No two people are alike and as such, so are their reasons for cruising. Although I can think of many explanations as to why I cruise, here are only a few of the reasons why I love to cruise. I love being able to take a family vacation where my son can make friends on the… Read More
Royal Caribbean‘s Independence of the Seas was at one point one of the largest ships at sea until 2010 when Oasis of the Seas entered service. Independence of the Seas is one of the Freedom Class ships which includes Freedom (2003), Liberty (2007), and the Independence (2008). With a passenger capacity of 3,634 double occupancy… Read More
Inevitably a conversation will always turn to how good the food is on a cruise ship, so let’s talk about the food on board Royal Caribbean. Keep in mind that every ship is a little different and that’s true even within a cruise line. The short 3- and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas will have… Read More
You have probably seen or heard on the news about the new megaships. They are big and to some, they are too big, both in size and price. But Royal Caribbean‘s Oasis of the Seas is a megaship not to be missed. With her first maiden voyage in December of 2009, this large ship can… Read More
After our great Thanksgiving vacation with stops in London, a short Royal Caribbean Mediterranean cruise with stops in Palma de Mallorca, Corsica, and Toulon as well as our final stop in Barcelona, it was time to head back home to Boston. With an early afternoon flight, we decided to enjoy our morning in Barcelona by… Read More
If you are ready to board one of the most beautiful ships at sea, then get ready for the Celebrity Solstice by Celebrity Cruises. This beautiful ship was built in Germany and inaugurated on November 23, 2008 into service. She can accommodate 2,850 passengers in seven different stateroom categories including the new Aqua Class. Celebrity… Read More
In November I wrote a blog post about the benefits of using a travel agent. That post was so well received I thought I would write a little more on the topic. I’m often asked if there are fees to use a travel agent. Some travel agents do charge fees for different services, like booking… Read More
This week I found myself explaining the difference between premium cruise lines and mass market or contemporary cruise lines to a few people and thought I would do the same here. Mass market cruise lines are the ones you might see on television, such as Royal Caribbean or Carnival. Premium cruise lines such as Celebrity… Read More
What trip to Spain would be complete without sampling tapas? We had heard about a great little restaurant just north of La Rambla called Ciudad Condal and decided to try it out. The first time we went, the place was packed! There were people at the bar and in a line and up against the… Read More
It’s definitely true that I follow the news and trends in the cruise industry closely. If you have been thinking about a 7 day Caribbean cruise, this is the time to book! There are some great deals out right now as the cruise lines try to get your business during “Wave Season,” the time of… Read More