There is a reason that Portuguese explorers called Taiwan the ilha formosa, or “beautiful island.” Sitting over a hundred miles off the coast of mainland China, Taiwan is a prosperous country with a wealth of natural beauty. For those setting out to the beautiful island nation for the first time, here is list of the 7 […]
The beauty of French Polynesia, a South Pacific archipelago made up of 118 islands and atolls, has beckoned artists and writers including Paul Gauguin, Robert Louis Stevenson and James Michener across the centuries. Poet Rupert Brooke, another luminary captivated by the islands, observed, “In the South Seas, the Creator seems to have wanted to show […]
Royal Caribbean Cruises announced it would be building its sixth Oasis-class ship, set to be delivered by 2023. The ship, will be built by French shipbuilder Chantiers de L’Atlantique and will have many of the same features as her sister ships. “It is such a pleasure to announce the order of another Oasis-class ship,” said […]
We are cruising the Mediterranean this June on Holland America. This is our first Mediterranean cruise. Would it be best to arrive a day prior to sailing? Any suggestions and any advice is welcome. Thank you in advance. submitted by /u/Weighanchor3 [link] [comments] See the full post >
Hello, I have a cruise booked in December and I have three balcony rooms all next to each other. My question is if anyone knows if we are able to open the dividers and connect all three balcony’s? Thank you submitted by /u/Firsttimecruiser [link] [comments] See the full post >
Hello everyone, I need to ask a question to see if anyone here knows the answer. So I had a cruise recently booked, but last minute passenger medical emergency caused us to miss it. Not an issue, I knew that we might lose some money, and I was talking to carnival and they said they […]
I’ve never been on a cruise, so I don’t really have any points of reference, but wondering if anyone can help compare these two? Looking at booking for a trip this summer. American, if it matters. Armonia seems to be a little bit cheaper for a little bit longer (is overnight in Havana > visiting […]
I don’t drink, don’t need WiFi, Never eat at Specialty Dining, and hardly ever take an excursion. But if I accept these free perks, the gratuities assessed will be money spent for no reason. Am I right on this? submitted by /u/tehillim [link] [comments] See the full post >
I’m looking for the best fit for a cruise for my in laws. Here’s some info on them: They’ll both be retired when we go on on the cruise and will both be 65. My father-in-law is your classic mans man. Worked manual labour his entire life. Golfs all the time, watches hockey, enjoys a […]
Since you can’t do your usual jobs which is what you are trained to do, what do you do during drydock? Crew still seem to stay with the ship. submitted by /u/cruisingjoe01 [link] [comments] See the full post >