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Regal Princess Cruise: Learning about the ‘Love Boat’ and Princess Cruises

December 4, 2017December 29, 2016 by Jackie Scheckler Finch

ABOARD THE REGAL PRINCESS – Sitting at the airport, waiting for my flight home. Weeklong curise on the Regal Princess went way too fast. But they always do. Boarding the ship, it seemed like the seven days stretched ahead of me. So much to do or not to do. The choice was mine. Now I’m looking over my photos and notes. I always knew that Princess Cruises and the “Love Boat” television show were intertwined but I …

Regal Princess Cruise: The Voice of the Ocean serenades on our cruise

December 28, 2016 by Jackie Scheckler Finch

ABOARD THE REGAL PRINCESS – Strolling onto the stage of the Princess Theater, Don dedicates his song to his father. Then he starts crooning the Sinatra standard “My Way.” And surprise. Don can sing. All three judges of “The Voice of the Ocean” swivel their chairs around to say “I Want You” in asking Don to be on their team. At evening’s end, Don has won the cruise competition as “The Voice of the Ocean.” A packed …

Regal Princess: Food, glorious food abounds

December 27, 2016December 27, 2016 by Jackie Scheckler Finch

ABOARD THE REGAL PRINCESS — Let’s talk about food. Or better yet, let’s look at photos of food. The best would be to share together one of the fantastic meals I’ve had so far on the Regal Princess. However, looking at the food video I created is about as close as we can come. I will warn you that it is best not to look at the video if you are the slightest bit hungry. Even though …

Oceania Cruises Introduces New Evening Tapas Menus-Flavors of Spain, Asia, and the World Come Alive Each Evening

December 7, 2016 by Editor

Epicurious travelers with an appetite for global flavors will rejoice in the introduction of Oceania Cruises’ new evening Tapas Menus. Offered each evening in the Terrace Café, the new menus comprise a distinct and different array of destination-inspired flavors. Guests can choose from an ever-changing selection of crostini, fruit- and vegetable-based salads, rolls, fresh fish and seafood tapas, crudités and other small dishes artfully presented in tasting spoons and verrines. With more than five-dozen dishes included in …

HAL in the Baltic: Restaurant confidential

August 11, 2015 by Dennis Cox

ABOARD THE EURODAM – Can the world’s best French fries be found at a floating fast food stand? Better yet, can you order these crispy, crunchy, double-fried delights without standing in line? Just place your order – naked fries, smothered in melted cheese, or with a side of secret sauce – then go lounge by the pool until your beeper alerts you that your piping hot potato-strips-from-heaven are ready for pick up. Only one of the new …

Crystal adds a dozen new mouthwatering adventures to menu of Mediterranean shoreside options

June 12, 2015 by Editor

Epicurean travelers this summer and fall have an abundance of opportunities to savor the Mediterranean in the most literal sense, as luxury cruise leader Crystal Cruises unveils an extensive menu of culinary experiences ashore, with 12 brand new options added this year. In total, three dozen Crystal Adventures in 2015 are specially designed to highlight the local flavors and signature cuisine of Spain, France, Italy, Turkey, Malta, Portugal and Greece, including hands-on cooking instruction, wine tasting and …

Mickey Check helps parents keep kids’ eating habits “in check” on Disney Cruises

February 25, 2015February 25, 2015 by Editor

Parents sailing with Disney Cruise Line now have an easier way to identify healthier menu choices for their children. As part of Disney’s commitment to make healthy living simpler and more fun for families, Mickey Check meals are now offered in rotational dining restaurants aboard all four Disney ships. To receive the Mickey Check, foods must be nutritious and meet Disney Nutrition Guidelines for calories, saturated fat, sodium and sugar. These guidelines were developed by leading child health …

Star Flyer mealtimes — Best of times!

December 30, 2014November 24, 2014 by Dave Houser

ABOARD THE STAR FLYER — No doubt, mealtimes were the most popular event of the day, offering both good food and stimulating conversation. Although I rarely eat lunch at home, I didn’t miss a single meal – but surprisingly, I gained only a couple of pounds during the voyage. The ship’s menu included plenty of “healthy” options, including lots of fruits and veggies. The trick was to avoid the rich desserts, appealing and delicious though they may …

When lunch at a cruise port is a welcome excursion

November 13, 2014 by David Molyneaux

When you are planning a port day for an upcoming cruise, and are looking to step away from the typical tour paths, consider lunch. One way to get a feel of a port is to taste it. I look for casual spots that attract locals, have reasonable prices, and menus with regional specialties. For cruisers, most meals ashore are lunches, as ships tend to leave port before dinner, though some smaller cruise lines, such as Azamara and …

Fine cuisine is a very important part of the Crystal Cruises experience

November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 by Cynthia Boal Janssens

ABOARD THE CRYSTAL SERENITY – No question about it, food … rather, make that “cuisine” … is a very important part of the Crystal Cruises experience and a major reason that people choose this cruise line and usually become loyal passengers. During my earlier Crystal Cruises, dating back 15 and 20 years, there really were only two options: The main dining room and the Lido. However, even then Crystal was known for fine dining. They have only …