Tag Archives: boating

Luxury Travel—Cruising In Style

Ditch the oars. Forget about the ferry. If you have the means to travel in style you may want to take advantage of a handful of ultra-expensive cruises that set sail just a few times a year. Oh, and if you think these luxury trips travel the high seas to the typical cruise locations, think again. Never mind the Caribbean or the Bahamas, these high priced voyages tend to go the Baltic, which is a region with a relatively short cruising season. So how much will one of these trips set you back? A seven-night cruise aboard the 382-passenger Silver … Continue reading →

Avoiding Boating Accidents

It’s summertime… a time when millions of Americans would rather be floating on the water than cruising down a highway. Boating has always been a popular summer pastime, but did you know boats are also one of the deadliest forms of transportation? It’s true; according to the U.S. Coast Guard, more people die every year in boating accidents than in train or bus wrecks. What’s more, statistics show of the nearly 5,000 boating accidents last year, 710 were killed. The number one cause of death in boating accidents is drowning. Studies show 9 out of 10 victims were not wearing … Continue reading →

Choosing the Right Theme Cruise For You

In my previous blog I discussed the advantages of taking a theme cruise (caviar and Klingons, anyone). However, the one disadvantage of taking a specialty cruise is that space is limited. Theme cruises are extermely popular and cabins fill up fast. To help you get a jump-start on your competition I have compiled a list of the hottest theme cruises on the water. If you like what you see I suggest you make your reservations right away. Then get ready for an unforgettable high seas adventure. “Hogs on the High Seas” Get your motors running and rev up for some … Continue reading →

Is A Theme Cruise Right For You?

You’ve heard of Disney cruises, and Concert cruises, but what about Caviar cruises and Gothic cruises? Or, how about setting sail on a luxury ocean liner and being surrounded by passengers with pointed ears discussing the dangers of the Klingons? You guessed it—a voyage on a Star trek cruise. Ahoy maties! Welcome to the wonderful world of theme cruises. In a previous blog I detailed the popularity of these high seas theme outings. Hitting the water with a purpose (besides getting a tan and indulging in all-you-can-eat-buffets) is a growing trend. In the past several years cruise lines have been … Continue reading →

Yachting—Can You Afford It?

As I look back at past “Travel” blogs I’ve noticed that I have neglected to cover the area of boating. Sure, I have written about cruises, but you can’t really compare a 160,000-ton ship with a dingy (not that this blog is about a dingy). I live just a few miles from one of the largest ship manufacturing plants in the world. You’d think that fact alone would inspire me to blog about the yacht industry. It hasn’t—until now. I’ve learned that you don’t have to be in the market to buy a yacht to appreciate the trends in yacht … Continue reading →