New Home Port for Caribbean Cruisers

Cruising’s uncharted waters are about to get charted. It’s only a matter of time until Cuba becomes the next big cruise-line destination. The parade has already begun with yesterday’s announcement that Tropicana Cruises is soon to home-port a ship in Havana. Having said that, finding out how to get on the Adriana, set to sail… Continue reading New Home Port for Caribbean Cruisers

A Panama Canal Voyage's Missing Link

On our trip through the Panama Canal in April (see old blogs), our singular regret was that we weren’t able to disembark in the country that hosts the Canal. Our daughter and son-in-law had spent some time in Panama and, while we sometimes have — what shall we say? — different tastes when it comes… Continue reading A Panama Canal Voyage's Missing Link

Turnaround Day's Variety of Impacts

In our home, turnaround day is the day that one set of house guests departs just hours before another set of house guests arrive. Strip the beds, clean the house, prepare the menus. Etcetra. Our compensation — not that we would expect to be compensated! — is the pleasure of our guests’ company. In the… Continue reading Turnaround Day's Variety of Impacts

Arrive Early, Stay Late Good Habit

The more we cruise, the more we learn about things to do and not do. One “thing” we always try to do is be in our departure city at least 24 hours ahead of time, and have at least 24 hours in our arrival city before going on to wherever. We think it’s a small… Continue reading Arrive Early, Stay Late Good Habit

Cabo San Lucas — It's All About Time

Before we ever saw Cabo San Lucas, we’d heard that it was the jewel of the Baja California steps when taking a cruise on the Mexican Riviera. And every time we’ve been there, the lasting impression has been the same — not enough time. Part of the reason is that cruise ships have to tender… Continue reading Cabo San Lucas — It's All About Time