I’m currently onboard Carnival Horizon for an 8-day Southern Caribbean cruise, a ship I last sailed on in December 2024 on a Western Caribbean run and, before that, back in September 2023. This time around, I’m back for one of Carnival’s more coveted itineraries: an 8-day Southern Caribbean cruise to…

It's day three aboard the Disney Destiny, and we'll be spending it at sea. We're making our way to our first port of call, San Juan, Puerto Rico, so it'll be another day of exploring and kicking back in our newfound favorite spot: the concierge sundeck. The morning was uneventful,…

Today marks our first full day aboard the Disney Destiny, and it didn't go to waste. With the sun rising over the sea, we made our way around the southern tip of Eleuthera Island, home to Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. It was a beautiful morning and offered a…

We've experienced the Magic, had our Wish granted, lived our Dream, explored our Fantasy, found Treasure, and now shall fulfill our Destiny! Since it's a day that ends in "Y," we must be on another cruise. This week takes us aboard the Disney Destiny, sailing from Port Everglades through the…

Returning home is always bittersweet. With regular life taking center stage, let's take a peek back at our Magical 7-day Alaska cruise on the Disney Magic.  In case you're just joining, you can start reading our daily reports beginning with Day 1. There were plenty of highlights and a few…

Royal Caribbean operates the largest cruise fleet in the world, with 29 active ships as of June 2026,  On one end, you have Grandeur of the Seas, which entered service in 1996. On the other, you have the new Icon-class giants that look like someone challenged a shipyard to build…

Our 7-Day Disney Magic Alaskan sailing is coming to a conclusion. The final day is spent at sea en route to Vancouver, with a day to relax and enjoy some of the activities offered around the ship. Let's dive in, not literally though - that would be cold without a…

Holland America Line satisfies a very specific niche in the cruise world, and honestly, it’s one of the reasons I like them so much. HAL is upscale without pretending it’s a luxury line, calm without being boring, and more focused on ports, food, service, and actual cruising than on zip…

Disney Cruise Line has one of the most fiercely loyal fan bases in cruising. People who love Disney cruises tend to really love them, and I get it. You get the characters, the rotational dining, ships that are kept looking sharp despite their age, and service that makes a lot…

Here's the honest truth about picking a Carnival ship: it matters a lot more than most people think. Carnival has nearly 30 ships out there, ranging from fresh-out-of-the-shipyard megaships packed with every bell, whistle, roller coaster, and possible way to separate you from a few extra dollars, to ships that…