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 …

Cunard Crowdfunding Brings New Statue of Liberty Museum

Cunard has partnered with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation to help build a new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island.  Scheduled to open in 2019, the new attraction will celebrate the Lady’s story, explore how she has evolved from national 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 …

Cruise Unexpected Enabled By Windstar Focus On Crew Family

We last left off with Star Legend just about to sail off into the sunset.  The Unexpected Windstar Family Day highlighted Windstar’s 180° From Ordinary thought to honor crew and their families.  We captured a lot of images that day. Read More …

Unique Windstar Feature: Hugging Upon Boarding

Refection after travel is a good idea.  It makes sense to compare what we were promised before travel to the reality that resolved before our eyes.  Whatever the plan was, there were probably triumphant moments along the way. I’d like Read More …

We Were There Moments: A Distinct Advantage Of Cruise Travel

Everyone has an impression of the world around them.  To each individual,  that perception is their preferred reality.  Personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings throughout life define that view. A teacher sparks a lifelong interest in a topic.  We learn from success, failure Read More …

Viking In The Caribbean: There Is Truly Nothing Quite Like It

During our 15-day New York to the West Indies sailing with Viking Ocean Cruises, we have focused a lot on the destinations visited along the way.  Rightfully so, a tour of each port is included and a core element of every Viking ocean cruise. Read More …