Cruise Diaries

These are a Few of our Favorite Things ... 

We have been cruising for more than 30 years on more than 50 cruises. We are often asked what our favorite cruise was. That is a very difficult question to answer. The following are among our favorites. Many more stories can be found if you explore our blog archives. We hope you enjoy your visit - we welcome your feedback and questions. (click images to go to corresponding diary)


15 Day Australia
- Asia Cruise

Majestic Princess

Feb. 12 - 23, 2020

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While onboard Majestic Princess in January, 2019, we looked at cruises for 2020, taking advantage of the ongoing Anniversary sale.  Our selection was a respositioning cruise which included Southern Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

There were several options for embarkation, including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. We selected the 15 day itinerary from Melbourne based on cabin availability in the cabin class we were looking for.

Due to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) epidemic, our cruise was terminated in Perth, Australia (cancelling the segment from Perth to Singapore).

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13 Day Sydney Australia to New Zealand Cruise

Majestic Princess

Jan. 9 - 27, 2019

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During our Southeast Asia Voyage we took advantage of the book onboard and anniversary sale to plan our next cruise.   New Zealand was identified as a popular destination for 2019, so in order to bring our clients first-hand experiences of this destination and the latest ship from Princess Cruises, Majestic Princess, this was the cruise we selected.   Follow along on our journey to the land down under.

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Southeast Asia Voyage

15 Day Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam

Sapphire Princess

Jan. 8 - 25, 2018

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We love exploring new destinations from our bucket list as well as revisiting some of our favorites. January is prime time for snowbirds in the states to escape to warmer climates. For most people, the first choices for winter getaways are Florida and the Caribbean. We suggest broadening your horizon and exploring more of the world. It's quite warm in Southeast Asia and you'll be immersed in sights, sounds, food, and culture of this Asian destination. If you are intrigued, follow us on our journey. 

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 South America Voyage 

14 Day South America 
 Cape Horn 
Jan 17 - Feb 2, 2017
 

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Those of you who have followed me here or on Twitter, know that I love Penguins. That's what this trip is all about - having the opportunity to see multitudes of penguins in their natural surroundings. This trip wasn't only about penguins. We arrived in Santiago, Chile on January 18, 2017. For the next 14 days, we explored South America including the countries of Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands. We saw Amalia Glacier, Glacier Alley, Fjords, Cape Horn and many other magnificent sites along the way.
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Hurtigruten Classic Voyage 


12-Night Round-trip Bergen,Norway - Northern Lights

Feb 25 - Mar 7, 2016



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This diary tells about our journey which started in Oslo, Norway.   From there we boarded a train for a six hour ride through the Norwegian countryside to Bergen where we boarded Hurtigruten Vesteralen for a 12-night Classic Voyage to Kirkenes and back to Bergen. We were on a hunt for Northern Lights before they disappear until the next solar cycle.

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Avalon Waterways
The Rhine & Moselle Northbound

MS AVALON ARTISTRY II®


Jul 12 - 26, 2015

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The Rhine flows through six countries (Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands). We began our journey in Zurich, Switzerland and ultimately ended up in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

This diary begins with our arrival in Zurich, Switzerland, where we had a day of touring on our own.  The following day we had another complete day of sightseeing on our pre-cruise excursion before arriving in Basel where we boarded Avalon Artistry II. This would be our floating home for the next 12 nights.
 
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12-Night Mediterranean
& Greek Isles Cruise

Star Princess

May 30 - June 11, 2011

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Our 12-Night Mediterranean & Greek Isles Cruise began in Rome, Italy with a two night pre-cruise stay. We then took a train to Civitavecchia, Italy, where we boarded Princess Cruises' Star Princess for our cruise throughout the region. The cruise concluded with an overnight stay in Venice, Italy. The next morning we departed Venice for Rome via train for another day exploring the eternal city before heading home the next morning. Click on the Blog Posts and FB Photo Albums to virtually journey with us on our trip.


Celebrity Xpeditions Galapagos

10-Night Cruise Tour

August 29, 2008


Land Beyond Xpectations



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Over one hundred fifty years ago, a man wrote about his quest that took him to a place where he would discover how life evolved thousands of years ago.

Travel with us as we follow in his footsteps and discover a land that is inhabited by species that can be found nowhere else on earth.

Come with us on our Celebrity Xpeditions adventure that begins in Quito, Ecauador where we had the opportunity to visit local sites including the Equatorial Line Monument.   Here you can stand on a line between the two hemispheres.

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Polynesia / Cook Islands Cruise
10 Day Polynesia / Cook Islands Cruise

Tahitian Princess 

April 17 - 27, 2004


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Our 10 Day Polynesia / Cook Islands Cruise began in Papeete with an overnight stay before sailing the next day.  Click on the Blog Posts and Shuttefly Photo Albums to virtually journey with us on our trip. When you think about Tahiti, what images come to mind? For me, the images included palm trees, Tahitian huts, blue skies with puffy clouds, and many shades of crystal clear blue water. All of that and more was waiting for us in the French Polynesian islands. We highly recommend a Tahitian cruise for a trip of a lifetime.


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