Cruises and Ports of Call 2007, published by Frommer’s, is a tremendous resource for people starting to do the homework on scheduling a cruise in the United States or anywhere in the world. I bought it for a Christmas present last year and we have used it in …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the pure majesty of the Norwegian Fjords and discover what its like to be bathed in daylight 24 hours a day, I can highly recommend taking a trip with Costa Cruise lines to the Land of the Midnight Sun. Travelling between May and …

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 …

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. …

During our 4 year stay in the Cebu we have had to journey to Manila more than several times in a year for some special occasions and important family events. Most of the time we go by boat especially when we travel with our children and other members of …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I just recently went on a cruise aboard the Celebrity Cruise line, and i thought it was an excellent way to vacation. My family and I decided to go on a seven day cruise to Bermuda and her major ports around the island. It was a fun cruise, full …

I sailed on the Serenade of the Seas. This was a beautiful ship. This atrium had a waterfall running down. The view from the elevators was spectacular as everything was glass and you could see the outside as you were traveling up or down. I found the Vegas style …

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 …

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 …

Carnival Ecstasy is actually a very nice name for a cruise. I have been on this great ship cruise with 2 of my best cousins before. We decided to make a round on to Florida from Mexico. We took a plane ride to Mexico, had a …

Recently we went from France to England using Speedy Ferries. We used this service when we were driving back from our home in Spain to our home in the UK. Speedy Ferries offer a quick service from Boulogne Sur Mer to Dover. My husband booked via …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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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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 …

It took a fair long time to get to Ha Long Bay from the large Vietnamese City of Hanoi, but it was worth it.
The Ha Long Bay is quite large, it is home to a lot of culture, it was interesting seeing people in boats fishing for their food …

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 …

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, …

It was my first cruise and also my husbands. This very large ship was exactly what I thought a cruise ship should be. This was our 25th anniversary and also my 2 sisters 25th - so very special. The theme of the ship was all sorts …

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 …

There is this particular cruise that I have been to which covers some part of Europe. The cruise is called M.S. Finnmarken, a very unique name as far as I’m concerned. I was with my whole family and we wanted to head to Norway, but preferring 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I just came back from a Carnival Cruise leaving Miami and it went to Grand Turks and Caicos, Nassau Bahamas and Half Moon Cay Bahamas. It was the best experience I have ever had vacation wise. Once you get used to your body swaying, the whle trip is soo …

Boulogne Port, is the port that we always use on our way back in to the UK from France. The port itself is very small and the only company that currently operates out of there is Speedy Ferries.
We have had a couple of mixed experiences of …

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 …

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 …

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 …