The Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean inaugurates the world’s largest cruise ship Sean Flynn March 17, 2024 1491 So much has already been written about this ship, the world’s largest cruise ship, especially the factual information: 250,000 gross tons, 7,600 passengers, 20 passenger decks, 8 different neighbourhoods. The...
Cruising the Marvellous Mediterranean with Holland America Michele Peterson October 17, 2023 1559 A Taste for Travel Experience an exhilarating mix of history, epic scenery and culture “Just don’t ask me for Fettucine Alfredo,” our guide, certified sommelier Luca Bartoli, says with a grin “We don’t eat it ...
Exploring Germany’s Rhine and Moselle Rivers with Emerald Cruises Michele Peterson May 19, 2023 2021 A luxury river cruise with a magical mix of history, myth and scenery Mainz Cathedral is an architectural highlight in Germany's wine capital. Photo: Michele Peterson “Keep a look out for the Mouse Tower” said...
Intergenerational Caribbean cruise holiday on the Norwegian Getaway Peter & Beverley Kerr January 10, 2023 1906 Norwegian Cruise Lines has established a reputation for family-friendly cruise holidays. We discovered first-hand that the cruise line is geared for families, from the Freestyle open seating to the accommodatio...
Experience the essence of Eastern Canada & New England with Holland America Michele Peterson November 24, 2022 2157 Enjoy a magical mix of culture, hospitality and charm on this 7-day cruise I open our stateroom’s veranda door to the surprising sight of a giant fiddle on the pier. Its glossy curves, soaring 18 metres into a ...
Onboard Oceania’s Insignia: Iberian Peninsula and Nordic Shores Colette Brown September 22, 2022 2449 A firsthand account about the post-pandemic cruise experience Looking for an itinerary that would be at least be 14 days long and stop at some ports that I had not visited before, I decided on the 16-day Iberia...
City Cruises Gananoque – 5 iconic cruise options in the 1000 Islands LiveEvents May 7, 2022 3254 City Cruises Gananoque, the oldest and largest cruise line in the 1000 Islands, kicks off their 2022 season May 7th. With five vessels — ranging in size from 350 to 500 passengers — plying the waters and wea...
Regent Seven Seas Explorer – all-inclusive luxury Sean Flynn March 24, 2022 2612 A getaway to a warmer climate is a great way to break up the monotony of winter and its cold and dreary days. It was something that many of us missed last year and I was happy at the opportunity to be able to l...
The Mardi Gras is Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship and named for the company’s first ship Peter & Beverley Kerr March 3, 2022 3724 Carnival Cruise Lines celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a flagship named after the company’s first ‘funship’ Cruise Director Mike Pack piloting The Bolt, the first roller coaster on a cruise ship The Ma...
The Viking Orion cruise ship and Bermuda – a great cruise combination Sean Flynn October 15, 2021 1767 Walking out onto the soft white sands of Elbow Beach in Bermuda, gazing out at the beautiful surf just beyond, I was reminded of just how long it had been since I last swan in the ocean. Much too long, and for ...
