Thinking about whether to purchase Holland America’s Have It All package for your next cruise? Let’s walk through this all-inclusive bundle and talk about what it offers, how much it costs, and whether it’s worth adding to your trip. I’ll break down each part — the beverage package, Wi-Fi, specialty…
The concept of back-to-back cruises has gained significant momentum in recent years. But what exactly are back-to-back cruises? Essentially, they are two or more consecutive cruises taken on the same ship. Some travelers find this a more captivating way to explore the world, as it allows a longer vacation period…
If you've been scrolling your social media feed recently, you may have noticed a particular post capturing attention - and raising a few eyebrows. It's all about the latest Bare Necessities charter on a Carnival Cruise ship. If you're blinking in confusion or chuckling in anticipation, then stick around because…
The final port call on this 8-day Southern Caribbean cruise, commonly called an "ABC Cruise" because of the islands it calls on, is Curaçao. If you've been following along, the other ports were Aruba and Bonaire - the A and B part of the nickname. When it comes to these…
Tony Randall, best known for his role as Oscar Madison in the hit television series The Odd Couple, played the lead role as famed detective Hercule Poirot in the 1965 movie, The Alphabet Murders. Throughout the film, Poirot investigates a series of murders committed in alphabetical order by the victim's…
Day 4 of this 8-day Southern Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Celebration saw us visit the first of the "ABC Islands," Aruba - known as "One Happy Island." We arrived a little before 8 am and docked in the capital city of Oranjestad. The first thing you notice is the…
I'm currently sailing an 8-day Southern Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Celebration, which checks off all three routes the newest ship in the Carnival fleet takes out of its home port, PortMiami. Since I have pretty extensively reviewed the ship during my previous two cruises, this trip I'll be posting…
The midnight buffet – a storied tradition once synonymous with the cruise experience. This grand spread of gastronomic delights lit up late-night imaginations, reflecting the opulence and decadence of the high seas. But as time passed, these glorious feasts started to lose their sparkle, fading into the backdrop of changing…
Just off a 7-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Celebration, I'm back onboard for an 8-day Southern Caribbean run out of PortMiami. The Celebration sails three itineraries - Eastern, Western, and this Southern one which is only offered a few times a year - in fact, for 2023, there…
There’s a certain kind of allure to cruising during hurricane season that’s simply impossible to resist for many cruisers. The period from June to November, known as the Atlantic hurricane season, presents opportunities for some spectacular deals, (somewhat) less crowded ships, and unique travel experiences. However, as with any adventure,…
