As I mentioned in a previous post, a trip to sunny Los Angeles provided me with the opportunity to stay onboard the classic ocean liner, Queen Mary. Built in 1934 for the Cunard Line, Queen Mary transported passengers across the Atlantic until she was retired in 1967. Since then, she has…
One of the most important steps when planning a cruise vacation is choosing your stateroom. For first-time cruisers, I always recommend something low and mid-ship if they’re not sure how the motion of the ocean will affect them. I personally try to score an aft-facing balcony stateroom. Some of my…
In an earlier post, I shared photos of my friend Steve and Angelo's cruise on the MS Marina from Oceania Cruises. As I mentioned, one of the highlights of their journey was a port call in Cuba. Oceania, and other cruise lines, recently began sailing into this island nation after…
In December 2012, I had the privilege to sail on a brand new ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet, the MS Riveria. Launched just a few months earlier, the 1,250 passenger ship was exquisite and the service was impeccable. The Riveria is the sister ship to the MS Marina which…
It's time to take a look at another “Steakhouse at Sea,” this time we cruise into Chops Grille which is featured on just about every Royal Caribbean cruise ship with a few exceptions. Like most steakhouses on land, Chops Grille is a dark wood, white tablecloth restaurant that features prime…
A cruise is a great way to spend a vacation relaxing, exploring new destinations, soaking up some sun and enjoying the serenity an ocean cruise offers. But there is also one other key ingredient to cruising... the food! It's no secret that eating is a large part of the cruise…
The main dining room (MDR) on a cruise ship used to be the only place where you would eat dinner with your fellow passengers. As times and tastes have changed, the MDR has made way to a plethora of specialty restaurants taking up more and more space on today's ships…
I recently took you on a photo tour of the two-story Crown Loft Suite I had the pleasure of staying in during a cruise on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. This time I'm taking you on a tour of the massive Aqua Theatre Suite #8330 on another one of…
It wasn't that long ago when I took a cruise on the largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas. (By the way, when Harmony of the Seas makes her debut in just a few short months, she will take the "world's largest" title away from…
Welcome to my photo tour of the Carnival Paradise, where you will get to experience the stunning beauty and amenities this ship has to offer. From the spacious staterooms to the diverse dining options and exciting entertainment, this ship promises to provide guests with an unforgettable vacation experience. Join me…
