Ships that sail in the ocean
Completing our sailing of Viking Cruises new Viking Star, back home in Orlando but still a bit dazed by the stellar cruise experience, we’re still processing all that Empires of the Mediterranean itinerary brought to the table. A new cruise Read More …
As we reflect on a stellar experience sailing with Viking Cruises on new Viking Star, let’s review what it was like to sail on a new cruise line and their first new ship. At ChrisCruises.com- Viking Star: Examining What Really Read More …
Winding down our Viking Cruises sailing of new Viking Star, we stopped at the Greek port of Athens for a day. Choosing the included orientation tour of Athens, we enjoyed a lively local guide who made the tour interesting as Read More …
Stopping in Dubrovnik for the day on Viking Cruises new Viking Star, we enjoyed lovely Fall weather and nearly had the entire Croatian town to ourselves. A favorite stop on a number of Mediterranean sailings in the past, visiting with Read More …
One of the big reasons we’re fans of Viking River Cruises is the included tours at every stop along the way. Normally something one might pay extra for on a cruise, getting a good orientation of the interesting places Viking Read More …
Our first stop on Holland America Line’s Dancing With The Stars: At Sea Champion’s Cruise was Half Moon Cay, one of about 700 islands that make up the Bahamas. Going ashore, passengers off of Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam enjoyed a Read More …
Holland America Line is just one of a number of brands that fall under the Carnival Corporation umbrella. Along with sister-lines Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and others, each has a rich history, unique to itself. Sailing on Holland America’s Nieuw Read More …
This year we have traveled more miles and seen more places than any other to bring readers the information they need to choose the right cruise line, one that will be a good fit and bring a good quality experience. Read More …
A focus on the destinations visited by big ships, small ships and every size in-between seems to be a trending attraction of cruise vacations. Cruise lines are paying attention too, scheduling longer stays in port if not overnight. Releasing their 2016 European cruise season, Read More …