In July I had the pleasure of sailing aboard the all-new Seabourn Sojourn. Wow is all I can say - the ship is absolutely wonderful! It is amazing to me that this was only the third sailing for the Sojourn as the crew worked together like a well-oiled machine. The entire staff … [Read more...]
Avalon Waterways Danube & Black Sea River Cruise Review
My wife Diana and I recently travelled through Europe on an Avalon Waterways river cruise along the Danube River and the Black Sea. We had a most enjoyable time sailing from Vienna to Bucharest. Prior to the cruise we stayed in a hotel in Vienna. Our initial transfer from our … [Read more...]
Oceania Insignia Cruise Review
It has been 15 years since I first cruised aboard Crystal Cruises and I love it. It has been nearly ten years since I’ve been on Regent Seven Seas Cruises and I loved that even more. Last month I sailed with seven family members aboard Oceania Cruises Insignia and I think I’m in … [Read more...]
Windstar Cruise Review – Wind Surf Barcelona to Lisbon
Windstar Wind Surf Report from the Med: October, 2009 Barcelona to Lisbon Our first time aboard Wind Surf. We had been told that people either prefer the smaller ships, Wind Spirit or Wind Star (148 guests) or the larger Surf (309) – but we confess to being equally … [Read more...]
Cruising Europe: A Brief History
The rivers and seas of Europe have always been essential to life and trade. But, until the mid-1800s, European boats and ships were only concerned with moving cargo or hauling in the day’s catch – not with passengers or their comfort. In 1835, Arthur Anderson, a sailor from … [Read more...]