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 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 …

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 …

I recently took a vacation with Carnival Cruise Lines. The entire trip was excellent ONCE we left port. The first day was miserable, but don’t let it discourage you. It takes forever to get on the ship, and they just throw your luggage around and I can honestly …

It was my first time to go on a lunch cruise and it was not that good. I thought the Captain Cook Cruises in Sydney might be a good choice considering the name itself and that they have a big ship. It was a buffet lunch but not …

My memories of Carnival Paradise cruise line are very fond ones indeed.My family and I took a vacation in the summer months of 2004. This experience was indeed one of the best experiences I have ever had.
First of all smoking was prohibited on this ship, so there …

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. …

I’ve been fortunate to go on a few cruises now and have gotten the feel for what each Cruise Line does best, I’d like to discuss Norwegian Cruise Lines.
First off, when we booked the cruise the agent we spoke with via Norwegian promised us that because we would …

Golden Princess is a cruise that my aunt’s family and mine had been on board on and we were especially pleased with this cruise line and also for the fact that the ship was so comfortable and had lots of activities going on. As for the sceneries, there …

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 …

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 …

Regal Empress is a cruise that I have been with my aunt and her family before. The price of this cruise was very expensive and I must say that it doesn’t match; value and money. Here is my review.
We went some time around June 2000 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Me and my family went on this cruise ship for March break down to the Caribbean and it was an amazing experience. The boat looked amazing as I looked at it from a distance. When I got up close it looked even more amazing. I knew right from the …

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 …

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 …

I cannot remember the first time I took this ferry. When I was a child each of my parents lived on a different side of the Golden Gate Bridge, my mom in Marin and my father in San Francisco. Your two main options to …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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 …

During my stay in Hong Kong, I have been on the ‘Star Ferry’ a couple of times to get from Tsim Sha Tsui across to Central. The fare was pretty cheap, about $2.2 HK which is… practically $0.25 USD if not less. It’s so cheap because it runs every …

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 …

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 …

The ship broke down in the middle of the sea, and I was scared to death. I knew that it wasn’t as serious as the other people in the ship thought it was; just engine trouble. Still, we lost 5 hours waiting for the engine to be repaired. And …

While going to New Orleans, my aunt and I decided that we would want to try out Delta Queen Cruise. Our journey was set for around 11 days and we would get a return airplane ticket once we arrived in New Orleans.
Now, Delta Queen as far as I …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

MV Long Jie is known as gambling ship among the gamblers in Singapore.
We took a night cruise onboard MV Long Jie on Thursday, paid the S$38 ticket per person. We were quite happy with paying just $38.
The moment we board the MV Long Jie, we proceeded to the …

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 …

I remember the first time I came to the island of Penang, I took the ferry ride from the main land instead of the bridge. The reason I wanted to take the ferry ride was very simple, to experience the olden days of travelling to Penang. The ferry services …

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 …

My husband and I took a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s “Grandeur of the Seas” a couple of years ago. It was our first cruise experience and we absolutely loved it! We got a great price for people who are at least 55, and that is what it took to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I tried riding on a cruise ship for my Caribbean hideaway. My destination includes Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Curacao and Bahamas. It was my first time in a cruise ship because I usually don’t travel this way. I would prefer exploring countries rather than dwelling for so long on ships. …

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 …

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 …

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 …