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

Speaking as a U.S. Navy veteran, with the exception of fire, a man overboard is the most dangerous aspect of being at sea. As many news outlets have been reporting, a crew member of the Norwegian Getaway went overboard on Saturday. Nearly 24 hours later, the Carnival Glory which was …

I’ve been following The Bucket List Family for a while on social media. Forbes.com reports, “The Bucket List Family became social media sensations after Garrett Gee, a young Utah husband and dad of two, sold his mobile-scanning app (Scan) to Snapchat for $54 million. Garrett and his wife Jessica set …

If you’re looking for a comprehensive cruise guide, it’s hard to beat this article from cntraveler.com. For years I’ve been telling my family, friends and followers on social media that a cruise is the best choice for a vacation. It doesn’t matter if you are couple, a family, newlyweds or …

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 …

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. …

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)  

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …