Had the pleasure of touring Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas ship that is currently sailing out of Bayonne, NJ. This ship is definitely the WOW factor that RC brands themselves. The staterooms are roomy, the decor is stylish, the restaurants are diverse and the public spaces are just awesome.
Sweet 16 celebrations have been a tradition for girls who are coming of age that started back in England in the 17th Century. In the New York City area, Sweet 16 parties can run the gamut in pricing and extravagance. Today, you can see parties that include dress, limos,…
I am so excited!!! I passed! I have been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Counsellor after recently completing the organization’s Certification requirements. I am now recognized within the cruise industry as an Accredited Cruise Counselor. I achieved Cruise Counselor achievement through completion of a comprehensive program…
I had the opportunity to tour the magnificent Disney Dream. Disney’s mission is to recapture the Golden Age of cruising from the 40’s when Walt Disney used to cruise quite often with his family. If you have ever cruised on a Disney ship, you know that they have captued that…
When my family went on our first Disney Cruise, like so many others, I researched as much as I could to find the most useful information and memorable tidbits to help make our cruise stand out. I have compiled a list of tips that I brought and used for our…
100th Anniversary! Looking for a Cruise destination this year? The Panama Canal is a very popular cruise itinerary that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. This year’s sailing makes it more special as the canal marks their 100th Anniversary. On August 15, 1914, the S.S. Ancon became the first…
Just a short drive from the Bayonne Bridge, lies the Cape Liberty Terminal in Bayonne, NJ. This is the home port for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. We had an opportunity to tour the newly revitalized, otherwise known as “Solsticized”, Celebrity Summit which was about to embark for a 7…
Leigh and I went to Pier 88 in New York City on a guided tour of Norwegian’s brand new ship, Breakaway. Our ship inspection was being conducted right before passengers were about to set sail on a 7 night cruise to Bermuda. When passengers first enter the Breakaway, they…
Due to the recent events in the cruise industry, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) has adopted the ““Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights” detailing CLIA members’ commitment to the safety, comfort and care of guests in a number of important areas. ” The Passenger Bill of Rights will be effective…
Leigh and I were given the opportunity to take a guided tour of the Norwegian Gem at Pier 88 located in the New York Terminal in New York City. Our four hour tour was conducted while passengers was starting their embarkation to set sail on a 7 night cruise to…
