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Category: Ocean Cruising

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Pausing Briefly, Koningsdam Sister Construction Begins

Posted onJuly 13, 2016August 9, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Visiting a number of Norwegian ports of call,  we’re sailing Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam during her inaugural season.  Along for the ride, a diverse group of passengers hailing from around world are enjoying a variety of activities both on Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsbegins, construction, koningsdam, pausing, sister

Our Viking Journey: The Whole Story

Posted onJuly 12, 2016February 21, 2019AuthorChris Owen

Just completing our Empires of the Mediterranean sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises on new Viking Sea, I thought it might be a good idea to share the entire journey all in one place.  Below is a list of all we Read More …

CategoriesExperience, Live Events, Ocean CruisingTagsjourney, story, Viking, whole

Welcome Aboard: Holland America Line Koningsdam

Posted onJuly 10, 2016August 22, 2016AuthorChris Owen

“Life is 10 percent what you make it and 90 percent how you take it.” ― Irving Berlin Sailing with any given cruise line can produce a variety of impressions, intended or not.  Activities, entertainment, ship features, onboard programming and more can Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsaboard, america, holland, koningsdam

Battle Begins For Port Canaveral Cruise Line King

Posted onJuly 5, 2016August 22, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Carnival Magic has been sailing from Galveston for right at five years, alternating week-long itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean.  Kicking off her U.S. debut with a performance by GRAMMY Award-winning band Maroon 5, it was a big deal at the time Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsbattle, begins, canaveral, cruise

Costa Suite Perks Bring Nearly All-Inclusive Cruise Experience

Posted onJuly 3, 2016August 9, 2016AuthorChris Owen

Suite-level accommodations on a cruise are something every fan of cruise travel should reward themselves with from time to time.  Cruise lines know that and have been taking another look at their top end digs for passengers, adding and refining Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsbring, costa, inclusive, nearly, perks, suite

Harmony of the seas

Harmony Of The Seas To Bring Bonus Family Value, Tricked Out Water Slide

Posted onJuly 2, 2016September 13, 2016AuthorChris Owen

When Royal Caribbean’s 227,000-ton Harmony of the Seas begins sailing in May, the next world’s largest cruise ship will be packed with features and attractions, much like her sisters Allure of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas.  But Harmony is Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsbonus, bring, family, harmony, tricked, value

Orlando Attractions Bump Port Canaveral Popularity Higher

Posted onJune 19, 2016June 18, 2017AuthorChris Owen

Port Canaveral may not be the easiest embarkation port to access when flying to Florida for a cruise.  Port Everglades is right across the street from the Fort Lauderdale airport. Port Miami has eternally trendy South Beach and The Florida Keys. Port Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsattractions, canaveral, higher, orlando, popularity

Sailing Carnival Magic: An Occasional Post From Paradise

Posted onJune 15, 2016September 13, 2016AuthorChris Owen

We’re sailing right now on Carnival Cruise Line’s newly remodeled Carnival Magic, a ship we saw debut not all that long ago.  Actually, it was just last month that we took a drive to Port Canaveral in celebration of year-round Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagscarnival, magic, occasional, paradise, sailing

Harmony Of The Seas Continues Popular Features, Neighborhoods

Posted onMay 23, 2016August 25, 2016AuthorChris Owen

After 32 months of construction, the arrival of Harmony of the Seas marks a major milestone for Royal Caribbean International as the 226,963 gross registered ton ship becomes the 25th in the fleet. Packed With Onboard Features “Harmony of the Seas is redefining vacations Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagscontinues, features, harmony, neighborhoods, popular

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