I’ve been a solo cruiser for a very long time and usually by choice. In the beginning, it was usually because a roommate had to cancel. But if you’re just about ready to commit to your first solo cruise or only have a couple under your belt, here are some things to know before you […] Read more…
How to tip, how much, when and to whom? Your cruise is paid in full. All that’s left to do is pack your bags, head to the pier and board your ship. But keep your wallet handy because there are gratuities to pay even before your cruise begins. How much, to whom and when to […] Read more…
It was bound to happen. Following in the footsteps of Carnival, Holland America and Norwegian, Princess Cruises daily gratuities are about to increase. New Princess gratuities charges Beginning on May 1 and beyond, every passenger will see a $1 per day increase in their automatic gratuities, beginning on all cruises that depart on May 1 […] Read more…
The first time booking your own shore excursion can be daunting… Whether it’s your first visit to a new port or maybe your third or fourth, chances are you’ll want to leave the ship to see and explore your destination. There could be a zillion reasons why people choose to not buy a cruise ship […] Read more…
Following a $50 million-plus makeover, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy arrived into Vancouver on Thursday, April 25, 2019. With her gleaming lotus blossom bow, the inaugural cruises mark the ship’s North American debut. Norwegian Joy was launched in 2017 and built specifically for the Asian cruise market. The second in the Breakaway-Plus class and now […] Read more…
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has released a new batch of promotions for their two-night cruises to Grand Bahama Island. Bahamas Paradise is the only cruise line that offers a daily, two-night Bahamas cruise from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island. They’ve just brought back two popular cruise deals; Kids Sail Free and […] Read more…
Best Things to Do in Sitka on a Cruise Day As if seeing Alaska by cruise ship wasn’t wonderful enough, a stop in Sitka is the icing on the cake. The hardest decision to make is to decide what to do. Do you want an expensive shore excursion or a day on your own to […] Read more…
By Sherry Laskin When Virgin Voyages launches Scarlet Lady in 2020, you won’t find any single-use plastic items on board. This includes straws, bottled water, condiment packets, shopping bags, food packaging, stirrers, and take-away coffee and tea cups. They are all banned. Next up for sustainability and responsibility…coffee. Sustainable Coffee Partnership On Earth Day, Virgin […] Read more…
By Sherry Laskin On time for Earth Day, Quark Expeditions reveals details on its environmental strategy program, “Polar Promise.” If you’re not familiar with Quark Expeditions, they are the leader in polar exploration. With seven small expedition ships and ice-breakers in its fleet, the expedition ships are built for superior navigation in ice-packed polar waters. […] Read more…
Banking on the growing popularity of Canada and New England cruises, Holland America will have three ships cruising to Canada next summer. Holland America Ships From A to Z Along with Zaandam and Zuiderdam, Amsterdam will also offer summer cruises to Canada. In 2020, Holland America ships will offer more than 40 cruises to Canada […] Read more…
To help you enjoy your travel aboard Amtrak, here is my list of Amtrak travel tips and advice for coach passengers. Amtrak tips for Coach Passengers You need to have a reservation to travel with Amtrak. You can do this online, by phone or through a travel agent. For short journeys or budget-conscious travelers, coach […] Read more…
Norwegian Cruise Line announced upcoming itineraries for 12 of their 17 ships for 2020 and 2021. Attention Norwegian Cruise Line fans: Get ready to plan your next cruise vacation. With itineraries for 12 of their 17 ships just announced, and new ships going to new places, read on. New Norwegian Encore cruises to Alaska for […] Read more…