Being a family of sea lovers we had to make the most of Madeira being an island, with my partner insistant on catching fish bigger than most people I felt we needed a trip where we observed rather than hunted the marine life.
When we went on the fishing …

It took a fair long time to get to Ha Long Bay from the large Vietnamese City of Hanoi, but it was worth it.
The Ha Long Bay is quite large, it is home to a lot of culture, it was interesting seeing people in boats fishing for their food …

Although Im born and bred in New Zealand, I had never been to Fiordland in the south of the south island. Known for the Milford Sound and Milford Track walk (one of the worlds great walks), Fiordland is one of the most beautiful spots in the world, but …

Holland America Westerdam was a mistake. I love going on cruises, and I had some of the worst experiences on board a cruise ship before, and Holland America Westerdam is one of them.
I went around summer 2000 with my family and some relatives. We were traveling around …

We should have known from the beginning what we were in store for when we were greeted at the airport by the cruise shuttle coordinators. We were greeted warmly with smiles and assistance. Transportation was provided from the airport in Miami to our cruise ship. We …

Hi all, I would like to share with you my experiance of the Cruise liner Superstar Libra, we booked a two night-three day cruise to Goa from Mumbai, at an approximate rate of 23000 INR. (USD 450-500) per person inclusive of stay, dinner and breakfast, and night parties, but …

I have experienced many cruise lines within my short life. But, I must say that Royal Caribbean tops them all! Although it is affiliated with carnival and some other *not so royal lines, it is in a league all it’s own. The price did not reflect it’s drastically better …

On the advice of friends who had gone on cruises with Royal Caribbean, I went on my first and only cruise a few months ago. This particular cruise was a 13 night Mediterranean and Adriatic cruise, which stopped in many ports in Italy and Croatia. This cruise cost $1359 …

I just came back from a Carnival Cruise leaving Miami and it went to Grand Turks and Caicos, Nassau Bahamas and Half Moon Cay Bahamas. It was the best experience I have ever had vacation wise. Once you get used to your body swaying, the whle trip is soo …

The entire time I was on a Holland America ship, I was treated well by people who were genuinely happy to see me. The soap dish in my bathroom was wiped clean whenever I left the cabin. The room steward was always smiling, even when it was clear that …

For the last few years ever since we retired from active work, my husband and myself, with some very dear friends have been travelling to various parts of the world.
We have been on two cruises, both with the Royal Caribbean Lines. Once we went from Vancouver for a six …

Since the Waterfront Boat Company seemingly offers about four to five cruises throughout the entire day, my showing up and requesting to go on the sunset cruise without pre-booking arrangements was more than welcome and there were about eight other people going on the same cruise. This was one …

There are some parts of Alaska that you can only access by either the Alaskan Airlines or by the ferry system. And believe it or not Juneau, Alaska, the Alaska State Capital, is one of these places. I wanted to visit Juneau and after comparing prices of airline tickets …

We took an Alaskan cruise aboard the “Norwegian Wind” - it was amazing! It was my first cruise, so I guess I really don’t have anything else to compare it to - but I really couldn’t find many faults with it at all.
We boarded in Vancouver and as we …

The last time we were visiting New England, when we made our way over to Vermont as we so often do, we were looking for things to do at night. Now if you’ve ever been to Vermont, this is sure not an easy task as it’s pretty quiet around …

My boyfriend and his family has been on a cruise vacation called the Holland America Maasdam. I tagged along, since my boyfriend would not hear of not taking me along. It was a sponsored trip for me, and paid by his dad. At first I was …

Since boat cruises are generally quite costly, having the opportunity to go on one for $14 was something I simply would not let pass me by and I showed up at the Robertson Wine Cruise premises one Monday morning with the hope of going on one of their cruises …

In 2006 my husband and I cruised on the Carnival Immagination for the 4 day Western Caribbean with an itenerary to Miami, FL ; Key West, FL ; Cozumel, Mexico, with a fun day at sea on the last day. This was our first cruise, so we …

I took my family on the Disney Cruise Line, aboard the Disney Wonder during the Christmas holiday. We had the best time of our lives from the moment we got off of the plane in Florida. Disney provides a shuttle bus to transport quests from the airport …

I have never gone on a cruise before, and I didn’t know what to expect. Surprisingly I thought I would be sea sick but the ship rides so smooth that I wasn’t sick at all. It was a wonderful cruise. The food is just exquisite and …

The summer before my freshman year at college, my family and I took a cruise on the Carnival Cruise Line. We left New Orleans and sailed to Jamaica, then to Grand Cayman and finally to Cozumel/Playa del Carmen, Mexico and back home. It was a 7 day trip and …

I’ve often heard people talk about what they’d do on a cruise to pass the time. I never worried about that. I’ve been lucky enough to go on two major cruises, both with Princess Cruises, and they were both magical events.
The first cruise was a trip to …

Bohol is has a very rich environment. It is well kept unlike other cities in the Philippines. A lot of tourists visit Bohol because of its beaches and some even go there to dive because of its rich marine life.
I went there with my family for 3d/2n trip. One …

My dad booked this family cruise because we had done a family cruise years earlier on Royal Carribbean, and we all had a blast. This year was special since it was my parent’s anniversary year, and I was turning 21. The cruise was meant for an anniversary …

