the difference between a good cruise and a great cruise
There’s a moment that happens after a cruise that I pay close attention to. Someone will say, “That was great.” And then they’ll pause. And usually follow it with something like,“…but next time, I’d do a few things differently.” That moment is where the shift happens. Because there’s a difference between a good cruise and a great one. And most of that difference has very little to do with the destination. It comes down to the decisions made before you ever step on the ship. I
Why Alaska Cruises are Different
Title: Why Alaska Cruises are different and why that matters. Alaska is not like other cruise destinations. That’s not meant to sound dramatic. It’s simply true. In many parts of the world, the ship is the main event. The ports are fun, the experience is lively, and the details tend to blend together in a good way. Alaska works differently. In Alaska, the destination leads. What you see, how close you get, and how the days unfold are shaped by decisions most travelers don't r
What First Time Cruisers Worry About
If you’ve never taken a cruise before, it’s normal to have questions. A lot of them. Most first-time cruisers don’t worry because they’ve had a bad experience. They worry because they’re trying to imagine something they’ve never done before. Over the years, I’ve noticed the same concerns come up again and again. And most of them don’t turn out to be problems at all. Here are the worries I hear most often, and why they usually don’t need to stop you from cruising. “What if I f
