Although I’ve been cruising for nearly 20 years now, I didn’t take my first river cruise until late 2011. Already well-versed in how to book an ocean cruise, I didn’t think twice about booking a river cruise – until I saw how different it was. Brochures were laid out differently … [Read more...]
Feel Like a VIP on a Hosted Cruise
If you love cruising and are looking for a way to take your next voyage to the next level, or you haven’t cruised at all – yet – and aren’t sure how everything works, a hosted cruise is a great choice. On a hosted cruise, you’ll feel like a VIP. You’ll be part of an exclusive … [Read more...]
The Joys of Solo Cruising
Lately, more vacationers have been boarding cruise ships on their own, without a travel companion. We’re not just talking about people who are single and, therefore, may not have a “built-in” travel companion. All kinds of people – people who are single, people who are in … [Read more...]
Should I do a World Cruise? Test the Water First with These Tips!
A cruise of the world is on many wish lists, even for people who have never been on a cruise. Consider this brief description of Holland America Line’s 2017 Grand World Voyage: “Without a single international flight, explore 36 ports of call and stay overnight in 10 magical … [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Cruise ships these days are a lot like iPhones: They’re out of date in six months.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...]