Cruise ships are known for their luxurious amenities, gourmet dining, and world-class entertainment, but did you know that they're also home to a quirky and endearing tradition that has been growing in popularity? I'm talking about hiding rubber ducks on cruise ships for others to find. In this blog post,…
If you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sea traveler, you might have some questions about the ins and outs of tipping on your cruise vacation. You're not alone! Cruise line gratuities can be a bit of a gray area for many travelers, so I've decided to dive in and…
Planning a cruise vacation can be an exciting process, but there are essential travel documents you need to consider before you embark on your journey. One common question that comes up is whether a passport is required for a cruise. While the requirements for a passport may vary depending on…
We all know how stressful disembarkation day can be, especially if you're like me and want to carry your own bags off the ship. All cruise lines offer passengers two options for disembarking. Self or express disembarkation, or standard disembarkation. If you're capable of carrying all your luggage off the…
Ahoy! Welcome to our super cool interactive map, powered by Marine Traffic.com that lets you check out maritime traffic all over the world! It's like having a virtual window to the high seas, where you can see all sorts of ships cruising around. And the best part? You can filter…
In just a few days, I'll embark on my next cruise adventure aboard the 5,374-passenger Carnival Celebration for a 7-day Western Caribbean voyage, departing on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from PortMiami. The Carnival Celebration, the newest addition to the Carnival fleet, is an Excel-class ship and the company's flagship. It's…
An interesting bit of history was discussed in the Autumn 2018 issue of the Cunarder, the official magazine of Cunard Line. Everyone knows the ships in the Cunard fleet, past and present, sport a bright red and black funnel - the ship's "smokestack." This design has been around and unchanged…
If you're like me, you find that one of the most exciting parts of a cruise is being out on the deck or your stateroom balcony watching the ship enter or depart a port. I always head outside to watch just how the men and women on the bridge of…
In this next installment of my visit to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA I take you on a tour of the ocean liner's open decks. It's here where you can see first-hand that time has not been on the old girl's side. While from a distance her black…
Time for another installment about my time spent onboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. In case you're just catching up, I had the opportunity to spend a few nights onboard this famous Cunard ocean liner turned floating hotel. [caption id="attachment_13157" align="aligncenter" width="800"] External view of the Queen Mary…
