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Can I Meet People on the Ship?
Friends from the ship I was asked this question the other day: Is it hard meeting people on a cruise ship? My answer: Absolutely not! From formal dinners to excursions, you are put into so many...
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What is a Bulbous Bow?
Earlier today I was talking to my dad who is a retired harbor pilot. See earlier post on river/harbor pilots. We were talking about the different bow configurations of cruise ships and why some ships...
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Record Breaking Temperatures in Florida
Here in Jacksonville, Florida it has been just as bitterly cold. I wake up every morning at 3:45 to get ready for work and there is nothing like stepping outside and waiting for the car to warm up in...
View ArticleWhy I Love Cruising
Yesterday at work someone asked me: Why do you love cruising so much? I couldn’t help but laugh as I gave him a laundry list of reasons. Everything is all inclusive You only have to unpack once...
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Review of Norwegian Sky
We took a last minute cruise on the NCL ‘Sky’ for a three day Bahamas cruise to tape an episode of Cruise Radio and it was pretty eventful. Since my radio show is independent, I can have an unbiased...
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Cruise Radio Surpasses 30,000 Weekly Listeners
When I got into work this morning I almost couldnt believe my eyes. My travel show (Cruise Radio) month end reports were released and the Cruise Radio listenership is over 31,000 people a week! To...
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Dominica Debuts Record-Breaking Zip Line Excursion for Cruise Passengers
Rain Forest Adventures Dominica launches Gorge Zip Challenge on September 30. Cruisers arriving in Dominica can now experience the highest zip line in the Southern Caribbean with Rain Forest Adventures...
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6 cool things to do in Galveston, Texas
Bishop's Palace is a popular historical site in Galveston, Texas. With all the new cruise ships flocking to Galveston, why not spend a day there pre/post cruise and make the most out of what this...
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Thanksgiving menu on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship
What’s a Thanksgiving menu like on a Royal Caribbean sailing? Over Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to sail on Jewel of the Seas and here was the selections: Appetizers: Chill Shrimp Cocktail with...
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Day-pass resort in Cozumel, Mexico a great deal for cruise passengers
When sailing into Cozumel, Mexico and looking for fun in the sun, drinks, food, a beach, and all the good stuff, consider a day-ass at the El Cid resort. The location is right off the cruise pier and...
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Top 10 Tips for Cruising
Here’s a top tips roundup from cruisers: 1. Attend the Captains cocktail party, welcome party or past passenger party as the drinks are free. 2. If you are going on a formal cruise buy a Tux or hire...
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Carnival Miracle Hosts Students in Grand Turk
photo: Carnival Cruise Lines The 2,124-guest Carnival Miracle recently hosted a group of students from the Junior Park Warden program (photo right) during a stop in Grand Turk, promoting Carnival’s...
View ArticleThe Informal Cruise Radio Studio Tour
We had a listener email asking us what the studio looks like. I guess it’s something that we take for granted since we spend almost every day in there, but here you go. Here’s the informal tour:...
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Infograph: CLIA Vacation Study
Consumers were asked to select their favorite travel destination if their boss were to plan a trip for his or her employees if they met their company goals. Consumers could choose from four options: A...
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5 Ways to Research Your Shore Excursions
Zip-lining over reversing rapids in Port Saint John. When it comes to booking a shore excursion, there’s one thing that comes to mind – how can I do it without paying the cruise line rates? While...
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