Always known for fine dining and outstanding service, Holland America has upgraded their entertainment on what are considered in this age of mega-ships to be mid-sized ships.
It's healthy to leave behind those small problems beyond your control behind while on vacation, and that includes snags encountered during your trip.
Imagine the gorgeous trees, mountains and glaciers, the quaint towns, the remarkable wildlife, great fishing,,,
Regardless of travel style or whether you choose an inside passage cruise roundtrip from Seattle or Vancouver, a north or south bound voyage between Vancouver and a port for Anchorage, or a longer cruise or cruisetour, you will find yourself on a great adventure in Alaska!
Viking Ocean has apparently taken Princess's holiday port days in Hawaii for cruises from Los Angeles, splitting them between two 16-night cruises, one over Christmas and one over New Year's Eve.
When you're ready to book your trip, don't labor unnecessarily.
A great vacation doesn't just take you away for a week, it changes the way you see for a lifetime!
As always, some fortunate folks have plenty of money to travel and price increases are more inconvenient than stopping them getting that balcony or suite. If that's you, read no further. Just pick a cruise from one of the videos linked here.
If music is an important part of your life, the cruise you choose might be as much about getting on a cruise with the right soundtrack as dining, on-board architecture and amenities, or even itinerary.
Lucky for you, our Where2Next series exploring "the Last Frontier" is scheduled for January 18. You will easily learn more about Alaska by simply registering and then showing up.
Because you may have concerns about the confusing misinformation out there, Cruise Planners has put together most of the information you need to understand what is going on with different cruise companies and travel vendors in one easy-to-navigate web page.
If sweets are your thing, you will find plenty of tempting treats on every cruise ship in the world. Strawberry Cheese Cake, Tiramisu or Death by Chocolate will tempt you nightly as the final course in your gourmet meal, assuming you weren't sated by fresh-baked cookies at tea time.
We have fantastic cruises available right now, but if you're one of the nice people reluctant to board a cruise quite yet, don't despair. I will be happy to help you plan a land tour or packaged resort stay with air included, if you desire.
To overcome this test cruise requirement, cruise lines in Alaska will carry a vaccine mandate for all crew and passengers.
"We are so excited to announce that Crystal Cruises, in partnership with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, will be the first ocean ship to sail from the Americas since the cruise industry’s voluntary halt in operations last year. Crystal Serenity begins sailing from Nassau on July 3, 2021 with a series of 7 day departures through October 2021...prices start at $1,999 per person for Best Available Stateroom." Keep in mind Crystal is a 6-Star, luxury cruise line, so that's a terrific price!
Logan and Mary aren't on social media, so I guess they're safe.
Buy a Verandah or Suite on Holland America on select cruises to the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska or Europe, and gift an interior room to your kids or friends for free!
The worst part of a vacation is air travel to reach your embarkation port or destination.
Because they're always ranked in past guest satisfaction among the very best vacation experiences in the world, it's imperative to book early to be sure you lock in the perfect tour for you.
I would love to bring Dad along on a cruise to Alaska or Antarctica to see whales, birds and other wildlife, or snorkeling in Hawaii or the Caribbean among bigger versions of tropical fish he enjoyed in his aquarium that rested on a room divider between our kitchen table and living room.
Regardless of where you want to go, it doesn't hurt to think about it, maybe start figuring what you want to do on excursions, even if you don't actually make a deposit.
Why not focus on something wonderful in the future, like your next vacation?
Today, March 8, 2020, Celebrity Edge will sail under the command of the first American female cruise ship Captain, Kate McCue. She will be at the helm of the first cruise ship to ever embark with an all-female bridge and hotel officer team.
Even if you don't do Botox or any of the "for-fee" spa treatments, you probably will come back with a glow of health exactly because of that fresh sea air and sunshine, not to mention exercise and excitement of walking around ports or strolling down hallways to world-class entertainment venues on board.
"What would I do if I only had six months to live?"
With Viking, you also get free shore excursions, free internet and free-flowing local wine and beer with lunch and dinner.
If you've never tried doing a cruise search at CruisePlanners1.com, then there's never been a better time to start.
Holland America makes San Diego its West Coast home from October through April, including an amazing December 28, 2019, New Year's Cruise to the Mexican Riviera!
Don't cheat yourself out of a great vacation just because you think a cruise ship must be nothing more than a floating bar.
I will help you remember that what you really want is the experience of a memorable journey. For those of you hoping to travel with reluctant spouses, that can be particularly important.
In keeping with Princess' usual high maintenance and update standards, Ruby Princess had been refurbished just two weeks before our cruise. With carpets replaced with contemporary designs, it felt very much like a new ship.
Holland America has some amazing deals for their Mexican Riviera cruises from San Diego right now, even for the high-demand spring break time of year, and it seems air from frozen parts of the country to California are relatively low compared to Florida flights this year.
While you may initially feel a bit selfish when you indulge on your first cruise vacation, you are in fact helping others.
Yes, that is where whales spend their summer vacations, too!
Fun in the sun is the name of the game...
