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 …

This past summer my family and I took a 4-day Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas on the Sensation ship. We boarded from Port Canaveral, Florida. From the moment we stepped on the ship, we were in the vacation mode. Our bags were being taken care of, …

For a really unique evening out, I would recommend dinner and river tour on a historic paddlewheeler riverboat up the Fraser River from New Westminster to Fort Langley, BC. The food is very good, and you can actually learn a lot about the history of the river and the fur …

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 …

Cruising the Carribbean with the Princess Line was a dream come true, meeting or exceeding most of my expectations. Cruising is the absolute most luxurious form of travelling, as it takes care of every detail, from meals to lodging to entertainment. The Princess Line did an exceptional job of …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

If you have the time and money, do check out Celebrity Galaxy. This cruise has no cons at all in my opinion, and it is difficult to spot any mishaps or any discomforts on board this ship.
Now, for this trip, I forked out my own savings and went …

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 used to ride Super Cat Ferries when the company had still schedules for Dumaguete-Cebu routes. So far, this is one of the best small fast craft companies ever navigated our local seas.
Riding Super Cat really saved me my valuable time …

In 2006 my husband and I cruised on the Carnival Immagination for the 4 day Western Caribbean with an itenerary to Miami, FL ; Key West, FL ; Cozumel, Mexico, with a fun day at sea on the last day. This was our first cruise, so we …

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 …

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 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 …

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? …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Star Clippers Cruise vessels were one of the world’s largest barkentine and that was told by my aunt’s husband. We had been on this cruise before; the whole of my aunt’s family and me and 2 other cousins and we found that the cruise was totally awesome with …

We wanted to do something special when my brother and sister in law were in town and instead of the usual going out to dinner somewhere nice routine, I did a little shopping around and found something that sounded fun and very doable. I decided to surprise them with …

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 …

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 …

One of the cruises that I have been on which is expensive yet excellent and world class would be Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas. It is certainly a money well spent. During 2004, I have won some investment money, and I decided to sponsor my family …

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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

American Queen is a fairly, nice cruise that I have been to with my aunt and her family. The cruise line was called Delta Queen and we were on the way to New Orleans actually. We left around night-time and if I could still remember the day, …

A cruise with Royal Caribbean is a must! There is always something to do, for every age.
Our dinner servers were awesome. They were very friendly, and so eager to please. Dinner was a very special time of day. It was when all …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

The lberia Crusie is the reason why I have been with my husband as long as I have. I love him and I love him because he is romantic. Last year he took me on the lberia Cruise for our honeymoon. It was a surprise because when he brought …

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 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 …

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 response to another reviewer about the British Columbia Ferries, I wanted to add the facts as I see them. The overall opinion of that reviewer is that the Ferry trip is “pleasant”. While I have found there to be many pleasurable aspects of the Ferry Service from Vancouver …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

My husband and I took our family of five on a Carnival cruise last year becuase we thought it might be a fun atmosphere for our kids whose ages range from 9-14. We were excited to send our kids to the activities talked about in the advertisements on TV …

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 …

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. …