'Little' Marina Big on Activity

The year isn’t even two months old and already our colleague Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows has been on four cruise ships, but we’re planning to catch up. Meanwhile, this week Phil is willing to share his point-by-point assessment of the four ships with our readers. Today:Oceania’s Marina Brand of ship: Deluxe-plus. Number of… Continue reading 'Little' Marina Big on Activity

The Eurodam but with a Difference

The year isn’t even two months old and already our colleague Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows has been on four cruise ships, but we’re planning to catch up. Meanwhile, this week Phil is willing to share his point-by-point assessment of the four ships with our readers. Today: Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam Brand of ship:… Continue reading The Eurodam but with a Difference

All's Dream-y in Disney's World

The year isn’t even two months old and already our colleague Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows has been on four cruise ships, but we’re planning to catch up. Meanwhile, this week Phil is willing to share his point-by-point assessment of the four ships with our readers. Today: Disney’s Dream Brand of ship: Family (also… Continue reading All's Dream-y in Disney's World

Long and short of Azamara Journey

The year isn’t even two months old and already our colleague Phil Reimer of Ports and Bows has been on four cruise ships, but we’re planning to catch up. Meanwhile, this week Phil is willing to share his point-by-point assessment of the four ships with our readers. Today: Azamara’s Journey Brand of ship: Deluxe. Number… Continue reading Long and short of Azamara Journey

Getting to Your Stateroom…Early?

How important is embarkation day to you — once you’re on the ship? We need a little help with this one, because getting into your room quickly is either very important or not a big deal. As in…very important not to have to sit around the ship waiting for the staterooms to be available…or not… Continue reading Getting to Your Stateroom…Early?