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2024-01-30 21:47
We're sailing the world's largest, newest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. As we enjoy her maiden voyage we're bringing you along. In real time we're releasing tours, vlogs, live s… Read More
2024-01-15 18:53
Cruise line marketing teams are crafty folks, and pricing strategies sometimes make figuring out what you’re getting and for how much a bit confusing. This is perhaps most true w… Read More
2024-01-10 15:25
The largest, most expensive, newest cruise ship is arriving to her home port of Miami for the first time. Join us live from a unique vantage point and talk ship as we discuss Icon of the Sea… Read More
2024-01-06 00:23
Icon of the Seas may be the most anticipated cruise ship in history - and we're excited to sail her maiden voyage. For all the excitement, however, we have to wonder if Royal Caribbean can a… Read More
2024-01-01 19:37
Modern cruising offers seemingly endless amenities and entertainment onboard ships, but the destinations ships sail to are another reason that guests choose this type of vacation. &hell…Read More
2023-11-21 20:05
Everyone likes the idea of getting a good deal on an upgraded cabin, and a lot of cruise lines now offer this opportunity through a bidding process. There are a lot of mysteries about… Read More
2023-11-04 16:09
Alaska always had that mystical appeal in my eyes. I had often dreamed of its awe-inspiring landscapes and formidable fauna. After spending most of my adult life sitting on school benches wi… Read More
2023-11-03 01:56
If you think you know Carnival but you've not sailed their new Excel class ships, think again. Watch our videos from this six night Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Celebration, an… Read More
2023-10-30 00:11
Cruising Norwegian Encore in Alaska is as much about the places you visit as the things your see passing by your verandah. Sipping hot coffee and watching wildlife pass by one day and explor… Read More
2023-10-29 04:34
For years, Carnival’s fleet has felt a bit homogenous to me, but when Carnival Mardi Gras came out in 2021 I got a sneak peak and realized that the new Excel Class is somethi… Read More
2023-10-13 02:51
Until this past week I'd only sailed Alaska once, and I'm thrilled we did it again, this time, on Norwegian Encore. In the coming days I'll put out some long-form video of our adv… Read More
2023-08-25 03:13
Packing tips are a hot topic among cruisers, but how you unpack once in your cabin isn’t often discussed. What is discussed a fair amount is what happens if you get back to… Read More
2023-07-25 19:49
At a cost of nearly a billion dollars, the beautiful Celebrity Beyond is unique, even among her sister ships. In this video, we go deck by deck to see her larger open decks, new suite area… Read More
2023-07-23 23:05
I book a lot of cruises, but there is a method to what I pick. Whether I am cruising for a quick getaway, a special trip to see new places with my spouse, a fun time away with friends… Read More
2023-07-23 23:05
I book a lot of cruises, but there is a method to what I pick. Whether I am cruising for a quick getaway, a special trip to see new places with my spouse, a fun time away with friends… Read More
2023-06-10 03:24
Since touring Carnival Mardi Gras (sister ship to Celebration) we were so impressed that we knew we needed to check her out for a proper cruise. I promise, these new Excel Class ships… Read More
2023-04-06 02:50
Surprises on vacation can be fun, but seeing what your cruise ship looks like as it sails away without you onboard isn't something any of us want to experience. While we've got a lot o… Read More
2023-03-12 00:44
Out of all the questions I’m asked about cruising, the one I find the most intriguing has to be, “In your opinion, what is the best cruise?”. The person asking may have hea… Read More
2023-03-12 00:44
Out of all the questions I’m asked about cruising, the one I find the most intriguing has to be, “In your opinion, what is the best cruise?”. The person asking may have hea… Read More
2023-02-20 04:05
It was less than a year and a half ago that a new cruise line started sailing in North America with the promise of being different. Suggestive marketing, tech-forward gimmicks like Sha… Read More
2023-02-20 04:05
It was less than a year and a half ago that a new cruise line started sailing in North America with the promise of being different. Suggestive marketing, tech-forward gimmicks like Sha… Read More
2022-11-29 00:22
Celebrity Beyond is the newest ship from Celebrity Cruises. In fact, she's not just a new ship, but she's got some significant enhancements over the already impressive and in… Read More
2022-11-29 00:22
Celebrity Beyond is the newest ship from Celebrity Cruises. In fact, she's not just a new ship, but she's got some significant enhancements over the already impressive and in… Read More
2022-11-26 19:14
In November 2022 we sailed the new Norwegian Prima, the first of her class, for a seven night Western Caribbean cruise. We visited Roatan, Harvest Caye, Costa Maya, and Cozumel - … Read More
2022-11-19 04:45
