Coronavirus – cruising and chaos
Here’s something that won’t come as a shock to anyone – the Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the cruise industry. Every day there’s a new announcement – a ship reports that passengers have tested positive to the virus or it has been...
Expedition Cruising – small ships and huge adventures
People ask: What’s it like on an expedition cruise? I love expedition cruising, especially the part where you jump into a Zodiac craft and zoom off to shore or head toward a pod of whales or a polar bear bobbing around in Arctic waters. While adventurous folk...
Smoking on cruise ships
People often ask: Can I smoke on a cruise ship? Once upon a time you could smoke almost anywhere on a cruise ship. Remember movies set in the 1940s and ’50s where elegant passengers taking romantic transatlantic voyages would be seen in their cocktail dresses...
Is it worth buying an all-inclusive cruise?
There’s plenty of perks on an all-inclusive cruise, plus a big price tag People often ask: It is worth buying an all-inclusive cruise or a cheaper one and pay as you go? First things first. There’s quite a lot of misinformation about cruising. Recently...
Lights, action, sequins – shipboard shows sizzle
From Broadway razzmatazz to risque burlesque, cruise shows just keep getting better They say the show must go on and when it comes to entertainment on the high seas, it’s full steam ahead. A night out in the ship’s theatre has always been the mainstay of...
Are balconies worth the extra cost?
People often ask: Are balconies worth the extra cost? A cruise is all about life on the high seas, so what’s better than being able to see that big vast ocean at any time of the day. Wake up, pull back the curtains and step out onto your own balcony. Voila! And how...
Luxury Cruising – This is the life
What’s it like on a luxury ship? Well, there are butlers in tuxedos, monogrammed stationery and Jacuzzis-for-two on private balconies. But while cruise lines make big boasts about their 5-star service, the man they really have to impress is cruise aficionado...