Cruises

People who go on a cruise tend to have different reasons for seeking out that sort of vacation. But for many, the lure of rest and relaxation is a strong …

In the past, we’ve written about why airplanes are painted white, why their doors are outlined with a different color, and the significance of the colors of a plane’s jet …

Each cruise line has its share of little things employees do to make passengers’ vacations more fun. Disney Cruise Line has, of course, Disney characters for photo ops and meet …

When you’re cruising and book an excursion, the general rule of thumb is that if you buy the excursion through the cruise company, the ship is guaranteed to wait for …

Ever since its launch a few years ago, Virgin Voyages has strived to be different. And they’ve certainly gone where other cruise lines haven’t. They don’t allow anyone under age …

When I was on my most recent Virgin Voyages cruise, our itinerary got switched around. It was originally supposed to be a sea day, followed by the Dominican Republic, another …

Cruising has a lot going for it. They usually offer great meals, activities and shows, and many have Kids Clubs so you can drop the kids off and enjoy some …

Earlier this month, we wrote about a standoff that Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) (they represent 23 cruise lines operating nearly 200 vessels in Floridian, Caribbean and Latin American waters) …

Cruise lines are continually trying to outdo each other.  So, you have the cruise line with the biggest ship (Royal Caribbean). The cruise line with the longest itinerary (Oceania Cruises). …

In recent years, cruise lines have become well known for their “themed” cruises. There have been LGBTQIA+ cruises for years. Friends of ours have been going on various rock and …