Some people go on vacation to enjoy alone time. They do not want to feel like crowd scene extras on a film set. Can this be done when the passenger count on a cruise ship numbers in the thousands? The answer is yes. What type of passengers want their privacy? Celebrities come to mind. They can afford to spend lots of money. A more down to earth example is the person working in customer service. If they …
Cruising can become addictive. As soon as you step back onto land, you want to take another. If you do not have too many responsibilities tying you to home, you might decide you want to cruise as much as possible. For most of us, cost is a consideration. Here are ways you can save money on each cruise, allowing you to take more cruises! Cruises will cost you in these areas: Booking the trip, getting to the …
Jane and I figured out the importance of loyalty programs decades ago. We tell friends we are “Married to American Airlines, Marriott and Cunard.” Two of them must be involved wherever we go. If you cruise on a regular basis, it is in your best interests to understand how loyalty programs work and how to use them to your advantage. Cruise lines. Yes, we are married to Cunard. Their World Club has four tiers of membership, Silver, …
Luxury is an overused word today. We see luxury linens, luxury cars and luxurious pillows advertised. It’s a category people aspire to join. It is associated with wealth. People who win the lottery want to live a life of luxury. The cruise industry is often divided into categories like mass market cruising and the premium and ultra-premium categories. These last two usually use the word “luxury” often. What does it mean? What do you get? How do …
Summer is a very popular time for cruising. Families go on vacation when their children are out of school. This is an opportunity for teachers to get away too. If everyone seems to be on vacation, ports can get crowded, and airfares are high. If you can get away in the fall, where should you go? Fall foliage cruises. Plenty of cruise lines do trips up the New England coast during September and October. They often sail …
Every cruiser has come across those jaded travelers who say: “I am staying on board while we are in (port).” Sometimes they say: “These Caribbean ports are all the same” or “There is nothing to see here.” How can you make the best use of your time? Here are a few things to consider: Will you ever pass this way again? If the chances are unlikely, you should make an effort to discover what makes the place …
Veteran cruisers are often loyal customers. It is not uncommon for some passengers to take multiple cruises a year. It can be a comfortable and affordable lifestyle. Other passengers are first time cruisers. They find themselves in a new world complete with its own terminology. Here are some of the terms and expressions to understand. Aft. It means to walk towards the rear section of the ship. It is often where the dining facilities are located. One …
My wife and I always ask for a large table in the dining room. We like meeting interesting people. We also feel anyone can be the most interesting person at the table if you get them talking about their interests. On every voyage we have met people with whom we keep in touch. Some relationships go back over 15 years! Let’s look at the opportunities you might have available on your next cruise. People from another culture. …
“Cruises are for newlyweds and the nearly dead.” This was the public’s perception of the cruising industry until The Love Boat tv series aired in 1976. The industry has grown exponentially, yet some stereotypes persist. Many people who love cruising are evangelists, wanting to win all their friends over. Some people have negative opinions or objections that are not necessarily rooted in reality. Cruising is not for everybody, but it is a vacation format with wide appeal. …
Life is good when you can drive to your cruise port. Norfolk is the major cruise port in Virginia. Norfolk is also the largest military naval base in the world. The city is also served by AMTRAK and various airlines. Regardless if you are cruising out of Norfolk or looking for a weekend getaway, Norfolk has a lot to offer. Who sails out of Norfolk? Currently, it is Carnival Cruise Line. The Carnival Magic sails different routes …
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