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Solo cruising becoming more popular
July 24, 2021 | Jackie Sheckler FinchTwo questions I often hear as a solo cruiser: Do I get lonely traveling by myself? Am I afraid to travel alone?
The answers? Nope. And nope.
Although I enjoy being with groups of strangers or friends, I also love alone-time and cruise ships seem to offer the best of both worlds. When cruising by myself, I can choose to take part in group tours for shore excursions or get involved in shipboard games with fellow passengers. I can sit in packed theaters to watch shipboard entertainment, getting to know people seated alongside me before the programs start.
Shore Excursion: ‘The Door’ Offers Bountiful Cherries, History and Much More
September 26, 2019 | Jackie Sheckler FinchMy aim was terrible. Instead of flying into the far distance, the cherry pit I was trying to spit tumbled out of my mouth and rolled down to my feet.
So much for the cherry pit-spitting contest at Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. Hard to believe but the record for the best woman cherry pit spitter is 38 feet, 3 inches. For men, it’s 48 feet, 1 inch.
Grand Classica Cruise: Try Different Dishes is Fun on Cruise Ship
September 19, 2019 | Jackie Sheckler FinchABOARD THE GRAND CLASSICA: Will it be black pepper crusted ahi tuna or Atlantic salmon or stuffed chicken breast or boneless beef short ribs braised in Merlot?
Those who know me have no doubt what I chose.
Yep, it was the boneless beef short ribs braised in Merlot with creamy mascarpone polenta and root vegetables.
Grand Classica Cruise: Murphy Bed a Nice Addition to my Ship Stateroom
September 5, 2019 | Jackie Sheckler FinchChristopher Murphy didn’t hesitate when asked what he liked best about his two-night cruise aboard the Grand Classica.
“The bed in the wall,” he answered quickly. “That’s where I’m sleeping. The ship man said it is called a Murphy Bed. But it wasn’t named after me.”
Cruise Trivia: What is Origin of the Name for Tauck’s New Riverboat ms Andorinha
July 4, 2019 | Jackie Sheckler FinchPassengers will soon be able to cruise the popular Douro River in Portugal aboard Tauck’s new riverboat ms Andorinha.
The beautiful new riverboat will be launched in 2020. Andorinha will carry a crew of 36 and a passenger capacity of 84 guests, far fewer than other Douro ships of similar size which accommodate up to 112 passengers.
Woman Marks 282nd Cruise With Princess Cruises
May 30, 2019 | Jackie Sheckler FinchIn 1989, Ilene Weiner and her husband set sail aboard the Fair Princess to the Caribbean. That was the beginning of an amazing journey and a long-lasting love affair.
Three decades later, Ilene is still cruising. She is now the most-traveled guest on Princess Cruises and just celebrated her 282nd cruise, marking 2,500 days at sea.
The Even Prouder Pride of America
October 21, 2013 | Roger24 Hours: Seattle
May 10, 2013 | RogerDiadema: Costa’s Crowning Acheivement
December 14, 2012 | RogerThe Diadema will be the largest Costa ship at sea, weighing in at about 135,000 gross tons. That’s about 15% larger than the biggest Costa ships out there, and when totally full, it will hold nearly 5,000 passengers. Details are pretty slim right now, but given all the flash of Diadema’s predecessors, we know this will be a pretty neat ship. The ship is scheduled to make its debut in the fall of 2014, and as more information comes out, we’ll be happy to share it right here.
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