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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

River cruises are very different from ocean liner cruises: they’re a lot smaller, for one thing (about 100 passengers on the ship), they make a lot more stops (a stop and disembarkation nearly every day), they have fewer on-board activities (because passengers can disembark every day in a new …

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 recently took the family on a Carvival Cruise out of Mobile to Cozumel, Mexico. The cruise ship was the 27 year old MS Holiday, probably one of the oldest ships in Carnival’s fleet. We opted for the 4 night cruise which included 2 days at sea …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Carnival Cruise from Cape Canaveral to Half Moon Cay, Grand Turks, and Nassau in November
This was a great trip to take, especially in November. The weather was great. It was not too hot during the day and at night it was nice and cool.
The boat had many …

On February 7th my husband and I set sail on the RC Independence of the Seas for a 9 day cruise through the Eastern Carribean. Being terrified of boats I was somewhat leery of what I might experience. Well, we’re going again next month.
The Independence was like living …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

During 2004, me and a couple of my friends wanted to head to Alaska, and we chose the cruise of Sapphire Princess. It is a pretty nice name for a cruise, if you ask me and I was on board during the year of 2004. The destination …

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 …

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 …

The Sea Escape Party Cruise is located at 3045 North Federal Highway, Suite 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL. The telephone number is 1-877-732-3722. We took the day cruise from Fort Lauderdale and it is the most beautiful view you will ever see. This is a great day …

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 …

If you are looking for a wonderful way to spend time with your family you should take a cruise. One of the best cruise ships that I have been on so far is the Carnival Pride. The Pride is one of Carnival Cruise Lines Spirit Class of ships. …

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 …

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 …

I had the good fortune to be on board the Carnival Victory when John Mayer hosted a 3 night/4 day cruise. I was on Mayercraft I.
To say that I had a wonderful time, doesn’t begin to cover it. It was way beyond expectations.
We left from Miami FL on …

My husband and I went on the Disney Cruise to the Bahamas for our honeymoon. The cruise was wonderful! We did not have any children so I was a little worried about us seeing kids all the time was going to drive us nuts. However, many …

This summer I went on my second cruise on the Carnival Valor, and I had a great time. The ship was huge and had everything from a basketball court to a small putt-putt course. Most of the staff was very nice and accomidating although there were a …

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 …

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 …

SuperFerry is one of the largest passenger and shipping lines in the Philippines, they have domestic trips to about 20 ports in the country. The rates are very affordable that’s why a lot of people opt to travel by sea instead of air, especially those that have larger baggage …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In my opinion Cruise Zanza Blue is the best cruise agency in the cruise market which is why I am writing this review. I have vacationed for years but never took a cruise. The problem lay in the choices, every website and cruise line sounded nearly the same but …

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 …