Author: Ben Mangelsdorf
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A Quick Guide to Cruise Ship Spas
Spas are one of the many unique amenities that many large cruise ships offer. What can you expect when visiting them? In general, you can look forward to a high quality spa experience that is very similar to what you might find on land. With that said, though, there are a few reasons why you should make visiting your ship’s spa a priority even if you aren’t usually a regular at your local spa. Here’s a quick guide to help you learn what cruise ship spas are all about and what makes them special. Read more […] -
The Most Adventurous Carnival Cruise Destinations
Carnival Cruise is known for affordable and convenient itineraries. But they also offer many cruises to very adventurous destinations. They sail all around the world, and their iconic Caribbean cruises are only a small portion of their full cruise calendar. Whether you’re interested in spotting rare wildlife, sailing beneath ice-capped mountains, or visiting obscure and harsh environments, there’s a Carnival itinerary for you. Read more […] -
Do You Still Need to Be Vaccinated for COVID-19 to Cruise?
COVID-19 completely changed the cruise industry. One of the biggest shifts for many cruise lines was vaccine requirements. To sail in the middle of the pandemic, ships were forced to only allow vaccinated travelers onboard. However, it is now April 2022. It’s been over two years since the start of the pandemic, and things are starting to feel normal again. Naturally, many are starting to wonder if cruise lines are still enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Let’s look at some of the biggest cruise lines out there to get an idea of the situation. Read more […] -
Norwegian Cruise Line Breaks New Ground with NFT Collection
Norwegian Cruise Line has released their first collection of NFTs. This is quite groundbreaking within the cruise industry. While cruise lines have always aimed towards the future, this is the first time a major cruise line has adopted technology like this. While this will certainly gather controversy thanks to the controversial nature of NFTs, it definitely shows how forward-thinking Norwegian really is. Read more […] -
What You Should Bring on a Whale Watching Cruise
Cruises are a great way of seeing whales. Many popular itineraries go straight through whale territory, so you’ll have a good chance of spotting the large marine mammals. But simply booking a cabin on the cruise isn’t enough to swing the odds in your favor. If you really want to maximize your whale spotting abilities, you’re going to want to have the right gear. Luckily, whale watching isn’t rocket science. (Just as luckily, it’s also not really marine biology either.) As long as you have the bare necessities, you should be ready to tick “seeing a whale” off your bucket list. Read more […] -
The Best Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line is one of the most successful cruise lines in the world. Their excellent fleet is one of the reasons why. With a total of 17 ships currently sailing for Norwegian, the brand gives their customers a lot of great options to choose from. But if you’ve never sailed with them before, you might be wondering what their finest ships are. Let’s take a look at Norwegian’s most popular and highly reviewed ships to see which rank the highest out of their large fleet. Read more […]
