Inside cabin or oceanview? Oceanview or balcony? These are always part of the decision-making process when going on a cruise. And almost always, we opt for balcony. On the other hand…the other hand is a one-night cruise. For people on or near the Pacific Northwest, this kind of "cruise sampler" or "two-day break" is… Continue reading Sampler Cruises on West Coast
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Would the Grandkids Like This Cruise?
So you're having trouble getting the attention of your grandchildren. The eldest is a teenager and has discovered, among other things, girls. The second-eldest thinks grandparents only show up on birthdays and at Christmas, bearing gifts. The youngest is having trouble communicating with you. There's a good reason. She hasn't learned how to talk… Continue reading Would the Grandkids Like This Cruise?
Titanic Time: Centennial Reminders
People, are you ready for…the Titanic? You should be, because over the next three weeks, it'll be harder to miss than an iceberg in the fog (okay, bad joke). This is Titanic Time. In case you haven't heard, the 100th anniversary of the big ship's sinking, off the coast of Newfoundland (just over 200… Continue reading Titanic Time: Centennial Reminders
Key Upgrades for Sapphire Princess
It’s finally happened. All 16 Princess ships have piazza and pizza, and it’s a good thing the cruise line has competent proof readers. The Sapphire Princess is now out of dry-dock and on a Hawaiian vacation. It has a new Piazza Atrium, and it also has Alfredo’s Pizzeria. Anybody who has ever been on a… Continue reading Key Upgrades for Sapphire Princess
Puerto Vallarta No Fit for Princess
During the weekend, a close friend who regularly keeps track of Cruising Done Right alerted us to more never-ending tourism fears about Mexico. In digging a little further, we found what we always seem to find — the fear factor is being blown out of proportion. It started with Mazatlan, a year or so ago,… Continue reading Puerto Vallarta No Fit for Princess