Critical Flight Planning Fails: Missed Connections

A number of passengers on any given sailing from the United States drive to the port of embarkation.  Conveniently-located cruise homeports around the country can eliminate the need to find and book flights, making a positive impact on the travel Read More …

Lost Luggage: Getting There Is Half The Fun, Sometimes

On one hand, it would be nice if we could transport to destinations via Star Trek technology that some future generation might enjoy, skipping the airports, flights, transfers and meals along the way.  Just right to the place we want Read More …

Norwegian Freestyle Cruising Opens Itineraries Through 2022

It’s been over a half-century that Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising.  Norwegian was the first to offer guests the freedom and flexibility commonly found on most cruise lines today with Norwegian Freestyle Cruising. No set Read More …

Planning Your Alaska Cruise: Which Cruise Line?

The process of identifying an Alaska cruise that is a good fit for any traveler begins by deciding how to do it in the first place. Until this year, popular options have included a round-trip sailing from Seattle or Vancouver Read More …

Cruise Jail: Apparently, We Are Insured For That

On the list of topics cruise travelers do not want to talk about: travel insurance.  This lackluster optional cost often takes a budget back seat to more glamorous alternatives. Shore tours, spa treatments or beverage packages come to mind. Nowhere Read More …

SeaDream 2020 Med Brings Unusual New Ports

SeaDream Yacht Club has two twin, casually elegant mega-yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II. Each sailing with just 56 couples and a 95-person award-winning crew,  SeaDream proposes “It’s yachting, not cruising,” defining not only the size of the vessels but the onboard lifestyle and anticipatory service.  The Read More …