There's one huge thing that stands out to me about Carnival Cruise Line and that's their attitude towards fun. Apparently National Hamburger Day is this coming Sunday, May 28th. While, I didn't know this "holiday" existed, Carnival Cruise Line sure did. In celebration of the holiday, the Carnival Liberty culinary staff created a massive cheeseburger while docked in … Continue reading Got Burgers?
Always Go
Whenever you are considering taking a trip, always go. You never know when it will be your last. Cruising has always been a family tradition for me. My parents both went on cruises with their parents, and now I go with my parents and extended family. While my family is extremely important to me on … Continue reading Always Go
Bermuda
This past August I made my first trip to Bermuda on the NCL Breakaway. The island instantly became one of my favorite ports! You may think of Bermuda as a sunny, warm, and tropical island with pretty beaches and bright turquoise water. This is certainly true for the British territory in the summer, but surprisingly … Continue reading Bermuda
NCL Deck Parties
Do you love a good deck party? I sure do! From my cruising experience, I always thought that Carnival hosted the best deck parties. This all changed when I sailed on the NCL Breakaway. While Carnival hosts great parties, I always found myself critiquing the events. The parties are always fun, but they end as … Continue reading NCL Deck Parties
NCL Breakaway In Depth Overview
In August 2016, I sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway. As my first cruise on NCL, I was extremely nervous about the entertainment, food options, and general atmosphere. Norwegian is all about feeling free... to do whatever you want, whenever you want. The Breakaway is one of the cruise line's newest and largest ships, offering … Continue reading NCL Breakaway In Depth Overview
NCL Breakaway Highlights
This past August, I sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway. The voyage was a 7-day cruise with multiple days at sea and 2 and 1/2 days in Bermuda. The Breakaway is one of the cruise line's newest and largest ships, offering many high-tech and innovative options/activities. This cruise ranks pretty highly on my long list … Continue reading NCL Breakaway Highlights
Sailing out of NYC
This past August, I decided to take a chance on Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). As I mentioned in a few of my earlier posts, this was my first cruise with NCL, and my first out of New York. With low expectations, I was completely blown away by how incredible the staff of the NCL Breakaway … Continue reading Sailing out of NYC
New Year’s Eve
Yesterday, a friend of mine asked me what I thought we should do for New Year's Eve. My response: "I've only been on land for NYE probably twice in the past 15 years. I'm assuming a huge deck party in the middle of the ocean isn't an option." Growing up, it was always a family … Continue reading New Year’s Eve
Instagram Launch
I am excited to announce that AmandaCruises can now be found on Instagram! The platform fully supports the sharing of amazing pictures, which is exactly what I plan on using it for. Under the name amandacruises, I will be posting pictures of cruise ships, shipboard activities, ports, and so much more. From cruise ship decor … Continue reading Instagram Launch
The Carnival Vista
After many years in planning and construction, a short season in Europe, and a transatlantic voyage, Carnival Cruise Line's newest and biggest ship, the Vista, has made it to the United States. Last week, the Vista finally arrived at Manhattan's Pier 88 in New York City! As I have discussed in a prior post, Carnival … Continue reading The Carnival Vista
