The Caribbean has been a constant favorite of mine for cruising. I just love the wide stretch of the archipelago and the surrounding islands when you pass by is something worthy of anticipating. I just rush outside and gaze at the shores of those places the ship will pass …

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 …

We wanted to do something special when my brother and sister in law were in town and instead of the usual going out to dinner somewhere nice routine, I did a little shopping around and found something that sounded fun and very doable. I decided to surprise them with …

At first sight the Speed Ferries vessel looks like any other high speed vessel capable of crossing the British Channel and arriving on the north coast of France within 1 1/2 hours. However the difference is not in the service, the time taken or even lack of services. The …

Sea Princess is a sweet cruise that touches places like Jamaica, Florida, Grand Cayman Island, Mexico and more. Last 2 years, my brothers and some friends and yours truly me went for Sea Princess. I was treated like a princess since my elder brother and younger brother …

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 …

Caledonian MacBrayne is a government-owned company that provides ferry services between the western Scottish mainland and many of the nation’s islands. Its distinctive black and white ships with red funnels are a very familiar sight in some of the remoter parts of Scotland, and can prove an absolute lifeline …

When I went to China, I saw many things, many famous places such as the Great Wall of China, the Teracotta Soldiers and the Forbidden City but I don’t think there was anything I thought was spectacular as the cruise down the Li River in Guilin.
We were on a …

Elation Cruise Ship Mexican Riviera Cruise
This was our first cruise we have taken. This is 10 day Mexican Riviera Cruise, which goes to Porta Varta, Maztalan and Cabo San Lucas.
The cruise ship was docked at Ports a Call in Long Beach, CA. …

I recently took a trip to Tunisia from France, and rather than flying, decided to take the ferry.
I was both really impressed and quite disgusted by the ferries. Outgoing, the ferry was over two hours late arriving into Marseille, which meant we were seriously delayed leaving. Apparently this is …

While going to New Orleans, my aunt and I decided that we would want to try out Delta Queen Cruise. Our journey was set for around 11 days and we would get a return airplane ticket once we arrived in New Orleans.
Now, Delta Queen as far as I …

It was my first time to go on a lunch cruise and it was not that good. I thought the Captain Cook Cruises in Sydney might be a good choice considering the name itself and that they have a big ship. It was a buffet lunch but not …

I went on a 7 day cruise with Royal Carribean. Out of the 7 days 4 are spent totally on the ship. Being aboard ship is a vacation in itself. There is always something to do. There are planned activities if you so choose. For the free spirited and …

I have been on 2 vacations with Ocean Village. The first was on their very first Caribbean saling ever. That was November 19 2003. I enjoyed it so much that I retuned the following year on the same cruise. The first one Sailed from Barbados to Venezuela, St. Lucia …

I’ve been fortunate to go on a few cruises now and have gotten the feel for what each Cruise Line does best, I’d like to discuss Norwegian Cruise Lines.
First off, when we booked the cruise the agent we spoke with via Norwegian promised us that because we would …

Carnival Ecstasy is actually a very nice name for a cruise. I have been on this great ship cruise with 2 of my best cousins before. We decided to make a round on to Florida from Mexico. We took a plane ride to Mexico, had a …

We took the Alaska Inside Passage Cruise on Norwegian. The itinerary was north from Seattle to Glacier Bay and returning to Vancouver. Seven days.
The open-jaw nature of the cruise was a little difficult to deal with, and we were all exhausted when we got back to Seattle …

A trip to the French Quarter in New Orleans isn’t complete without a dinner cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez.
We went on the dinner jazz and dance cruise in may, 2005, and it was a highlight of our trip to New Orleans. The steamboat docks on the Mississippi River near …

For those of you trying to make a decision on what cruise line/ship to travel on, make sure Princess is at the top of your list. The service is impeccable. They cater to your every need. We had an inside stateroom on the Caribbean Princess sailing to the Eastern …

Cruises have gotten all the more popular in recent years, with the destinations more exotic. Recently, a year or two ago, I had the experience of taking a 3 day cruise to Hawaii with around a dozen friends and family, with NCL cruises. Our port destination was Honolulu Harbour …

I am very lucky to be living on Vancouver Island. We, on the island must take a ferry to get to the mainland (Vancouver, BC., Canada). On taking the ferry from Victoria to Vancouver, we first drive the forty minutes to the Swartz Bay Terminal, then we …

I have traveled on cruises through Royal in the past and have always been amply satisfied in the past. My husband and I are again planning to travel on Royal through a AAA planned destination to Bermuda in the next two years, and are readily looking forward to …

