One of the most famous attractions in Austin is the Congress Avenue bridge, which is home to the largest urban colony of bats in North America. From March to September, the bats live under the bridge and can be seen flying out in search of food every night.
Lonestar …

We chose this trip to explore the East coast of the island, Madeira. It is a small company run by 2 people. We got a somewhat over keen sales pitch from the owner, david. While we were a little taken aback by his claim of guarrenteed sealife, we really …

My memories of Carnival Paradise cruise line are very fond ones indeed.My family and I took a vacation in the summer months of 2004. This experience was indeed one of the best experiences I have ever had.
First of all smoking was prohibited on this ship, so there …

I have been on Crystal Harmony cruise before, and it was all sponsored by my lovely cousin. He wanted to check out this cruise, and he had gotten a fat paycheck bonus before, and thought that it would be great to string me along, together with his family.
We …

I have been on a few cruises now and had the opportunity to experience what each one has to offer. Out of princess, Royal Caribbean and Norweigian Cruise Lines, I have to say the top choice is Royal Caribbean.
Royal caribbean is perfect for all age groups but it’s …

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 …

This was quite the thrill for me, a cruise along the shore of New York City on one of the Circle Line ferries. It really was a wonderful way of seeing just how big and grand New York City is and also to get amazing views of major …

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 …

Me and my family went on this cruise ship for March break down to the Caribbean and it was an amazing experience. The boat looked amazing as I looked at it from a distance. When I got up close it looked even more amazing. I knew right from the …

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 …

Recently going to one of my long time friend’s wedding, it was really something new to me to have the ceremony carried out on deck a beautiful cruise ship with the reception being completed as part of a sightseeing cruise.
Service: The catering and service was simply out of …

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 …

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 …

This Cruise Ship Offers different itineraries. From Alaska to Vancouver, Mexico to Los Angeles or Auckland to Sydney. I was on the Auckland to Sydney route at that time.
My first reason why I had a great time when I was on this cruise ship is the size of the …

MSC Cruises is actually meaning Mediterranean Shipping Company and it has been in operation since the 1980s. It is pretty new for operating its cruises, as far as I know and I have traveled with MSC Cruises before. The year that I went with MSC Cruises was …

Recently due to a family member being involved in an accident I had to organise a trip to Ireland at very short notice.
I needed to get from Pembroke in Wales across to Rosslare in Ireland before travelling on to my destination of Waterford.
I found the Irish Ferries.com site very …

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 …

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 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 …

For my best friend’s 35th Birthday last year we decided to do a girl’s night out and go on this boat alone, the two of us and another friend and leave our husband’s and kids at home. I don’t normally live in the Bay Area but …

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 …

I love Baltimore, Md i really do for such a small town we have a lot of things to do that can compare to any large city. If you are in downtown Baltimore and you want to do something different for dinner take a dinner cruise on the …

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 was told by one tour guide in the ship that Disney Cruise first ship was actually called Disney Magic and was first available in the year of 1998. During the year 2000, my whole family had been on Disney Cruise and the cruise was recommended by my …

We’ve been on two cruises with the Disney Cruise Line, both on the Disney Wonder - 4 night cruises to the Bahamas. At the time of our cruises, our daughters were 6 and 1 (1st cruise) and 8 and 3 (2nd cruise). Both trips were amazing, with excellent service …

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 …

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 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 …

Cruise West is a nice, small cruise line that I have been on and I couldn’t remember quite well the name of the ship; only remembering that it has a Nantucket name included. It is a nice boutique-style cruise with lots of nice breakfast set meals.
I …

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. …

The houseboat is perhaps the most exciting tourism product of the state of Kerala in India which is popular the world over as ‘God’s own country’. A houseboat usually have one or two bath attached air conditioned bed rooms, an open lounge, deck kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, …

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 …

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 …

Norwegian Cruise Lines recently expanded their American branch aptly called Norwegian Cruise Line America with exclusive service to the Hawaiian islands. The one thing I’ve learned about any “exclusive service” is that lack of competition doesn’t breed a great product.
One of three different ships — the Pride of Aloha …

I spent a week crusing the carribean with the Royal Carribean cruise line and we had a fantastic time, i could not fault a single thing and you definately get what you pay for.
We had week long holiday and visited St Martin, St Thomas, Nassau etc.
The staff were very …

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 …

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 …

The one day cruise from Miami to Freeport City in the Bahamas cost $99 per person on Discovery Cruise (formerly Scandinavian Sun), and is an all day cruise from 6 am until 11 pm. I enjoyed most of it, but did have some complaints (along with some good …

Royal Olympic Stella Solaris is a very long and beautiful name for a cruise. There are quite a few of Royal Olympic group cruises, and one of them that I happened to board before would be Solaris.
I went on this cruise for about 7 days together with my …

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 …

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 …

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 …

After years of not traveling much, especially by sea, I was invited to go to the city with my friends for sightseeing. Because it was a nice day, I agreed to go.
I wanted to board the ferries near the dock at Central but I was thinking that ferries …

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 …

In one of my cruise trip to Galapagos Islands, me and family have been on the Polaris ship, with the Lindblad Expeditions. Now, this cruise line is great and is pretty well-established actually. There are lots of offers and access that one could have. I have …

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 …

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 …

Being on Bergen Line Nordkapp Cruise to me is truly wonderful. I love everything about the sceneries, the good food and everything else that the cruise has to offer. The only bad thing is the price tag, but then every good thing comes with a price, right?
Me …

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 …

My husband and I sailed on the Carnival Glory this past summer and were extremely happy with the experience. It was my first cruise, and his second. The ship itself was very impressive. It was so colorful and has beautiful glass elevators in the atrium. Some of the décor …