I remember driving over the Dames Point Bridge this past Thursday and seeing our Jacksonville-based Carnival Elation docked at JaxPort. My wife and I have sailed from Jacksonville many, many times. It always brings a smile to my face seeing so many people either enjoying their first cruise or returning …
Read More »7 best cruises for a ladies only cruise getaway
I just read this article from elitedaily.com and found it interesting for one reason. It gives us guys some alone time!!! For those of us that are married, a little time away from our spouses make us appreciate each other even more. If you’re single, the “Love Boat” cruise is …
Read More »Man arrested at airport for wearing too many clothes
Just when you thought you’ve heard it all, a man trying to avoid the cost of a baggage fee, was arrested for wearing too many clothes! Ryan Carney Williams who goes by the name of Ryan Hawaii was trying to fly from Iceland to England was not allowed to board …
Read More »How to get fitter, not fatter, on a cruise
If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you know it’s hard not to eat everything in sight! 24 hour room service, free pizza and sandwiches, ice cream and more can really add on the pounds! As I’ve said in previous posts, I always take the stairs when I cruise and …
Read More »Casino Boat catches fire off the Florida Coast
CBS News reports a Sun Cruz casino boat caught fire near Port Richey, Florida. Click on the link below for the full story. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sun-cruz-casino-boat-fire-florida-crews-rescue-passengers/
Read More »Cruise Ship Secrets below decks.
I just read this article from AOL.com about what really happens below decks on cruise ships. Seriously? Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @scottlara1961 and click on the link below for the story: https://www.aol.com/article/lifestyle/2018/01/12/cruise-secrets-crew-members-reveal-what-actually-happens-behind-cabin-doors/23332113/
Read More »Sailing the world as a Chaplain on a cruise ship
The Gazette.com has a great article about being a chaplain on a cruise ship. My wife and I sail on Holland America Line frequently and we enjoyed talking to a priest on our most recent cruise. He also presided over a wedding renewal ceremony in the chapel on Half Moon …
Read More »The top 30 cleanest cruise ships
TheStreet.com looked through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data to share the 30 cleanest cruise ships afloat. Did your favorite ship make the list? Click the link below to see: https://www.thestreet.com/slideshow/14441713/1/the-cleanest-cruise-ships-afloat.html
Read More »Second Norwegian Cruise Ship sails through Bomb Cyclone
Over the last few days, we have been hearing stories of terror from passengers on the Norwegian Breakaway as they sailed through the winter #BombCyclone. Now CBS News in New York is reporting that the Norwegian Gem also sailed through the monster storm! Be sure to follow me on Twitter …
Read More »7.6 magnitude Earthquake hits the Caribbean
The Daily Mail is reporting that a 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred Tuesday night between the Cayman Islands and Honduras. Fortunately, no damage or tsunami’s occurred in the region. Click on the link below for all the details: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5253011/Massive-7-6-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-Caribbean.html
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