Cruising is popular, especially among people with the time and disposable income to make this possible. There are plenty of other things they could be doing with their time and money. They could fly around the world. They could drive around their favorite European country for months. They could stay at home gardening. Why do people with the cash and time to do anything they want choose to spend months at sea? 1. The cost is a very …
Traveling around the world is on many bucket lists. It is certainly on my list. You can fly or sail. (Driving is out.) There are many reasons why this is impractical. I need to work. We have pets. It will be more expensive than I think. Hey, a person can dream! Here are the major reasons I would like to take a world cruise someday. It’s a leisurely way to travel. These voyages are three or four …
Antarctica is hot. It sounds like a paradox. How can a place where the summer (November to March) temperatures range from 32 to 50 degrees fahrenheit ever be considered hot? Don’t they dress you up in boots and parkas? Antarctica is hot in terms of popularity. Years ago, it might have seen 50,000 visitors annually. In 2023-24 the numbers were around 122,000. It is expected to almost quadruple in about ten years. What are you waiting for? …
Can you sail away without having a US passport in your pocket? Will the cruise line let you board the ship? In a recent article, I said no. If you are leaving US shores, the cruise line will want a passport. A reader was helpful and explained there are exceptions. Closed loop cruises are an exception to the rule. If your ship departs and returns to the same US port, there are circumstances when you do not …
Years ago, a friend revealed one of her secrets of European travel: She told friends and family her return date was a day later than her arrival date. Her logic was simple: By adding in an extra free day, she could unpack and destress from travel before dealing with catching up with friends and returning to real life. This destressing logic also makes the case why you should leave on your cruise vacation a day early or …
Choosing to cruise has many advantages over flying overseas or getting in the car and taking a road trip. If you have not been on a cruise before, you might have some questions. If you are a veteran cruiser, you can anticipate these questions from your friends. Will I need a passport? If your ship is sailing outside US waters, yes. Your cruise line will specify this in advance as you complete your pre cruise online registration. If …
Is this your first cruise? Probably not. Do you have a friend who is traveling with you? Is this their first cruise? Maybe. Do they have plenty of questions and you are unsure of the answers? Hopefully this article will help. Will I get seasick? Generally speaking, probably not. Cruise ships that visit a different port every day are likely not head out into distant waters. Ships today have technology to help minimize the motion of the …
Cruises might have been the first all-inclusive resort experience! You pay your fare and your cabin (room) and meals (board) are included. Ships have added specialty restaurants and beverages like premium coffees, but most of your basic expenses are covered in your cruise fare. However, there is a compelling case to spend more before you step aboard the ship. How are you getting there? Unless your voyage starts and ends in your homeport city of residence, you probably …
Cruising is a wonderful way to enjoy your vacation. It can be relaxing. You see a new port every couple of days. Ships usually sail to sunny places, even in the winter. Room and board are included, cutting down on surprise expenses. You are enjoying a resort at sea. You can enjoy day after day of fun without leaving the ship. Many passengers choose to stay onboard during port visits for that reason. Veteran cruisers know all …
Some of your friends live to eat while others eat to live. The first category seeks out great chefs and enjoy both undiscovered gems and fine dining. The second category consider eating as refueling. You suspect they have no tastebuds because you fit into the first category. Now the foodie is taking a cruise. How should they approach it? If price were no object, you would be looking at cruise lines focusing on this segment of the …
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