Category — Cruise Ships

By Brandon Biss, Senior Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web.

My First Luxury Experience: Part 1

Onboard Ambiance:  The Peace of Mind of All-Inclusiveness
Many myths exist in the luxury cruising world:  very formal, stuffy, snobby, only the high-society of life books on them, etc.  This is not the case.  Dress aboard Silversea vessels is very similar to most cruise lines.  Attire ranges from country club casual to formal depending on the night.  I noticed that the average age of the guests was younger than my recent cruises on the larger lines.  Many were very friendly, well educated, and very well traveled.  I found that most people were intrigued and interested in my “story” as opposed to “snubbing” me because I was younger.  I received a guest manifest at disembarkation and noticed that only half were from North America.  This resulted in a diverse and enriching guest interaction experience.

The benefit of an all-inclusive, luxury cruise experience isn’t in the cost.  You will never drink enough alcohol, eat enough lobster, or save enough on gratuities to make up the price-difference over a contemporary cruise line.  The benefit is in the mindset.  I can’t remember a decision I had to make besides which entrée or drink to order.  There were no costs for a lobster or steak upgrade.  If you consume wine, the pairings were included and an important addition to the meal.  I indulge in a fine meal once or twice per month.  Aboard the Silver Cloud, it was a nightly occurrence. [Read more →]

By Jacqueline Baine, Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web.

Who knew? Who knew you could do so much on a floating city? Tennis… Basketball… Surfing… What!? All these sports on a ship! You’ve got to be kidding right… No joke!… You can do all of that and much, much more…

Imagine hanging ten, without being washed out to sea. On your next cruise vacation bring the bikini or Speedo and let’s get it on. This will be your opportunity to ride the big wave, have a fabulous video showcasing you riding the waves, and an absolutely incredible story to share with family, friends and co-workers who were not able to make this cruise, but will definitely go on the next one with you. [Read more →]

By Jennifer Crivelli, Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web.

READY, GET SET, GO!  The race is on to see which cruise line can launch the biggest ship with the most attractions at sea.  It all began with White Star Line in 1912, who at the time decided to build the “Grandest” passenger ship at sea.  Ship building has come a long way in 97 years….
 
In the modern era of “BIG” ships, Royal Caribbean has led the way.  Each ship designed is bigger and better than the last, and traditionally, the largest ship in the industry.  Royal Caribbean was the first to offer rock-climbing walls on all of their ships.  In early 2005, Royal Caribbean took the “BIG” ship idea to the extreme, when they stretched the Enchantment of the Seas, adding a 70 foot section into the middle of the vessel. [Read more →]