When you cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas, there’s no excuse for hunger with twenty dining choices across its deck plans. With a passenger capacity of 4905, the Ovation Quantum Class cruise ship dishes out over 154,000 meals on…
Experience the adventure of Pacific Northwest cruising as you embark on a repositioning cruise along the west coast. Typical cruises travel between Vancouver, British Columbia and a Californian port, at the start and end of the Alaska cruise season. Many first-time cruisers consider…
Big ships promise big fun, but does it actually deliver at sea? We sailed Ovation of the Seas from Vancouver to Hawaii to find out. This Quantum-class ship from Royal Caribbean International packs skydiving simulators, bumper cars, panoramic views, and…
Some travelers believe that traveling by cruise ship is expensive. The cost can add up fast if you factor in the added gratuities, shore excursions, specialty dining, drink packages, and WiFi. However, if you’re looking for the cheapest time of year…
A Cunard Queen Elizabeth cruise transports you to the age of elegance and nostalgia. Guests enjoy British traditions like afternoon tea and breakfast with British back bacon and blood sausage. We had booked an 11-day Cunard Alaska cruise in 2020….
Alaska has quickly become a preferred destination, and travelers flock there each summer to admire its beauty and uninterrupted vistas. First-time cruisers often ask, what is the best cruise line for Alaska? There is no single correct answer here. The…
It used to be that once you gained a high level of status in a cruise line’s loyalty program, there were more chances of a stateroom upgrade. However, cruise lines have joined the ranks of airline companies vying to pull…
In 2003, Carnival Corporation opened a 30,000 sq. foot cruise terminal in Long Beach, California. Since then, it’s been offering family-friendly cruises on various Carnival Cruise vessels. Long Beach Carnival cruises to warm-climate destinations vary in length from 3 to…
We recently took a 10-day Cunard Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth. Being new to Cunard, I was curious about their restaurant food and dining options. I had heard great things about their meal presentations and the quality of the food….
Although lacking the bells and whistles of the Oasis-class vessels, the Serenade of the Seas offers a comfortable voyage on a light-filled ship. Having sailed her sister ship, the Radiance of the Seas, I couldn’t wait to enjoy my Alaska cruise…