Last Thanksgiving I was on the inaugural sailing of what was then Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. This year, I'll be celebrating another Royal Thanksgiving on Independence of the Seas on quick four-night Western Caribbean cruise out of Fort Lauderdale. Independence of the Seas is one of…
For the past three days, Joe Palko has been guest blogging from a four-day Western Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Paradise from Carnival Cruise Line. Today we have his final installment from onboard as the cruise ship makes its way back to Tampa, FL after a port call in Cozumel,…
This week, Joe Palko is guest blogging from the Carnival Cruise Line ship, Carnival Paradise. Joe left on October 22, 2015 for a four day cruise out of Tampa, FL where there will be one port call, Cozumel, Mexico. [caption id="attachment_10493" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Tampa skyline as seen from the…
It's Day 2 on the Carnival Paradise from Carnival Cruise Line and Joe Palko is guest blogging from the ship which is currently enroute to Cozumel, Mexico, the only port of call during this four-day Western Caribbean cruise. [caption id="attachment_10502" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Fun-nel of the Carnival Glory[/caption] Joe says…
Joe Palko is currently onboard the Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship Carnival Paradise on a four-day Western Caribbean cruise from Tampa, FL. Joe has been gracious enough to once again guest blog about his time onboard and share with us some photos of the ship and his adventure ashore in…
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…
The other day I wrote an article about Steakhouses at Sea and talked about what a guest can expect when dining in the Pinnacle Grill on one of Holland America Line's cruise ships. From superior service and succulent beef to delicious appetizers and tantalizing desserts, the Pinnacle Grill is the…
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…
When it comes to cruise ship dining, there's no shortage of food, which explains why we usually gain a few extra pounds after a week at sea. From breakfast in the dining room or on your verandah, to lunch at the lido or poolside, to dinner in the ship's main…
The 2015-2016 Caribbean cruise season gets underway in November as the major cruise lines move their ships to the south Florida ports just as hurricane season comes to a close. Millions of people from around the world will be boarding dozens of different ships during this six month period to…
