An amazing start to my AmaWaterways AmaMagna cruise! First, some history. I’m a U.S. Navy veteran and was fortunate to sail to Italy, Spain, France, Gibraltar, however I never visited Germany, Austria or Hungary. Recently I was given the opportunity to sail on the AmaWaterways AmaMagna and was overwhelmed by …
Read More »Personalized Tours in Budapest
Many times we’ve heard that if you don’t book your shore excursion with the cruise line, you may miss the ship! The famous pier runners!!! But what if you want to do a pre or post cruise tour? What if you want something more personalized? I recently took a 7 …
Read More »Sailing on the AmaWaterways AmaMagna
The AmaWaterways AmaMagna As you may know, I am a U.S. Navy veteran, During my time in the Navy, I sailed to Italy, Spain, France, Gibraltar, however, I never had the opportunity to visit Germany, Austria or Hungary. Please follow along on all my channels as I will be sailing …
Read More »Mobility Scooters provide Freedom!
Scootaround Scooter on a Cruise Ship! In an age where independence is highly valued, many seniors find themselves seeking reliable solutions to retain their mobility. Mobility scooters have emerged as a popular option, offering a blend of freedom, convenience, and comfort for those who may struggle with conventional walking. In …
Read More »AmaWaterways AmaMagna Cruise teaser
The incredible AmaWaterways AmaMagna In a few weeks, I will be taking my very first river cruise, and I’m excited. To give you some background, I’m a U.S. Navy veteran and when I was in my early 20’s, I was a radarman on the U.S.S. Samuel Eliot Morison, FFG-13. U.S.S. …
Read More »Famous Cruise Captain Retires
Captain Kate of Celebrity Cruises Speaking as a Navy veteran, I was overwhelmed with Kate McCue became a Captain of a major cruise line. I recently heard news that Captain Kate is retiring from Celebrity Cruises TheStreet.com reports, “To call Kate McCue, captain of the Celebrity Beyond megaship, a fan …
Read More »AmaWaterways Overview
The Amazing AmaMagna! If you are a frequent consumer of my content, you know that I have sailed over 100 days on Holland America Line, over 80 days on Carnival, and many days on MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean ocean cruises. Recently I became aware of AmaWaterways and I’m overwhelmed. …
Read More »Are you a veteran and have a VA wheelchair or scooter needing repair?
Veteran If you’re a frequent visitor to my blog, you know that I’m a U.S. Navy veteran. Many of my fellow veterans have been issued a scooter or wheelchair by the VA. Unfortunately, it may take quite a while to have your mobility device repaired by the VA. I recently …
Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Cruise Scooter
Scootaround Scooter I’ve sailed on over 50 cruises in my lifetime. Holland America Line, NCL, Virgin Voyages, Celebrity, MSC Cruises, and Carnival. What I’ve noticed on every cruise I’ve sailed on is that cruisers use mobility scooters to navigate both the ship, and in the ports of call. Selecting the …
Read More »The Cruise Genius discusses 2025 cruises
TheCruiseGenius As I mentioned on News4Jax, we have many new cruise ships coming on the horizon! My News4Jax interview Star of the Seas coming to Port Canaveral Yes, the Star of the Seas cruise ship is scheduled to be homeported at Port Canaveral, Florida, starting in August 2025. The ship will …
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