Radiance of the Seas in Dry-dock
Wondering what is going on with Radiance’s current dry-dock? Massive upgrades in features and dining venues onboard, and a refurbishment of all staterooms too. Hugely elaborate stuff – can’t really...
View ArticleThis is what Alaska is All About!
I came across this video of humpbacks jumping and also slapping their flukes against the surface of the water. I had to share because I have never seen this latter activity even on a random video....
View ArticleBill Cosby instead of Juneau, Alaska
The Pearl in Alaska. Photo credit NCL.com Have you heard? Bill Cosby will be performing live aboard the Norwegian Pearl for one night on July 24, 2011. The catch is the ship will be undergoing repairs...
View ArticleDisney Returns to Alaska in 2013
The Disney Wonder will sail one week roundtrips from Vancouver on Mondays in 2013, repeating her summer cruise itinerary from 2011 (featuring Tracy Arm & Sawyer Glacier). This is huge news and...
View ArticleCelebrity Solstice in Alaska 2013
Photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises Though not stating the exact itineraries yet, Celebrity has today announced their 2013 summer season and ship locations – with some surprise confirmations while also...
View ArticleSapphire Princess Ship Review
Sapphire in College Fjord, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Princess. I toured the Sapphire Princess recently and she looks really good. Clean, fresh, well maintained. She was out of dry-dock earlier this...
View ArticleTimeless Misty Fjords by Floatplane
Like floating through the air with the greatest of ease – the moment our little floatplane took off from the water’s edge in downtown Ketchikan we were immediately surrounded and overwhelmed by the...
View ArticleJuneau Ranks with New York City!
Why eat onboard ship when you can dine in town?! Juneau ranks right up there with New York City in terms of dining. Yes, you heard that right! Still especially small by all standards of city size...
View ArticleCelebrity’s Loyalty Program Enhancements
In a spirit of giving and of recognition, Celebrity Cruises has this week announced a re-arrangement and enhancement to their Captain’s Club (guest loyalty) program. Not to overly trump Celebrity...
View ArticleCruise Expert Matthew Vaughan’s Review of the Celebrity Solstice
Matthew Vaughan enjoying the quirky food presentation at Celebrity’s Qsine. Anyone who knows me is aware that I’m a major fan of the Solstice class ships by Celebrity. In 2008, I was given the...
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