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Flying from Orlando to Iceland to join Viking Ocean Cruises new Viking Star was going to be a unique experience, for a number of reasons. In this first post on the ground in Iceland, some observations about two airlines, two Read More …
As we end our sailing with Holland America Line for Oprah’s Year Of Adventure Cruise, it is time to look back on the 7-day voyage, photo by photo. Here, a collection of my favorite photos from memorable places and events Read More …
As onboard events go, Oprah was going to be a tough act to follow. We knew that. A whole lot of energy had gone into A Conversation With Oprah. It might have been time for a pause in the inspiration Read More …
One of the big reasons many passengers booked Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise with Holland America Line was, well, Oprah herself. Available time on the first three days of the seven night Alaska sailing had been programmed wisely, setting up Read More …
Sailing from Seattle non-stop North to Alaska was a brilliant idea. That time at sea allows nearly two days to prepare for the potential adventure ahead in the land of the midnight sun. Much like a cruise-tour that might start Read More …
By the end of our first day on Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise, we had seen and done a lot. Just getting to Seattle from Orlando for boarding the ship took about as long a flight to Europe. Once aboard, Read More …
A cruise to Alaska usually starts out about like any other sailing: arrive at the embarkation city, make it to the ship, get on board and sail away. Mixed in with all that is the anticipation of what lies ahead; Read More …
Another part of preparing a 7-day Alaska sailing with Holland America Line for Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise: providing a list of ways to follow along with our journey. Sharing our previous travel experiences on other cruise lines, one part of the process is crystal Read More …
Continuing to grow in popularity with cruise travelers, Port Canaveral has been chosen by Norwegian Cruise Line to host Norwegian Sun for 2018 sailings to Cuba and the Bahamas. Not exactly the most exciting news until we consider a substantial Read More …