Cruise Holidays - Attheta Travel

  Norwegian Cruise Line’s second Prima Plus Class ship, the Norwegian Luna , is now on the waves. Christened in March, Luna has a maximum capacity of about 4,200 passengers and a modern, boutique-hotel vibe. While Luna has a lot in common with the Norwegian Aqua , the ship also has some unique features, beginning with the hull art: a sophisticated dreamscape by muralist ELLE, who is Luna ’s godparent. Luna ’s cabins are another design highlight, with sleek furnishings that contribute to a spacious feel. There’s good storage, including full-length closets, wire basket drawers, deep shelves and convenient wall hooks. And while the thoughtfully designed bathrooms are still compact, they are a little more spacious than on other Norwegian ships. For solo cruisers, Luna has more than 70 studio staterooms specifically designed for one. They come with keycard access to the Studio Lounge, which offers beverages, snacks, and the opportunity to chat with other solo travelers. Luna a...

Hubbard Glacier   Lots of cruise passengers look forward to dining at the ship’s bountiful buffet, and at specialty restaurants that serve elevated cuisine. But there’s another choice that passengers sometimes overlook: the main dining room, or MDR. MDRs are often quite large but also cozy, with soft carpeting, padded chairs, and tablecloths. Usually open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, MDR menus change daily (though some favorite dishes may be repeated). On some cruises, the MDR will feature specialties from the region you’re sailing in. MDRs may offer a choice of set dining times, come-when-you-like dining, or both. You may love the flexibility of dining whenever you’re ready, but a set dining time might be the best choice if you’d like to eat with the same people each day. The dress code in the MDR may be less formal than you think. On many ships, the only real requirement is to change out of very casual attire (such as swimsuits, shorts, very ripped jeans, graphic tees a...

Delali National Park In just a few weeks, we’ll be heading back to Alaska, and this time the adventure includes several ports we’ve never visited before. We’re especially excited because this voyage will be a one-way cruise, sailing southbound from Anchorage to Vancouver. When it comes to seeing Alaska by sea, there are a few different ways to do it: Round-trip cruises , where the ship returns to the original port One-way cruises , which begin or end in Vancouver, BC, and travel either northbound or southbound Cruise-tours , which combine a seven-day cruise with a few additional days exploring Alaska’s parks and wildlife inland Our sailing will be a seven-day southbound cruise, and along the way we’ll visit a mix of familiar favorites and brand-new ports. For us, several of these stops will be firsts, which makes the trip even more exciting. Ports We’ll Be Visiting Valdez, Alaska Haines, Alaska Icy Strait Point, Alaska Wr...