We’ve taken the very hard task of having our writers and ourselves suffer through as many cruises as we can possibly coordinate each year to give you as much insight, detail and as many photos that we can cram in to each post.
From the buffets, restaurants, art auctions, and live shows we try to touch it all. We often travel with a child so also get a child’s perspective on the kids clubs and their overall experience with life onboard.
There’s Only One First Time for Everything, and this Holland America Ship Made the Most of It If there ever was an irresistible combination, it’s the opportunity to take a repositioning cruise on a ship’s maiden voyage. My husband, guide…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Strasbourg was the first stop on Day 9 of my Highlights of Germany cruise with Avalon Waterways. Situated on the Grande Isle, the old city of Strasbourg is surrounded by canals and the river Ill. The waterways were not built…
