You may not have heard of the Alaska Marine Highway System, but everyone in Alaska is well aware. So are most residents of the Pacific Northwest. I only learned about this nautical necessity a couple of years ago when I was researching how to get to Alaska without flying. Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage like an […] Read more…
You’re going for it – you’ve finally booked your seven-night cruise, but you have no idea what you need to pack. Here’s what I suggest to pack for a cruise. What to pack for a seven-night cruise made easy Packing for a vacation can be a time-consuming experience. Unlike me, some people begin several days […] Read more…
Princess Cruises announced that their two newest ships, Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess, will have the first jazz club at sea, aptly named Take 5 Jazz Theater. Princess Cruises Take 5 Jazz Theater Details Guests will be able to listen to their favorite jazz sounds onboard the new Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess at Take […] Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Panorama, has successfully completed its sea trials in the Adriatic Sea. Carnival Panorama will hold its inaugural cruise from Long Beach, Calif. on Dec. 11, 2019. This will be the first new ship that Carnival has homeported on the west coast in 20 years. Currently in the final stages of […] Read more…
Carnival Faster to the Fun program explained in detail. For 2020, there will be a few price changes, including a price drop on two of their ships. Read more…
From Royal Caribbean’s recurring propulsion problem, to a clown fight and Carnival’s early boarding program costs, here’s your cruise news weekly update. Read more…
Another week, another round of cruise news. This week’s highlights range from MSC Cruises Ocean Cay new details to an actual brawl on a Lido deck over….wait for it…lounge chairs! Read more…
I’m not a stranger to small ship cruising but never in Alaska. Accommodating up to 76 passengers in 38 staterooms, this is truly a small ship. Also something new, this Alaskan Dream Cruises aboard Chichagof Dream would be my first “soft” expedition experience. Chichagof Dream on an Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Alaskan Dream Cruises is […] Read more…
Royal Caribbean’s fleet “Amplification” project continues. Next up is the 5,400 passenger Allure of the Seas refurbishment scheduled during a nearly-two month dry dock. Read more…
It’s been a long time since I packed for my first cruise. You’d think I packed for an around-the-world cruise rather than a 7-night Caribbean cruise. Read more…
The tiny territory of Monaco, first ruled by the House of Grimaldi in 1297, continues to be a mecca for the rich and famous.
If you’re like me and most American tourists, the difference between Monaco and Monte-Carlo isn’t clear. To begin, the Principality of Monaco consists of four districts. Who knew? Read more…
From bubbling thermal baths to eerie reminders of Hungary’s Nazi and Communist past, you’ll find incredibly diverse things to see in Budapest. This was my fourth visit to Budapest on a Danube river cruise. Each time, my river ship has docked in a different location so I’ve had to learn to get around from various […] Read more…