Cruises
What is it Like to Cross the Equator on a Cruise Ship? I Did So on Norwegian Star!
I can not begin to tell you how many jokes were shared about where the lines were in the sea...
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Soon Slow Wi-Fi Will Be a Thing of the Past for Cruising – Starlink is Everywhere!
If you have experienced the frustration of internet connectivity on cruise ships in the past, then you might be looking...
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What You Should and Shouldn’t Ever Say To Cruise Ship Crew Members From an Insider!
If there’s something cruise ship crew members are known for (more so than on land, dare I say) is being...
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How do Cruise Ship Security Handle Issues Onboard? Do They Carry Guns?
One of the strongest feelings you get when you cruise is an overwhelming sense of safety and security. There is,...
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Panning for Gold in Alaska From Norwegian Jewel Cruise Ship – I get the “Gold Rush”
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight - eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my...
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Who Knew – Cruise Ships Can Cause Landing Issues for Airplanes at Some Airports!
For fun my two passions are aviation and cruising. That is good as the fun begins for me with the...
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What Is the Best Cruise Line? It Depends!
There are many ways to rate a cruise and so much of it depends on how well the cruise line...
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Overnight Cruise Port Stays – Making the Most of the Extra Time
USA Today recently posted a brief article on overnight cruise port stays - 'Come and go as you please': Here's...
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Why it is Such a Stupid Idea to Even Try to Bring Any Kinds of Drugs Onboard a Cruise Ship!
When I am booking a cruise I know that I will be enjoying an adult beverage onboard like a slushy...
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Things That Have Changed for the Better – and Worse – for Cruisers Over Time!
Over the last couple of years, especially past the pandemic, several things have changed for cruisers all around. Some have...
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Introduction: My “Free” Carnival Glory 14 Day Crossing Cruise from Barcelona Spain
Prologue: The Most Stressed Out Cruise Vacation Ever – So Much Just Went Wrong! Introduction: My "Free" Carnival Glory 14...
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Why I Am Not Going for Cabin Upgrade Offers on my Next Two Cruises.
Unlike airlines that offer, for elites anyway, complimentary upgrades, cruise lines (well, a lot of them anyway) offer a chance...
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How to Use Your Norwegian Cruise Lines Diamond Latitudes Level Cabin Upgrade Award and What is it Worth?
Introduction and overview of my Alaska adventure Delta Award Flight - eking out value from SkyPennies to Alaska Booking my...
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Bird Flu – A Threat to Expedition Cruises???
Is a rise in bird flu a threat to expedition cruises? I mentioned in this post - Is Ecuador Safe?...
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Inside the Cruise Ship Tours: Why you Shouldn’t Miss it (if you can go)!
One of the many (as in MANY) activities several cruise lines offer their guests these days is an exciting tour...
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