November 1st, the cruise lines are expected to resume service in the United States. As the United States continues to rebound from the Coronavirus pandemic, the travel industry is among many industries that must resume normalcy. Amtrak too cannot wait to resume its normal schedule. As Amtrak hopes to resume its daily service both intercity …
The basics of sailing day
Whoopee! The cruise lines are returning to service as of November 1st. Mid-March, the cruise lines suspended all sailing operations due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Since then, the cruise lines have been hard at work repatriating its crew and staff, to ensure their health and safety. After nine months of being out of operation, the …
Cruise lines introduce virtual muster drill
A cruise vacation is the most anticipated experience for anyone. Whether one has sailed twice, five times, or twenty times, sailing day is a momentous occasion. Before sailing, guests are instructed to attend the muster drill. All guests are required to attend the muster drill in accordance with International Maritime Law and the maritime safety …
Sailing day: The top 5 on-board must-do’s
A cruise-the ultimate vacation getaway for couples and families alike. Whether it’s a honeymoon, a family reunion, retirement, or even a first-time cruise vacation, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. From the non-stop on-board entertainment, to trying exotic foods, to tasting hand-crafted cocktails poolside, sailing day opens up plenty of doors. For first-timers, whether …
All on board: Three simple words, no excuses
On any cruise vacation, there is nothing more exciting than visiting the ports-of-call. Whether visiting sunny Nassau, tranquil San Jan, PR, exotic Ocho Rios, Jamaica, or vibrant Cozumel, Mexico, there is so much to see, do, and experience. From shopping, to snorkeling, to visiting pristine beaches, it’s all waiting. However, there is one matter that …
Ports-of-call: The guests’ ten commandments
On any cruise vacation, there is nothing more exciting than stopping at all of the ports-of-call. There’s sunny Puerto Rico, majestic St. Maarten/Martin, romantic Barbados, and the ever so rejuvenating U.S. Virgin Islands. Wherever the ship ties up, ports-of-call offer plenty for all guests-a wide variety of activities from duty-free shopping, to shore excursions, to …
First-time cruisers-FAQ
There are thousands of people out who have never gone on a cruise. A cruise vacation is the ultimate getaway from the ordinary. Did anyone know that only thirty percent (30%) of Americans have gone on a cruise? It’s true! That means, there are thousands more who are yet to be exposed to this one-of-a-kind …
The top 5 sailing day questions-answered.
A cruise is any family or couple’s most anticipated vacation. Many months of planning and counting down all lead to the most exciting day of all-sailing day. Sailing day is day one of a cruise vacation. At the cruise terminal, there is a great deal of anticipation. The guests drop off their luggage with the…
The cruise vacation cheat sheet
Winter time is cruising time. The outside temperatures have hit uncomfortable and painful all-time lows. With that in mind, everyone wishes they would be someplace far warmer. That’s very true. Whether it’s The Bahamas, the eastern or western Caribbean, or the Hawaiian islands, the warm weather cannot be a more appropriate surrounding. What better way …
3-1-1: How cruisers can circumvent the numbers
3-1-1, 3 numbers which airline passengers are not fond of. Cruise guests aren’t fond of 3-1-1 at all. It’s surprising to see that some don’t recall how this rule came about. Travelers must turn back the clock to August 2006. Al Qaeda terrorists were piecing together a massive plot to blow up ten airplanes while …