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Crystal Serenity Redesign
Crystal Serenity Redesign While calling on the Port of Los Angeles, Crystal Serenity was in port long enough for me to take a look at her $25 million dollar redesign. I was able to take a tour of the ship to see the transformation, and I liked what I saw (it’s hard not to like…
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It's a dog's life via Cunard Line's Kennels
Man’s best friend enjoys luxury comforts in the kennels on Cunard Line Those of us with dogs (and you know who you are) will actually give pause to the idea of taking a vacation if it means leaving behind the family dog. However, if a trans-Atlantic journey is on the bucket list, consider booking passage…
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Crew Show on Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises Presents The Crew Show What you should know: The singer is not professional. In fact, he spends his day serving guests on a luxury cruise ship. The crew that produced the show, including the slideshow in the background, does so in their free time. Free time means after midnight (for most) when…
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Hvar, Croatia Cruise Port Review
Hvar Port Review Mediterranean-magic combined with European-style Leave it to Seabourn Cruises to lead me to an undiscovered (to me) port: Hvar. Getting to Know the Island of Hvar View Larger Map Located off the Dalmatian coast, cruise visitors calling on the small Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea will find sunshine, beaches, pine forests, and cultural sites to…
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The Colors of French Polynesia, Tahiti and the Society Islands
Colorful French Polynesia, Tahiti, and Society Islands Photos of the shades of blue as seen from a French Polynesia cruise to Tahiti and the Society Islands Cruise visitors sailing the calm waters around Tahiti and the Society Islands find it hard to describe the multiple shades of blue that assault the senses: baby blue, azure,…
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InterContinenental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa Review
Shore excursion review of The Deep Nature Spa at InterContinenental Bora Bora Resort and Thalaso Spa Cruise guests sailing on Paul Gauguin Cruises have an opportunity to spend the day at the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa on itineraries calling on Bora Bora. Opting to take advantage of a shore excursion to the InterContinental…
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Top Three Spring Break Cruise Tips
Top three tips for boarding your Spring Break cruise Before you set out on your much anticipated family cruise, here are three survival tips for families to ensure smooth sailing on embarkation day (day 1 of the cruise): Resist the urge to be the first person on the ship. This might be counter-intuitive given the…
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Viking River Cruises Welcomes New Longships
Christening Day for Viking River Cruises Longships After all the ballyhoo, the Viking River Cruises Longships are here! Well, actually Viking Odin, Viking Idun, Viking Njord & Viking Freya are quayside in Amsterdam awaiting the christening festivities that take place on March 21st. While those of us not in attendance wait for details of the ceremony,…
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Photo tour: Seabourn Odyssey
Seabourn’s newest ship Odyssey calls on Los Angeles Before Seabourn Odyssey set sail for her 16-day Panama Canal Odyssey voyage, I was able to stop by and say hi to Captain Mark Dexter’s beautiful ship. Photo Tour Since her inaugural journey in 2009, Seabourn Odyssey has earned the reputation as a leader among the ultra-luxury cruising circuit. With enough…
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New Cruise Review Photo Showcase App available on iTunes
Cruise Apps by Cruise Buzz Media on iTunes The second photo showcase app from Carrie Finley-Bajak from Cruise Buzz Media (sm) hit iTunes. Specifically designed for the iPad, the Cruise Review app about Silversea Cruises highlights content from Carrie Finley-Bajak, Ralph Grizzle and Silversea Cruises. Cruise Review | Silversea Cruises for iPad on the iTunes App Store itunes.apple.com/us/app/cruise–review…cruises/id504467822?mt=8 Mar 5,…
