Holland America Oprah Partnership A Perfect Match

Running down the usual talking points about cruise travel, you know the drill:  Compare going to the same places on a cruise itinerary without the ship.  The price will be higher.  The process less efficient. Safety more of an issue.  The list goes Read More …

Seattle Port Pushes Past Pax Record

When we talk about cruise ships, big numbers often follow.  Vessels are permanently tagged with displacing water in amounts numbering tens of tons. A large ship can carry thousands of travelers and crew. These and other cruise-related numbers we use Read More …

Next Oprah Cruise: Details Right Here

Not long ago, we sailed with Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine for an engaging Adventure Of Your Life Cruise to Alaska.  The first in a series of inspiring themed sailings, ours was on board Holland America’s ms Read More …

Oprah’s Message

After spending a leisurely day viewing Alaska’s Glacier Bay, Oprah Winfrey appeared on Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam for A Conversation with Oprah.  Speaking at two sold out shows, Winfrey shared her journey to success, her self-proclaimed Year of Adventure Read More …

Literally Anything Is Possible On A Cruise

A lot of what we get out of travel depends on our attitude concerning the process of it. Leave home dreading the long travel day ahead and reality will probably live up to expectations.  Go forward excited to begin the Read More …

Oprah Infusion A Solid Win For Cruise Travelers

One of the big reasons many passengers booked Oprah’s Share The Adventure Cruise with Holland America Line was, well, Oprah herself.  Available time on the first three days of the seven night Alaska sailing had been programmed wisely, setting up Read More …

Omazing Alaska

Sailing from Seattle non-stop North to Alaska was a brilliant idea.  That time at sea allows nearly two days to prepare for the potential adventure ahead in the land of the midnight sun. Much like a cruise-tour that might start Read More …