The Freedom Class ships are not only some of the largest ships, but they also are like a moving theme part. You will enjoy every second on this ship. Our eyes always seemed to be wide eyed at the beauty and elegance of this ship.
Some of the activities you will …

This past summer my family and I took a 4-day Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas on the Sensation ship. We boarded from Port Canaveral, Florida. From the moment we stepped on the ship, we were in the vacation mode. Our bags were being taken care of, …

In December of 2005 I took a 4 day Royal Carribean cruise from Florida to the Bahamas on the Majesty of the Sea cruise ship. This was my second cruise and I found a bit more enjoyable than an earlier cruise on the Norwegian Cruise Line.
The ship was …

In the past couple of years, I have been using Lite Ferries of Danilo Lines as my transport of choice between the islands of Cebu (Toledo) and Negros (San Carlos City) because the vessels are relatively big enough, comfortable, and safe especially when the seas are rough. Most importantly, …

Dover docks is where we always catch the ferry to France when we are on the way. We have used Dover docks several times now, and it boasts that it is the busiest port in Europe.
Our first experience of Dover was going through French passport control which we …

Varlack Ventures operates the ferry service between St. Thomas and St. John. Unfortunately, I can’t give them high ratings for anything, but they’re the main source of transportation between the two islands. They’re definitely the most affordable option among very few options, but their service is consistently …

Being my first time on a cruise, I did not quite know what to expect. My boyfriend had previously been on the Carnival Valor and had loved the experience. Therefore, we decided to go on the 7 day Western Caribbean Cruise on January 9, 2011.
Stateroom:
We opted for the …

I will say up front that I had no yen to go on a cruise. I am not entirely oblivious to my own shortcomings, and claustrophobia is one of them, so I was at best dubious about the prospect of spending a week …

One local tradition in Seattle during the holiday months is the parade of boats. Starting at the beginning of December and continuing to New Years eve, the parade consists of private boats cruising the water front of Seattle while making stops at different beaches that host bonfires …

This is one of the attractions that made me come to Bangkok. Chao Phraya is used as a transportation route for residents of the city, so it is not surprising to see many local people packed with tourists on the boat. I began my journey from Sathorn pier as …

I recently took a vacation with Carnival Cruise Lines. The entire trip was excellent ONCE we left port. The first day was miserable, but don’t let it discourage you. It takes forever to get on the ship, and they just throw your luggage around and I can honestly …

During my stay in Hong Kong, I have been on the ‘Star Ferry’ a couple of times to get from Tsim Sha Tsui across to Central. The fare was pretty cheap, about $2.2 HK which is… practically $0.25 USD if not less. It’s so cheap because it runs every …

I just want to share my experience with this Tirrenia Ferries.
We had our holiday to Italy on October. We decided to spend few days in Sicily island. And we took this Tirrenia ferries to cross the island to Naples.
When we booked the ticket online through their website, they asked …

So I just came back from my mini cruise to Sweden and I wanted to share my experience with the shipping company called Viking Line. Viking Line is a quiet famous Finnish company that does cruises around Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Aland islands. They have multiple ferries that do regular …

For me, it’s hard to imagine a cruise that is more magical and inspiring than a cruise to Alaska, via the Inside Passage route. It’s an incredibly beautiful experience that brings on memories that will last a lifetime.
My Inside Passage Cruise was aboard the Star Princess of the …

My husband and I took our family of five on a Carnival cruise last year becuase we thought it might be a fun atmosphere for our kids whose ages range from 9-14. We were excited to send our kids to the activities talked about in the advertisements on TV …

They say you’ve never been to Guangzhou, one of the largest and most developed cities in Mainland China, if you did not experience a night cruise at the Pearl River.
So on my second day in Guangzhou, I immediately asked around how to get tickets to the famous night …

When we decided to celebrate my daughter’s birthday on a Disney Cruise ship, I cringed. The thought of 1000 children on a boat with a bunch of characters really did not appeal to me in the least. I dreaded our departure date and definitely can say I …

I recently returned from a 5 day cruise on the Enchantment of the Seas and had a wonderful time. I was traveling with 5 other young adults and the environment and activities were perfect for us.
The ship offered a wide range of activities which were able to satisfy …

My family and I went on a cruise on the Disney Magic in October of 2007 for a family anniversary trip. My family included myself, my husband, and two daughters ages 9 and 11. We have been on two other cruises before so had a very …

The lberia Crusie is the reason why I have been with my husband as long as I have. I love him and I love him because he is romantic. Last year he took me on the lberia Cruise for our honeymoon. It was a surprise because when he brought …

Carnival Cruises is probably the most well-known and least expensive cruise line. As one could expect, it has its ups and downs. I’ll try to remain objective, as some aspects of the cruise are undeniably great, while some are absolutely sickening.
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Liberty offers twenty-two cafes and bars which mean that there will be no difficulty finding a place to get a drink. The two main pool areas aboard the Liberty also offer self serve frozen yogurt and ice cream which is perfect for the whole family.
Take the family snorkeling off …

I have waited months for this beautiful, hot day on July 3rd 2011- the day I finally get to go on my first big cruise in 19 years of living! While going through the whole process, waiting in lines, and filling out paperwork before arriving on the ship, my …

Recently we went from France to England using Speedy Ferries. We used this service when we were driving back from our home in Spain to our home in the UK. Speedy Ferries offer a quick service from Boulogne Sur Mer to Dover. My husband booked via …