Cruise Vacations
A GREAT PORT VISIT TO PORTIMAO AND FERRAGUDO
Does your upcoming cruise have a port stop in Portimao on Portugal's Southern coast? If so, you may be wondering what to do there. I certainly was unsure when I was planning my last cruise as I had never heard of this small town before. Read on to find out what I did,...
WHAT IS A TENDER PORT?
The term "tender port" (or alternatively just "tendering") shows up regularly on cruise itineraries. However, many first-time cruisers have no clue what this actually means. If you are planning your first cruise, you may wonder what a tender port is and whether it...
SHORE EXCURSION AZORES: ISLAND VIEWS, TASTES AND HORSES
Do you have a cruise stop in the Azores coming up? Are you wondering which excursion (if any) to pick? Not so long ago, I was in the same boat (or more accurately on the same ship). On my recent transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getaway, Ponta Delgada was the first...
30 BEST TIPS FOR NORWEGIAN GETAWAY
Are you looking for best tips for NCL's Norwegian Getaway? If so, you are in the right place! Modern cruise ships are almost like small cities and their layout can be confusing. Given the huge variety of offerings - food, entertainment, drink - it can be difficult to...
REVIEW GO PORT SHUTTLE FROM ORLANDO TO PORT CANAVERAL
There are several options to get from Walt Disney World (or Orlando's MCO airport) to your ship at Port Canaveral. As a solo cruiser with limited luggage I opted for Go Port's shuttle service on my recent transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getawy. Read on for a...
HOW TO GET FROM ORLANDO TO PORT CANAVERAL
Will your cruise leave from Port Canaveral and you are wondering how best to get there from Orlando? If so, read on for all the info! Your cruise leaves from Fort Lauderdale or Miami? Find out what I thought about riding on Brightline, the new high speed rail line...
FUN FREE SCAVENGER HUNT ON NORWEGIAN GETAWAY
If you love scavenger hunts and are planning a trip on Norwegian Getaway (or maybe you are already on board) you have come to the right place - download my Photo Scavenger Hunt for the Norwegian Getaway completely FREE!On my Cunard cruise I loved taking part in their...
REVIEW TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN GETAWAY
Choosing the right cruise line and ship is always tricky but especially so for a transatlantic cruise. With many sea days and so much time spent on board, finding the right fit is even more important. Hopefully this review of my recent 12-day Transatlantic Cruise on...
IS A TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE RIGHT FOR YOU?
When planing for a cruise vacation you may be tempted by the low price of a transatlantic cruise. But what exactly does a transatlantic cruise entail and is it the right vacation for you? I recently (June 2023) completed my second transatlantic cruise and below I...
MED CRUISE ON HARMONY OF THE SEAS – COMPLETE REVIEW
Choosing a cruise and a cruise line isn't always easy. Personally, I find it helpful to read reviews of ships and cruises to help me decide which trip would be a good fit for me. That's why I have decided to write up a quick complete (got much longer than I had...
UNLIMITED DINING ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN
Are you planning a cruise with Royal Caribbean and wondering whether Unlimited Dining is worth it for you? Do you want more info about the different for-fee dining venues on Royal Caribbean's Oasis class? Or do you - like me - find it difficult to visualize what...