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Freedom of the Seas Main Dining Room
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Post Cruise Charges
Do they exist? Of course. Play your cards right and they wont. I was checking my bank account yesterday and saw a charge from Royal Caribbean on my on board sail account and it made me scratch my head so I emailed them…. which by the way if you ever have a question about your [...]
Freedom of the Seas Facts
Yesterday we were on the Freedom of the Seas (2nd largest cruise ship in the world). Just to put into perspective on how big this ship really is, here are some of the facts. 158,000 gross registered tons 1,112 feet long 184 feet wide 28 feet draft 21.6 knots cruising speed 15 passenger decks [...]
Debunking Cruise Deposits
Years ago when I first learned about cruise deposits, I was so so excited. I never thought I could put a vacation on layaway. Recently I got an email from a listener asking about cruise deposits. I sent the questions over to Chris Owen, a Master Cruise Counselor and travel writer. You can follow Chris [...]
Costa Gets an iPhone App
Costa iPhone App now available I always enjoy seeing cruise lines jump into the 21st century. Royal Caribbean recently did it on the Oasis of the Seas with their touch screen digital displays in the hallways of the ship. It looks like another cruise line is making strides to become technologically savvy as well. [...]
MSC Cruises Confirms New Ship
MSC Cruises Confirms Construction of MSC Fantastica by STX France 12th Ship in Fleet to Launch in 2012 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (July 23, 2010) – MSC Cruises announced the conclusion of the legal process that finalizes the order and confirms construction of a new ‘Fantasia’ class cruise ship, MSC Fantastica, U32, by STX France making [...]
“Freebies” at Sea
It’s no doubt in this economy we are pinching pennies now more than ever, yes, even on vacation. A common misconception when you take a cruise is that everything costs money. Wrong! Here are a few ”freebies.” Check your daily cruise planner for these events: Captains Cocktail Party – free drinks ands snacks On board activities such [...]
NCL Epic Cabin Navigation
So we get it, you don’t like the bathroom lay out on the Epic. Well let’s talk about some other cabin features that don’t include the bathroom. Some of these may seem silly but trust me, you’ll thank me. The Bed: As you could tell by the picture, the cabins aren’t huge [...]
Floating Las Vegas
Could the Norwegian Epic be one of the newest Las Vegas at sea? Depends on who you ask, after all there is the Oasis of the Seas that has an aquatic show on the aft of the ship. All of the entertainment on board the Epic is free except for the Cirque show because it’s [...]
Norwegian Epic – Day 2
There was a character breakfast (sponge bob and jimmy neutron) at 8:30 AM in the Spegial Theater. I didn’t attend the breakfast but on of my colleagues did and said it was nothing to write home about. The characters came out, took pictures and it was over. My first venture of the day was to [...]
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