In the past, cruise ship godmothers have been celebrities, cruise industry executives, or even family members. In recent years though, some lines have changed this up and chose individ… Read More
2022-10-13 15:44
We sailed Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, Disney Wish, for a three night sailing to Nassau and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. In this set of two vlogs we take you along… Read More
2022-09-27 15:51
Below find changes and/or cancellations to sailings related to 2022 Atlantic hurricanes as well as current port statuses. We'll make an effort to keep this current, but if you learn… Read More
2022-09-06 05:12
Recently, the adult only cruise line Virgin Voyages created a new add-on to allow sailors traveling as couples to enjoy themselves even more. The new “A Splash of Romance”… Read More
2022-08-28 21:15
It’s no secret that I have really enjoyed what Virgin Voyages has to offer. If you want to try something that I think is really special, and dip your toe into the Lady Ship water… Read More
2022-08-06 23:12
Recently, Carnival Cruise Line made some cuts to a few services, and guests aren’t loving it. One of them in particular matters to me. Will you miss what Carnival is taking… Read More
2022-07-29 02:25
Whether getting ready for your first cruise or at the top of a loyalty program, most agree that the first day of your cruise is the most exciting. To make sure that excitement turns into a g… Read More
2022-07-19 03:20
Will vaccine and testing requirements go away? What about other regulations that cruise lines have had to follow? These are questions many are asking after the US CDC announced t… Read More
2022-07-12 22:14
Looking to escape your kids (or other peoples') for a few days in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean? We'll be on this group cruise, hosted by our friend Mike, from TouringPlan… Read More
2022-07-12 03:24
We just got back from a FANTASTIC group cruise on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady. We enjoyed spending time with old friends and new, had a full day at an all-inclusive, partied like rock… Read More
2022-07-02 00:44
Virgin Voyages is a new adults-only cruise line, and we hope to be cruising with YOU in 2023 aboard Valiant Lady.
Like on our previous group cruise on Scarlet Lady, we'll be havin… Read More
2022-07-02 00:44
Virgin Voyages is a new adults-only cruise line, and we hope to be cruising with YOU in 2023 aboard Valiant Lady.
Like on our previous group cruise on Scarlet Lady, we'll be havin… Read More
2022-06-26 04:29
If you have an American Express card, log in to your account and check the offers section for a way to save $250 on your next cruise.
Recently, browsing our American Express accou… Read More
2022-06-19 21:12
Packing for any cruise is a balance. You don’t want to miss anything that will make your trip better, but you also don’t want to carry things with you that you don&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-06-14 22:50
Internet access on cruise ships varies in speed and reliability, but is often known for being slow. Recently, Royal Caribbean announced their intention to work with Elon Musk’s Starlin… Read More
2022-06-11 03:24
In June 2022 we took our first Carnival cruise in almost 16 years! Excited to see how the product had evolved, we set sail on Carnival Conquest for a three night cruise out of Mia… Read More
2022-05-30 22:21
In just a few days I’m sailing on a ship I’ve toured but never sailed on, on a line I’ve not been on in a long time: Carnival Conquest. I’ll be posting videos fr… Read More
2022-05-18 15:52
Find out what we really thought about Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. What was great? What was a bust? What would we come back for another sailing? In this full review of the maiden voyage o… Read More
2022-05-16 19:59
Margaritaville has teamed up with Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line to offer the first Margaritaville resort at sea. In this video we share our experience on the first day of the maiden voyage ou… Read More
2022-05-07 16:22
The beauty of social media is that anyone with a smartphone or tablet can get involved. Want to share your day? You're just clicks away. How do I do this from cruise ships… Read More
2022-05-05 04:00
In April 2022 we enjoyed a five night Dominican Daze voyage on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. Follow along at any time by watching our daily vlogs where we bring you along so you ca… Read More
2022-04-30 02:24
Some of our five of our regular readers may have noticed that lately it’s been a bit more quiet on the site, but if you think we’ve been quiet than make sure you keep reading, be… Read More
2022-03-31 17:42
After two years of warning US citizens against cruising, the CDC has changed it's tone. The announcement dissolving the Cruise Travel Health Notice came as a surprise to many. It… Read More
2022-03-28 18:22
We explore an unusual stateroom, Celebrity Apex room 11160. This S3 Sky Suite is on the end of the Magic Carpet track and has some unique qualities - some of which we came to love. Acce… Read More
2022-03-27 18:52
