There is no better way to experience Alaska then aboard a cruise ship. How else could you travel through the breathtaking Inside Passage, glide past an iceberg or soundlessly sail through pristine waters as a humpback whale slides by? What better way is there to see so many of Alaska’s forest-covered islands or explore its historic towns and fishing villages? If you’re keen to spot a bald eagle, polar bear, orca whale, lynx, or experience Mother Nature as you never have before, Alaska is a destination like none other. Cruises to Alaska … [Read more...]

You can spend hours meticulously planning a vacation to a resort, cottage or cultural attraction. You can choose the dates that promise the best weather and talk to travelers who have gone before to determine when you can catch the most sunshine and avoid the most rain. But in the end, Mother Nature always wins. No matter how much planning and preparing you do, when it rains, it rains on everyone. Unless you take a cruise. Cruises are virtually the only vacation that doesn’t depend on good weather. When the wind picks up and the seas get … [Read more...]

Looking for a family vacation you’ll all be talking about for years to come? Make unforgettable memories on a multi-generational cruise. Kids will be amazed at the wide variety of activities for them onboard, from sliding down water slides to climb a mountain at sea, performing in a circus,studying sea creatures and astronomy. Grandparents will love taking in a lecture by playwrights, actors, scientists, military and other interesting professionals. Play the slots, read by the pool or hopp in to splash and swim with the grandchildren. Parents … [Read more...]

Vacations are a time to relax, rejuvenate, indulge and let loose. If you have concerns about staying fit and healthy onboard a cruise ship, read on. Cruise ships and their staff are well equipped to ensure passengers enjoy themselves by having fun and feeling great at the same time. When it comes to diet, dining at sea is one of the highlights of a cruise experience. That doesn’t mean you have to neglect your normal healthy lifestyle. The food on cruises range from every day burgers and fries, to gourmet dining experiences. All of the … [Read more...]

What is there to do on a cruise? A better question may be what isn’t there to do? The types of activities offered onboard are so diverse and vast they are impossible to list. Here are some broad categories to give you an idea of what is available: Spas and Beauty Salons: How would you like to cast your gaze over the awe-inspiring sea as you receive a Swedish massage? What about receiving a high quality mud-wrap, facial or pedicure while you cruise towards your exotic destination? It’s all available onboard. Sports and Recreation: … [Read more...]