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By: Scott Lara Scott is a contributing guest while Doug is away on his seven-night Alaska cruise. For many years, my wife Marty and I would just drive from our home in Jacksonville, Florida to Port Everglades the morning of our cruise to catch the ship. Never again. Traffic on I-95 can hold you up for [...]
Banana Coast has signed Holland America Line as the first cruise line to schedule regular calls at the first mainland Honduras cruise port at Trujillo. Holland America Line’s 1,260-passenger Ryndam is slated to call at Banana Coast 11 times between 2014 and 2015 on its western Caribbean itineraries. The ship’s Nov. 19, 2014, call is [...]
On Saturday, May 4, at 6:50 p.m. (UTC-2), ms Nieuw Amsterdam received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center at Norfolk, Va., regarding a mayday signal it had received from sailing yacht Embla, which was disabled and adrift. Nieuw Amsterdam immediately diverted from its course and arrived on the scene at 9 p.m. local time. The cruise [...]
This summer Celebrity Chef Cat Cora will demonstrate how to whip up her favorite dishes as part of Holland America Line’s Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine. Cora is scheduled to sail on ms Nieuw Amsterdam’s 12-day Mediterranean Empires cruise departing July 2, 2013. In addition to Cora, the lineup for the [...]
Want to travel around the world – five continents and thirty eight countries – it’s possible to do it next January. For 113-days, Holland America’s 1,380-guest ms Amsterdam will circumnavigate the globe – stopping at 38 ports along five continents. For guests who want to take part in this annual tradition but have less time [...]
Last year I took my first Alaskan cruise. At first thought an Alaska cruise seemed basic – I pick my port, we see glaciers and go home. Boy was I wrong. There are a few factors you need to take into consideration when planning and booking an Alaskan cruise. It’s not as simple as booking, [...]
Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam and ms Volendam will return to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands for the 2013-14 season with a series of sailings that will visit more than 50 ports of call. During the voyages, guests will have the opportunity to experience the region’s incredible wildlife on land and in [...]
As the Holland America ms Oosterdam sailed out of Juneau last week, it marked the close of the 2012 Alaska cruise season. According to a west coast publication, the port received 920,000 cruise passengers this season, very close to the pre-season estimate of 930,000. A recent study showed that the average passenger spent $200, bringing total [...]
Locals and visitors alike will delight in the unique opportunity to stroll through beautiful downtown Juneau while sampling delectable Alaska cuisine at some of the area’s best restaurants. For $99, Alaskan Food Tours’ knowledgeable guides will take guests on a three-hour culinary adventure through the streets of Alaska’s capital city. From dining on seafood at [...]
This week Barry from Cruising Authority stops by to talk to Doug about his recent transatlantic sailing aboard Queen Mary 2. A great article on Five Resources to Research Shore Excursions. Stewart Chiron, The Cruise Guy® stops by with Cruise News on: More details revealed about Norwegian Breakaway Carnival Corp.’s 3rd Quarter earnings Royal Caribbean [...]
Holland America Line’s ms Veendam recently failed a surprise health inspection, according to the Center of Disease Control’s website. The CDC requires a score of 86 to pass the inspection, the Veendam scored a 77. The 1,350-guests Veendem was cited for infractions in the galley area, buffet area and dish washing area on August 19. [...]
Located in southeast Alaska, the small town of Sitka is mostly known for its wildlife, stunning views and tribal culture. With a population under 10,000, there are many opportunities to get out and explore Sitka when visiting. While doing excursions with the cruise line are always a great way to do an organized tour, sometimes [...]
It was announced today that the former CEO of Costa Cruises, Pier Foschi, is taking the position overseeing the Asian market for Carnival Corp. Currently the Asia operations includes two Costa ships in China and Singapore, along with Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess in Japan next spring. “With Asia such an important part of our global [...]
Last week the Coast Guard Air Station Sitka in Alaska responded to a call from Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess at 0138, requesting medical assistance for an 81-year old female passenger suffering from a blocked artery in her right leg. The ship was sailing in Fredrick’s Sound when a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter arrived at 4:28 a.m., [...]
Recently Holland America changed their menu in Canaletto, the Italian restaurant located within the Lido dining venue. Canaletto serves classic Italian fare featuring seafood, grilled meats and pasta in a relaxed setting. This venue does have a $10 surcharge. Below you’ll find the Canaletto menu. Appetizers Insalata Canaletto: Colorful red and yellow wedges of tomato, [...]
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