Posts from — September 2012

By Jaycee Portugal, Senior Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web, Inc.

Everyone seems to have a  bucket list these days and so do I. I created mine last year and it seems my list keeps getting longer and longer as I learn more and more about the world. I am fortunate enough to be in an industry where most of the things I have on my list, I can easily check off. And that is just what I did last month when what was supposed to be just a business trip to Alaska turned into an amazing experience. [Read more →]

By Lynda Lynn, Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web, Inc.

Wow, Alaska!  No picture you will ever see will do it justice.  Alaska is truly a “must see” destination and if it is not on your list you should put it there immediately.  The scenery is magnificent and the people are wonderful.  Huge mountains – check, glaciers – check, snow – check, wilderness – check, wild life – check, history and culture – check, lots of flowers – check, excellent food – check. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Our resident videographer Barry Vaudrin recently returned from a 7-night cruise from Seattle to Alaska and back on the ms Oosterdam, a Holland America Line ship. While Barry is working to compile all the video he took of the cruise and excursions, he has provided us with a sampling of pictures that chronicle his adventure. Starting with his tour of Seattle.

Before embarking I took a tour of Seattle. The Space Needle in Seattle has a different color painted on the top, an orange color, which is supposedly the original color. Apparently the color will soon be changed because many don’t like the orange Space Needle color.

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By The Cruise Web, Inc.

For decades Barbie has been young girls’ best friend, their role model and their fashion icon. Over the decades Barbie has also conquered the world as a doctor, police officer, CEO and even an astronaut. Well now Barbie is getting her sea legs and will be a permanent feature on all Royal Caribbean ships. [Read more →]

By Austin Gambino, The Cruise Web, Inc.

Cruise Web employees grabbed their mitts and caps on August 23 for a company trip to the Bowie Baysox game at Prince George’s Stadium.  The Baysox are a class-AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles major league baseball team.  The outing was even sweeter, or should I say more savory, for The Cruise Web employees because it began with an all-you-can-eat barbecue social, which included pulled pork, burgers, dogs, and some delicious sides like pasta salad. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

Norwegian Cruise Line is investing more than $30 million to enhance and update their ship, the Pride of America. The Pride of America is the only cruise ship of its size sailing in Hawaii that sails  under the U.S. flag. This means it’s the only ship that can sail around the Hawaiian islands without having to include a stop on the mainland of the US, Canada or Asia. [Read more →]

A compilation by The Cruise Web employees.

The Cruise Web recently sponsored a trip for their employees to get away  with a 3-day cruise to Nassau on the Carnival Imagination.  The group of 16 was led by sales director and expert cruiser, Heather Wasson. While onboard, the team enjoyed all the ship had to offer from the comedy shows to betting big in the casino to the relaxing environment of the spa. The group stuck together off the ship as well on a catamaran and snorkeling excursion in the Bahamas. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

After 20 years at sea, Seabourn  is still finding new places to discover with their passengers and staff. In August the luxury cruise line announced that they will offer four sailings to Antarctica in 2013. [Read more →]

By The Cruise Web, Inc.

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By The Cruise Web, Inc.

If I said the word marshmallow, would images of cookouts, barbeques and childhood pop into mind?  Well, what if I told you marshmallows are sophisticated culinary wonders that are served on fine china and combined with decadent sauces on board Oceania’s luxurious ships that feature the food of French Chef Jacques Pepin.

Don’t laugh, because it’s true.

Oceania has found a way to make marshmallows gourmet and we’ve got the recipe for you. So the next time you are thinking about what you will serve at your  sophisticated dinner party or even at your upcoming holiday dinner, think of marshmallows. [Read more →]