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Never Bored Onboard: The Windstar Cruises Experience in Alaska
Photo by Heidi Leppert We had heard great things about Windstar Cruises, so we decided a cruise to Alaska with our son and...
Darlene Leppert
Oct 21, 20193 min read
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Mrs. Popular Cruising: Windstar Cruises Continues to Wow This Wife
I am recently back from a 12-night Alaskan cruise onboard Windstar Cruises‘ Star Legend, and it’s been a very disappointing few days at...
Heidi Leppert
Sep 26, 20193 min read
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Never Bored Onboard: Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas Review
The best thing about the holidays is spending time with family. The best way to enjoy holiday time with family is on a cruise. So, this...
Darlene Leppert
Jan 12, 20187 min read
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Never Bored Onboard: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Imagination Review
Photos by Mark Leppert My husband, Mark, who is self-employed, knew he was going to have a few days open in his schedule. So, we decided...
Darlene Leppert
Oct 5, 20173 min read
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Carnival Inspiration Deserves its ‘Fun Ship’ Reputation
PHOTO: Hilarious Jeff ‘Big Daddy’ Wayne knocks ’em out at The Punchliner Comedy Club on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Inspiration....
Jason Leppert
Sep 4, 20174 min read
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Carnival Inspiration Still Holds Up
PHOTO: The much-loved steak and eggs at the Sea Day Brunch on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Inspiration. (photo by Jason Leppert) My...
Jason Leppert
Sep 1, 20174 min read
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Experiencing Uniworld’s Connoisseur Collection Theme Cruises
PHOTO: Enjoying Apple Tarte Tatin at La Couronne in Rouen, France. (photo by Jason Leppert) Little did I know initially when...
Jason Leppert
Aug 23, 20173 min read
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Uniworld’s Joie de Vivre Leaves Fine First Impression
PHOTO: Vintage posters lead guests into the Salon Toulouse onboard Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s S.S. Joie de Vivre. (photo...
Jason Leppert
Aug 15, 20173 min read
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Mrs. Popular Cruising: Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 Review
Photo by Jason Leppert EDITOR’S NOTE: Now as my wife, Heidi Leppert, comes with yours truly, Jason Leppert, on more and more cruises,...
Heidi Leppert
Jul 4, 20178 min read
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How Holland America Line is Looking to the Future
Holland America Line has always had a following, but now it is evolving towards the future while honouring its past, to the delight of...
Jason Leppert
Feb 15, 20171 min read
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From Under the Toque: Holland America Line Partners with America’s Test Kitchen
Photo by Megan Leppert Food and culinary experiences are always a main component of any cruising experience, and Holland America Line is...
Megan Leppert
Nov 22, 20163 min read
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Never Bored Onboard: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Vista Review
Photos by Mark Leppert Our Carnival Cruise Line adventure actually began in Paris! I mean if you are going to go to Europe for a cruise...
Darlene Leppert
Nov 8, 20165 min read
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Never Bored Onboard: Oceania Cruises’ Regatta Review
Photos by Mark Leppert We were able to tour Oceania Cruises‘ beautiful Regatta in San Diego several years ago, and it has been...
Darlene Leppert
Sep 7, 20165 min read
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Never Bored Onboard: Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Inspiration Review
Photos by Mark Leppert Once again Carnival Cruise Line lived up to our expectations and gave us a wonderful 4-night, 4th of July cruise...
Darlene Leppert
Jul 19, 20164 min read
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Two-View Cruise Review: Disney Dream's Service, Cabins and Amenities
We wrap up our review of the Disney Cruise Line ship by looking at three of the biggest make-or-break vacation factors.
Jason Leppert
Nov 23, 20151 min read
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TRAVEL CHANNEL – Set Sail on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Family-Friendly EUROPA 2
Read my new review of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises‘ luxurious and family-friendly EUROPA 2 at the Travel Channel as their resident cruise expert....
Jason Leppert
Oct 23, 20151 min read
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CRUISE TRAVEL MAGAZINE – Viking Ocean Cruises’ Viking Star New Ship Review
In the latest issue of Cruise Travel magazine, I review Viking Ocean Cruises‘ new cruise ship – the elegant Viking Star. For more...
Jason Leppert
Oct 6, 20151 min read
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PORTHOLE MAGAZINE – Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America’s Aloha Spirit
In the latest issue of Porthole magazine, I write the cover article featuring Norwegian Cruise Line‘s Pride of America in the Hawaiian...
Jason Leppert
Sep 21, 20151 min read
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TRAVEL CHANNEL – Travel’s Best Cruises 2015
It’s a pleasure to once again contribute to the Travel Channel‘s annual list of best cruises. Featured cruises for 2015 include Viking...
Jason Leppert
Aug 6, 20151 min read
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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE – Viking Cruises’ New Viking Star Delightfully Simple
The U-T San Diego has reverted back to its previous name of The San Diego Union-Tribune newspaper, and in this month’s Cruise Corner...
Jason Leppert
Jun 18, 20151 min read
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