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 …
Read More »Cruise ship jargon
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. …
Read More »3 ways to get the perfect cruise cabin
Speaking as a member of the travel media and as a travel agent, if I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it 1000 times; how do I get “the perfect” cruise ship cabin? Book Early Back in the day, you could wait until the 2 weeks before the ship sails to …
Read More »Carnival to add a roller coaster on Mardi Gras cruise ship
Just when you’ve thought cruise ships have done it all, Carnival is adding a roller coaster to its brand new ship, the Carnival Mardi Gras. Robot bar tenders, bumper cars, a go-kart track and now a roller coaster. I’ve said it for years; the cruise ship has now become the …
Read More »A man who has lived on a cruise ship for 13 years
Can you imagine living on a cruise ship for 13 years? We’ve all heard about “Super Mario” who has been on over 950 cruises ( https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/tourism/fl-royal-caribbean-avid-cruiser-20160429-story.html ) Forbes.com has a great story about “Captain” Morton Jablin: At the age of 94, Morton Jablin could easily pass for someone twenty years younger. He …
Read More »Carnival raises price for drink gratuities
CruiseRadio.net is reporting that Carnival cruise line is raising the price for drink gratuities. “A change to Carnival’s gratuity section on their website now states, “For beverage purchases, an automatic 18% gratuity will be added to the bill.” In the case of individual purchases, it will simply be added to …
Read More »Sir Richard Branson reveals plans for new cruise ship terminal in Miami
The Sun Sentinel.com is reporting news about the Virgin Voyages cruise ship terminal in Miami. “Company founder and London billionaire Richard Branson revealed plans Wednesday for a proposed new terminal at PortMiami that would be the base for his two upcoming cruise ships, the Scarlet Lady and another yet-to-be-named ship.” …
Read More »How a popular cruise director stays fit at sea
Anyone who has sailed with Carnival’s Matt Mitcham know he’s an amazing cruise director. Yeah, he physically fit but an added benefit is that he’s a great guy. If you’ve ever cruised, you know that it’s tempting to eat everything in sight. Guy’s Burgers, unlimited free sandwiches and pizza and …
Read More »5 tips for cruising during the holidays
Sure, cruising during the holidays sounds great. Time with family, amazing food, no cooking or cleaning, but check out my 5 tips first! Steer clear of Complainers Grumpy relatives can spoil a cruise fast. You know the ones! They constantly criticize everything from the service to the temperature of the …
Read More »Holland America Line “Club Orange” offers premium benefits
Speaking as a 3 star Mariner on Holland America Line, I’m excited about the new Club Orange that offers great benefits to those of us who haven’t had the opportunity to gain higher loyalty perks. Of course, if I spring for a Neptune or a Pinnacle Suite, I get Club …
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