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Friday, June 20th, 2008There are so many destinations to cruise to. From the scenic wilderness of Alaska to the historic cities in the Mediterranean, the possibilities are virtually endless. Throw the world cruises into the mix and you have the choice of going to even more exotic locations that normal cruises don’t go to. With all these options, [...]
Boardwalks, Zip Lines, and Water Shows, Oh My!
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Royal Caribbean announced a host of new features yesterday for its upcoming Oasis of the Seas. We already knew there would be a central park “neighborhood” as well as some other new features for this innovative class of ships. But announced yesterday were some more exciting features:
A boardwalk neighborhood. There will be everything from a [...]
More Fuel Supplement Increases
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008Following the lead of Carnival Corp’s second fuel supplement increase, Royal Caribbean (along with Celebrity and Azamara) have increased their fuel supplement charges. Through June 29, the current fuel supplement charge of $8/person per day for the first two passengers and $3 for any extra passengers will remain in effect. After that date, any bookings [...]
New Cruisers Tip #6: Making Reservations
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008You’re on your first cruise, and you want to get the full experience. You go to make a reservation to get a massage, or for a dinner at a specialty restaurant, only to discover that all the ideal times have been taken. You’re now stuck getting a massage during your dinner time, or eating at [...]
One Legendary Ship
Sunday, June 15th, 2008What’s your favorite cruise ship? Mine would have to be the Carnival Legend. Well actually, it would probably just be the entire Spirit Class of Carnival ships, but the Legend was the only Spirit-class ships I’ve been on so far (with the Miracle soon to be added to the list). So what’s so great about [...]
Less Than 3 Weeks!
Saturday, June 14th, 2008On Carnival.com today:
Royal Caribbean Credit Card
Friday, June 13th, 2008I applied for a RCI credit card today. Currently, I have a basic credit card that gives me nothing. I have good credit and always pay off my balances each month. So I figured, why not get something back? I didn’t really see any cash-back cards that appealed to me, so I tried to think [...]
New Cruisers Tip #5: The Life Boat Drill
Thursday, June 12th, 2008You’re on deck sipping on your drink (or at the buffet like me) a couple hours after boarding your cruise ship for the first time, when a ship officer comes on the PA system and announces that in a little bit everyone will have to put on their life jackets and head for their “muster [...]
Up for Some Bingo?
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Way back when, I talked about some of the great things of cruising, including cruise food and cruise staff. After a rather lengthy hiatus from the opinion column, I’ve decided it’s time to share my views on another major segment of the cruise vacation: the shows and activities.
I’m not really into shows, but the ones [...]
Celebrating Occasions
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Our cruise leaves on the 4th of July. It would be awesome (although highly unlikely) that we stuck around NYC long enough to see fireworks. If not that, then sailing down the coast close enough to see them at the passing cities. Both scenarios are unlikely I think, but it would be cool. After all, [...]
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