Want to enjoy a drink but don’t want sticker shock at the end of your cruise? Then one of the Holland America Drink Packages might be right for you. Getting a big bill at the end of your cruise can put a damper on an otherwise great vacation. I’ve cruised a lot – 20+ cruises…
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…
There’s something different about being on a World Cruise. An element of luxury and exploration. After all, when you say “World Cruise” it brings to mind grand voyages of those well-to-do or adventuresome crossing oceans and exploring distance lands. However, with World Cruises taking months and costing tens of thousands – how can you get…
If you are looking at an immersive journey, Holland America Grand Voyages will take you around the world and back again. Holland America Line has the best itineraries (in my opinion) of any premium mainstream cruise line. Their itineraries range from just a few nights all the way up to a 133 Night Pole to…
World Cruises are an incredible way to get a taste of the world, see incredible architecture, historical wonders, experience different cultures, and be awestruck by breathtaking natural beauty all while on a cruise. Each year 13 or so cruise lines offer World Cruises. And, starting in winter 2023-2024 we can count one more. The draw…
You’ve booked your cruise…or maybe you’ve got your first cruise contract. You’re excited and ready to go but you have a food allergy and are nervous. What should you look out for? It’s not just on the buffet… In this post we’re going to talk about cruising with food allergies, some of the top things…