Saturday, April 12, 2025 After jetlag kept me awake until 4am I awoke… at dawn. Hopefully If I can power-through this day and go to bed at a normal hour local time I will be in rhythm with the sun at this meridian. LOL I spent the night at the Mina Hotel and Residence by […]
Around the Word in 30 Days (Days 1 and 2)
Hello Cruisers! I have just begun a trip that I had no idea was going to happen just a of couple months ago: A 30-day trip around the world that includes 21 days on two different cruise ships, neither of which I have never been on before, and all the places are new as well. […]
How to Overcome Seasickness
*disclaimer* I am NOT a medical professional. This is just a trick I learned many years ago in the Navy and it has worked for a lot of people. 1) Go to the top deck of the ship, preferably one where you’re outdoor and there is no roof over your head. 2) Stand close to […]
Things NCL Should Change About Their Solo Cruising Program
Years ago, cruising was not a great option for solo travelers, primarily due to the fact they were usually required to pay for double occupancy. Nowadays this is called “the solo supplement.” Then, in 2009, Norwegian Cruise Lines introduced the Studio category of cabin when they launched the Norwegian Epic. This new category of inside […]
How To Stay In Touch With Your Group While On A Norwegian Cruise Line Ship
Hello Cruisers! A frequently asked question is how to contact others in your group while on a NCL cruise. In years past people would carry walkie-talkies while on the ship… really. Fortunately, nowadays we all carry smartphones around with us and they can be utilized in a few different ways: First, if ALL of you […]
A Handy Backpack for Excursions
When you leave the ship for the day you usually have stuff to take with you; beach towel, change of clothes, bottle of water, etc. While you need something to carry all of the above, you might not want to carry your usual airline carry-on for various reasons, yet you do not want to pack […]
Passports: Get One and Don’t Let it Expire!
When I first started cruising 20 years ago US Citizens were not required to have a passport for “closed loop” cruises. A.K.A a cruise that starts and ends in the USA. Back then the government said they were going to end that policy and require passports for all cruises, but that for some reason did […]
Why You Might Consider Renting a Car Each Way Rather Than Pay to Park
Every week of the year thousands of people load-up their personally owned vehicles to cruise ports, pay to park, and then drive home a week or so later. Today, I will offer an alternative idea: rent a car each way. Just to clarify, I am NOT saying rent a car, drive to the port, pay […]
Welcome Aboard!
My name is Eric, and I am a cruise enthusiast based in Charlotte, North Carolina. I’ve been on six cruises in the past twelve months, all of which have been on Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL). I know there are cruise bloggers who cruise a lot more than that, but I do have a day job […]