Category: general cruising

Don't watch your ship sail into the sunset!

Prudent Pre-Cruise Arrival

Recently, as I waited to board my flight to Fort Lauderdale, I listened as the gate agent announced delay after delay. Fortunately, I was not sailing that day, nor at all and had given myself additional time to make it to my event the next day. But, I was lucky. Of course,...

Cruise Resolutions for 2017

  Every year, I like to think of cruising resolutions for the new year. Some stay the same even if I have fulfilled the resolution during the previous year; others are the same because I have yet to complete the resolution. Still others change because my wants and needs change.    ...

Why Cruise for the Holidays?

If you are rushing around preparing for the holidays, you may be kicking yourself for not having gone on a cruise. Here are seven reasons to take a cruise during the holidays. 1. A ship can accommodate even the largest of families. No worries about choosing a place to host the entire...

A Look at Harmony of the Seas

I was fortunate to spend a few days on the new Harmony of the Seas when it arrived in Fort Lauderdale. Being familiar with Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class of ships, I felt like I had a bit of a head start on being able to discover the ship in such a short...

A Sailaway Playlist

There are many songs about sailing, cruising, ships or the sea; and what a way to get you ready for your upcoming cruise. Heck, you can play these songs during your cruise and maybe even request them while on board. The list below includes some of my favorites. What are yours?

Checking In at the Pier

For new cruisers, the process of checking in to get onto the ship is made simple by watching this video. Please note that although the video is from long ago, the process remains the same. Canada Place is now where passengers board the ships. New technology has made the process even easier...