After a rain soaked start to the day, when I spotted the MSC Yacht Club awning at the entrance to the cruise terminal in Venice, I wasn’t sure if my eyes were playing tricks on me. I had read online that there didn’t seem to be a point of arriving before 1:30 pm because they… Read More
When the 114,000 GT (gross tonnage) Costa Concordia hit a rock off Giglio Island (Isola del Giglio) on January 13, 2012, the world was watching and wondering how in this day and age a modern cruise ship could produce such a disastrous Titanic-like ending. How was it that a ship with 1,500 cabins that could accommodate… Read More
High tech meets the high seas today as MSC Cruises will become the first ever cruise line to offer 24/7 pediatric telemedicine service onboard their twelve cruise ships. That’s not fancy talk for something you don’t need. If you’re traveling with a child who requires more than cursory medical care, not only will they be seen… Read More
Whenever I travel and wherever I may go, I usually have a few cameras in hand ready to take pictures at a moment’s notice. One of my favorite activities at the start of any cruise is to play the ship spotting game. You know, can I identify that ship way over there without the aid… Read More
Last December I had one of the best cruises of my cruising career onboard the MSC Divina. Have you had a chance to see my posts? If not click here to read them and to see pictures of this beautiful ship. MSC Divina, the first of MSC Cruises’ ships dedicated to North Americans, tempts… Read More
In my final post about the Norwegian Getaway, the latest cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, I’ll cover some of the areas that I haven’t covered in my other posts and provide some last overall thoughts. My biggest suggestion on this or any cruise is to stay out of your cabin and explore the ship.… Read More
Maybe you’ve been contemplating a cruise, but you’re still on the fence as to whether or not a cruise would be right for you. Should you give up on a cruise vacation because of your uncertainty? Absolutely not! Did you know short cruises are a great way to sample cruising life? Whether you choose a… Read More
Many Eastern Caribbean cruises stop in St. Thomas at one of the two cruise ports, either Crown Bay or Havensight. If you’re lucky enough to dock at Havensight and have no plans, you should at least get off the ship and do a little duty free shopping. Whether you’re looking for name brand items or… Read More
Did you know that seasickness is a form of motion sickness? If you suffer from any combination of the following symptoms, then you’re suffering from motion sickness: Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. In a nutshell, you get motion sickness when your eyes and your inner brain experience a disconnect. You’ll start to feel sick when what… Read More
If you’re thinking you know what a cruise might be like, I’m pretty sure you never imagined it to be like The Waterfront on Norwegian Getaway. How would you like to stroll along a quarter mile oceanfront walkway lined with shops, restaurants, and bars? If that sounds like fun, then take a walk along the Waterfront on Norwegian… Read More
