The Amazing Dreampad Musical Travel Pillow

The Dreampad is a technology-based smart pillow designed to reduce stress and improve sleep. Originally created to help children with Autism and ADHD relax and sleep better, the Dreampad musical travel pillow is now helping travelers of all ages combat sleep Read More …

Family Cruise Travel Gear Favorites

Travel by ship can make for the best family vacations ever. The inclusive nature of family cruising locks down the price of options that are variable when traveling by land or air. Transportation from place to place, meals, lodging, and entertainment Read More …

Solid Viking Value, Quality Continue Evolution, Smartly

Another question asked as we sail comes from Polly & Tim from Denver who will be sailing with Viking Cruises later this year. Should I pre-tip on my Viking cruise like I do on any other cruise? If so, how Read More …

Viking Star Dining For All

Currently sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises aboard first-ship Viking Star, we’re answering your questions and gathering information for in-depth discussion on a number of topics. One of those questions is of the utmost concern to some potential cruise travelers.  To Read More …

Carnival Triumph To Become Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Sunshine was the first ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet to bring all elements of the Funship 2.0 upgrade plan to sea. In the last five years, that program has been rolled out fleetwide. Originally launched as Carnival Read More …

Warm Weather Travel Gear: Another Fashionable Bag, This One Actually Cool

So, we’re about halfway through Wave Season, traditionally one of the most popular times of the year to buy a cruise.  This is also a popular time for the makers and promoters of travel gear to share their products for our consideration. Read More …

Guide: How To Follow Our Viking Ocean Cruise

You are invited to follow along on our summer sailing with Viking Cruises, a 15-day ocean itinerary titled Into The Midnight Sun.  Look first to ChrisCruises on Instagram feed for daily posts while we travel.  As the name of the Read More …