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Virtual Tours Are Great, But They Don’t Always Show You Everthing You Need To Know
I know this is really nitpicking, but I really wish that the virtual tours of cruise ships cabins provided by cruise lines provided more detailed information. Specifically, many ships have several rooms within a category or class that have different configurations or lay outs from the standard rooms in that category. [...]
Can I See The Ocean When I Dine?
OK, I know that may sound like a frivolous question, but one of the reasons I choose cruising for my vacations is that I enjoy the simple beauty of our vast oceans. I also appreciate the full service dining offered in the ship’s dining room. Together, there is no better combination. [...]
If It’s Important To You, Get It In Writing
Some of the cruise lines are famous for telling passengers one thing one time and then something else later. Usually, the issues where there are inconsistencies are generally minor, but my advise to passengers is: If an issue is important to you, get your answer in writing from the cruise line employee [...]
Know What Extras You Are Getting When You Book A Suite
Many cruise lines are now offering extra service and amenities with their suites and upgraded class of rooms. However, some passengers may believe that because they have paid for a suite they are entitled to much more than the extra space and cruise lines promised amenities. In general, booking a suite entitles [...]
Travel Agents Provide Needed Insight To Prospective Cruisers
Yet another reason to book your cruise through a knowledgeable travel agent: Insight into what you might expect on your prospective cruise. With the ease of booking over the internet, many cruisers are now skipping the middle man and booking their cruises directly. However, a travel agent can provide cruisers with more insight [...]
Is A Balcony Worth The Extra Cost For A Transatlantic Cruise?
We are starting to look at booking another cruise and now I’m faced with a big decision: Do I pay extra for a Balcony on a transatlantic cruise in the Winter. We’ve had a balcony of two of the last three cruise we’ve sailed, but we have not yet had to pay [...]
Longing To Go On A South Pacific Cruise
A few years ago, my husband and I were considering a trip to French Polynesia for our 10th anniversary. We ended up taking a fantastic cruise on the Celebrity Mercury instead. That was the cruise that got us hooked on cruising again. However, the the beautiful images of the exotic [...]
Now I Just Need A Ballroom Dance Partner
Royal Caribbean announced today that they are launching a new show on Explorer of the Seas that will feature a winning ball room dance couple selected from passengers. Fox News features the complete details.
This new production show will prominently feature ballroom dancing and one talented couple selected from the passengers will be [...]
More Sea Days! More Family Board Game Time!
When I look back at our recent cruises with our kids, and even further back to the cruises I did as a kid, I have to say that my favorite cruises are the ones with the most Sea Days. The very best cruise was our San Diego/Hawaii round trip cruise because we had [...]
Costa Flavia 1970
For those of you that enjoy a bit of nostalgia, I’ve scanned and restored the of 35mm slides from my parents 1970 cruise to Nassau on the Costa Flavia. If you look at these pictures you can see the sheer joy of a cruise vacation for a bunch of 30 something couples. [...]
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