When Royal Caribbean first introduced Quantum-class cruise ships, they were billed as the most technologically advanced ship ever built and carried a price tag of more than a billion-dollars each. Quantum of the Seas, the first in the class, made her debut in 2014 and quickly received accolades from travelers,…
The next ship to gain the title of “world’s largest cruise ship,” has touched water today for the first time. Royal Caribbean’s next Oasis-class ship, Symphony of the Seas, was floated out of dry dock and moved to begin the next phase of construction. [caption id="attachment_11819" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Royal Caribbean's…
One of my most popular cruise reviews was the one I did in November/December 2014 when I sailed on the inaugural cruise for Royal Caribbean's newest, most technically advanced, not to mention most expensive cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas. Robotic bartenders, a radical departure in interior design, WOW Bands to open…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises raised the bar with luxury cruising when Seven Seas Explorer was launched in July 2016. Able to carry 750 passengers, she is considered one of the most luxurious cruise ships ever built with a price tag of $450 million. [caption id="attachment_10213" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Regent Seven Seas…
Le Cirque is a renowned restaurant located onboard Holland America Line's luxury cruise ships, offering passengers an unforgettable culinary experience. One of the highlights of dining at Le Cirque is the tableside Chateaubriand carving, which adds a touch of drama and excitement to an already exceptional evening. Chateaubriand is a…
Ah, Venice. Delicious Italian food, romantic gondola rides through the canals that take the place of roadways, magnificent palaces that seem to float on water... and cruise ships. A friend of mine, Dan from King Webmaster, is vacationing in Italy with his lovely wife. They were enjoying dinner al fresco…
On the morning of March 29, 2015, the captain of the Holland America Line cruise ship, ms Noordam came over the ship's intercom with a request for any passenger with type O- blood to report to the medical center as there was an ill passenger in need of a blood…
Aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam, a day at sea can be full of surprises. One day, in particular, stood out, as the ship encountered some of the most intense winds we faced during our 7-Day Western Caribbean Cruise in December 2010. While we didn't have large waves to contend with, we…
