Category: Chris Cruises

Feb 25

Windstar Small Group Tours Bring Meaningful Travel, Enhance Our Worldview

Continuing on to Antigua on the 2019 Windstar President’s Cruise, we visited a pineapple farm and toured the island from one side to the other.  Along the way, we passed through time as our guide detailed the social, political and Read More …

Feb 24

Windstar & Porthole Cruise Begins With Meaningful Moments

We’re just one full day into the Windstar Cruises & Porthole Magazine Caribbean Celebration but it feels like we’ve been with them far longer.  The amount of things to do on these tiny ships is surprising if not staggering.  How Read More …

Feb 23

Leaving Pets Behind When Traveling: Technology To The Rescue

Let’s face it, leaving pets behind while away is an element of travel we would prefer to avoid.  Using a pet sitter helps but we still miss seeing them. Return home and it’s obvious: they missed us too.  In the past, leaving pets behind was just Read More …

Feb 14

74 Years Ago: Dresden Remembers

Prior to traveling with Viking on an interesting Elegant Elbe itinerary, we dug in deep on research, quickly identifying Saxony, State Of The Arts as a go to source for supplemental travel information. Following our own advice, we joined their Read More …

Feb 11

Princess Banks Future On New Ships, Technology

The popularity of cruise vacations continues to grow with more ships being built every year. Nearly every cruise line worth knowing about has plans in the works that that will bring even more options. Princess Cruises wants to stay part Read More …

Feb 06

Nevermind That Maintenance Thing, American Has New Amenity Kits!

A recent eight-month CBS News investigation questions oversight of aircraft maintenance. 26 airline mechanics at Southwest and American Airlines had concerns about being pressured to cut corners, skip iffy repairs and get planes back in the air quickly. Not exactly what Read More …

Feb 06

Onboard Apps Get Smarter

Carnival Cruise Line has an update to their onboard app that brings us increased functionality before and after sailing too. Read More …

Feb 03

YOU ASKED: Celebrity Edge vs Holland America Statendam

Gathering your questions via email and text, we occasionally answer those commonly asked here, with permission. Question: So both ships have been christened now and I want to know which is better, Celebrity Edge or Holland America Statendam. Call it Read More …

Feb 01

Celebrated Chefs Bring Creative Cuisine To Sea

A decade ago, about 17 million travelers chose a cruise vacation. 2019 will bring nearly twice that many people to sea as the popularity of travel by ship sails on with no end in sight. A key to that success: creative Read More …

Jan 31

Disney Cruise 2020 Returns Star Wars, Marvel To Sea

In 2020, Disney Cruise Line brings back two popular experiences – Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea. Aboard five- and seven-night Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas, these events make a day at Read More …