and many cruise ships have already set sail on their first sailings for the year. Each year, the cruise industry opens a new book on the world of travel, ready to record the memories bound to be made across the seven seas (and a few oceans). What’s Coming 2015 will […]
As we approach 2015, I thought it would be wise to revisit our popular 7 Deadly Sins Of Cruising article. Since the original article was published back in 2013, I thought it would be easier to refresh the article rather than publish a new set of sins. This turned out to be misguided as I discovered a […]
Carnival Corporation is planning on making a big splash this January during Super Bowl XLIX with a brand new commercial. A commercial that will be chosen by the public from a collection of four semi-finalist commercials. Yet, while four commercials are in the running, only one captures the true beauty of cruising. The commercial is […]
Die hard cruisers need no convincing when it comes to choose a vacation. This article is for those still on the fence over a cruise vacation. Well, I guess this article can be for the die hard as well. It’s always good to brush up on the reasons you cruise to convince your family and friends […]
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Half Moon Cay, the private Bahamian island belonging to Holland America Line, offers a tropical retreat for guests of Holland and other various Carnival Corporation ships. The island offers visitors a variety of features, including colorful private cabanas, horseback riding through the ocean, ATV adventures, incredible snorkeling, and the exclusivity of […]
MSC Cruises sails in a special place within the cruise industry. While not yet as well recognized as mainstream brands, MSC Cruises is setting course to becoming a major player in a competitive industry. As one of Europe’s favorite and most popular lines since its founding, MSC has been doing something right to achieve the success […]
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to take a tour aboard Celebrity Cruise’s newest ship, the Celebrity Reflection. As the line’s newest and most modern ship, the Celebrity Reflection is perhaps the best ship in the fleet exemplifying Celebrity’s experience of “Modern Luxury.” From the moment I stepped aboard the Celebrity Reflection, it was […]
Myth: Cruise ships are claustrophobic. Cruise ships nowadays are built with passenger comfort in mind. Gone are the days of small, cramped public rooms. Nowadays, it’s easy to find large, spacious, multi-deck rooms built with the purpose of creating an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. You will also find that many modern staterooms designs are very […]
Only about a month ago, Princess Cruises introduced their new slogan, “Come Back New.” While I initially was disappointed in the decision to phase out “Escape Completely” and transition into the new slogan, I can now fully understand the idea behind the new slogan after sailing aboard Ruby Princess this past week. Cruising is much […]
#1 “Your Time” Dining Originally pioneered by Norwegian Cruise Line as “Freestyle Cruising,” choosing your dining time, table mates, and restaurant have become an important aspect of cruising for many guests. Almost every cruise line offers some variation of this concept, giving guests the freedom to plan their cruise down to the minute. Not only […]