The Cruise Genius (Scott Lara) Cruise News, Reviews and Tips! (Interested in booking a cruise? Email: slara1961@gmail.com)

I wanted to share some of my tips about the Jacksonville-based Carnival Fascination! Scott Lara talks about the Carnival Fascination!

I’ve just started a Podcast. Check it out for my latest tips, updates and info on cruising! http://scottlara1961.podbean.com/

Several people have asked me about the Carnival Cheers Program Drink Package. Thanks to Gambee for creating this! Check out this great info about it and how to make it worth your while: http://www.cruisewithgambee.com/carnival-cheers-program-drink-package/

Holland America has been transporting passengers for over 130 years and is one of the most respected cruise lines in the world. This venerable line offers all the modern amenities with a fleet of 15 appropriately Dutch named ships that visit all 7 continents. The ships are mid-size and offer …

Over 5 years ago I met Doug Parker of Cruise Radio. We were both working together at a radio station here in Jacksonville and he asked me to be a guest on his new show, Cruise Radio. He was excited about merging his love of radio and combining it with …

Check out my interview on Channel 4!http://www.news4jax.com/news/affordable-summer-cruises/26960026

Hi! I’ve been asked to be a guest on the Channel 4 (WJXT) Morning Show this Tuesday in the 8 am hour! I will be talking about great cruise deals on our Jacksonville based Carnival Fascination, cruising during hurricane season and the Carnival Live concert series. I hope you will …

I just received word that Carnival is making cruising more enjoyable! As I have mentioned previously, my wife Marty is a lung cancer survivor. She had her entire left lung removed 12 years ago. Marty is always concerned that if we get a balcony, she will smell cigarette smoke from …

As the 4th of July is upon us, I wanted to share a few thoughts. As a Navy veteran, I’m keenly aware of the price of freedom, and what we need to do to maintain our freedom. Americans need to be involved in the political process and support those elected …

Ok. Here we go. Who likes Trace Adkins? I actually met him on the Blake Shelton Cruise back in 2012, but that’s another story (You can see the Q and A with him here: http://youtu.be/s6ztzCNxsh8) Get this. We leave on our own Jacksonville based Carnival Fascination on Saturday, Oct 11th. Sunday …