Cozumel, Mexico is the stop of the day today on this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise on the MSC Seascape, where we arrived around 9:30am and the all clear to go ashore was given just before 10am.  In Cozumel, there are three ports that cruise ships dock at.  The Puerta Maya…

This 7-day adventure on the MSC Seascape is more than half over, and so far the trip has exceeded my expectations.  From excellent service from all the crew members, to a stunning and exceptionally clean ship, a beautiful stateroom with a very diminutive shower, right down to the non-stop entertainment…

Day three of this 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruise on the beautiful MSC Seascape saw us pull up to Falmouth, Jamaica.  We were originally scheduled to stop in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, however in February 2024, the Carnival Magic collided with the dock during maneuvers and pretty much destroyed it.  So until…

Contributor John Hoiden is currently sailing on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas and has graciously agreed to share his experience with us over the course of his cruise!  Here is John's Day 3 report:  After getting plenty of rest, I am ready to go on for the final day…

The second day of this seven day Eastern Caribbean cruise on MSC Seascape is one of two sea days during this cruise.  We're currently sailing towards our first port-of-call, Falmouth, Jamaica.  Originally, we were supposed to visit Ocho Rios, Jamaica, but in February 2024 the Carnival Magic collided with the…

Contributor John Hoiden is currently sailing on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas and has graciously agreed to share his experience with us over the course of his cruise!  Here is John's Day 3 report:  It's my third day on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas, and I got a…

The last time I was on an MSC cruise ship, was for a Christmas cruise on the MSC Meraviglia in 2022, when she was sailing out of Port Canaveral, near Orlando.  However, MSC Cruises isn't new to me.  In fact, I've been cruising with them since the MSC Divina was…

Contributor John Hoiden is currently sailing on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas and has graciously agreed to share his experience with us over the course of his cruise!  Here is John's Day 2 report:  Today is our first sea day on this 4-day Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas…

For the next four days, guest contributor John Hoiden is cruising on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas on an Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami with one port-of-call, Grand Turk.  John is a frequent Royal Caribbean cruiser and recently shared his experience on his first Carnival Cruise Line cruise with…

This morning marks the last day of this 11-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise and the Eurodam is anchored off Half Moon Cay, Holland America's private island in the Bahamas. We arrived around 6:30am and crew from the island and the ship started ferrying food, drinks, and supplies to the island via…