We’ve had two great port calls, and now it’s time for back-to-back sea days to relax and see what else MSC World America has to offer. One thing that has become increasingly clear is that the passenger activity level trends heavily toward the nightlife—more so than what we’re accustomed to.…
By now, you've probably heard of, watched, or tried to avoid watching the Netflix sensationalized "documentary" about the infamous "poop cruise" onboard one of Carnival Cruise Line's ships, the Carnival Triumph. I remember being glued to CNN and social media watching the event play out in real time and wondering…
The countdown is officially on! Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of their second Icon Class cruise ship, Star of the Seas, and she’s one step closer to making her debut in Port Canaveral this August. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, the keys…
Good morning, San Juan! Pulling into this port just feels different—especially as you pass by the Castillo guarding the bay. No worries about Captain Jack stealing your rum here! With ours being the only ship docked and a long day ashore, there’s definitely adventure on the horizon. They announced clearance…
Another day, another Caribbean island checked off the list. One of the things we enjoy most about cruising is getting to visit so many different islands and explore their unique cultures and beautiful landscapes. Today brought us, for the first time, to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, as we pulled into…
In 2026, Holland America Line is hosting a very patriotic cruise to mark America’s 250th anniversary, and it’s truly one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage” is a seven-day roundtrip journey from Boston aboard the Zuiderdam, setting sail on July 4, 2026. The voyage…
When Carnival Cruise Line’s new private destination, Celebration Key, opens in just a few days, there will be no shortage of things to nibble on — and the best part? Guests will be entitled to one complimentary offering, noted as "Island Eats" from over a dozen different quick service outlets…
It’s our first full day aboard MSC World America and a fresh chance to shake off some of those less-than-stellar first impressions from embarkation day, which I covered in the day 1 report. And it definitely started off with a bang. I got up early to catch the sunrise, taking…
We're setting sail once again—this time on the brand-new MSC World America. Since Scott was such a fan of this ship (and its itinerary) during his voyage on the inaugural sailing back in April, we thought we'd see how it stacked up against our love of Disney Cruise Line (DCL).…
It’s the final day of this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the beautiful Carnival Celebration as we sail back to PortMiami after visiting Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As I always do in my final-day recap, I’m…
