Everyone and their brother is looking for the cheapest way to book a cruise. I get it! A very close friend told me, “You don’t always get what you pay for, but don’t expect something that you didn’t pay for.” Here are the facts: Travel agents are paid by the …
Read More »The Ark Cruise Becomes First Cruise Festival to Accept Cryptocurrency
VentsMagazine.com is reporting: “Whether you believe it to be nothing more than a passing fad, or think it’s the bank-disrupting phenomenon in the global payment environment that lives up to the hype, there’s no doubt cryptocurrencies are here to stay – even if only as a source of polarising conversation. …
Read More »Cruise ship companies are tripping over themselves to win more passengers
CNBC.com has a great article about cruise lines competing for more passengers. From go-kart tracks to onboard mini-breweries, the cruise lines are spending big cash to get you to sail with them. Click on the link below for the story. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/22/royal-caribbean-carnival-norwegian-cruise-ships.html Scott Lara (The Cruise Genius)
Read More »It’s looking more likely we’ll have another El Niño this season, weather service says
I’ve come to learn not to trust weather forecasters, but this news gives me hope that we will experience a mild hurricane season. NBC News is reporting, “The National Weather Service on Thursday issued an El Niño watch for next fall and winter, raising the prospects for cooler, wetter weather …
Read More »ScottLara1961 has now become TheCruiseGenius
I’ve worked very hard over the last few years to bring my knowledge (and passion) of cruises to my family, friends and to my social media followers. Several of my good friends have lobbied me to change the name of my blog from ScottLara1961 to something more cruise related. Here’s …
Read More »Mega-cruises are becoming copies of the great Las Vegas resorts
ScienceDaily.com has a great article about the evolution of cruise ships into Vegas resorts! Keep in mind that the cruise lines want to keep the money in their piggy bank, so when they create these massive ships, they know people will be spending dollars! Click on the link below for …
Read More »Couple wants compensation after missing cruise due to flight delays
Ctvnews.ca has a story about a couple demanding a refund because of flight delays. “On May 13, Stephen and Karen Tepperman arrived early at Toronto Pearson International Airport for what was supposed to be a dream holiday to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. They said they made it to the …
Read More »10 lessons for skeptical first-time cruisers
When I talk to some people about my passion for cruising, I hear lots of reasons why they don’t want to cruise. Check out this great article from CNN that debunks many of these objections! Then email me the dates you want to sail. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/first-time-cruise-lessons/index.html
Read More »Cruising with step-kids, adopted kids, and with only one parent.
Now that the summer cruise season begins, many adults will be taking kids on cruise vacations. Back in the day, you would have both the biological mom and dad holding their biological kids by the hand as they approached the check-in desk, but no longer. Large numbers of adults may …
Read More »14 Health Mistakes You Should Never Make on a Cruise
Prevention.com has a great article about staying healthy during your cruise vacation. The media always talks about the dreaded norovirus on cruises, however, they rarely report that it happens on land also! Click on the link below and take notes! https://www.prevention.com/health/g21348562/healthy-cruise-tips/
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