It was only a few weeks ago that this 1,964-passenger cruise ship, Holland America's Westerdam, was denied docking in five nations in Asia due to ...
Holland America Maasdam Ship Review
The expression, "What's old is new again" popped into my head as I boarded Holland America's Maasdam for an extended Alaska cruise. My ...
Do You Need a Passport to Take a Caribbean Cruise?
It's sort of complicated. The answer is yes, you need a passport to take a cruise from the U.S to the Caribbean...and no you don't. Or ...
Whale Watching Shore Excursion in Juneau Alaska
This time for whale watching in Juneau, I was prepared. The words, "Don't forget to grab a large plastic bag" popped into my head just ...
Sitka Alaska Cruise Port Profile and City Guide with Map
If you're expecting tiny Sitka to be another Alaska cruise port lined with the same glaring jewelry and watch stores that you find in the ...
Cruise the Alaska Marine Highway – Alaska’s Best-Kept Secret
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 ...
Alaska Railroad is Back on Track After Earthquake
Alaskans pitch in to get the train up and running The Alaska Railroad has restored all regularly scheduled freight and passenger services ...
Norwegian Joy Alaska Cruises Begin After $50 Million Refurbishment
In a recent announcement, Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Norwegian Joy Alaska cruises will begin after the ship undergoes a major ...
Alaska Trip Report: Getting to Alaska from Florida
Getting to Alaska from Florida without flying is not an easy trip to plan. That's why this all-too-familiar scenario plays like a broken ...