Posts from — June 2012

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

The blue glow of the water serves almost as a spotlight on aquarium visitors as they stare into giant tanks that feature exotic creatures from the deep blue sea. Aquariums have been around since Roman times, but with each new decade these living art museums are evolving and expanding to include more and more features and attractions. Here is a list of the 5 best aquariums you can see on your next cruise. [Read more →]

By Don Dean, Senior Director of Finance and Human Resources, The Cruise Web, Inc.

I’ve had the opportunity to travel to Europe several times; I even lived there for a while. As all of my past experiences in Europe were limited to the large cities, I have never had the opportunity to experience Europe in quite the same way as I did on my last cruise along the Mediterranean, and it was because of the in-depth excursions offered by our partner Ensemble that I was able to experience Europe in a new way. [Read more →]

A compilation by The Cruise Web employees.

While you may think a day at the beach is purely a time to relax and lie out, our staff at The Cruise Web knows that a trip to the beach can be a thrilling adventure. Find out all the fun activities that await you on your next beach day.

Merry K.
“I love to go kayaking.  It’s a great way to explore nature and it gives you a sense of adventure!  It’s incredibly easy and a good workout.” [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Holland America was awarded with the gold 2012 Rear Admiral William M. Benkert Environmental Protection Award for their leadership in environmental stewardship in May. The award comes from the U.S. Coast Guard and honors outstanding achievements in marine environment protection. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

The biggest golf event of the year is not going to be on a course, it’s not even going to be on land. It’s going to be in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea aboard the Crystal  Serenity this July and again in the North Sea in August aboard the Crystal Symphony. Passengers on either of these cruises will have the chance to play with 51-time PGA tour winner Billy Casper who will be hosting the Crystal Golf  Cruises. [Read more →]

By Jacques Botty, Senior Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web, Inc.

Ever since I was a young child, I grew up fascinated by both water and world travel, and this is why I chose to work at The Cruise Web. It all started when I took my first leap in a pool. I was 4 years old and at a pool party. There were a ton of other children, the sun was blazing hot and the water perfectly cool; the kids were swimming and they looked like they were having so much fun. So I thought, “hey, why not just jump in without telling my parents!” (I figured this way they couldn’t stop me.) Well I jumped into the deep end and quickly sank to the bottom of the pool. I looked up and noticed the sun gleaming down and that I was quickly out of breath. Fortunately, my dad saw me and I was lifted out and escorted to the shallow side. On that thrilling afternoon my love for the water was born. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

This month, some of The Cruise Web consultants and staff got a chance to play with Ray Lewis, the famed Baltimore Ravens linebacker, at his annual fundraising event:  Ray’s Summer Days. The event is actually a weekend’s worth of fun activities that help raise money for the Ray Lewis Family Foundation, which seeks to provide personal and economic assistance to disadvantaged youth in Baltimore. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

If you’ve been on a Norwegian cruise to the Bahamas or the Caribbean, you have probably stopped for a day at Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise line’s private island. While there you can soak up the sun on the beach, swim in crystal clear water and of course enjoy some tasty barbecue. It’s truly a blissful experience, but now the experience can be even more luxurious with the island’s new cabanas. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Haven’t found a gift for your dad yet? Well don’t fear, we have some sailings coming up that are geared towards all kinds of dads, from new dads to granddads and great granddads. Besides, what dad wouldn’t want a cruise for Father’s Day? [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas is headed to Broadway. The ship will be featured on Sunday night’s live broadcast of the TONY Awards. The cast on the ship will perform one song from the Opal Theater as the ship sails in the middle of the Caribbean. [Read more →]