Big news for foodies sailing with Holland America Line: Rudi’s Sel de Mer, already a favorite for its French-inspired fine dining, is getting a Mediterranean twist! Starting this month aboard the Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, and Koningsdam, this intimate dining venue will transform into a chic Mediterranean bistro. Think coastal charm,…
2025 is here, and the cruise industry is rolling out a spectacular fleet of brand-new ships. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or planning your first voyage, these vessels are sure to impress with their cutting-edge technology and luxurious amenities. From boutique yachts to megaships, here’s a rundown of the exciting…
If you’ve ever stumbled across Disney Cruise Line fan groups or forums, you may have seen the term “fish extenders” pop up and wondered, “What in the world are those?” While the name might sound like something out of Ariel’s underwater world, fish extenders (or FEs for short) are a…
It’s that time, unfortunately. The Disney Fantasy pulled into Port Canaveral at 6:30 a.m., marking the beginning of the sad day of disembarkation. There are two options available for this process: Express Walk-Off Group Disembarkation Express Walk-Off If you choose express walk-off, you keep all your luggage with you and…
It was a very breezy morning pulling into Disney’s Castaway Cay, but Captain Vukonic did a fantastic job of guiding the ship into dock. We got the all-ashore call right on schedule at 10 a.m., which is a little later than usual, with an all-aboard time of 4:45 p.m. With…
After a busy day visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico, we spent the day at sea as we make our way back into Bahamian waters. It was a nice, relaxing opportunity to sit back and enjoy the calm, catch up with old friends, have another wonderful meal at Palo, and end…
After departing St. Maarten yesterday, the Disney Fantasy sailed through the night and we woke up today in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is our first time visiting San Juan, and based on reviews from other cruise enthusiasts over the years, we’ve been looking forward to it. Even though we…
Hello 2025! What better way to welcome the new year than waking up to the beautiful island of St. Maarten? [caption id="attachment_76863" align="aligncenter" width="1001"] St. Maarten[/caption] Making our first port of call this morning on the Disney Fantasy, we were cleared to go ashore just ahead of the scheduled 9:30…
What better way to close out the year than floating around the Caribbean? With the clock counting down, there’s plenty to do and see. If you haven’t checked out what we did earlier today, New Year’s Eve, click here to catch up—it’s all about food, food, and more food, including…
Day 3 of this Disney Fantasy eastern Caribbean cruise finds us with another sea day. We’ll take advantage of this by discussing all things Disney Cruise Line dining, one of my favorite subjects. There are countless reasons we enjoy cruising, but as you’ll notice with many of Scott’s posts, along…