We're teaming up with other cruise content creators on March 29 at 9:00pm Eastern to discuss our recent experiences on Wonder of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. … Read More
2022-03-24 21:36
If you’re planning a Virgin Voyages cruise, you might be feeling overwhelmed. Are reservations necessary on Scarlet Lady? Does Virgin Voyages have a sailaway party? M… Read More
2022-03-23 03:13
There is a new cruise line in town - or at least a new cruise experience, and this one builds on a popular brand: Margaritaville. Let’s look at the brand, the ship, and talk abou… Read More
2022-03-17 23:52
On April 27, 2022 Celebrity Beyond’s maiden voyage will sail from Southampton, England. Ahead of this, Celebrity has released new details about the onboard entertainment options… Read More
2022-03-15 16:32
Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship. We are onboard for her maiden voyage, and wanted to take this opportunity to give you a quick peek at three of the th… Read More
2022-03-06 04:32
I’m writing this from the world’s largest cruise ship, the new Wonder of the Seas. I’m also very much a “small ship” person (by today’s ship size st… Read More
2022-02-28 03:31
On March 4th the largest ship in the world, Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, will set sail with guests for the first time in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We’ll be onboard… Read More
2022-02-20 18:45
Today we're broadcasting live from just outside of Port Everglades as we watch ships sailing out of Port Everglades. At around 6pm we expect the arrival of Royal Caribbean's newest shi… Read More
2022-02-20 18:45
Watch our live broadcast from just outside of Port Everglades. We started on another stream but there were some connection issues, so below, you can watch ships sailing out as we talk ship… Read More
2022-02-20 02:08
When cruising out of Port Canaveral, it’s convenient, and often more relaxing, to get a hotel in Cocoa Beach the night before you sail. We’ve stayed at multiple hotels near… Read More
2022-02-16 04:15
This week the US Centers for Disease Control issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice (THN) for cruise ship travelers - an improvement over recent guidance. Still, as has been the case fo… Read More
2022-02-09 03:29
Since the resumption of cruising, there has been a lot of talk about the types of rules and restrictions that have been put in place. The nuances of these can vary by ship and sailing… Read More
2022-02-08 03:24
While many people associate cruises with formal dining and being forced to eat with strangers, this isn't really the case - but it is an understandable misconception. Most modern cruis… Read More
2022-01-30 21:42
The Beach Club at Bimini is a resort-style destination with soft and beautiful beaches, nice pools, and great food. When Virgin Voyages is in port, it becomes a specialized and exclusi… Read More
2022-01-24 21:54
Usually ships go in for dry dock every few years (read about ship's lifecycles here), and while staterooms are often left largely unchanged during dry dock, this is when you're most likely t… Read More
2022-01-16 23:50
I’ll admit I didn’t think it was going to happen, given recent updates to rules controlling whether ships could dock here, but with very few COVID cases onboard, we were alongsid… Read More
2022-01-15 02:20
Virgin Voyages is a brand new adults-only cruise line, and this July we hope to be cruising with YOU on their first ship, Scarlet Lady.
Like on our first group cruise, we'll be ha… Read More
2022-01-15 02:20
Virgin Voyages is a brand new adults-only cruise line, and this July we'll be cruising with YOU on their first ship, Scarlet Lady.
Like on our first group cruise, we'll be having… Read More
2022-01-14 17:35
Waking up with the sea moving by outside our window, and knowing there was both nothing ahead, and also, everything we wanted, was a great way to start the day. Those who haven’t… Read More
2022-01-13 05:31
Cozumel Mexico is a port with a lot to offer - more than most cruisers realize. That was our stop today on our Celebrity Apex cruise, and we took the group on a rather unconventional t… Read More
2022-01-12 05:59
After catching up on sleep last night, we woke up late but refreshed, to a shoreline we’d not yet seen - Belize. The day started uncertain, we learned some things about cruising… Read More
2022-01-11 05:00
An early morning trip to our favorite beach resort, naps, a great show in Apex's ultra high-tech theater, and a dining experience so unique that I've never been able to try it myself … Read More
2022-01-10 05:30
The first full day of the CruiseHabit group cruise on Apex was an opportunity to do it all on this new ship…or do nothing at all. While we settled on somewhere in between, we ce… Read More
2022-01-09 15:34
Celebrity Apex is the newest Edge series ship from Celebrity Cruises. Because Edge is our favorite ship, it was an easy decision to make Apex the ship for the first CruiseHabit group c… Read More
2022-01-08 05:19
Most cruises require that guests wear masks when indoors, but what kind of mask you choose for your cruise can not only add a layer of safety, but have other benefits as well.
