All good things come to an end and so it was that May 22nd was to be my last port day on my 4-day cruise on the Norwegian Sky. Â This was my first time to Norwegian Cruise Line‘s private island, Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas. Â Did you know that it was Norwegian Cruise Line… Read More
On the first full day of my recent cruise on the Norwegian Sky, my first port day we stopped at Grand Bahamas Island, which is also known to tourists as Freeport, Bahamas. While experienced cruisers might not view this port as one on their bucket list, it’s still a port that shouldn’t be overlooked. After… Read More
On my recent MSC Cruises on MSC Divina, one of our ports of call was Little San Salvador also known as Half Moon Cay.  This little island is one of the over 700 islands that comprise the Bahamas and is owned by Holland America cruise line, which is owned by Carnival Corporation.  The picture above shows the cabanas available for rental… Read More
When Norwegian Cruise Line was thinking of a ship that would sail out of New York City, the natural fit for designing the hull’s artwork was the iconic pop artist, Peter Max.  A world renowned  artist with paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums and galleries around the globe, although Max has painted a Boeing 777 jumbo… Read More
The happiest place on earth is Disney World or so it has been said. Â That is unless you haven’t been on a Disney cruise! Â I recently had the opportunity to tour the Disney Magic and it was truly a magical and memorable experience. Â Follow me as I walk through many of the public areas on… Read More
Melodies and Travel Memories Let’s face it.  Music can enhance memory so it’s no surprise that during those special and important moments in our lives, we often have a memory connected to a specific song. As for me, my brain is chock full of melodies and travel memories. It’s safe to say that my list of… Read More
Recently I saw a YouTube video by TravelGuyTravel titled, “Does the cruise ship wait for you?” which had me pondering that question from the perspective of a new cruiser. Have you seen the video? Here’s the ever so important question: Is there a way not to miss your cruise ship after you spend a day… Read More
Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas We’re heading back to continue our tour of Royal Caribbean‘s Jewel of the Seas. Previously, we visited a few of the public spaces and now we’re off to visit the areas that people want to know the most about: Cabins and food. Yes, the itinerary is important and how… 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
You’ve decided on your cruise and itinerary and made your deposit. Now is the time to start thinking about shore excursions. Perhaps you haven’t been to these ports before or maybe you are a brand new cruiser. How do you decide which excursion is right for you? Research your ports: Before you go, learn about… Read More
