Comparing size

I’ve been thinking lately about how much larger the Oasis of the Seas is versus other ships.
The Oasis of the Seas is at least 60,000 gross tons larger than either the Freedom of the Seas or The Queen Mary 2. It’s also around 60-70 feet longer than either ship too.
Below are some graphics which compare the ship sizes. [...]

Oasis of the Seas is delivered!

If you haven’t already heard this news, Oasis of the Seas was officially delivered to Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines yesterday!
The ship will now make its way to Port Everglades which will be the new home for Oasis of the Seas. It is due to arrive in Fort Lauderdale in only 12 more days. It’s hard [...]

Charades – for Cruise Addicts

Here’s another therapy for you cruise addicts suffering from cruise withdrawal!
Do you like to play charades? Are you good at acting out words?
If you’re suffering from cruise withdrawal and you have friends and family who also like to play charades, then invite them to play cruise crazy charades! Think of all the fun you can [...]

“Name the Cruise Port” contest winner

Okay, I have a winner and it’s Elizabeth in Wisconsin!
Congratulations Elizabeth!
She was the first person to send me an email with the correct answer which is – San Diego!
I love the port of San Diego. I boarded my cruise to the Mexican Riviera there. The airport is extremely close to the pier which makes transfers [...]

Name the “Cruise Port” contest

It’s time for another cruise contest!
Do you recognize the port city in the photos below?
If you do  –  be the first person to email me and correctly name the city and win.
The prize is (2) bottles of Cruise Withdrawal pills and (2) foam stress relief ships!
No clues either because I think this is wayyyyyyyyy too easy!

Be sure [...]

Cruise Line Lexicon Answers

So how did you do with the Cruise Line Lexicon quiz?
Was it easy for you proving that you’re an expert and speak fluent “Cruise addict” language? Or did you struggle with some of the questions?
These are the answers:
1. F             6. A
2. C            7. I
3. D            8. H
4. E            9. G
5. J             [...]

Test your knowledge of the Cruise Line Lexicon

Match the terms with the definitions. If you can match all of them without referring to my Cruise Crazy book, then you’re definitely becoming a master of the cruise line lexicon!   
1. Balcony Dining Disorientation ___
2. Morning Mania ___
3. Dance Fever ___
4. Voyage Voting ___
5. Sea Food Splurges ___
6. Paranoid Packing ___
7. Morning Munchies ___
8. [...]

More “towel animal adoration”

If you’ve read my book, then you know that I love cruise ship towel animals and suffer from the affliction I call “towel animal adoration.” I’ve even made two towel animal videos of my own. If you haven’t seen them, click on this link for the first one and here for the second video.
Well, I just found [...]

Kathy Lee Gifford and Carnival commercials

Do you remember when Kathy Lee Gifford was the spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Lines? I believe it was some time during the very late 1980’s and into the early 1990’s.
I remember and every time I saw those commercials on TV I would think - “wow, I want to go on a cruise some day.”
Well, little did I know back [...]

New ship smell…aahhhhhhhhh

Do you enjoy the smell of a new ship?
I have never been on a maiden voyage of a cruise ship to experience that crisp, brand new smell. But I do LOVE the aroma of any ship – any time!
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh………….it’s so relaxing.
I think this video is hilarious and really sums it up. I act like this [...]