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The Thames River which flows through southern England passes by some of London’s most famous sights such as Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), the Palace of Westminster, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. On our last evening in London we decided to take a cruise on the Thames River. It was a beautifully clear [...]

Some would say that taking a cruise on the Seine River in Paris is a typical tourist thing to do. Well that may be so but it is always a must for me whenever I am in Paris. On each visit to Paris, I try to cruise the Seine River at a different time of [...]

A Few Cruising Tips To Consider 1. Book Early 2. Research Deck Plans to avoid booking a room directly underneath a heavy traffic area. 3. To avoid ship to shore charges consider purchasing a Phone Card or World Phone to use on shore. 4. Convert money if necessary. Be sure to notify your bank that [...]

Long before the invention of the commercial airline, transatlantic ocean liners were the only way to get back and forth between North America and Europe. Today, transatlantic cruises are an option for people who love to cruise and/or for people we want an adventure. There are some cruise lines whose normal itinerary are transatlantic cruises [...]

Cruising is as much about socializing as it is about getting to your destination. I would like to share a few examples of this which occurred during our recent cruise on the Norwegian Gem. Upon our arrival to our villa stateroom was a bottle of champagne chilling on ice in a bucket. During the cruise [...]

Selecting the right excursion for you depends on many factors. How much physical activity is involved in the excursion is a huge consideration. Will you be able to meet the necessary physical requirement for the excursion? Also the duration of the excursion is also a major consideration especially if your cruise ship will only be [...]

Our goal at Scenic Runway has always been to be objective and refrain from personal opinions in posts. But this entry is personal as I share with you mine and my family’s journey on the Norwegian Gem as we cruised the Eastern Caribbean. The ports of call for this particular cruise were San Juan – [...]

Cruising was once thought of as something for the privileged only. But today’s cruises offer something for almost everyone. Singles, couples, families and retirees can all enjoy cruising. Cruising destinations differ from island hopping in the Caribbean to cruising the Mediterranean Sea. Many of these ports of call often offer adventures in sightseeing, new experiences [...]