If you’ve ever sailed with Holland America Line and walked into your stateroom on the last night to find a blue-and-white tile waiting on your bed, you already know the feeling. This isn’t your average "thanks for spending money with us" freebie. It’s not a cheap logo keychain. It isn’t…
Our final full day on this Western Caribbean cruise brings us to Disney’s Castaway Cay, their private island retreat. As this location only receives a single ship per day, it’s a truly exclusive locale for you and your closest four thousand friends. Since I’ve covered the island in general previously,…
Norwegian Cruise Line has started rolling out the first round of upgrades at Great Stirrup Cay, and while what’s open now is nice, it’s pretty clear this is just step one of a much bigger plan. The biggest change you’ll notice right away is the new Great Life Lagoon. This…
Oceania Cruises has announced that it will transition to an adults-only cruise line, welcoming guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations made on or after January 7, 2026. Any existing reservations made before that date that include guests under 18 will be honored, allowing those sailings to proceed…
If you thought Icon of the Seas was the pinnacle of cruise ship innovation, 2026 has entered the chat. After a few years of “go bigger or go home,” cruise lines are shifting gears slightly. Instead of rolling out entirely new concepts every year, 2026 is all about doubling down…
Welcome to 2026! What better way to float into the new year than a day at sea to relax and think about what New Year’s resolutions we’ll be breaking this year. You can just cross the diet off right now, we’re on a cruise ship where calories don’t count. The…
Today marks a milestone accomplishment for my wife and me as we celebrate our 100th day at sea on Disney Cruise Line. They really go all out for you too. I'll touch on that more later! But, today we're making our third port of call today in Falmouth, Jamaica, on…
If you’ve cruised to Cozumel even a handful of times, there’s a very good chance Mr. Sancho’s Beach Club is already on your radar. And if it’s not, well… it probably should be. Starting January 1, 2026, Mr. Sancho’s will be adjusting its day pass pricing for the first time…
The itinerary for the day brings us to George Town, Grand Cayman Island, to check on those offshore accounts. The arrival time is a little later than typical, pulling in to anchor at 10:30 with an all aboard time of 5:30. With temps in the mid-70s and sunny, it was…
Buenos días! Estamos en Cozumel, Mexico. Ok, that about covers the extent of my high school Spanish. It's overcast, and as we made our approach into Cozumel, we hit a few scattered showers. With only a few small sightings of blue sky, we were glad there was nothing specific scheduled…
