Cruising news and reviews

Test Your Cruise IQ

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Cruise industry is extremely complicated with a lot of details. Check your cruise knowledge and see if you need guidance from professional cruise advisor. 1. Family cabins are cabins that can accommodate up to 14 guests*TrueFalse2. All cruise lines have Price Guarantee programs that allow you to adjust your price to the lowest one before the final payment.*TrueFalse3. You want to cruise … Read More

Things You (Probably) Don’t Know but Should

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I was on my way to write a post about my recent cruise on Anthem of the Seas when I read a post in a trade online publication travelmarketreport.com, written by Doug Gollan. The name of this post is quite long but self-explanatory: As OTAs Expand Their Reach, a Trail of Complaints Suggests Online Booking May Not Be the Best Choice for … Read More

This is Not a Cruise. You are not a Tourist!

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Royal Caribbean International launched a new campaign with the purpose of attracting a new generation: millennials. Let’s face it: When I try to explain cruising to a young adult – the reaction is almost always the same – cruising is for older people. They reject the idea on spot and ask me to suggest something that is really ‘cool.’ Believe it or … Read More

Cruise Ideas You Can Use for Coming Winter

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As you may know at the end of November Caribbean and Bahamas cruise season starts. This means that most ships return back to Caribbean market for the winter/spring season. Caribbean (let’s combine Caribbean and Bahamas in this case) market is extremely saturated with endless choices: from mega yachts to mega ships. From 100+ guests up to 6,000 plus. Major itineraries looks like … Read More

What is Included into Your Cruise?

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If you asked me this question 5 years ago, I answered with confidence: all mass market cruise lines include basic meals, accommodation, entertainment, kids programs, and taxes. Premium and luxury brands have a lot of extras and it depends on the cruise brand. No more simple answers for this question in 2015. Right now, I will answer with, “everything depends on the … Read More

Do You Need a Passport to Fly Domestically?

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If you live in Minnesota and American Samoa you need a U.S. passport for domestic flights as well as for international flights starting in January 2016. Three states: Louisiana, New Hampshire and New York have received REAL ID extensions through September 2016. REAL ID Act set up standards for state-issued driver’s and identification cards acceptable by federal agencies for ‘official purposes.’ According … Read More

Best Cruise Lines in 2015

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When you shop for the cruise you see prices. All the Internet sites taught you that price is a king. Cheaper is better. You have to catch a ‘deal’ – and we have it for you! In reality, you have to take into consideration cruise’s value for money. From this point of view knowing the best cruise lines and ships in cruise … Read More

New Suite Program on Royal Caribbean Internaitonal

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With so many ships Royal Caribbean has recently built, it seems easier to keep track of your on board calorie intake than all of the category types across the fleet. It’s true, with each new ship, there are different combinations being introduced to appeal to multigenerational travel and also more Suites for the adventurous yet affluent traveler. Royal Caribbean is looking to … Read More

What Really Cruise Lines Don’t Tell You?

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Part 2 Last week I wrote about the different crowds on different cruise lines. You can read Part One by clicking HERE. Today, I will tell you a bit more: there are different crowds within the same cruise line but on the different itineraries, from different originating ports, and on different cruise length, etc. Advertisement Let's start with the advertisement. Everyone likes … Read More

Photo tour: Everglades National Park

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As a Florida resident, I am never short on the great adventures this state has to offer. While we are all well versed in the theme parks, vibrant night life and beaches, there is much more on this Peninsula than just those things. Last week I finally experienced the Everglades in none other than an Airboat! A must for not just adventure … Read More