| Travel Writings & Blogs by: Chris Owen, Master Cruise Counselor |
Your questions about Alaska and one last thought
We’re coming down to the end of our Alaska Cruisetour sponsored by Princess Cruises. Before
I get to the last word on this experience, here are the answers to some questions I don’t think we
quite covered along the way. [Read more...]
We’re coming down to the end of our Alaska Cruisetour sponsored by Princess Cruises. Before
I get to the last word on this experience, here are the answers to some questions I don’t think we
quite covered along the way. [Read more...]
Mystic Alaska says good bye
Chris is on board Coral Princess on a press trip hosted and paid for by Princess Cruises,
allowing him to share the experience with readers and followers on Twitter and Facebook. [Read
more...]
Chris is on board Coral Princess on a press trip hosted and paid for by Princess Cruises,
allowing him to share the experience with readers and followers on Twitter and Facebook. [Read
more...]
Eat your way through Alaska
Today we visit Ketchikan, often noted as Salmon capital of the world and with over 150 inches of
annual rain, the Rain Capital of the world too. After being washed out on a flightseeing
adventure yesterday in Juneau, we’re not going to think about that a whole lot. Instead, let’s
take a look at a topic readers have been asking about a lot; food and dining. [Read more...]
Today we visit Ketchikan, often noted as Salmon capital of the world and with over 150 inches of
annual rain, the Rain Capital of the world too. After being washed out on a flightseeing
adventure yesterday in Juneau, we’re not going to think about that a whole lot. Instead, let’s
take a look at a topic readers have been asking about a lot; food and dining. [Read more...]
Visiting Alaska: Open eyes and heart required
Continuing our Voyage of the Glaciers Cruisetour with Princess Cruises, we’re in Juneau, Alaska
today. From the deck of Coral Princess, Juneau looks a lot like Skagway where we visited
yesterday. [Read more...]
Continuing our Voyage of the Glaciers Cruisetour with Princess Cruises, we’re in Juneau, Alaska
today. From the deck of Coral Princess, Juneau looks a lot like Skagway where we visited
yesterday. [Read more...]
Alaska Dominates, as it should
Today we are in Skagway, Alaska where we have a Sled dog and Musher’s Camp shore
excursion planned. I’m going to owe you a review on Sabatini’s, the fine Italian dining
experience, a signature venue for Princess Cruises [Read more...]
Today we are in Skagway, Alaska where we have a Sled dog and Musher’s Camp shore
excursion planned. I’m going to owe you a review on Sabatini’s, the fine Italian dining
experience, a signature venue for Princess Cruises [Read more...]
Princess helps protect the wonders of Alaska
In a way, scenic cruising aboard Coral Princess reminds me of our transatlantic crossing on the
Queen Mary 2. To get the most out of the experience, we needed to refocus our attention. On a
traditional Caribbean or Bahamas cruise on about any cruise line from any Florida port, what to
do on days at sea and days in port is easily defined. [Read more...]
In a way, scenic cruising aboard Coral Princess reminds me of our transatlantic crossing on the
Queen Mary 2. To get the most out of the experience, we needed to refocus our attention. On a
traditional Caribbean or Bahamas cruise on about any cruise line from any Florida port, what to
do on days at sea and days in port is easily defined. [Read more...]
Confidently going behind the scenes
The Ultimate Ship’s Tour offered by Princess Cruises offers an unprecedented full-access
behind-the-scenes tour of a modern cruise ship. But what is offered goes far beyond a simple
list of areas visited during the tour. [Read more...]
The Ultimate Ship’s Tour offered by Princess Cruises offers an unprecedented full-access
behind-the-scenes tour of a modern cruise ship. But what is offered goes far beyond a simple
list of areas visited during the tour. [Read more...]
Coral Princess cascading express embarkation
Our focus has been dominated lately by the new mega-ships with new features that include
everything from zip lines across the deck to roller-coasters that hang out over the ocean. This
week we spend some time aboard Princess Cruises newly refurbished Coral Princess, a smaller
ship by today’s standards. [Read more...]
Our focus has been dominated lately by the new mega-ships with new features that include
everything from zip lines across the deck to roller-coasters that hang out over the ocean. This
week we spend some time aboard Princess Cruises newly refurbished Coral Princess, a smaller
ship by today’s standards. [Read more...]
