Pictures: Why cruising is best of both worlds

Srecko Ban, Master of the Vision of the Seas, shows the author how the crew takes their passengers' safety 'very, very seriously'.
Srecko Ban, Master of the Vision of the Seas, shows the author how the crew takes their passengers' safety 'very, very seriously'.
Relaxing in a luxury way by the pool& Vision of the Seas style.
Waterfalls add to the wonderland that's Norway.
On the final day, the crew puts on an international flag day.
A fjord you go, be prepared for some eye-opening sights.
Golden moments like these are best enjoyed while cruising.
Vision of the Seas docks in the Norwegian town of Alesund. The town was rebuilt at the turn of the 20th century, after a disastrous fire, in its previous architectural style.

Published Jun 21, 2013

Those who love cruising – and the agents who sell cruises – will tell you that going by sea is the only way to have the best of both worlds.