Cruising in America
A huge &Â diverse, yet quintessentially Western country, the United States of America is larger than life.
Bernadette Chua
11 weird and wacky shore excursions
The humble shore excursion – once a walk around the historic old city following a guide waving a red flag – has come a long way. Suddenly, adventure is the name of the game. Lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, P&O and Princess offer some decidedly weird and wacky activities. Check out some of the most … Read more
Royal Caribbean, second line to cancel calls to Bali
Royal Caribbean is the second line to cancel port calls to Bali because of concerns of terrorism attacks. Radiance of the Seas, which was due to call at Benoa in Bali on March 17 will instead, spend an extra day at sea. Royal Caribbean issued a statement on its blog saying, “Our guests’ vacation time … Read more
10 tried and trusted ways to score a cabin upgrade
There isn’t a traveller on the planet who hasn’t tried for an upgrade – and cruise ship staff are well aware there are a thousand scams out there to move passengers from that inside room to an owner’s quite and everything in between. Some are obvious – and some require the skills of a Oscar … Read more
Destination: Oman
Muscat, the capital of Oman, is completely different from the rest of the Emirates on the Arabian Gulf. It is conservative, restrained and magical. Many of its buildings have been carefully preserved. The traditional architecture of the city stands in sharp contrast to its rugged terrain and natural beauty. The old waterfront port of Muscat … Read more
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is the biggest and richest of the seven emirates nations.Abu Dhabi is renowned for its arts museums and cultural attractions. The recently completed Louvre sits near the much delayed Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim, which is now expected to be ready next year. Together they occupy … Read more
Destination: West Coast USA
It might not be as popular for cruisers as the west coast, but the east coast of the USA has interesting ports and unique itineraries on offer. Plus, it’s easily accessible from Asia with a number of airlines flying direct to major cruise departure points. There’s a reason hundreds of songs have been written about … Read more
Destination: East Coast USA
From the bright lights of New York down to the genteel southern charm of Charleston, the east coast of the USA offers an enticing and varied range of cruise ports. The oldest cities in the USA are along this coast and the whole region has a distinctly sophisticated and cultured atmosphere. The Port of New … Read more
The best spa cuisine at sea
A UK study found that the average person gains half a kilo a day on a two-week cruise. With an endless buffet, stacks of specialty restaurants and all the brightly coloured cocktails you can drink, it’s no surprise that most people come home with a little excess baggage. But for passengers who want to keep … Read more