Good bye Alaska, Hello Alaska
Today we take the Alaska Railroad from the Princess Mt McKinley Lodge to meet Coral
Princess for our 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise. That marks the end of the land portion of
our Princess Cruisetour. But we’re far from done with today also marking the beginning of what
promises to be a fabulous cruise. [Read more...]
Today we take the Alaska Railroad from the Princess Mt McKinley Lodge to meet Coral
Princess for our 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise. That marks the end of the land portion of
our Princess Cruisetour. But we’re far from done with today also marking the beginning of what
promises to be a fabulous cruise. [Read more...]
Alaska did not just happen
The star of the show in Alaska is, well, Alaska. The mountains are pretty big and hard to miss,
natural wonders abound and all that is pretty obvious. But you don’t have to spend a whole lot
of time here to find another natural phenomenon slapping you in the face. [Read more...]
The star of the show in Alaska is, well, Alaska. The mountains are pretty big and hard to miss,
natural wonders abound and all that is pretty obvious. But you don’t have to spend a whole lot
of time here to find another natural phenomenon slapping you in the face. [Read more...]
Alaska sneaks up on us
We have seen some pretty amazing things in Alaska. Simply comprehending the sheer size of
the state began before we got off the plane in Fairbanks. Flying over vast areas of unspoiled
wilderness began confirmation of what we had heard. [Read more...]
We have seen some pretty amazing things in Alaska. Simply comprehending the sheer size of
the state began before we got off the plane in Fairbanks. Flying over vast areas of unspoiled
wilderness began confirmation of what we had heard. [Read more...]
Stories make Alaska
I’ve been on a number of “everyone should do this at least once” vacations on land and at sea.
Some have been great, some not so great. Some I will remember forever, some I wish I could
forget. [Read more...]
I’ve been on a number of “everyone should do this at least once” vacations on land and at sea.
Some have been great, some not so great. Some I will remember forever, some I wish I could
forget. [Read more...]
We made it to Alaska-whew!
Traveling to Alaska is pretty much an all day thing no matter how you do it.
Flying from Orlando to Fairbanks, we started the day at 6AM and wound up in Fairbanks, the
starting place for our 12-day Princess Cruisetour at about 6PM Alaska time which is four hours
earlier. [Read more...]
Traveling to Alaska is pretty much an all day thing no matter how you do it.
Flying from Orlando to Fairbanks, we started the day at 6AM and wound up in Fairbanks, the
starting place for our 12-day Princess Cruisetour at about 6PM Alaska time which is four hours
earlier. [Read more...]
About to leave for Alaska. Are you coming?
Well I sure hope so because we’ve been through so much together…why stop now?
We’ve reviewed a bunch of ships, talked about everything from what to pack, where to park, our
kid’s “cruise crushes”, play by play from booking to being there and so much more. [Read
more...]
Well I sure hope so because we’ve been through so much together…why stop now?
We’ve reviewed a bunch of ships, talked about everything from what to pack, where to park, our
kid’s “cruise crushes”, play by play from booking to being there and so much more. [Read
more...]
Alaska is our friend (or wants to be)
If you are following along on this adventure to Alaska with Princess Cruises for our Alaska
Twitter Press Trip Cruisetour and are not in the travel business, here is some background on
Alaska as it relates to the cruise industry. [Read more...]
If you are following along on this adventure to Alaska with Princess Cruises for our Alaska
Twitter Press Trip Cruisetour and are not in the travel business, here is some background on
Alaska as it relates to the cruise industry. [Read more...]
What I think I will see in Alaska
I have to say, preparing for our Princess Cruises Alaska Cruisetour coming up later this month
has taken a lot of time. But we know that time spent up front along with planning will make a
huge difference later on. [Read more...]
I have to say, preparing for our Princess Cruises Alaska Cruisetour coming up later this month
has taken a lot of time. But we know that time spent up front along with planning will make a
huge difference later on. [Read more...]
Alaska in two weeks
On our last land day before boarding Coral Princess we’ll do a land tour called Chulitna River
Rafting. Now before you get really impressed and the awe meter goes off the chart, this is not
exactly “Wow, you sure are brave!” rafting. [Read more...]
On our last land day before boarding Coral Princess we’ll do a land tour called Chulitna River
Rafting. Now before you get really impressed and the awe meter goes off the chart, this is not
exactly “Wow, you sure are brave!” rafting. [Read more...]
North to Alaska in 18 days
With less than three weeks until flying to Alaska for our Princess Cruisetour we have pretty much
locked in on land and shore excursions. Let’s take a closer look at what we have planned.
