Cruise Buzz

As I keep mentioning, I am travel blogging at USA TODAY cruise log. I have summarized my latest entries here:

Blog Entry: Project Holiday Stocking
Project Holiday Stocking – time to bring in the boxesCruise Holidays of Mission Viejo will act as the Orange County drop location for Project Holiday Stocking. We received a commu… more >
Comment on: Live blogging from the newest Princess Cruises ship, the Ruby Princess – Cruise Log

Forum Post: Re: Art Auctions
I heard that the auctioneers are among the highest paid members on the ship.

Forum Post: Tell the truth, are there really so many cruise deals
I have been trying to find all these so called great crusie bargains. I am finding a lot in Florida but what about California?

Forum Post: Re: Automatic Gratuities
Good idea. We at Cruise Holidays of Misison Viejo make sure that our clients know about this. It is a pain that the cruise line automatically puts the tips onto the shipboar… more >

Forum Post: Re: PALOMA?????!!!!!
Check Gene’s blog entry about Paloma. There was a storm tracker link that is very helpful and informative.A couple of weeks ago we had to cancel Belize when I was on the NCL Pearl… more >

Comment on: Tropical Storm Paloma threatens cruise ships in the Caribbean – Cruise Log
What happens to the passenger’s port charges when a port visit is cancelled? Who makes sure that the money is refunded to the passengers and that it is the correct amount? Caym… more >
Comment on: Princess Cruises to add outdoor movie screens fleetwide – Cruise Log
I was on the Crown Princess in May. The big screen was nice and the seating around the screen was ample and spacious. Princess provided popcorn and blankets in the evening. Movies pr… more >

Comment on: Live blogging from the newest Princess Cruises ship, the Ruby Princess – Cruise Log
Have fun on the Ruby Princess. Here are a couple of questions:I would like to know more about the new kids program, specifically the yoga class. Also, is there a coffee … more >