Glacier Bay can be an incredible part of an Alaskan cruise, but which cruise lines go to Glacier Bay National Park? There is a lot to see on an Alaskan cruise. From the incredible wildlife both on land and at sea, to the mountains and glaciers. Glacier Bay National Park is a special part of…
You’re back from a cruise in the Caribbean and think, “what could be better than this?” and you wonder, can you live on a cruise ship? I am lucky enough to live part of my life on a cruise ship – between 3 and 6 months a year sailing around different parts of the globe…
Thinking of cruising with a baby? With a bit of planning it can be an incredible family vacation. I’m a mom, former crew member, and I started cruising with my baby at 6 months old. Cruising is a great way to see the world and can be an incredible family vacation or multi-generational family vacation….
A frequent cruiser and love points? The Holland America Loyalty Program, or Mariner Society offers multiple ways to earn points and includes free dinners, discounts on drinks, laundry service and more. I love points and I love a discount – especially if you can get them on something you were already spending money on anyways….
Thinking of sailing Holland America but not sure what there is for kids to do? Holland America Kids Club could be the answer, offering a variety of onboard programming to keep your littles busy. I’ve sailed with Holland America more than I can count – that’s because I worked for them and my very first…
Want to enjoy a drink but don’t want sticker shock at the end of your cruise? One of the Holland America Drink Packages might be right for you. Holland America offers several drink packages. These range from a fountain soda package, literally called the Coca-Cola Package all the way up to the 15-alcoholic-drinks-a-day Elite Beverage…
Is Holland America Have It All worth it? This premium package from Holland America makes for nearly All-Inclusive cruising and can be worth it for the right passengers. Is Holland America Have It All Worth It? This premium package is among the best deals in cruising for the right guest, but it’s not for everyone….
The Holland America Pole-to-Pole Cruise is set to offer their longest Grand Voyage yet – 133 nights onboard m/s Volendam in 2025 On the Holland America Pole to Pole cruise you have a chance to explore so much of the world from the comfort of the beautiful mid-sized ship, Volendam. I’ve been lucky enough to…
I’m in a book! Or more specifically, this blog is in a book! Last year I got a message from Paul Thornton, author of previous books on cruising The Joy of Cruising, and Cruising Interrupted. He was wondering if I would be interested in being interviewed for his next book, The Joy of Cruising Again….
Nearly always the best deal in cruising, with prices often less than $50 per person, per day. What is a repositioning cruise? There are lots of types of repositioning cruises – and I’ve been lucky enough to have been on many. Ranging from crossing the Atlantic to the Panama Canal, the Atlantic Coast or the…