Category Cruises
Marvelous Maiden Voyage on the Nieuw Statendam – A Repositioning Cruise
A Week on Norwegian Cruise Lines Escape; Not necessarily for the birds!
Taking a cruise is not something I pictured myself doing with my dad. Especially on a ship the size of Norwegian Cruise Lines, Escape! Why? Well, among other things, he’s an Ornithologist. In layman’s terms, he’s into birds…REALLY into birds. Now,…
Two Nights in South Beach – A Pre-Cruise Respite at The Penguin Hotel
Cruise lines advise flying into a departure port city the day before a cruise begins. This is excellent advice, especially in the winter, when weather can cause flight delays. But, this traveler has no interest in wasting an entire day…
Finding Balance on a Barge in France
It can sometimes be challenging for a couple to design the perfect vacation. One wants to relax and rejuvenate while the other wants action and adventure. One wants recreational activities, the other wants to immerse in culture and history. Finding…
Croatia Small Ship Cruise with Katarina Line
I boarded the MS Vapor in Dubrovnik for a Croatia small ship cruise. I was welcomed aboard by a Katarina Line representative and our onboard trip coordinator. Passengers had the afternoon free to explore Dubrovnik and return to spend the night…
NCL – Pride of America, Hawaiian Cruise Day Seven & Departure Morning
Continued from Norwegian Cruise Day Six On the last day of our Norwegian cruise we were invited to tour the kitchens and jumped on the opportunity. We were very lucky to be led by Frank DeAmicis the ships Food and Beverage…
Pride of America Review, Hawaiian Cruise Day Six
Continued from Hawaiian Cruise Day Five – Kona Within moments of stepping foot on Kauai we were reminded why it is our favorite island. There’s just something about it that calls to us, a dream like magic invades every cell…
A Cruise Can Be Full of Surprises!
An art auction was the last thing on our minds when my husband and I set sail on the Norwegian Jade to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We agreed not to buy each other gifts. The trip itself was our…
Avalon Waterways River Cruise – Review
My Highlights of Germany River Cruise drew to an end as we prepared to disembark on our final day. Our departure process was organized and flowed as well as the rest of our voyage. A backup on the locks in…