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Caribbean

A Day With the Cruise Gang at the Cozu-mall

January 19, 2025 Wallace Immen 1

We’re told that Cozumel Island, where Sun Princess is docked alongside four more of the biggest cruise ships ever built is the place the ancients came to get into the mood for love. The Maya  […]

Long Bay Antigua
Caribbean

Exploring from Explora: Braving Antigua’s Devil’s Bridge

November 22, 2023 Wallace Immen 1

One of many explanations for the island of Antigua’s name is that when Christopher Columbus first saw it he commented that it was “anti-agua”–the island that has no water. That’s ironic because most of the […]

Caribbean

Sky Princess is a Love Boat Aiming for Much More

December 13, 2022 Wallace Immen 1

In the midst of dinner, the suave maitre’d at Sabatini’s restaurant grabs a silver bowl and a spoon as his instrument and breaks into a rendition of O Sole Mio. It’s a quintessential Love Boat […]

Giant figure in Tarragona parade
Cruises

An Unexpected Treat on an Unexpected Day in Tarragona

December 2, 2020 Wallace Immen 2

Spain’s  city of Tarragona has always been the lesser-known cousin of  its famous Catalan neighbor Barcelona. But the historic port has  been working hard to claim its own fame, opening a new cruise terminal capable […]

Gene Simmons in KISS concert at sea
Caribbean

Exclusive Gene Simmons Interview: Why KISS Has Its Own Navy

July 30, 2015 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Exclusive Gene Simmons Interview: Why KISS Has Its Own Navy

The KISS Navy is due to form again for a KISS  Kruse 2023. It’s part of a growing industry trend in music-based theme cruises. There are more than a dozen jazz, country, soul, rock and […]

Statue of David in Florence
Cruise Lines

A Do it Yourself “On Your Own” Day in Florence

November 28, 2013 Wallace Immen 1

The abiding truth about Florence is that it’s a long journey inland from the cruise port of Livorno. That kept Firenze safe by being a day’s march inland for invaders, but let’s face it; the […]

Produce stand in Antigua
Caribbean

Discovering Antigua, Where the 21st Century Hits a Time Warp

January 1, 2013 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Discovering Antigua, Where the 21st Century Hits a Time Warp

As our  ship docked on the island of Antigua, it seemed a lot of locals had lined to greet the ship’s  call on the island. But it turned out the commotion wasn’t for us. The […]

Deck chairs on Carnival Breeze
Caribbean

All Hands on Deck on Carnival Breeze: Do the Chair Police Really Help?

December 28, 2012 Wallace Immen Comments Off on All Hands on Deck on Carnival Breeze: Do the Chair Police Really Help?

Look out. It’s tipping! The whole massive load of water is falling on those innocent children. And they’re squealing with delight. Other kids large and small are being flushed down drain pipes and hanging precariously […]

Europe

Bergen vs. Stavanger: Which Has the Edge as a Cruise Port to Explore?

September 8, 2012 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Bergen vs. Stavanger: Which Has the Edge as a Cruise Port to Explore?

I guess necessity and thrift were what drove Norwegians to build their houses out of wood and sod in a climate that faced incredibly cold, dark winters. Stone and brick were too expensive for home building in […]

Welcome home greeting from crew of Seabourn Sojourn
Europe

Can Seabourn Sojourn Still Claim to be a Personal Yacht at Heart?

August 18, 2012 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Can Seabourn Sojourn Still Claim to be a Personal Yacht at Heart?

When we arrive at the ship there’s a gauntlet to pass before we get to the gangway. More than a hundred of  Seabourn Sojourn’s crew, from waiters to chefs to deck hands to office staff, […]

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