With many ships now being moved from ports in Venice to Ravenna, you have the opportunity to spend 1 day in Ravenna (or more) before or after your cruise. It was the Roman emperor Honorius who once claimed Ravenna as … Read More
A mini cruise vacation with a group of good friends is a perfect way to catch up and reconnect. If you are looking for the best short cruises with friends, you most likely will be looking for an exciting cruise … Read More
A common cruise dilemma when planning a cruise vacation to Italy, is how much time do you need to see Rome either before or after your Mediterranean cruise. It is possible to see a lot of Rome in just a … Read More
There is something so exciting, and yet intensely nerve-wracking about cruise embarkation day. Boarding your cruise ship after months of planning often goes very smoothly – and other times not. With new rules and check in procedures in place for … Read More
Old stereotypes die hard. And that is very true for the cruising industry. Once upon a time a cruise vacation was thought to be for the over 55’s only. Activities onboard were mediocre and the best entertainment was quiz night. … Read More
Are you looking for a great cruise over the New Year that gets you onboard for the best celebration of the year? A New Year cruise could be just what you need after the busy holiday season when most of … Read More
What type of cruise traveller are you? Your answer will help you decide about cruise shore excursions. Are you all about the experience of the ship itself, and have you chosen your cruise almost entirely based on a specific cruise … Read More
Booking a cruise to visit beautiful Scandinavia? We have the top 10 most popular shore excursions in Sweden and Norway to help you with your planning. The best thing about a cruise vacation is that you visit many different destinations, … Read More
The Italian port of Ravenna is now home to many cruise ships that used to start their cruise itineraries to the Mediterranean or the Greek Isles from the Port of Venice. Why? Venice is known as the floating city. Much … Read More
Fantastic Italy: Combine Venice, Florence, Rome with a Mediterranean cruise Have you ever wanted to book an Italy cruise package vacation including Venice, Florence, Rome and cruise all in one trip? The great combination of Venice, Florence, Rome in an … Read More
“Quite possibly the most romantic city in Europe” Venice, with triumphant architecture sitting on winding waterways, is host to travelers, holiday makers, cruise ships, festivals and galas throughout the year. And now you have the opportunity to explore this wondrous … Read More
Visiting far-flung places in the world has, for most of us, only been a pipedream and often left to those who are genuinely daring and who take the meaning of being adventurous to a whole new level. But not anymore. … Read More