Most passenger ships have been sitting idly at anchor since the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the cruise industry last February. A few cruise lines had hoped to resume operations by year-end, but it now looks like it may be late spring of 2021 or later before most start sailing again. Until then, all I can do is dream about my favourite cruse destinations and where I will be sailing to once a Covid-19 vaccine makes travelling by ship safe again.
Continue reading “MY WET DREAMS”
Cruising off-the beaten path – Ushuaia, Argentina
Cruising has expanded exponentially since the 1970s and there are now more than 300 cruise ships plying the seas in almost every part of the world. But Millennials are abandoning traditional types of vacations in favour of more authentic and adventurous types of travel. Will this generational change sink the cruise industry?
Freedom, Equality & the French Riviera
Not so long ago, some in the European Union were pushing for vacations to be declared a human right. But with Brexit on the horizon, the idea of a free cruise may no longer make sense, if it ever did. Continue reading “IS CRUISING A HUMAN RIGHT?”
Disney Cruise Line voted best for families
Knowing how cruise lines score in annual award competitions is a good place to start when looking for a ship that suits your lifestyle and pocketbook. Continue reading “WHICH CRUISE LINE IS BEST?”
Floating condominium Oasis of the Seas
Many modern passenger vessels look more like bloated condominiums than elegant ocean liners. But do all the fabulous amenities inside a ship make up for an ugly exterior? Continue reading “ARE CRUISE SHIPS UGLY?”
Multi-generational family cruise in French Polynesia
Cruise ships are proving to be a popular and cost-effective option for multi-generational vacations. Continue reading “FAMILY CRUISING IS ALL RELATIVE!”
Go surfing aboard your ship (courtesy RCCL)
The right combination of sea and port days make for a much more enjoyable cruise ship vacation. Continue reading “SEA DAYS DELIVER A BETTER CRUISE”
Main dining room on the QM2
Discover how to get the best from your culinary experience at sea. Continue reading “10 SECRETS OF NAUTICAL NOSHING”
Norwegian fjords
From the coral-fringed lagoons of French Polynesia to the majestic fjords of Norway, the best way to discover the world’s most beautiful places is by ship.
Crossing the equator by ship is a milestone often marked by King Neptune baptizing Pollywog passengers and inducting them into the secret society of Shellbacks. Continue reading “OVER KING NEPTUNE’S EQUATOR”
Gentlemans Portion 