Panama Canal Centennial

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…

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Celebrity Summit

  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…

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Norwegian Breakaway Review

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…

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CLIA’s New Cruise Passenger Bill of Rights

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…

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Norwegian Gem Review

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…

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