“Taste Alaska” summarizes the culinary experience aboard one of Holland America’s 49th state cruises. Each day, their dining menus feature seafood choices such as chowders, fish, and shrimp, that we came to love on the Nieuw Amsterdam. While our 14-day…
Stepping aboard Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam offers a perfect blend of classic cruising elegance and modern amenities. Karen and I cruised recently to Alaska on this vessel and experienced this mid-sized ship firsthand. It was my first time aboard a…
Norwegian Bliss is a top choice for travelers wanting to explore Alaska, the Caribbean, and beyond. The Observation Lounge offers stunning glacier views, and the studio cabins are ideal for solo travelers avoiding single supplements. I took a solo Alaska…
We recently sailed on the Carnival Panorama after a seven-year hiatus from the line. Onboard, we were pleasantly surprised by the expanded specialty dining options and inclusive venues. We share our thoughts on the cuisine and onboard food choices, including…
We recently had the opportunity to experience the Carnival Panorama. It’s Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Vista-class ship, which sailed from Long Beach, California. We were impressed by this vessel’s amenities and activities and sharing our thoughts and review of Carnival…
Celebrity Millennium, once offered itineraries to Alaska, now provides cruises in Asia. We selected a Japan itinerary that included a stop in Busan, South Korea, and …
Holland America Noordam may have less than twenty dining venues like on competitor lines. Still, what it has, it does well. I cruised on the Noordam to Alaska as part of a cruise and land tour. During my seven days,…
Holland America Line is a well-known name in the world of cruising. Its fleet of 14 ships travels to destinations all over the globe. However, this article will focus on one vessel, the Holland America Noordam. The HAL Noordam is…
Celebrity Edge was launched in 2018 and celebrated as setting a new standard in cruise ship design. We waited until it was assigned to Alaska in 2024 before booking our cruise. My wife Karen and I embarked on a thrilling…
Royal Caribbean built the Spectrum of the Seas for the Asian market. Currently based in Singapore but moving to Shanghai, China, in spring 2024, it offers Asian cultural cruises. On this Quantum-plus vessel, we havd 17 different dining venues to…