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
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
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
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
Blue Lagoon As more people consider cruising, I often recommend the short 3- and 4-day Royal Caribbean Bahamas cruise as an option to anyone considering a cruise. These cruises are like a sampler at a restaurant as they give you a taste of what cruising is like without a huge commitment to a longer cruise. After they… Read More
In yesterday’s issue of Travel Weekly, there was an article about the challenges that Southern California’s cruise ports were facing as the cruise lines have decided to pull their ships out of this area. The number of cruises sailing out of Southern California in 2011 will be half of what they were in 2010, which… Read More
Do you like to cruise? Are you afraid a cruise will be boring? Here’s why I love cruises and I’m sure you will, too. The first time I ever went on a cruise was in the 90’s. We went through a travel agent who booked us in the cheapest cabin possible on the cheapest cruise… Read More
Royal Promenade on the Adventure of the Seas (2009) The Adventure of the Seas is one of the Voyager Class ships, which has a Royal Promenade. In this area you can walk, shop, eat, drink, and have fun. The first picture is from our Southern Caribbean cruise in 2009 and the second is from our… Read More