This year I branched off into a new form of travel: cruises. After promising never to go on a cruise after COVID-19, I found myself trying out Virgin Voyages and fell in love. I took four total cruises this year and already have more planned for 2024. This meant less … Read more
This summer I took three cruises. Each was the same length (7 days) and each was on a different cruise line in a different part of the world. Each cruise had four ports and two sea days. On each ship I booked a balcony stateroom. Three Cruises The first cruise … Read more
New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab (beverage credit) for your first cruise when you sign up with this link: https://share.virginvoyages.com/alanwaite In April, I sailed Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady and reviewed the fantastic entertainment aboard that ship. With the launch of Virgin’s third ship, Resilient Lady, a whole new … Read more
I am currently on my second cruise with Virgin Voyages as a single sailor. Are you thinking of taking a Virgin Voyage as a party of one? Here are my thoughts and tips for you to consider. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab (beverage credit) for your … Read more
Athens is the third home port for Virgin Voyages, with the Resilient Lady sailing out of Piraeus starting with her maiden voyage in April 2023. I sailed on the Greek Glow itinerary in August 2023. Below is my experience with embarkation. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab … Read more
Eidfjord Hike for Cruise Passengers Eidfjord is a beautiful port for cruises in Norway. The town itself is quite small (but there is a grocery store). If you don’t want to do an excursion and instead just explore the area on your own, you are in luck. There is a … Read more
Holland America’s Club Orange Explained Club Orange is a paid add on for Holland America Line cruises. It is completely separate from their Mariner Society loyalty program which rewards return passengers. Club Orange can be purchased by anyone whether it is your first cruise or 100th cruise. Cost Club Orange … Read more
Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam Entertainment Review Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam, part of the Pinnacle class of ships, offers entertainment options focused on music and dance. This is exemplified with their “Music Walk” on Deck 2 that includes three music venues and the World Stage theater. You can also see … Read more
Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam Dining Review I just completed a seven day cruise on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam; one of the ships in their largest Pinnacle Class. The ship has four specialty dining restaurants (that cost) extra; however I only tried one during my trip. I did try out … Read more
HAL Nieuw Statendam Verandah Stateroom Review Not all staterooms on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam are created equal. Recently I stayed in one of the unique rooms that is better than most for a few reason. This is my experience in a unique room on a cruise to the Norwegian … Read more
Norwegian Spirit Bars and Entertainment The Norwegian Spirit is a smaller ship but it packs a lot of fun public spaces into the small size. There are plenty of spaces to grab a drink, listen to music, exercise or catch a show. Bars You won’t find yourself thirsty on any … Read more
Norwegian Spirit Dining Options The Norwegian Spirit is smaller than other Norwegian ships; but there are still a number of dining options. There are two main dining rooms, a buffet, and two additional complimentary dining venues. On top of that, there are five speciality (paid) options. If you get the … Read more
Norwegian Spirit Balcony Stateroom Review Yesterday I completed a 7-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Spirit from Vancouver to Seward, Alaska. The ship is from the 1990s but a $100 million renovation was completed in February 2020. This was my first time cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line. I booked through their … Read more
Holland America Excursion Best Price Guarantee I will be taking a Holland America cruise this summer to the fjords of Norway. I am pretty new to cruising, and on my recent trip on Virgin Voyages I booked just one shore excursion. I don’t like the idea of tour groups. I … Read more
Virgin Voyages Beach Club at Bimini The one port that every Virgin Voyage itinerary that leaves from Miami makes is Bimini in The Bahamas. Virgin Voyages’ ships are registered in The Bahamas so I believe every itinerary will make a stop at Bimini. Virgin Voyages does not have a private … Read more