JD SCHWARTZ / Author - Photographer I'm a solo cruiser and love sharing my experiences - captured through the lens of my cameras. Three...

An epic journey to the Arctic and Norway with Fred. Olsen Cruises "Black Watch" at rest / Trondheim, Norway Norway & The Arctic | 31...

QUINTESSENTIAL SMALL SHIP CRUISING

A Fond Farewell to HAL's Elegant Explorer By now, you may sense the idolization I possess for the sea, ocean travel, and ships. If not,...

Chasing Waves Across the Pond Wikipedia defines a "storm chaser" as: "The pursuit of any severe weather condition, regardless of motive,...

Queen Mary 2 - Crossing Number 10. Grab a beverage. This may take a while. I am possessed. Period. She is addictive, the pinnacle of...

An overnight stay on Holland America Lines "Grande Dame" UPDATE: MARCH 2020 - NEW PHOTOS + COLOR

Adventure to CUBA, a cultural journey. UPDATE: MARCH 2020 WITH NEW PHOTOS AND COMMENTARY

Two Transatlantic Crossings fit for a KING Watch for the UPDATE in MARCH 2024.

HAL's Koningsdam - Transatlantic 2018 I like Holland America. Heck, my first cruise in 1967 was on the SS Rotterdam V. I was doomed for...