Day 4 on Explora Journeys Explora I, and we’ve arrived at our first port of call, La Romana in the Dominican Republic. The ship tied up just before 8:00am, and guests were able to head ashore shortly afterward.  Before getting into what to do here, let’s talk a little about…

Day 3 onboard Explora Journeys’ Explora I, and once again we’re spending the day at sea as we continue making our way toward our first port of call, La Romana in the Dominican Republic, where we’re scheduled to arrive Monday morning at 8:00am. Yesterday I spent some time answering questions…

Explora Journeys just rolled out something new that fans of the brand will probably appreciate. The luxury cruise line has officially launched a referral program called The Gift of Sharing, and it is exactly what it sounds like. If you already enjoy sailing with Explora, you can now invite friends…

Carnival Cruise Line is quietly testing something new on Carnival Celebration, and it did not take long for word to get out. Earlier this morning, Cruise Director Louie Clare shared photos on his Facebook page showing brand-new upcharge menus that have popped up on Deck 16 aft in the Lido…

Just when you thought MSC Cruises couldn’t possibly have any more irons in the fire, they’ve gone and surprised us all again. Even as the line is busy launching and building its massive World Class vessels - currently the largest in their fleet - they have just announced a major…

Day 2 onboard Explora Journeys’ Explora I, and today is a full sea day as we continue making our way toward our first port of call, La Romana in the Dominican Republic, where we’re scheduled to dock Monday morning at 8:00am. If you’re just jumping in now, yesterday I covered…

Fresh off 21 days onboard Holland America’s Rotterdam, I’m already back at sea on a brand-new cruise adventure. This time, I’m sailing aboard Explora Journeys’ Explora I, and I’ll be spending the next 17 days traveling deep into the Caribbean. What makes this itinerary especially interesting is that it includes…

If there is one thing Disney fans are really good at, it is turning a simple snack or drink into a full-blown obsession. It can be a cupcake, a popcorn bucket, a glow cube, or a drink with a fun name. Once it hits Disney, it is suddenly a must-do,…

The upcoming 2026-2027 Caribbean season from Royal Caribbean is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever. The cruise line just dropped its lineup for the 2027-2028 season, and once again the Caribbean is the star of the show. Thirteen ships will spend the year hopping between the Western,…

Day 9 on Holland America's Rotterdam and this marks the final day of my 21 days onboard. This 9 day segment, which wraps up today, was preceded by a 12 day cruise on the same ship, so if you’re just getting here and want the full experience, you can start…