Now that the cruising industry is back on its feet, it’s time for the fun to resume full swing. All first time and avid cruisers are aware of the preparation process. The cruise is booked. The online check-in has been completed. Next, all cruisers have viewed the muster drill video. Once viewed, it’s time to …
Cruising: On board activities never to miss
The news is official! The CDC has lifted all health restrictions for the cruising industry! Let’s hear three cheers for the cruising industry! Let’s hear another three cheers for the CDC! No longer will they have to serve as a health advisory. The cruise lines can now operate under their own power, with nowhere else …
New York mass transit: Four systems with minimal stress
The COVID pandemic had New York City in a vice grip. The pandemic is finally nearing its end. New Yorkers and all travelers alike are breathing a sigh of relief. When the COVID pandemic began, all of the New York area mass transit hubs became ghost towns. What once were busting places-Grand Central Terminal, Penn …
Subway cheat sheet: Underground tips to 5 cities
As the United States continues to rebound from the COVID pandemic, city streets are swiftly coming back to life. Once COVID restrictions are fully lifted, who knows how elated everyone around the country will be. Better, travelers will feel not just safer but will know that a huge monkey has been taken off their back. …
Packing for a cruise: The toiletry bag
As the cruising industry gradually continues to move towards normalcy, cruisers continue to make their plans to return to the high seas. There can’t be a better time to start planning to cruise again. There’s the check-in process at the terminal, the first buffet lunch, the sail away party, and of course-the first dinner at …
Packing for a cruise: The top 5 essentials
With the cruising industry soon returning to full capacity, the excitement of taking to the high seas can’t be greater. The cruise line advertisements are out in full force. From Royal Caribbean, to Disney, to Celebrity, and MSC, they’re all once again calling travelers of all walks of life. Yes, a cruise vacation is the …
Charter cruises well worth packing for
Yes, the Coronavirus Delta variant is posing a challenge. That’s true. Aside from the Coronavirus drama, there is so much to look forward to. The cruise industry is on a record pace in its restart. More then 60% of ships across the industry are back in service, making dream vacations come true. There is simply …
Top 5 most redundant cruising questions answered
The Coronavirus pandemic is slowly but surely reaching its end. No one thought they’d see the end of this pandemic. So much pain and suffering! So much agony and impatience! That mentality is getting closer and closer to “no more”. With the cruising industry restarting, and ships returning to service one-by-one, it’s time to return …
The top five New York area cruise attractions
Before we know it, the cruise ships will be returning to the New York area. Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Cunard call the New York area home on a year-round basis. Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, and Princess visit the New York area seasonally. Regardless of cruise line, the New York area has plenty to offer on both …
The neverending challenges of the cruise line check-in staff
With the cruising industry slowly returning to service after suspending sailings due to the Coronavirus, there is much anticipation about who will be sailing when. For months on end, millions of guests have been anxiously waiting for this moment. Guests are indeed excited to get back to sailing the high seas. The cruise terminal check-in …