My husband and I just got back from our honeymoon with Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL). We vacationed aboard the new Norwegian Gem ship and absolutely loved it! As first time cruisers we were a little unsure as to what we should expect, but even before we stepped …

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 …

This was my second trip on a Carnival Cruise Line. We took the Carnival Spirit.
The one thing I was not happy about that we had selected early seating for dinner and when we were boarded found that we had been put on the late seating seating. When I stated …

My family and I recently took a cruise, but not just any cruise, we took a Disney cruise! This is a must for any family, it’s just as much, if not more fun than Disney World! We traveled on a beautiful ship that was huge! You couldn’t even tell …

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 …

A few months ago I went on a disney cruise line vacation from Orlando, Florida and I was really amazed at the great service they offered on the boat. I mean, I was trully happy that I finally decided to make this trip because it allowed me to have …

I just recently went on a cruise aboard the Celebrity Cruise line, and i thought it was an excellent way to vacation. My family and I decided to go on a seven day cruise to Bermuda and her major ports around the island. It was a fun cruise, full …

Golden Princess is a cruise that my aunt’s family and mine had been on board on and we were especially pleased with this cruise line and also for the fact that the ship was so comfortable and had lots of activities going on. As for the sceneries, there …

My husband and I recently decided to try going on our first cruise. We have never been on one, so we asked a friend of ours who had, what the best way to do it was. She recommended a place that set up cruises and said they were …

I am getting ready to go on my third Disney cruise. Currently they have two ships, Disney Wonder and Disney Magic. We’ve been on both ships. They are equally nice. It is the best family vacation. First of all as a mommy of two boys, I don’t have …

My family and I enjoyed a four day cruise to the Bahamas on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship Majesty of the Seas. Part family reunion, part birthday party for my ninety-year-old grandmother, this trip offered something for every generation.
The ship was a feast for the eyes for …

With a name such as Costa Romantica, I was not surprised that it drew quite a number of crowds and passengers to this cruise. The ship has an Italian style and a very neat sense of elegance to it. The clientele, as I have been on board …

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 …

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 …

I went on this boat cruise during freshmen orientation in Lower Manhattan for Pace University. Honestly, I didn’t think it was going to be all that exciting since it was just orientation, but I was very wrong. Of course, since it was for my university, we got to go …

When preparing for any vacation, it is a good idea to either find a good travel agent or work out all the kinks online as well as you can. Make sure you have transportation from your house to your airport, that you have arranged a shuttle from the …

My boyfriend told me that easyCruise’s owner is related to the low-fare carrier, called easyJet. I wasn’t aware of that, and I asked my boyfriend where he knew about that and he said that some of his friends has tried boarding with easyCruise before and they knew that …

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 …

My friend and I booked a cruise on this line a few years back and we just had the time of our lives. The ship itself is massive and has amazing amenities like dinning, spa, rock climbing wall, pools, areas for kids, and that is just a few that …

This year my wife and I took our first cruise ever. We were aboard the Holland America Cruise Liner Noordam, sailing from New York to Bermuda. Since we’ve never been on a cruise before, we have no previous experience with which to make comparisons. Nevertheless, we can’t imagine any …

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 …

Sardinia and Corsica are two lovely islands in the Mediterranean sea. In my experience going there by ferry gives you the possibility to enjoy your trip much more than arriving directly by plane.
A really good thing is that it is possible to catch the ferry in Livorno, 20 Km. …

For a really unique evening out, I would recommend dinner and river tour on a historic paddlewheeler riverboat up the Fraser River from New Westminster to Fort Langley, BC. The food is very good, and you can actually learn a lot about the history of the river and the fur …

Boulogne Port, is the port that we always use on our way back in to the UK from France. The port itself is very small and the only company that currently operates out of there is Speedy Ferries.
We have had a couple of mixed experiences of …

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 …

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 …

I had an opportunity to take a Caribbean Cruise on the MSC Orchestra in April. I have been on several cruises, with and without children so my vantage point is from that of an experienced (though) infrequent cruiser. I did take this cruise with my children, in …

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 recently took a trip with Norwegian Cruise line and really loved it. They recently implemented something called freestyle dining which means you can eat anywhere and whenever you want. This really frees you up and let’s you enjoy your cruise more. The food was amazing. I was hesitant …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I recently (5/5) sailed on Carnival Ecstacy to Cozumel and Progresso, Mexico. From the time we arrived at the terminal, the Carnival reps were 100% responsive to our needs. The trip was great - weather, service and even Customs - and I would highly recommend this cuise line to …

Myself and my wife recently took a vacation on one of thomsons cruise ships, The Spirit, it was the best money I ever spent . It is true that most cruises are expensive but this was worth more than we payed for , the staff were so kind that …

My young friends, just returned from their honeymoon. They were given a cruise to Mexico, by the bride’s parents. It all seemed to be a wonderful idea, and the best part was that it was advertised as a ‘free style dress’ cruise, meaning that the bride wouldn’t need to …

The destination was Puerto Rico. The Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas was the proud name that brought me to this place of paradise. Now, this cruise was paid for me by my ex boss, as she got a work opportunity in Dubai, and being her ex …

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 …

In January 2009, I took a trip with my whole family on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. It was a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise that stopped at ports of call like Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Georgetown, Grand Cayman Islands.
This ship was absolutely amazing. From the decor …

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 …

One of my brother in laws lives in the Puget Sound area of Seattle on one of the smaller islands. Now you can get to and from Seattle by going around and using the bridges, and I have done that as well, but nothing is more …

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 …

My husband and I took a Monarch of the Seas Cruise a couple years ago as our honeymoon retreat. We wanted something that would be romantic and away from family so that we could have time to ourselves.
This was our first cruise, and I can truly say it …

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 …

MV Long Jie is known as gambling ship among the gamblers in Singapore.
We took a night cruise onboard MV Long Jie on Thursday, paid the S$38 ticket per person. We were quite happy with paying just $38.
The moment we board the MV Long Jie, we proceeded to the …

Last summer I took a 4-day cruise to the Bahamas on the Carnival Celebration, leaving from Jacksonville, FL. Since it was my first time taking a cruise, I was very excited-especially upon being told how many amenities there are on board (Oh the buffets!!!). At any …

During our 4 year stay in the Cebu we have had to journey to Manila more than several times in a year for some special occasions and important family events. Most of the time we go by boat especially when we travel with our children and other members of …

The breathtaking beauty of the islands of Puget Sound can be experienced in relaxing day trips on the Washington State Ferries crossing Puget Sound on regular schedules every day. Drive your car on and walk up to the upper decks where you can sit outside in the fresh …

Lake George is one of the most popular tourist areas in New York besides New York City. Everywhere I go, I always find people that have heard of Lake George and visit there often during the summer. Luckily, I live about ten minutes from this area so I have …

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 …

From August 2 through August 6, 2007 my family and I set sail out of New Orleans, Louisiana to Cozumel, Mexico on the Fantasy Fun Ship by Carnival Cruises. The Carnival Cruise Fantasy Fun Ship is nothing more than a floating bar/mall with a daycare. This cruise …