Black Friday Cruise Deals
Sitting here on the couch after eating everything in sight, I got to watching all the hype for ‘Black Friday.’ The news, as always is making a big deal out of all the shopping. I decided to throw my...
View ArticleWhat is a ‘PILOT’ boat?
This may sound random (it pretty much is) but I was at dinner the other night and someone asked me: What is that orange pilot boat thing? (exact words) Having grown up on the water my whole life and...
View ArticleGetting Married On a Cruise Ship
Scott after officiating the wedding. The following is a sit down session that I had with Scott Lara, a man of the cloth and frequent cruiser. Scott…I understand that back in March, you actually...
View ArticleCarnival Dream Video
On December 3, Matt Basford and Doug Parker did a walk through of Carnival Cruise Lines’ “Carnival Dream.” This was the very first embarkation day from Port Canaveral, Florida. Enjoy the video. Post...
View ArticleCan I Meet People on the Ship?
Friends from the ship I was asked this question the other day: Is it hard meeting people on a cruise ship? My answer: Absolutely not! From formal dinners to excursions, you are put into so many...
View ArticleWoman Jumps Off Ship
I have been out of town but my producer sent me an email today. I’ll go ahead and get right to it. Associated Press | MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a cruise ship passenger who...
View ArticleWhy I Love Cruising
Yesterday at work someone asked me: Why do you love cruising so much? I couldn’t help but laugh as I gave him a laundry list of reasons. Everything is all inclusive You only have to unpack once...
View ArticleEpisode 37 – Silversea Cruises
Game Show Host, Radio personality and Travel writer Geoff Edwards will be talking to us about the Silversea Spirit. Find out what cruise line rated the top in Eco-friendliest in Cruise News. Stewart...
View ArticleCosta Atlantica: Last day at Sea + Guest Relations
For being our day at sea, we had great weather and were able to just chill out the whole day. A lot of people on the ship were lying out in the sun, while others spent the day indoors after having...
View ArticleCarnival Corporation cruise ships take part in safety project
e MonaLisa project promises to track the locations of ships sailing in European waters, increasing safety, efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Knee-jerk reaction to Costa Concordia being in...
View ArticleYour Cruise Questions Answered: Carnival Breeze Layout
Onboard Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Breeze, we have received a barrage of questions about everything from dining options to which side of the cabin is the sofa located on. Those booked on the...
View ArticleSaying Good Bye: Tips For Leaving Your Cruise Ship Behind
Getting ready for a cruise vacation is way more fun than what to do when it is over. Before, we plan where to go, what to do and get excited for the experience. After, not so much. Still, preparing...
View ArticlePopular shipbuilder to construct elements to float Costa Concordia
The steel boxes that will be attached to the outside of the ship for ballast. photo: Costa Popular Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri was awarded the contract to build thirty caissons (steel boxes) that...
View ArticleCarnival Glory: Disembarkation day + thoughts of ship
We woke up this morning and the ship was docked. Around 7 am they started letting self-assist folks get off the ship and then at 7:45 they started the folks in the zones that checked luggage. I...
View ArticleCelebrity Constellation Wraps Up ‘Solsticizing’ Efforts
photo: Seasite The Solsticizing is almost all complete. Celebrity Constellation entered a scheduled dry dock period on Wednesday to add the full complement of Solstice Class-inspired features and...
View ArticleWoman Jumps Off Ship
I have been out of town but my producer sent me an email today. I’ll go ahead and get right to it. Associated Press | MIAMI — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a cruise ship passenger who...
View ArticleWhy I Love Cruising
Yesterday at work someone asked me: Why do you love cruising so much? I couldn’t help but laugh as I gave him a laundry list of reasons. Everything is all inclusive You only have to unpack once It’s...
View ArticleEpisode: Silversea Cruises
Game Show Host, radio personality, and travel writer Geoff Edwards will be talking to us about the Silversea Spirit. Find out what cruise line rated the top in Eco-friendliest in Cruise News. Stewart...
View ArticleCosta Atlantica: Last day at Sea + Guest Relations
For being our day at sea, we had great weather and were able to just chill out the whole day. A lot of people on the ship were lying out in the sun, while others spent the day indoors after having...
View ArticleCarnival Corporation cruise ships take part in safety project
e MonaLisa project promises to track the locations of ships sailing in European waters, increasing safety, efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Knee-jerk reaction to Costa Concordia being in...
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