Tag: cruise ship
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If You Love Cruises, Why Not Work on a Cruise Ship?
There is certainly something exciting and intriguing about life on a cruise ship. And for some people, it seems like the perfect career move. You get to see the world, meet interesting people and your room and board are included, so what could be better? But according to those who have made this huge leap of faith and taken a job as a crew member, it is definitely a different world and far from what cruise guests would imagine. Your Compensation As an entry-level staff member, the annual salary Read more […] -
Save A Day of Your Vacation – Depart From New York
If you are a resident of the east coast, then when booking a cruise, you are likely to be looking at ships which sail out of the Port of Miami or possibly another port in Florida. But boarding your ship in Florida means that you need to spend almost a day of precious vacation time traveling to and from the port. What many travelers don’t know is that they can recover that lost day of vacation time, or a great deal of it, by booking a cruise which departs from one of two ports in the New York Read more […] -
Make the Most of Your Port of Call in New York City
It can be overwhelming to plan shore excursions in a dynamic port of call like New York City. There’s so much to see and do, and it feels impossible to get a handle on how much you can accomplish in the time you’ll be there. These four tour types can help you make the most of it and leave you returning to your cruise ship feeling like you’ve seen it all. Hop a Bus Buses are a great way to tour Manhattan. Organized tours typically include cultural, shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, Read more […] -
Halloween Cruises for 2015
Wondering which ships offer a bit of Halloween fun during October sails? There are quite a few, and we’re going to tell you all about them. There are parties, events, and more going on during Halloween cruises this year, they’re in high demand. Read more […] -
Quantum of the Seas: A Concise Guide to Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship
The Quantum of the Seas is the newest cruise ship in Royal Caribbean International’s fleet. It is the first ship to enter service in the “Quantum class,” which will consist of three ships in total. (Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas will join the Quantum of the Seas in Spring 2015 and Fall 2016, respectively.) The ship has only been in operation for a few months, but it has already garnered a lot of attention, in part because it is huge, flashy new ship from one of the largest cruise lines in the world, and in part because the vessel aims to be the most energy-efficient cruise ship sailing today. Below we have compiled a concise guide to the Quantum of the Seas, which covers not only some of the ship’s features, but also its eco-friendly innovations. We also link to some of the best resources online for information about the Quantum of the Seas. Read more […] -
86-Year-Old Woman Pays $164,000 a Year to Live on Luxury Cruise Ship
Lee Wachtstetter loves cruising. She loves it so much, in fact, that she has been living on a cruise ship for the past decade, first on a Holland America ship for three years, and then on the Crystal Serenity for the last seven years. Wactstetter, who becomes Mama Lee aboard the Serenity, abandoned Holland America the moment it canceled its dance host program, which gave single passengers like Wactstetter a partner for evening ballroom dancing. Holland America might regret their decision to abandon the program, considering that Wactstetter now spends about $164,000 a year on Crystal Serenity, which is one of two ships in Crystal Cruises’ fleet of luxury vessels. Read more […]
