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
Read More »5 signs that you’ve cruised many times.
1. You know the location of all of the public restrooms on the ship! 2. You know crew members by name, and more importantly, they know you! Nothing makes me happier than when a crew member says, “Mr. Scott…..Welcome back!!!!” 3. You bring a small cooler for ice instead of …
Read More »Key differences between Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam!
Marty and I enjoyed a 7 day cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam from Nov 4-11th (cabin 4127 obstructed view) and then the Eurodam Nov 26-Dec 3rd (cabin 4125 obstructed view). I noticed a few differences I wanted to share: 1. While both ships had the amazing BB Kings band, the …
Read More »An amazing cruise on the Eurodam!
Marty and I just returned from a great cruise on the Holland America Eurodam. We were happy that the atrium was decorated for Christmas. Stay tuned to my blog over the next couple of days for my updates on St. Thomas, Grand Turk and other cool stuff. Scott Lara @scottlara1961 …
Read More »Back in Grand Turk! #Eurodam
Yes, two weeks ago we were here via the Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam! Marty and I have returned today on the Eurodam! I will be reporting on the differences between the two ships and reconstruction efforts on St. Thomas. We drove from Jax on Sat and spent the night at …
Read More »Sailing on the Holland America Line Eurodam today!
I was hoping to bring my 80 year old mom on this cruise, but unfortunately she became ill before leaving Chicago. No worries, she’s on the mend! I was able to do a name change and now my wife Marty (The Martster) is coming along!!! I will be reporting from …
Read More »Your chance to win a Carnival cruise!!!
Carnival, in partnership with Amazon is giving away 24 cruises! Click on the link for all the details! https://www.amazon.com/gp/adlp/carnivalsweeps Scott Lara @scottlara1961 on Twitter and Instagram
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