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We all remember the scenes from the movies CaddyShack and Speed 2 where large boats hit smaller watercraft! According to the DailyMail,  “A rubber dinghy has narrowly avoided an incredibly close collision with a 122,000-tonne cruise ship, thanks to the quick-thinking captain of the huge vessel. The ship was forced …

I’ve been a member of, “The Dollar Shave Club” for several years, and they just announced they are raising prices. I’m sure the price of steel has increased, and I do understand prices go up. Here’s the email I received from the Dollar Shave Club, and yes, I’m continuing my …

As you may recall, Carnival’s John Heald recently revealed on his Facebook page that Carnival was doing away with free room service (with the exception of continental breakfast.) On Sunday morning, John posted, “For the time being, there will be no changes until we finalize a plan that I will …

For over 15 years, I’ve enjoyed sharing my passion of cruising with my family, friends and audience on social media. With over 4000 followers on Twitter and over 600,000 views on my YouTube channel, I’ve tried to tell people that the cruise vacation is an experience like no other. Recently, …

I always appreciate the opportunity to promote cruise vacations on local tv and radio stations, but I had to express my concern about Carnival’s room service changes Thursday morning on WJXT Channel 4 here in Jacksonville. Click here for WJXT Interview “Air Sea Travel agent, Scott Lara, says his clients …

Yes, Carnival Cruise Line is ending free room service, except for breakfast. Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, well, this statement is copied from Senior Cruise Director/Brand Ambassador John Heald’s Facebook page: “So before I float around Pasadena tomorrow and spend 5 hours waving and trying not to …

Speaking as a travel agent, several of my friends tell me, “I just can’t afford to cruise.” By making a decision to save weekly, you can afford to cruise! The fact of the matter is that cruises have become more expensive over the last few years. Ships have become larger …

It’s always a thrill to be invited to be a guest on the WJXT Morning Show sharing cruise deals and my famous super-secret tips. Unfortunately, I’m on the tail end of an almost week long upper respiratory infection, but I was able to power through the interview with my friend …

If you’re like me, your cell phone has become an extension of yourself and when you cruise, must have apps are a necessity! Cruise ship apps, downloaded before you sail, are an amazing tool! Keep in mind that when you use your cellphone at sea or in foreign ports, you …

You may have cruised more than once, but the cruise ship jargon still escapes you. I just read a great article from cntraveler.com that gives you the lowdown on the terms you may hear on your next cruise! Bridge: The navigational control center of the ship is called the bridge. …