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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Hello,
My name is Andreea and today I’m going to talk about the ride with ferry from Piraeus port to Ikaria Island, Greece.
Piraeus is the largest port in Greece, situated near Athens. We were 4 persons traveling by car from Bucharest, approximately 1.200 kilometers away from Athens. The ride from …

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 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

On the advice of friends who had gone on cruises with Royal Caribbean, I went on my first and only cruise a few months ago. This particular cruise was a 13 night Mediterranean and Adriatic cruise, which stopped in many ports in Italy and Croatia. This cruise cost $1359 …

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 …

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 …

Do you like cruises? If so the Big Red Boat is your kind of thing. Do you have kids? If so The Big Red Boat is the perfect place for you. For the people that like to take cruises and travel with their kids I believe you would like …

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 …

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 …

My partner and I, along with his cousin, recently took the ferry from Tsawwassen, to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island for a day trip. We took the 9am sailing, and arrived about an hour before the ferry was due to sail. There were quite a few cars …

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 …

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 …

An alternative to Interstate 95 is to take the Cape May Lewes ferry. The ferry crosses 17 miles of the Delaware Bay from Cape May New Jersey to Lewes Delaware. The ferry is a nice alternative to driving.
You need to be aware of the times the ferry sails. It …

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 …

Recently we went from England to France using Seafrance ferries. We used this service when we were driving to Spain for a Holiday and to see my parents, the crossing was from Dover to Calais. My husband booked online and as he was working during the day …

Love Crown Princess! Crown Princess is a must for any family needing lots of child and teen activities. If you have kids like we do and want them to stay occupied 24/7, this is the cruise line. We are very big on family time, so any cruise we pick …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Carnival Fascination main port is in San Juan, Puerto Rico and I have been on board this fascinating cruise with my family before. We were making our way on the Southern Caribbean cruise line and wanting to go to Miami, Florida. The total time spent on this …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …