The Sea Calls
Pack your bags and book your passage on an Alaska cruise. Large and wild Alaska is on the bucket list of many a cruiser seeking the ultimate in scenery and wildlife. But past transgressions put some potential cruisers on Canada’s inadmissibility list. You know who you are! The signing of the Alaska...
I recently discussed cruising with several people who have yet to experience this wonderful type of vacation. Perhaps because I have been on so many cruises, I initially wondered how they could have such misconceptions. Then, I remembered that I myself had a totally inaccurate sense of what cruising was all about....
After what appeared to be a week of crossing the Labrador Sea, the Fram finally reached Hopedale. After that crossing, I considered myself to be competent to survive the Drake Passage crossing in Antarctica. As is the case with adventure cruising, ports of call are always subject to change as is the...
We had heard rumblings throughout the cruise that the weather might cause some problems. Other than a bit of rain here and there and some waves, the ride had been smooth enough. I only realized that some people experienced seasickness when the dining room had plenty of empty seats. On that day,...
After the excitement of last night’s Aurora Borealis, I was motivated to get up early and get on deck. Not usually being a morning person, I enjoyed a sunrise, which is something unusual for me. I have far more photos of sunsets than sunrises, but occasionally, it’s worth the effort to temporarily...
I recently had the opportunity to sail on the new Celebrity Edge. What an impressive ship she is! The décor immediate creates a soothing response, something that relaxed me the minute I set eyes on this gorgeous ship. The design throughout flows well between spaces and adds a touch of elegance without be...
