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.…

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…

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…

We’re in the home stretch of this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration, and the next two days will be spent at sea as we make our way back to Miami. It’s been a great itinerary so far, with port calls in Amber Cove (Dominican Republic), San Juan…

The final stop on this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Celebration is none other than St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. St. Thomas has been a cruise hotspot for what seems like forever, and is one of the ports I visited on my very first cruise back in 1993…

One of the highlights for me on an Eastern Caribbean cruise is visiting one of my all-time favorite ports—San Juan, Puerto Rico. While not every Eastern itinerary includes a stop here, I always recommend picking a cruise that does. And if you can find one that stays late into the…

It’s time for our first port of call on this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration, and today we’re visiting Carnival’s private destination: Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, just outside the city of Puerto Plata. Amber Cove opened in October 2015 after Carnival Corporation invested around $85…