Holland America Line is hoping to make their onboard suites a little bit “sweeter” with a complete suiteĀ refresh and new amenities.Ā From new furniture to exclusive amenities, suiteĀ accommodations will soonĀ attain a new level of elegance and luxury. Each suite throughout the fleet will receiveĀ new living room furniture, plush bedding, quartz stoneĀ tops, USB outlets, new carpeting, new […]
So you’ve found the right cruise. You love the itinerary, the ship, and the ports look fantastic. Now, it’s time to choose a stateroom – perhaps the most important decision for your cruise. Not all staterooms are created equal, so its worth the time to research and carefully choose the perfect stateroom. Here are my […]
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line revealed stateroom details of the line’s soon to be largest ship, the Norwegian Escape. The new ship’s stateroom will include the signature luxury shipāwithin-a-ship complex: The Haven by Norwegian; Studio staterooms for solo cruisers, and a variety of stateroom sizes and layouts for families, multi-generational groups, spa enthusiasts and more. Ā The […]
Earlier this past weekend,Ā Ketut Pujayasa, a 28 year old Holland America Line crew member, was arrested in Fort Lauderdale after confessing to assaulting and attempting to murder a passenger in her stateroom aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. According to a report filed by the local FBI field office, Pujayasa attempted to murder the unidentified 28 year […]
Embarkation began at Terminal F at PortMiami in South Florida. Embarkation was relatively quick and smooth sailing. Within only a few minutes, we had checked in and we had embarked onboard the “newly Americanized” MSC Divina. Once onboard the MSC Divina, we settled into our balcony stateroom on deck 9. My first impression of the […]
As the cruise industry begins to update its smoking policies in the interest of their guests, it is sometimes hard to follow which cruise line still allows smoking in certain areas and which does not. To help alleviate the confusion, we’ve created a handy guide to help you follow the latest changes in industry policies. […]
Windstar Cruises will be investing an additional $3 million to renovate staterooms aboard the Wind Star and Wind Spirit, the line’s oldest yachts. The new renovated staterooms will introduce a new stateroom layout and new furniture to each stateroom. Each stateroom will have it’s current desk and vanity set-up replaced with a new sofa in […]
Sometimes when we pack for a cruise, the excitement of embarking on another high seas adventure can cause us to overlook some essential items to pack. So, based on my past experiences with realizing I need something aboard a cruise, here is my list of easily overlooked cruise essentials. Feel free to leave your ideas […]
Cruising is the greatest way to travel, but no cruise is without its minor annoyances. Here’s a list of my top 5 cruising pet peeves in no particular order. While I may notice these little things onboard, they will never stop me from cruising or ruin a cruise for me. Feel free to agree or […]
Nowadays, balconies make up the largestĀ percentageĀ of staterooms aboard the majority of cruise ships. Regardless, there are still cruisers who haven’t upgraded from interior orĀ ocean viewsĀ to the glorious balcony. For those still on the edge (don’t fall of the ship) here are my reasons why you should choose a balcony stateroom for your next cruise. #3 […]
Royal Caribbean hasĀ announcedĀ that the Navigator of the Seas will be the first ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet to sport the newly unveiled virtual balconies aboard the Quantum of the Seas. On Tuesday, Royal CaribbeanĀ unveiled the innovative virtual balcony for interior cabins. Basically, each interior cabin will have a 80″ monitor against the innermost wall […]
Earlier this morning in New York City, Royal Caribbean officially unveiled their newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. The Quantum of the Seas will feature many new amenities, never before seen or possibly imagined on a cruise ship. She will feature North Star, a glass enclosed observation pod that will allow guests to stand 300 […]