Travelling on cruise ships can be one of the most enjoyable experiences on this world. It can be relaxing, inspiring and give you a taste of many parts of the world that normally would never be readily available to the average person. Often times its our own jobs that can keep us from vacationing when [...]
Even people who have never set foot aboard a cruise ship dream of being able to sail away for at least a few days on a relaxing cruise vacation. And, it’s probably safe to say that most of these same people also dream about finding an amazing deal on cruise vacation packages that would make [...]
When many people hear about Alaska cruise vacations, they likely think of a 2000-passenger packed ship, 7 or 8 stories tall. Or maybe you think of shopping centers, movie theaters, and even casino gambling. In fact, you would be right to an extent. In addition to Alaska cruise vacations that have all the previously noted [...]
Shortly before midnight on April 14th, 1912, the largest, most luxurious passenger ship in the world, the Titanic, struck an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage. The Titanic was built by England’s great White Star Line and was heralded as being “unsinkable.” What’s difference between the Titanic and today’s cruise ships? Everything! Unlike the [...]
Expect to see a new trend in Caribbean cruises over the next few years as cruise lines develop new ports of call. After years following the same itineraries, cruise lines are seeking out newer, less crowded destinations. “Most Caribbean cruises follow one of two routes,” says Paul Motter, editor of CruiseMates, “The typical Western [...]
There are currently six major Alaska cruise lines: Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, NCL, and Carnival. Each of these cruise lines has a distinct character, so how do you decide which one suites you best? Holland America is the most traditional and formal of the cruise lines, with the smallest ships of all [...]
As it is often the case, when one has experienced a cruise vacation, it then becomes a way of life and the preferred way to vacation. I think it speaks volumes that so many people have taken more than one cruise. If you ask a first time cruise vacationer if he’d do it again, the [...]
