Cruise Talk Central

I can’t believe that in March of next year it will be the 20th anniversary of my college trip to Venice, Italy. In honor of that trip, I am continuing my series on free or nearly free things to do in ports with a report on Venice. I traveled there with my [...]

Sometimes I think that when I try to choose my excursions it is more excruciating for me than selecting a cruise. When choosing excursions there are two methods that come to mind. The first method is so much easier than what I am currently putting my self through.

That method is [...]

Along with the legendary creatures Sasquatch and the Yeti, there exists the terror of the cruise ship - the dreaded “Chair Hog.” Being rather pale and nocturnal, I have yet to encounter this species, but as I understand it, they are people who actually go to bed early on a cruise ship so that [...]

TV Audiences cheered with excitement during Michael Phelp’s 8 gold medal winning swims at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, few of us did it in as much style as his mom, Debbie Phelps. Debbie had been outfitted with a chic wardrobe from the popular cruise and vacation fashion company Chicos. [...]

I took a break from my normal blogging to add a few more video clips to our video gallery. These are videos from one of my favorite cruises, our 15 day cruise to Hawaii round trip from San Diego. The new videos that I have added start with the the [...]

I just read another tragic post on one of the cruise chat rooms from a gentleman who was taking his first big trip of his life to celebrate a milestone anniversary with his wife. When they got to the pier they learned that the documents that they had believed to be their actual [...]

Cruises are some of the best vacation values around. A mostly inclusive cruise can cost as little as around $100 per person per day. However, budget minded cruisers can be overwhelmed when they see the cost of excursions offered by the cruise lines. What they may not realize is that [...]

If you have ever served the United States in the military, or currently serve in the armed forces you may be eligible for a discount from your favorite cruise line. Some of the discounts are offered only to current armed forces member, while others offer discounts to retired military personnel. Some cruise [...]

[Editor's Note: Mary Alyce continues her virtual cruise reporting from the Holland American ship, ms Eurodam]

We sailed into the Sydney, Nova Scotia harbor at 8am and for the first time there was sun.
After 4 visits of rain and clouds here we were pleasantly surprised to find sunshine.

We had watched the Indiana Jones movie in [...]

[Editor's Note: Mary Alyce continues her virtual cruise reporting from the ms Eurodam]

We enjoyed the blue mussels of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown.

PEI is the home Lucy Montgomery the author of Anne of Green Gables. You can visit the farm that is the home of Anne and the woods she played in.

It is beautiful [...]

[Editor's Note: Mary Alyce continues her virtual cruise reporting from the Holland American ship, ms Eurodam]

We sailed into the Sydney, Nova Scotia harbor at 8am and for the first time there was sun.
After 4 visits of rain and clouds here we were pleasantly surprised to find sunshine.

We had watched the Indiana Jones movie in [...]

[Editor's Note: Mary Alyce continues her virtual cruise reporting from the ms Eurodam]

We enjoyed the blue mussels of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown.

PEI is the home Lucy Montgomery the author of Anne of Green Gables. You can visit the farm that is the home of Anne and the woods she played in.

It is beautiful [...]

Celebrity will debut its latest ship the Solstice in late November of 2008. In addition to its many typical cruise ship features like specialty dining and evening venues, the ship will have to innovative “green” features.

Months ago Celebrity announced that the ship will feature a top deck covered with living [...]

If you have ever served the United States in the military, or currently serve in the armed forces you may be eligible for a discount from your favorite cruise line. Some of the discounts are offered only to current armed forces member, while others offer discounts to retired military personnel. Some cruise [...]