[Read more...]
With less than three weeks until flying to Alaska for our Princess Cruisetour we have pretty much
locked in on land and shore excursions. Let’s take a closer look at what we have planned.
[Read more...]
North to Alaska in three weeks
Writing about the impact of cruise lines on the environment is a topic I really try to stay away
from. Organizations and vocal individuals who focus on that sort of thing have plenty to say and
they say it loudly. [Read more...]
Writing about the impact of cruise lines on the environment is a topic I really try to stay away
from. Organizations and vocal individuals who focus on that sort of thing have plenty to say and
they say it loudly. [Read more...]
So who else is going to Alaska?
…probably a lot of people I don’t know, but some I am looking forward to meeting were also
invited along for this Alaska Twitter Cruisetour sponsored by Princess Cruises. [Read more...]
…probably a lot of people I don’t know, but some I am looking forward to meeting were also
invited along for this Alaska Twitter Cruisetour sponsored by Princess Cruises. [Read more...]
North to Alaska- 24 days to go
Traveltweeting I’m good with. The concept of a cruise in Alaska, I’m OK. No problem with being
on land several days before the cruise. [Read more...]
Traveltweeting I’m good with. The concept of a cruise in Alaska, I’m OK. No problem with being
on land several days before the cruise. [Read more...]
North to Alaska, with 25 days to go
There’s nothing better than first-hand knowledge, tips, and suggestions when traveling to
someplace we’ve never been before. Many thanks to those who have sent along helpful advice
for our hosted Twitter Press trip to Alaska with Princess Cruises coming up in less than a month.
[Read more...]
There’s nothing better than first-hand knowledge, tips, and suggestions when traveling to
someplace we’ve never been before. Many thanks to those who have sent along helpful advice
for our hosted Twitter Press trip to Alaska with Princess Cruises coming up in less than a month.
[Read more...]
Intro to Alaska Cruise Planning
That’s the name of the class I should be taking to prepare for our 13-night Alaska Cruisetour
with Princess Cruises. But what fun would that be? Princess has so much information on their
website that I doubt I will even make a trip to the library for a travel guide. [Read more...]
That’s the name of the class I should be taking to prepare for our 13-night Alaska Cruisetour
with Princess Cruises. But what fun would that be? Princess has so much information on their
website that I doubt I will even make a trip to the library for a travel guide. [Read more...]
TravelTweeting with Princess Cruises
In 41 days we will be on our way to Alaska with Princess Cruises.
Most people plan Alaska vacations of any type far in advance. We started planning last week.
That’s when I got the email from Princess inviting me (and a guest) along for their 2nd annual
Twitter cruise called “Escape with Princess Cruises 140 Characters @ A Time”. [Read more...]
In 41 days we will be on our way to Alaska with Princess Cruises.
Most people plan Alaska vacations of any type far in advance. We started planning last week.
That’s when I got the email from Princess inviting me (and a guest) along for their 2nd annual
Twitter cruise called “Escape with Princess Cruises 140 Characters @ A Time”. [Read more...]
| Chris is certified Master Cruise Counselor and travel journalist from Central Florida specializing in the cruise vacation industry. He owns and operates Dream Cruise Vacations, a travel agency in Orlando specializing in group cruise vacations. Chris is available for freelance assignments, guest blogging, media events, press trips, social media activities and more. You can follow Chriscruises Journeys on Blogs Myspace |
Alaska: a closer look- Misty Fjords by air
On our June Alaska Cruisetour with Princess Cruises we did a lot of land excursions off the
Pre-cruise land tour and a lot of shore excursions off the 7-night sailing of Coral Princess.
[Read more...]
On our June Alaska Cruisetour with Princess Cruises we did a lot of land excursions off the
Pre-cruise land tour and a lot of shore excursions off the 7-night sailing of Coral Princess.
[Read more...]
Alaska, a closer look: Alaskan Martini
When we were in Alaska on our Princess Cruises #FollowMeAtSea cruisetour, we had a very
nice reception at the Princess Mt McKinley lodge that was just fabulous. One appetizer they
served was an Alaskan Martini which was the following recipe served with freshly made tortilla
chips. [Read more...]
When we were in Alaska on our Princess Cruises #FollowMeAtSea cruisetour, we had a very
nice reception at the Princess Mt McKinley lodge that was just fabulous. One appetizer they
served was an Alaskan Martini which was the following recipe served with freshly made tortilla
chips. [Read more...]
