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…
Cunard, the iconic cruise line synonymous with luxury and transatlantic travel, has officially welcomed a new addition to its fleet: Queen Anne. On April 19th, 2024, during the handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, Cunard took ownership of this stunning 3,000-guest vessel, marking a significant milestone…
Princess Cruises announced a delay in the delivery of their new ship, Star Princess, from ship builder Fincantieri. The decision comes after a comprehensive review of the remaining construction milestones. The original delivery date was set for July 29, 2025, but will now be September 26, 2025. This shift impacts…
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…
Carnival Corporation is a colossus in the world of cruising, renowned for its vast fleet and diverse offerings that cater to a wide range of tastes and demographics. Founded in 1972 by Ted Arison, Carnival started with a single ship, the Mardi Gras, and has since evolved into the largest…
