If you’re booked on Anthem of the Seas, the newest Royal Caribbean ship on the sea, make sure you take a ride on the North Star. That’s the pod at the end of an arm that takes you on a ride over the water while the ship is cruising. And after you’ve done it, do… Continue reading North Star? RipCord? Go now!
Tag: Holland America
Merry Christmas! Season’s Greetings!
Cruise pictures that require no description at this time of year, other than to accompany them with wishes for peace, happiness and safe cruising… Holland America Noordam 14 nights February 13, 2016 Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin, Melbourne, Burnie, Eden, Sydney Inside: $999 Cost per day: $71 www.hollandamerica.com
Friday File: A Market In Vietnam
In a country such as Vietnam, markets are far more than tourist attractions; they are the lifeblood of its people, who depend on catches of the day and main courses that North Americans regard as delicacies for their survival. For locals, every day is market day, sometimes without closures. Fellow cruisers on AmaWaterways’ new river… Continue reading Friday File: A Market In Vietnam
Panama Canal Cruise In The Dark
Maybe we’re missing something here… Windstar Cruises has a new program for sailing through the Panama Canal, at night. Yes, in the dark, or mostly in the dark. As the cruise line points out, it will give Windstar guests a chance “to experience the sights and sounds of the Panama Canal while enjoying amenities and… Continue reading Panama Canal Cruise In The Dark
Friday File: The Princess Celebration
Yesterday was the big day for Princess Cruises, which has had many big days over the last 50 years. Yesterday being December 3, it was the actual 50th anniversary of the first Princess cruise — Los Angeles to Mexico on the Princess Patricia. It was also the first day of the cruise to re-create that… Continue reading Friday File: The Princess Celebration