Welcome to luxe paradise at sea on the Statendam of Holland American Cruises. The interior boasts of beautiful architec and art galleries throughout the entire ship from the Lido deck to the Van Goh Starry Night Theatre.
The Staterooms are like a home away from home with …

If you like to be spoiled and attended to hand and foot, this is the cruise ship to be on. I have cruised enough now that I know what to pick and the Rhapsody is just magnificent The ship is massive. Apparently there are 10 or …

One of the cruises that I have been on which is expensive yet excellent and world class would be Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas. It is certainly a money well spent. During 2004, I have won some investment money, and I decided to sponsor my family …

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 …

Regal Empress is a cruise that I have been with my aunt and her family before. The price of this cruise was very expensive and I must say that it doesn’t match; value and money. Here is my review.
We went some time around June 2000 …

Last year I went on a cruise with my wife and we chose Carnival Ecstasy. It was the cheapest price for 7 days. The trip went to Cozumel and Yukatan. The price was great. The food was very tasty. I liked how you could walk around the ship at …

Where do I start? Our cruise was a 4 day cruise to Nassau, Bahamas and Castaway Cay. The loading and unloading process was seamless. We flew into the Orlando Airport and there was a Disney bus there to pick us up. Disney sent color coded bag tags …

I used this service a while back when travelling from Livorno, Italy to Ile Rousse, Corsica. This was a really lucky break as normally the ferries which leave from Italy usually only go to Bastia, which means you will then need to travel about 70 km to get to …

Whenever I travel to a city which offers a river cruise, I always make it a point to try to fit it into my itinerary as it always relaxes me and offers a different vantage point to see the city. I love the feel of the wind while …

I have sailed with Carnival cruise lines many times. Of all the ships, I would recommend that no one sail on the ship called Celebration. I
originally decided to sail on this ship because it sails out of Jacksonville, FL and that was a closer port for me. Instead of …

Carnival Pride is truly lovely, and I have been on a sponsored cruise trip by one of my rich aunt. The ship is mid-sized, and have the most desired features that other Carnival ships have. I have been on other Carnival ship cruises as well, and I can\’t …

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 …

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 …

My husband and I took a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s “Grandeur of the Seas” a couple of years ago. It was our first cruise experience and we absolutely loved it! We got a great price for people who are at least 55, and that is what it took to …

My husband and I ventured on our very first cruise in November 2007 aboard Princess Cruise Lines. Having never cruised before we were looking forward to being pampered. And pampered we were!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the massive ship and the upgrade to a mini-suite was …

When I turned 16 my parents gave me an incredible gift: We all got to celebrate my birthday on a cruise in the Caribbean. I must say that is by far the best birthday gift I have ever received. It was a 7 day, 6 night cruise that parted …

Cruising the Carribbean with the Princess Line was a dream come true, meeting or exceeding most of my expectations. Cruising is the absolute most luxurious form of travelling, as it takes care of every detail, from meals to lodging to entertainment. The Princess Line did an exceptional job of …

This river cruise is absolutely fantastic. We boarded a five star river boat in Amsterdam, Netherlands and spent fifteen days sailing along the Rhine, Meine, and Danube rivers until we disembarked in Budapest. Along the way, we were offered a wide variety of shore excursions, including castle …

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 …

So, you have relented and decided to take the kids on a Disney Cruise. While you are looking forward to some time away from work and a break from the old regimine and routine, you really aren’t thinking there is going to be a whole heck of a …

If you have the time and money, do check out Celebrity Galaxy. This cruise has no cons at all in my opinion, and it is difficult to spot any mishaps or any discomforts on board this ship.
Now, for this trip, I forked out my own savings and went …

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 …

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 …

Looking for a really cool gift for someone who you love and care about, but that is one of those people who are just famous for being difficult to shop for? Why not try taking them out on the Spirit of Philadelphia for a dinner or lunch cruise? …

A cruise with Royal Caribbean is a must! There is always something to do, for every age.
Our dinner servers were awesome. They were very friendly, and so eager to please. Dinner was a very special time of day. It was when all …

Recently I experienced a P+O cruise out of Sydney. It was a 10 day cruise, and I hoped I was going to enjoy myself seeing that P+O had had their fare share of bad press.
When I arrived to board there were 1000’s of people boarding as well. …

Our cruise left from a port right outside of Cocoa Beach, FL and stopped in Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and St. Thomas in the Caribbean before coming round trip back to Cocoa Beach again.
This was my first cruising experience. I think that it was fun in a lot of …

When I booked Star Cruise’s Super Star Virgo for my family vacation, well, I was expecting luxury. But the moment we stepped on the huge ship (yes, it’s huge), we were bowled over by the sheer grandeur of the place!! The reception was terrific - belle dancers personally welcoming …