The Financial Times is reporting that due to travel restrictions and falling prices, the number of Chinese cruise passengers is set to fall next year. For the last year or so, the cruise media has been reporting that new-build cruise ships were heading to China. That bothered me personally because …
Read More »Want the perfect cabin? Book early!
I’ve said it 1000 times. If you want the perfect cabin on your cruise, you can’t wait until the last minute to book your cruise vacation! This article says it all. http://beta.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-cruise-news-20171210-story.html Be sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @scottlara1961
Read More »Bermuda to gain many more cruise passengers in 2018
Bernews.com is reporting that Bermuda will receive many cruise passengers outside of summer months in 2018. The 2018 Cruise Ship Schedule shows a 67% increase in cruise calls in the month of April from 2017. Click on the link below for all the details and congratulations to Bermuda! http://bernews.com/2017/12/180-cruise-calls-expected-in-bermuda-next-year/ Be …
Read More »Bronx boy shot in head honored by New York Knicks, gets free 7-day cruise.
The New York Daily News reports that 5-year-old Jaheem Hunter who recovered from a shot in the head by a stray bullet was honored on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden and given a free 7-day cruise. Check out the story here: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx-boy-shot-head-honored-knicks-free-cruise-article-1.3720396
Read More »Cruise ships return to St. Maarten!
The Caribbean Journal is reporting that 10,000 cruise passengers will be in St. Maarten over the next few days! St. Maarten experienced heavy damage in 2017 totaling over $1 billion dollars according to relief organizations due to Hurricane Irma. Marty and I have visited St. Maarten many times and consider …
Read More »Princess Cruises honoring the military with great benefits!
As a U.S. Navy veteran, I deeply appreciate it when companies give me and my fellow members of the military great discounts! My first ship, the U.S.S Samuel Eliot Morison FFG-13 I haven’t sailed on Princess Cruises yet, but here are some great benefits that they are offering veterans and …
Read More »My poll on kids on cruises.
A week ago I conducted a poll on Facebook asking people if they had noticed that more and more parents are pulling their kids out of school to go on cruises. My concern is that few parents put their kids in the designated kids programs and let their kids run …
Read More »Great hack for your next cruise!
You know it, I know it, and the American people know it! You’re bound to spill something on your clothes on a cruise!!! My wife Marty came up with this great hack! 1. Spot clean your garments or soak them in the tub with high quality detergent! 2. After you …
Read More »Carnival announces “clearer” boarding pass
On December 8, 2017, you will see a big change to your Carnival boarding pass. This “clearer” boarding pass prominently displays your boarding time and most importantly, the final boarding time for your cruise! Remember, you still need to bring your passport, (or certified birth certificate for closed-ended U.S. cruises) …
Read More »Two videos from our recent Eurodam cruise!
The first video is from the top of the mountain looking down at Magens Bay, St. Thomas. The second one is on the tender heading to Half Moon Cay! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @scottlara1961
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