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The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Eat when on an Alaskan Cruise

Linda Brandt | November 22, 2013

CruiseExperts.com suggests, when planning your Alaskan vacation, to consider a cruise or cruise plus land tour (cruisetour) that includes Vancouver in Canada. Vancouver is an exciting cosmopolitan city famous for its glass skyscrapers, China Town, and Gas Light District, and all surrounded by mountains, rivers, oceans and islands. There is something for everyone. Many cruise … The Best of Vancouver: Top 5 Places to Eat when on an Alaskan Cruise

White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is one of Alaska’s most popular cruise vacation shore excursions

Linda Brandt | November 14, 2013

Imagine riding the engineering marvel of the historic White Pass & Yukon Route wooden railroad through the wilderness and over the White Pass Summit. Cliff-hanging turns will have you holding on to your breath as the train pulls you up 3,000 feet in only 26 miles. You can explore the wild west of Alaska and, if … White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is one of Alaska’s most popular cruise vacation shore excursions

The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Things to Do

Linda Brandt | November 11, 2013

So, you’re thinking about a cruise to Alaska, and you want to visit Anchorage while you’re there. First, be sure you choose the right cruise or cruisetour, as not all will take you to Anchorage. A southbound cruise from Vancouver will get you to Anchorage’s port towns of Seward or Whittier (or you can reverse the cruise, … The Best of Anchorage: The Top 5 Things to Do

The Best of Anchorage: Top 5 Places to Eat

Linda Brandt | November 7, 2013

Planning an Alaskan cruise? As we mentioned in our previous blog, The Best of Anchorage: Top 5 Places to Shop, be sure to consider spending some time in Anchorage. In order to get there, you’ll first need to plan a northbound or southbound cruise from Vancouver to Whittier or Seward, or vice-versa. Anchorage technically isn’t a port, but … The Best of Anchorage: Top 5 Places to Eat

The Best of Anchorage: Top 5 Places to Shop

Linda Brandt | November 6, 2013

If you’re planning an Alaskan cruise or cruisetour, you’ll want to make sure you take time to visit Anchorage. And just how can you get to Anchorage from your cruise ship? First, you’ll need to take a northbound or southbound cruise from Vancouver to either Seward or Whittier (you’ll fly in or out of Anchorage … The Best of Anchorage: Top 5 Places to Shop

Visit Homer, Alaska for the Halibut on your Alaskan cruise

Linda Brandt | October 31, 2013

Homer claims to be the “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World” Be ready to catch a big fish. The record weight of a Halibut caught in Homer is 459 pounds. But it’s more likely the big boy you catch will be in the neighborhood of 100-300 lbs.; not a bad day fishing. This big catch of the day for … Visit Homer, Alaska for the Halibut on your Alaskan cruise

Norwegian Cruise Lines completed the $30 million renovation on Pride of America

Linda Brandt | October 10, 2013

Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Pride of America is the only ship in NCL’s fleet that is permanently home ported in Hawaii. Starting in Honolulu every Saturday it makes stops during its 7 day itinerary on all four major islands. The 2,186 passenger ship was recently dry-docked and renovated to the tune of $30 million in only 14 days. $30 million Pride … Norwegian Cruise Lines completed the $30 million renovation on Pride of America

Wondering about Cruise Lines’ Smoking Policies?

Linda Brandt | September 20, 2013

If you’re a smoker, you might not be so thrilled with the recent changes in the smoking policies of many of the cruise lines. More and more cruise lines are prohibiting smoking on cabin balconies. However, if you’re a non-smoker, this is good news. You will now be able to enjoy the fresh ocean air … Wondering about Cruise Lines’ Smoking Policies?

Mexico—A year round destination for sun and fun

Linda Brandt | September 16, 2013

A Mexican Riviera cruise is one of the most popular year-round cruise destinations. And, why wouldn’t it be with ideal temperatures ranging in the 70’s and 80’s all year round. You’ll enjoy relaxing days at sea aboard your floating resort and then pull into the best of the Pacific Mexico cruise ports, places like Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto … Mexico—A year round destination for sun and fun

The New Royal Princess lives up to its name

Linda Brandt | September 13, 2013

Princess Cruise Lines has introduced a brand new ship–the Royal Princess. The first ship in the new Royal Class, it is beautifully designed, and thoughtfully created to give vacationers a sense of privacy even while on a huge, floating resort. On this new ship, Princess has doubled the size of the atrium, added new places … The New Royal Princess lives up to its name

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