Mask Rules on… Read More
2022-01-06 16:33
Costa Maya, Mexico is beautiful - but what should you do when your cruise ship stops there? Maya Chan Beach Resort is owned and run by a family of cruisers. They set out to make the kind of… Read More
2022-01-04 18:51
Since the restart of cruising in North America, Celebrity Cruises has sailed with at a minimum, 95% of guests fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This was made all the more strict … Read More
2021-12-31 02:05
The final day of any cruise is a bit depressing for many. With most Caribbean Virgin Voyages cruises spending that last day at The Beach Club at Bimini however, there is a lot of fun a… Read More
2021-12-28 17:06
I love visiting new places, but sometimes, sea days are my favorite. This sea day, however, was a work day for me. Once I punched out though, it was time to enjoy Scarlet Night… Read More
2021-12-27 04:08
I love going to new places, which made today’s port call on Scarlet Lady a mixed bag. I went to a city I’d visited, but with some new elements. While we didn’t… Read More
2021-12-26 17:13
Like many children growing up, Christmas day was among the only times I was excited to get out of bed. Today I woke up and I honestly didn’t remember it was Christmas, but I was… Read More
2021-12-25 16:45
We’re on Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for the third time, but something is quite different, and I don’t just mean the itinerary. See, since cruising returned to the C… Read More
2021-12-22 03:15
Visit any online discussion about cruising and you’ll find cruisers pontificating on smoking policies. Most cruise lines only permit smoking in casinos, but this week, those ciga… Read More
2021-12-20 02:58
Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady is a cruise ship designed strictly for adults, and promises to be different than other lines. In this ship tour we’ll go deck by deck to show of… Read More
2021-12-13 04:10
Virgin Voyages is a new cruise line and they’re aiming to do things differently. As a frequent cruiser, room service is often disappointing - but did Virgin do this differently?… Read More
2021-12-09 20:51
Daily live blog from our cruise, including many more photos
Odyssey of the Seas Junior Suite Tour and Review
Review of Effectors, Royal Caribbean's newest show, running on Odyssey of… Read More
2021-12-08 02:22
While cruise lines are making it relatively clear how get what you need in order to sail, companies providing these services don't always speak the same language as the cruise lines. T… Read More
2021-12-05 18:18
Miami-based Virgin Voyages stepped up big this Giving Tuesday to give local healthcare workers a well-deserved vacation for the holidays. The new cruise line offered up 500 cabins on&n&hell…Read More
2021-12-05 00:10
We recently tried out Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess, one of their newest Royal Class ships. On our 7 night Eastern Caribbean sailing we stayed in a mini-suite, which is a b… Read More
2021-11-30 17:06
Going on a cruise? As policies evolve, your children will likely have to be vaccinated in order to sail.
For months now, with very limited exception, adults looking to take a cr… Read More
2021-11-28 20:25
No matter how many cruises I take, the final day is always a struggle. On one hand I want to do it all, filling in all the experiential gaps, on the other hand I want to do as little a… Read More
2021-11-26 14:56
Today was the first full sea day that I had to enjoy the ship without working, and after a very long night’s rest, I was ready to go. The weather, however, was less cooperative… Read More
2021-11-25 15:15
We really enjoy St Maarten for its convenience, cuisine, and beaches, so I decided to work only a half day and enjoy some time in port. It turns out we were far from the only ship in p… Read More
2021-11-24 04:06
St Thomas is a gorgeous island in the US Virgin Islands, and everyone should get off the ship to enjoy not the famous jewelry stores, but the blue waters, sandy beaches, and spectacular view… Read More
2021-11-23 04:40
Today we woke up to plenty of motion on the ocean as we sailed toward St Thomas. This sea day was a work day for me, but after work we enjoyed the food and entertainment Sky Princess h… Read More
2021-11-22 01:19
Many cruise lines have private beaches or islands in the Caribbean, and Princess is no exception. Today we visited their private destination of Princess Cays to enjoy the beach and rel… Read More
2021-11-21 02:55
As frequent cruisers, it’s hard not to compare one line to another when onboard a ship. This is especially true when on a cruise line that we’ve never sailed. This me… Read More
2021-11-17 04:10
Drink packages can be a great way to lower your beverage costs or at least make them more predictable on your cruise. For us, the decision to purchase them has been easy, because betwe… Read More
2021-11-14 17:11
In recent years, Royal Caribbean has dedicated a lot of time, hard work, and money into creating their own evening shows. Each of these aims to wow the audience with some over-the-top… Read More
2021-11-08 04:09
This is a tour of room 7240 on Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas. It is a category J4 Junior Suite, which offers additional space, upgraded amenities, and some nice touches.
W… Read More
2021-11-02 00:08
If you're looking to book a Royal Caribbean cruise, there may be no better time than now. Through a special arrangement with our friends and travel partners at TouringPlans Travel… Read More
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