Monthly Archives: February 2012

Whales Breaching, Spyhopping and Lobtailing

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Vanny

On an Alaska cruise, whale watching tops the list for many. After watching these videos, you can see how amazing seeing one is. On your next Alaska cruise, have your camera read as you may catch a whale breach, spyhop, … Continue reading →

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Glacier Calving at Glacier Bay National Park

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Vanny

Glacier Bay National Park is one of the top places to visit on an Alaska cruise. It’s been said it’s hard to appreciate truly the serenity of the area and the amazing sight and sound of a glacier calving if … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Cruises Drink Packages

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Vanny

Here’s everything you need to know about drink packages with Celebrity Cruises, featuring Cruise Expert Edward Infanti. We asked him: Why did he decide to go with a drink package rather than buying individual drinks on his last cruise? What … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Solstice in Alaska 2013

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Matthew

Though not stating the exact itineraries yet, Celebrity has today announced their 2013 summer season and ship locations – with some surprise confirmations while also with some remarkable other details in their sameness to previous years. Solstice will definitely be … Continue reading →

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Photos of Celebrity Alaska Cruisetour

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Vanny

A visual of what an Alaska cruisetour with Celebrity is like. Images and commentary courtesy of Cruise Expert Matthew Vaughan who experienced this southbound cruisetour a couple years ago. Thanks, Matthew for sharing with us! Matthew has also written about this … Continue reading →

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Epic Cruise Vacation Contest

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Vanny

On our sister site EuropeCruiseExperts.com, we’re holding a contest to give away a Mediterranean cruise for two aboard the Norwegian Epic in a balcony stateroom, roundtrip air from New York City or Toronto to Barcelona, one night hotel in Barcelona … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Views from aboard Royal Caribbean’s Radiance

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Vanny

Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas was renovated last year. Along with eight new dining experiences, Royal Babies & Tots Nursery, VIP guest lounges, an outdoor poolside movie screen, and the enhanced technology such as interactive in-stateroom flat screen televisions … Continue reading →

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Book a Royal Caribbean Cruise, Get Spending Money for Shore Excursions

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Vanny

Book any Inside stateroom, receive $50 Cruise Experts Travel shore excursion credit. Book any Oceanview, we’ll give you a $75 shore excursion credit. Receive a FREE Cruise Experts Travel shore excursion credit or $100 to use towards a shoreside activity for any balcony … Continue reading →

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Will I See Lots of Whales and Wildlife on the Ship?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Vanny

The further inland you venture into the 49th state, the more likely you’ll encounter land animals like dall sheep or caribou. Although there’s no guarantee you’ll see wildlife from your ship on your next Alaska cruise, after chatting with a … Continue reading →

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Solsticizing the Celebrity Millennium

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Vanny

At 12 years old, the Celebrity Millennium will be “solsticized” this April before she heads to Alaska for the season. What is Solsticizing? It’s the process of updating the ship to have the impressive features that define Solstice class ships … Continue reading →

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