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The final day of this 9-day Western Caribbean cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth has arrived, and we’re spending it at sea as we make our way back…
48 hours after disembarking Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady, I found myself right back where I started – PortMiami. Clearly, I didn’t get enough time at sea…
After years of anticipation and several schedule shake-ups, Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady has finally made her way home to Miami for her long-awaited MerMaiden Voyage. Originally…
Cruisers like me who sail out of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Port Canaveral have come to love the convenience of hopping on Brightline to get to…
Florida is the undisputed gateway to the Bahamas and the Caribbean. On any given day, ships are sailing from six homeports: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Port Tampa…
I am back on the Carnival Celebration for the next week! By now, if you’ve been following along, you know that I’m on this vessel quite…
Carnival Cruise Line just surprised me with something new ahead of my next sailing—a personalized AI video featuring their virtual “Ambassador to Fun,” Jessie. Along with…
If there’s one phrase that strikes fear into the heart of any cruiser, it’s this: “Pier runners.” You’ve probably seen the viral videos of people sprinting…
It’s my birthday week, and I could think of nothing better than to—well… take a cruise! This time I took the drive up to Port Canaveral…
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…
