Since February 2009, I have enjoyed being a cruise line shoreside agent. I have worked at all three New York area cruise terminals; Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ), Manhattan Cruise Terminal, and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Aside from the New York area, I have had the privilege of working at the ports of Boston, Baltimore, Ft. …
February 11th was my very first cruise aboard Margaritaville At Sea. It was a six-day Western Caribbean voyage aboard the Margaritaville At Sea Islander, from Tampa, Florida. Arrival at the cruise terminal was easy. The shore staff was friendly and extremely helpful. The check-in process started early, and I was on board before 11 am. …
The season is finally upon us. Thanksgiving is just three days away. The turkey is defrosting, the cooking recipes are in the works, and dinner invitations have gone out. Hopefully this Thursday, families around the country will be celebrating a Thanksgiving to remember. Whatever Thanksgiving traditions families across America follow, whomever they invite, or whatever …
“Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach. I can feel it in the air, the summer is out of reach. Empty lake, empty streets, the sun goes down alone. I’m driving by your house, but I know you’re not home.”. Singer and songwriter Don Henley couldn’t have said it better in his 1984 hit …
Summer is in its final weeks. Yet, cruisers are still having the time of their lives sailing to ports-of-call such as Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. Soon the winter season, the cruising industry’s busiest time, will begin. No matter where the ship sails, the good times keep on rolling. All cruises have a beginning …
When it comes to cruising, many things come to mind. There’s the non-stop entertainment, the world class cuisine, endless buffets, one-of-a-kind hand-crafted cocktails, port shopping demonstrations, and unforgettable shore excursions. Whether on board ship or on land, there’s one part of the cruising experience which the adult crowd cannot get enough of. When it comes …
It’s mid-July. The summer cruising season is in full swing. Summer is actually reaching its midway point. The 4th of July has come and gone, turning the page to shopping for school supplies. It may sound too early to talk about winter cruises, but summer is the right time to discuss such an idea. Of …
Summer is officially here. Not only is summer here, but the searing heat and soupy humidity are here, too. Without delay, mother nature has wasted no time bestowing her heat and humidity upon the traveling public. Summer may be the best season of all, but it does come with advantages and disadvantages. Specifically, cruising is …
Summertime is just weeks away. The cruising season is just as booming as it is during the winter months, known as high season. Come summer, schools will be out. The youngsters will be out. They undoubtedly cannot wait to escape the classroom and the dreaded homework. Even adults can’t wait to get away from work …
When it comes to traveling, it’s common that travelers pick one destination and one mode of transportation to get there. Whether it’s going on a cruise, going to Disney World, or just spending a few days at a family getaway house, only one is picked. From there, that’s the way families goes about their business. …
