This summer’s Atlantic Challenge Tall Ships Race began on May 3rd under excellent conditions. The vessels will race until August 16th through seven race legs. The ships will cover a total of 7,000+ nautical miles, following 500 year-old trade routes. On their initial journey they’ll benefit from the reliable, westward trade winds. With peaks to [...]
Alaska Cruise Line Reviews
The kind of ship you pick for yourself says something about your personality, just as does the kind of house you live in or car you drive. Which one’s for you? Different ships for different folks, and to give you some idea of which is which, I’ve put together a small sum up of the [...]
A Brief History of Cruise Ships
Ocean-going vessels were originally built to transport cargo across the oceans. In 1818, the Black Ball Line offered regularly scheduled service between the United States and Britain. But it was slow and not designed to carry passengers. When Cunard was granted the contract to deliver mail between Britain, Canada, and the United States in 1939, [...]
Exploring the World of Cruise Ships
Cruise ships offer a plethora of entertainment, amenities and luxuries these days, with each cruise line providing a variety of vessels built with different holidaymakers in mind. Travellers are likely to come across ships offering different types and combinations of pubs, bars, fine restaurants, fast food outlets, shops, beauty salons, swimming pools and water park [...]
Superb Scuba Honeymoon Destinations
Nothing beats a unique and exciting honeymoon so if you are planning to get married and are looking for a honeymoon theme, why not consider the possibility of going to a scuba diving destination? This is ideal for couples who are interested in learning a new skill like scuba diving, or who are already enthusiasts. [...]
Cruise Suites – A Review of the Best
Many of us can only dream of spending a fortnight in a top suite on our next cruise, but with the market becoming increasingly price competitive, we thought now would be a good time to compile a countdown of the ultimate luxury accommodations at sea! There are a few things you’d expect to come as [...]
A Honeymoon Cruise Vacation is a Dream
Honeymoons are a memorable event in one’s life; they are the start of a new life with your loved one. Imagine waking up to the romantic view of a sundrenched tropical island, having a lazy breakfast on your own private balcony. A honeymoon cruise vacation can provide make that dream a reality. Cruising is becoming [...]