Today’s stop on this 9-day cruise aboard the Norwegian Sky is one of my all-time favorites, San Juan, Puerto Rico. My love affair with this charming city began back in 1994 during my first visit on Royal Caribbean’s Sovereign of the Seas. The charm of Old San Juan captivated me…
Carnival Cruise Line today announced an order for three new ships, each set to be the biggest and most fun-packed vessels they've ever launched. These new ships, built by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and are scheduled to set sail in the summers…
Ahoy there, fellow cruisers! Welcome aboard the Norwegian Sky for this exciting 9-day Caribbean adventure! Today’s port-of-call is the enchanting island of St. Maarten, a unique blend of Dutch and French influences offering a double-dose of cultural charm and adventure. First, let's explore the island's fascinating split personality. The southern…
We’re in the home stretch of this 9-day Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Sky, and today we’re docked in St. John’s, Antigua—not to be confused with St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. These are two vastly different destinations! St. John’s is an elusive port, one that not many cruise…
Another day, another port of call! Day 4 of this 9-day cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky brought us to the beautiful island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Our arrival at 10 am sparked an exodus from the ship, as eager passengers disembarked to hit the…
Greetings from the sunny shores of the Dominican Republic! The 2,000 of us aboard the Norwegian Sky have just arrived at our first port of call on this thrilling 9-day Caribbean cruise. After setting sail from Miami on Tuesday, we spent a relaxing day at sea before docking at the…
After a fantastic first day on the Norwegian Sky, Day 2 proved to be equally impressive. Today, I'll share a few highlights and a short list of minor gripes. The day was spent cruising towards our first port of call, Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Given that the Sky…
Get ready for an exciting adventure with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) as they bring back cruises from the Port of Philadelphia in 2026! Starting April 16, 2026, the Norwegian Jewel will set sail on seven-to-nine-day cruises to Bermuda, departing from Philadelphia's SouthPort Marine Terminal Complex. The city is revamping the…
It's been a long time coming, but this year I'm finally checking off a "new to me" cruise line from my list. Having sailed on nearly 100 cruises from North America, it's almost surprising that there are still a few cruise lines I haven't experienced. Well, there are only three…
Carnival Cruise Line's first Excel-class cruise ship, Mardi Gras, currently gracing the Caribbean with cruises from Port Canaveral, is set for a drydock visit in Europe. This scheduled maintenance will take place during a one-month break between two transatlantic crossings planned for September and October 2025. Taking a Ship Out…
