Solid Viking Value, Quality Continue Evolution, Smartly

Another question asked as we sail comes from Polly & Tim from Denver who will be sailing with Viking Cruises later this year. Should I pre-tip on my Viking cruise like I do on any other cruise? If so, how Read More …

Home Screen Travel Apps To Never Leave Home Without

The other day I was tricked into resetting my iPhone, basically returning it to like-new status.  Those who know about such things say a good hard reset from time to time is a good thing, much like restarting a computer Read More …

Repurposed Travel Gear Works For Cruising Too

While it may be hard to believe, there are other ways to travel than by ship.  You will probably die if you attempt this as all forms of travel other than by cruise ship is evil.  Still, those strange forms Read More …

The Late Delivery Effect: When Cruise Ships Are Not Built On Time

Scenic Cruises recently made an announcement we don’t hear very often: the new ship they are building will not be ready on time.  More commonly reported on this topic: lots of ships across nearly all cruise brands are coming our way Read More …

Carnival San Diego 2020 Booking Season Open, Choosing Difficult

Carnival Cruise Line returns to the Port of San Diego for the first time in seven years when Carnival Miracle arrives in late 2019.  2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle will sail a schedule of three- to 15-day voyages from San Diego from December 2019 to February 2020 starting Read More …

Cruise Bored? Perhaps Something Different Is In Order

Developing local embarkation ports around North America, cruise lines have made it easier for cruise travelers to make it from home to the ship. Flying or driving from home to the embarkation port takes costs less and takes less time Read More …

Seabourn Ovation Summer Sailings Start Today

Ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn, returns to Northern Europe today with new Seabourn Ovation which began service in May. As the fifth ultra-luxury ship in the Seabourn fleet. Seabourn Ovation will spend cruise through Scandinavia and the UK before an October Read More …

Viking Passion Play Focus Highlights Limber, Growing Fleet

Just added, a thoughtful addition to the 2020 Viking River Cruise Season: The Passion Play. Performed every ten years, the dramatic presentation depicts the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. For a number of religions, The Passion Play is a traditional part of Lent. Read More …

Here We Go: Follow Along On Our Carnival Mediterranean Cruise

This Sunday we sail round-trip from Barcelona aboard new Carnival Horizon.  Currently on her inaugural voyage, the latest Vista-class ship from Carnival Cruise Line will visit seven classic Mediterranean ports of call. Beginning in Spain, our Carnival Mediterranean cruise will Read More …