Alaska Dream Cruises has announced their 2020 itineraries for their newest 12-passenger ship, Kruzof Explorer. This petit yet rugged expedition ship will offer cruises to some of Southeast Alaska’s rarely visited ports. In total, Alaskan Dream Cruises had added six of these remote ports to the Kruzof Explorer’s 2020 itineraries. These ports are the communities […] Read more…
Holland America Well-Stocked with Alaska King Salmon
The first running of Alaska’s Copper River King Salmon marks the beginning of salmon season in The Last Frontier. And Holland America has ’em. Alaska’s first run of Copper River King Salmon is a really big deal Jetted from Alaska to Seattle, the season’s first batch of Copper River king salmon recently arrived into the […] Read more…
Cruise News Round-Up – Week Ending June 14, 2019
While I’ve been away cruising Alaska and checking out the state’s Interior, here’s what you might have missed in last week’s cruise news. From a devastatingly sad event for one family to a good conclusion for seven others, plus cruise ship refurbishment news and Summer Olympics cruise updates. Woman deemed lost at sea after going […] Read more…
Five Favorite Scenic River Cruises in Europe
Introduction to Scenic River Cruises If you’re not familiar with Scenic River Cruises, it’s an all-inclusive, luxury European river cruise company. Unlike most other river cruise lines, Scenic River Cruises is really an all-inclusive, luxury experience. Included in the price of your cabin is airfare and transfers, food, beverages, gratuities and even your own private […] Read more…
How to Go to Atlantis and Paradise Island from Nassau Cruise Port
Easy step by step directions to Paradise island. Cruise ship shore excursions offer pricey packages to Atlantis Resort to use its 141-acre Aquaventure water park complex and beautiful beaches. If you are just a curious cruiser who wants to see Paradise Island and Atlantis Resort, there’s a simple and easy way to get to Paradise […] Read more…
Another Royal Caribbean Ship Gets Multi-Million Dollar Makeover
Royal Caribbean just announced that it will spend upwards of $165 million to refurbish 10-year old Oasis of the Seas. It’s hard to believe this ship is nearly 10 years old. Read more…
First Impressions: Radiance of the Seas – Royal Caribbean
I’m headed back to Alaska again this summer. This time, deep into the interior. Getting to Alaska from Florida wasn’t easy. After four Amtrak trains to Vancouver, I chose Radiance of the Seas to go the northbound distance. Mainly, this ship is my transportation to Seward; the doorway into the heart of Alaska. Here are […] Read more…
Premium Cruise Line Adds EZpay Payment Plan
You may be able to budget for that bucket list world cruise, after all. Holland America’s new EZpay payments plan may make it possible. Did I mention it’s interest-free? Read more…
Sherry and the Compounded Missed Connections
When it comes to travel, nothing seems carved into stone. As least, not the way I travel. But I’ve never missed connections. Til now. Read more…
Carnival Sunrise Cruises from Norfolk Begin Inaugural Season
Carnival Sunrise cruises from Norfolk debuted last week from Decker Half Moon Cruise Center. This follows an extensive $200 million renovation that added a variety of food, beverage and entertainment innovations as well as stateroom upgrades, Carnival Sunrise inaugural season will offer four- to 14-day voyages to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas, the Panama Canal, New […] Read more…
How to Travel with Pets Aboard the Queen Mary 2 Kennels: 2019
Cruise with your cat, dog (or ferret!) using Queen Mary 2 kennels. Update May 11, 2019: Information here is from Cunard Customer Service, the department in charge of Queen Mary 2 kennel requirements. What if your employer wants you to relocate to London. Or you’re lucky enough to spend a summer vacation in the pastoral […] Read more…
State-of-the-Art Small Ship to Cruise Alaska in 2021
I’m not the only one heading north to Alaska lately. Victory Cruise Lines has released new design details on their upcoming new ship Ocean Victory. Under construction and set to launch in May 2021, the 200-passenger ship is designed for cruising Alaska. The ship will be equipped with 20 zodiacs and dozens of kayaks. Guests […] Read more…