When most of us picture the Caribbean, we envision a row of mega-liners docked side-by-side in ports of call like St. Thomas or Philipsburg. To believe a few of the mainstream cruise lines, you’d think the average person is terrified of the ocean and is incapable of entertaining … [Read more...]
Four Things We Like About Older Cruise Ships
Cruise ships these days are a lot like iPhones: They’re out of date in six months. What’s more, plenty of fuss is made about the latest and greatest cruise ships to be introduced every year. Next year is no exception, with megaliners like Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista and … [Read more...]
River Cruise Basics: Affordable River Cruising
There’s no point in being coy about it: River cruises aren’t cheap. Yet, their popularity continues unabated among travellers who are just now discovering an industry that has been around, in one form or another, for decades. One of the primary sore spots for many would-be … [Read more...]
Azamara’s Major Makeover
Editor's note: True to their word, both of Azamara's ships completed their major enhancements in 2016, with everything from staterooms to dining and spa being upgraded. Below is a recap of the planned revitalizations prior to them taking place. The launch of Azamara Club … [Read more...]
Five Great, Yet Rarely-Visited, Alaska Cruise Ports
Nearly every single cruise itinerary sailing to Alaska will call on the “Big Three” ports of call: Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Collectively, they represent some of the most well-known locales in Southeast Alaska, routinely receiving hundreds of thousands of cruise ship … [Read more...]