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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

My family and I have been on a cruise called the Windstar Wind Spirit. It is a small, intimate and casual ship. My family prefer this so much since we have always wanted to go on a cruise ship that is smaller, has a more intimate cruise …

For someone who loves nature, history and photography, this Wisconsin Dells tour is the answer.
We purchased our complete Dells boat tours at the ticket booth at around 9 am and had breakfast at a nearby restaurant while waiting for our tour. The first part was the two-hour Upper Dells …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I recently had to go from Finland to Germany, and decided that the best way to go was via the Tallink Silja line ferry from Helsinki to Rostock.
I was really impressed with the service on board. Not only did the staff speak Finnish and German, but they also …

When I went on my cruise, it was no surprise to me that the Carnival Inspiration had a great crew. When I say “crew”, I am talking about the people who do all the work on the ship: waiters, busboys, and cabin stewards.
I did have a less than …

I love going to Florida and late last year, had been on Windjammer Barefoot Cruise with my boyfriend and 2 of his friends with their partners to set sail for South Florida. We had our own individual plans once we arrived at the destination, but we felt that …

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 …

We just came back from our cruise trip to Mexico with Norwegian Cruise Line. We were onboard the Norwegian Star and it was a wonderful trip overall. First of all, the ship is nice and neat and you do have a feel of being in a nice hotel. 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 …

I had been on a cruise a lot of times before, some from my own pocket money, and mostly from (clears throat) sponsored parents, boyfriend, cousins, uncles and aunties.
My first cruise was with Silversea Silver Wind. This is a very beautiful cruise and a large one at that. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Recently my husband and I decided to take a cruise down the Rappahannock River. This was a special event for our 6th wedding anniversary. We set out in early Autumn with approximately 50 other cruisers to explore the Rappahannock River and to have lunch at Ingelside winery.
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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 …

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 …

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, …

Island Escape is a cruise ship from Island Cruises, a Company specialized in sea tourism. At a certain time ago I went with some friends to a cruise in Brazil and we had the possibility to go to wonderful places like Buzios and Angre dos Reis, real paradises in Brazil. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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SuperCats are by far the fastest ferries available for sea travel in the Philippines. From Batangas port, it takes less than 45 minutes to reach the nearest pier or island. It’s also safe. Although air travel is now cheaper, there are still those who opt to travel via sea …

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 …

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 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 went to Mandalay, the City in Central Myanmar, on one of my holiday trips to the country. It was beautiful awesome City with all the historical places and landmarks.
My next stop was to be Bagan, another place of interest in the country for tourists. I took the golden …

Carnival has to be one of the most popular cruise lines on which to travel whether you are traveling to Alaska, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, or to the north. They offer a wide array of package deals each year and are sure to absolutely cater to every passenger …

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 …

Growing up near San Francisco has afforded me with the opportunity to take advantage of all of the ferries and cruises in the area at one time or another. A year ago my husband and I were visiting my family in the Bay Area and it …

I cannot remember the first time I took this ferry. When I was a child each of my parents lived on a different side of the Golden Gate Bridge, my mom in Marin and my father in San Francisco. Your two main options to …

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 …

My family and I recently took a 4 night cruise that had two ports of call. Santa Catalina Island and then to Ensenada Mexico. We had a cabin towards the back of the boat (U231 in fact) Two levels up from the bottom. The most remember-able parts …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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? …

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. …

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 …