We took a 9-day Mediterranean cruise on the Odyssey of the Seas ship. In our review, we share what’s open 24 hours, specialty dining options and included restaurant venues within the cruise fare. Dining and food choices are often a…
Odyssey of the Seas is a 4,198-guest (double occupancy) Quantum Ultra-class ship, in service since 2021, packed with a skydiving simulator, a surf simulator, bumper cars, and a glass pod that lifts you 300 feet above the sea. We took…
Traveling alone doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort or paying excessive fees. I took a solo cruise on the Norwegian Bliss to review their solo cabins and studio amenities. While it wasn’t my first solo cruise, I was surprised that Norwegian Cruise…
Norwegian Cruise Line offers Freestyle Dining, a departure from needing a set dining time and table. I took a solo cruise on the Norwegian Bliss to Alaska and share my thoughts on its food offerings and Freestyle Dining experience. Norwegian’s…
“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 …