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Carnival Sunshine Cruises To Florida This Week

Posted onApril 14, 2014August 29, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Carnival Sunshine just finished her first North American assignment, a series of sailings from New Orleans,  after a $155-million makeover.  The cruise ship formerly known as Carnival Destiny, was stripped to bare metal in most public areas. Then rebuilt with Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagscarnival, Cruises, florida, sunshine

River Cruising On An Ocean Cruise Budget: Yes, You Can

Posted onApril 11, 2014September 12, 2014AuthorChris Owen

In this series, River Cruising On An Ocean Cruise Budget, we began by suggesting that it is possible to experience a Viking River Cruise in mid-range accommodations for what one might spend on the upper end stateroom of most major ocean cruise lines.  Total Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscruise, cruising, ocean, river

River Cruising On An Ocean Cruise Budget: Possible?

Posted onApril 7, 2014September 12, 2014AuthorChris Owen

We have been covering a lot of ground with river cruises lately, and for good reason. River cruises, namely Viking River Cruises fit very nicely into our narrative that closely relates travel to experiencing the world and in turn gaining Read More …

CategoriesRiver CruisingTagscruise, cruising, ocean, possible, river

Extreme Adventures Help Define Luxe Cruise Line

Posted onApril 7, 2014AuthorChris Owen

An attractive element of Crystal Cruises shore excursion program is creating exclusive, eye-opening luxury experiences for their passengers.  Called the Crystal Adventures program, what Crystal does ashore has contributed to the line’s top rating for two decades. Crystal Cruises experiential cruising features Read More …

CategoriesLuxuryTagsadventures, cruise, define, extreme

Carnival Splendor To Sail From Norfolk, Feature Unique Itineraries

Posted onApril 6, 2014August 29, 2014AuthorChris Owen

While many cruise vacations begin and end in Florida,  sailing from a home port near you can offer some distinct advantages.  Driving to the embarkation port can save on transportation costs.  No flying also means no boarding groups, no jockeying Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscarnival, feature, itineraries, norfolk, splendor, unique

What Do You Give The Cruise Ship That Has Everything?

Posted onApril 5, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Oasis of the Seas is one of the two largest cruise ships in the world. As big as she may be, no space is left unused and Royal Caribbean International has jam packed public areas with activity, wellness, dining and Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagscruise

San Juan Itineraries Featured In Royal 2015-16 Summer Season

Posted onApril 3, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Royal Caribbean International has been rolling out the 2015-16 itineraries like clockwork this year, most recently releasing information about ships and itineraries for the 2015-16 season sailing from Florida homeports.  In Royal Caribbean Itineraries: Classic Or Amazing Wonderment, we told you about Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsfeatured, itineraries, royal, season, summer

Thanks To Viking River Cruises The World Is Starting To Make Sense

Posted onApril 2, 2014AuthorChris Owen

Learning about history; how it affected the world and the lessons for future generations is a classic learning model everyone who has the ability to read this should relate to.  Regardless of when and where the topics of world history Read More …

CategoriesExperienceTagsCruises, river, starting, thanks, Viking, world

Coast Guard Effort Might Slow Down Cruise Embarkation

Posted onMarch 28, 2014AuthorChris Owen

To cruise travelers sailing from a North American port, we often recommend arriving before the crowd, as being one of the first passengers on the ship brings some undeniable advantages.  There will be a wait, but many of us who Read More …

CategoriesPlanningTagscoast, cruise, effort, embarkation, guard

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