Ships

Oceanic Discoverer

Overview: Oceanic Discoverer was launched in 2005. She undertakes adventure cruises around Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Southeast Asia and island archipelagos of Melanesia. She carries 72 guests. Accommodation: She has 36 staterooms including; […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 25 2013
Tips & Advice

Are you a good cruise companion?

Cruise lines may be taking the initiative to cater to solo-travelers, but the majority of cruisers are still boarding ships with a friend or two. More importantly, we’re sharing cabins with them. Be it a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 23 2013
Tips & Advice

How solo cruisers can avoid paying single supplement fees

Although cruising is one of the easiest forms of travel to undertake on your own, it can often be more expensive than cruising with a companion. When a single cruiser books a twin-share stateroom for […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 22 2013
Ships

Star Pisces

Source: Star Cruises Overview: Star Pisces is a Star Cruises ship. She was originally built as cruise ferry MS Kalypso and was later purchased by Star Cruises in 1993. She carries 1,900 passengers and employs […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 14 2013
Ships

SuperStar Aquarius

Source: Star Cruises Overview: SuperStar Aquarius was originally built in 1993 as Windward, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. She was later joined the Star Cruises fleet in 2007 and was renamed to SuperStar Aquarius. She […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 14 2013
Ships

SuperStar Libra

Source: Star Cruises Overview: SuperStar Libra is a member of the Star Cruises fleet. She was originally built as Norwegian Sea for Norwegian Cruise Lines. She was later renamed SuperStar Libra in 2005. She carries […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 14 2013
Ships

SuperStar Gemini Review

Source: Star Cruises Overview: SuperStar Gemini is a Star Cruises ship. She was originally ordered in 1992 by Norwegian Cruise Lines as MS Dreamward. In 1998 she was renamed as Norwegian Dream and then joined […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 14 2013
Ships

SuperStar Virgo

Source: Star Cruises Overview: Superstar Virgo is a Star Cruises’ Leo class ship. She was built in 1999 and carries 2,800 passengers and full berth. She employs 1,300 crew. Accommodation: She has 935 cabins. They […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 11 2013
Ships

MSC Orchestra Reviews

Overview: MSC Orchestra was launched in 2007, she is one of MSC Cruises’ Musica class ships. The others are MSC Poesia, MSC Musica and MSC Magnifica. She carries 2,550 passengers. Accommodation: Inside; Ocean View; Balcony […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 11 2013
Tips & Advice

The cruise lines that let you BYO alcohol

Cruising is often associated with alcohol. Whether cruise lines are creating select wine menus to match the various regions they sail through or if they’re introducing new lounges and bars to create a funky nightlife […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 11 2013
Ships

MSC Fantasia Facts

Overview: MSC Fantasia is one of three in MSC Cruises’ Fantasia Class. The other two are MSC Splendida and MSC Divinia. She is the largest ship in the MSC fleet, carrying 3,900 passengers. She was […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 10 2013