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? I’ve been onboard many repositioning cruises as a crew member. From crossing the Atlantic to the Panama Canal, the Atlantic Coast or the Pacific Coast I’ve been lucky enough to be a part…
Thinking about cruising around the world in 2024? It may surprise you just how many cruise lines will be offering an around the world cruise in 2024. From mainstream cruise lines to ultra-luxury lines there is a lot of variation in itinerary, length, and budget within these grand voyages. If you’ve ever thought about going…