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Celebrity Solstice Makes Its Debut
Celebrity Cruises debuted its new ship the Solstice this week with a Naming Ceremony on November 14th. I have to admit I have had a bit of apprehension about this ship. While I still may prefer a smaller vessel, pictures of this ship took my breath away. She [...]
Celebrity Summit Engine Problems and I Am Booked to Sail in Two Weeks
The Millennium Class Celebrity ships have had a bit of a curse since they were built. The Rolls Royce Mermaid propulsion pods had problems with their bearings:
eBearing News Article from 2004
Celebrity filed suit against the manufacturer in 2003:
Marine Link Article
I have been watching the internet for reports of new pod problems since [...]
Cruise Tuxedo: Yes or No, Rent or Own
What woman doesn’t love to see the men in her life dressed in a tuxedo. With their flattering lines and classic appearance, a tuxedo can really make a man look elegant. Surprisingly many men would rather wear a tuxedo than a suit. Maybe it has to do with the [...]
What’s The Best Length Of Time For A Cruise?
Our readers have spoken and many of our readers, 45%, prefer 2 weeks or more for their cruise. I agree with that length. We took a 15 day cruise to Hawaii 3 years ago and since that cruise our 7 and 11 day cruises have seemed way too short. [...]
Family Cruises Might Mean Missing Some School, But Its Worth It
Planning a family cruise around both school and work schedules can be extremely difficult. Yet, for my family spending quality vacation time together, away from the stress and schedules of our every day life, is an important part of raising my children to be loving, responsible, and well adjusted adults.
A [...]
Chair Hogs and a Cruise Ship
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 [...]
Debbie Phelps Has Cruise Worthy Style
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. [...]
Traditional Style Cruising Makes a Comback with Orient Lines Marco Polo II
If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that I have a deep affection for the traditional style cruising like the ones I enjoyed in the late 70’s and early 80’s. My definition of this type of cruise is one on a ship with less than 1000 passengers, where the [...]
Choosing Your Excursions Can Be More Difficult Than Choosing a Cruise
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 [...]
New Video Clips Added to Cruise Talk
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 [...]
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