by Howard Blount | Jun 18, 2023
A Backroad Planet baker’s dozen of candid observations and random reflections from repeat sailings aboard the Norwegian Jade cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. [toc] Our...
by Howard Blount | Feb 12, 2023
Cruising with NCL just got easier with this Backroad Planet collection of tips, tricks, and opinions compiled by two avid Norwegian Cruise Line insiders. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....
by Howard Blount | Jan 30, 2023
A list of random observations and candid reflections from a 15-day Panama Canal sailing aboard the Norwegian Bliss cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. [toc] My NCL Bliss Itinerary...
by Howard Blount | Jan 1, 2023
A collection of random reflections and candid observations from an 11-day Caribbean sailing aboard the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. [toc] My NCL Dawn...
by Howard Blount | Dec 4, 2022
A collection of random observations and candid reflections from a 21-day sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. [toc] My...
by Howard Blount | Oct 23, 2022
Forget cruise port excursions! Explore Skagen, Denmark, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to key sites, public transportation, and much more. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Howard Blount | Oct 16, 2022
Spacious designs, spectacular views, and stellar entertainment are great reasons to consider booking the NCL Prima for your next ocean cruise. I was a guest of Norwegian Cruise Line, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links....
by Howard Blount | Sep 25, 2022
A collaborative review of the Island Princess cruise ship, including the pros and cons of sailing one of the oldest and smallest vessels in the Princess fleet. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Howard Blount | Aug 4, 2022
Step inside the MSC Cruises passenger experience with a critical review of activities, entertainment, dining, and guest relations challenges passengers may face. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...