Words and Pictures by John Pond, Editor at Sea. Deciding what to choose from all the different cruise ship dining options can be quite daunting, especially for first time cruisers. Early dining, late dining, table for two, six or eight. Choosing to dine in the buffet or in the alternate restaurants, decisions, decisions, decisions.
Most of [...]
Words by John Pond, Editor at Sea. Last week saw a momentous occasion, at least as far as I am concerned when Emirates Airlines launched their Dubai to Prague direct service. Up until now getting to Prague, a popular destination for river cruising passengers, proved difficult. I look forward to our next river cruise through [...]
Words: John Pond, Editor at Sea – Cruise Passenger Magazine. I have had quite a lot of comments relating to my ‘Last Word’ page in the just out issue of cruise Passenger Magazine. I hope you will find this letter of interest. My insider spies tell me that some insurance companies reject many claims as [...]
Words & Pictures: John Pond, Editor at Sea – Cruise Passenger Magazine. In the United States, a law requiring cruise ships to improve passenger and crew safety and to crack down on crime at sea has just been sent to President Barack Obama for his signature.
The new law named The Cruise Line Vessel Security and [...]
Words & Pictures: John Pond, Editor at Sea – Cruise Passenger Magazine: Our latest issue of Cruise Passenger Magazine is due out next week and if you haven’t got a subscription (see bottom of blog) I suggest you rush to your local newsagent to buy one. My Last Word page may be of interest to [...]
Words & Pictures: John Pond, Editor at Sea – Cruise Passenger Magazine. Here is the final review from Pauline and Ray on their recent three day Pacific Jewel cruise to nowhere. I have long been an advocate of these short sampler cruises, it gives those who have never cruised an opportunity to taste the delights [...]
Words & Pictures: John Pond, Editor at Sea – Cruise Passenger Magazine.My good friends, travel agents extraordinaire, Pauline and Ray of Cruises & Honeymoons, Bondi Junction, recently embarked on a cruise aboard Pacific Jewel, together with several other travel agents in the Cruiseco group. I am always interested to read their comments as they are [...]
Words & Pictures: John Pond, Editor at Sea – Cruise Passenger Magazine. My good friends, travel agents extraordinaire, Pauline and Ray of Cruises & Honeymoons, Bondi Junction, recently embarked on a cruise aboard Pacific Jewel, together with several other travel agents in the Cruiseco group. I am always interested to read their comments as they [...]
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