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 …

At first sight the Speed Ferries vessel looks like any other high speed vessel capable of crossing the British Channel and arriving on the north coast of France within 1 1/2 hours. However the difference is not in the service, the time taken or even lack of services. The …

For years, I have taken cruises on Carnival Cruise Line. The ships are spacious, clean, comfortable, and the staff is always friendly. I like the fact that when you travel with Carnival, they have travel representatives that you can book your cruise through.
I have booked cruises with both personal …

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 …

Last year I went on a cruise with my wife and we chose Carnival Ecstasy. It was the cheapest price for 7 days. The trip went to Cozumel and Yukatan. The price was great. The food was very tasty. I liked how you could walk around the ship at …

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 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 have taken two Alaskan cruises on different cruise lines. The first was on Royal Carribean and the next was on the Carnival Cruise line. I was extremely satisfied with both cruises and would take the trip again. On a cruise, the food is fantastic, …

This river cruise is absolutely fantastic. We boarded a five star river boat in Amsterdam, Netherlands and spent fifteen days sailing along the Rhine, Meine, and Danube rivers until we disembarked in Budapest. Along the way, we were offered a wide variety of shore excursions, including castle …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In august I went on honeymoon in Sardegna with my husband. We took the SNAV ferry from Civitavecchia, near Rome, to Olbia (north Sardegna). We booked our tickets through the travel agency BluVacanze (www.bluvacanze.it)and paid a total of 250 euro for the ferry (133,00 going and 117 coming back).
Going …

I stayed in Townsville, Australia for a few days and so I decided to go to Magnetic Island because I have heard that it is one of the beautiful spots in Queensland. So, with the help of my Aussie friend, she guided me to the Breakwater Terminal to take …

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 …

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 …

I planned this cruise while I was deployed overseas in iraq my girlfriend was very excited about it. The day finaly came and i was home and our dream vacation was about to happen The first day on the cruise we checked in to our suite cabin. On arrival …

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 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 …

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 was a guest on the Norwegian Epic in February 2011. This was my first Norwegian cruise; however, I have cruised with Royal Carribean several times. The Norwegian Epic is the biggest ship in Norwegian’s Fleet. There are several pros and cons to this ship. I …

Pride of Aloha is a bad cruise-line and something that I was not too happy about to be onboard. This NCL’s Pride of Aloha had a great itinerary but the staterooms were really bad and I wasn’t too happy with the overall stay. I was on the …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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’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 …

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 …

Being a former military family my husband and I have traveled a lot. Among our travels we were stationed in Silverdale Washington which is right across the Puget Sound from Seattle Washington. In order to get across to Seattle without driving you can go on the Puget …

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 …

The Goodtime III cruise ship, located at downtown Cleveland’s E. 9th Street Pier, gives narrated tours of Lake Erie, the Ohio River and the Flats. On its multiple decks, you can listen to music played by a D.J., learn about the landmarks along the Ohio River, or enjoy …

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 …

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. …

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 …

On my way to Puerto Rico, i boarded the Carribean Princess which i personally found to be the best cruise ive ever seen. A magnificent structure awaits all those who travel across the Carribean. My 7-day tour was not enough for me to see all the things this entertainment …

The Loboc River Cruise is one of the activities to look forward to for any tourist who visits the Bohol province in the Visayan Region of the Philippines. Most packaged tours to this laidback province include this cruising activity for lunch time. This is because the Loboc River Cruise …

In 2007, I was looking for an affordable cruise that combines fun, new exciting places, uniques educational perspective on the history of the destinations and an opportunity to meet friends for a lifetime. I found all of this and more in a program offered by the University of …

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 has been on the Disney Magic Cruise Line 3 times now, and have had a blast every time. The very first time my husband and I went, was before we had any children. We had a great time going by ourselves. The only time we really saw …

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 …

I’ve often heard people talk about what they’d do on a cruise to pass the time. I never worried about that. I’ve been lucky enough to go on two major cruises, both with Princess Cruises, and they were both magical events.
The first cruise was a trip to …

Twenty US dollars or 60 Malaysian ringgit (RM) is a good value for Sarawak river cruise in the city of Kuching. Moreover, it was written on a notice board at Kuching Waterfront river port that 10% discount would be given. However, the ticket officer does not give you the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Recently on a trip to Florida, my family and I decided to take a dolphin cruise at Clearwater Beach. My step daugther really wanted to see dolphins while we were on our vacation. It was very hard for me to pay $20 per person (5 of us …

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 …

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 …