The Chill Cruiser

Explore cruising from a chill perspective.

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Daily programs on Sky Princess

Here are the daily programs from my Caribbean cruise on Sky Princess in November 2023. Dining on Sky Princess More about Sky Princess What’s new
Main dining room menus on Sky Princess

Here are the main dining room menus from my Caribbean sailings on Sky Princess in November 2023 and February 2025. Day 1 (lunch) Day 1 (dinner) Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 7 Dining on Sky Princess More about…
25 lessons learned after 6 recent Princess cruises

After sailing 50 days on 5 Princess ships over the last year, I’ve learned 25 valuable lessons about the Princess cruising experience. From navigating their ships to getting the most of their food and drink options, these are lessons that…
Caribbean Princess offers the best of old and new ships

Even though Caribbean Princess is an older ship, she still has a lot to offer. On a Canada/New England repositioning cruise from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale I was pleasantly surprised to experience the amenities of older ships along with…
Bar menus on Caribbean Princess

Here are some of the bar menus from my Canada/New England repositioning cruise on Caribbean Princess in October 2023. Wheelhouse Bar Lido bars MDR wine list Vines (wine bar) menu More about Caribbean Princess
Main Dining Room menus on Caribbean Princess

Here are the Main Dining Room menus from my Canada/New England cruise on Caribbean Princess in October 2023 with photos when possible. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 7 Day 11 More about Caribbean Princess
Daily programs on Caribbean Princess

Here are the daily programs from my Canada/New England repositioning cruise from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale in October 2023. More about Caribbean Princess What’s new
Cabin tour: Haven Penthouse Suite with Balcony (15130, Cat HI) on Norwegian Joy

The Haven Penthouse Suite with Balcony (category HI) on Norwegian Joy is very spacious and comfortable but it does have some quirks, including an uncomfortable pull-out bed and an underwhelming bathroom for a suite. Join me for a complete tour…
Is it really a haven? My first Haven experience on Norwegian Joy

I experienced Norwegian Cruise Line’s premium suite section called the Haven for the first time on Norwegian Joy in August 2023 sailing roundtrip from New York City to Bermuda. The Haven features larger and more luxuriously appointed cabins plus a…
Room service menus on Norwegian Joy (including The Haven)

Here are the room service menus from my cruise to Bermuda on Norwegian Joy in August 2023. More about the Haven Dining on Norwegian Joy More about Norwegian Joy What’s new
Main dining room menus on Norwegian Joy

Here are the main dining room menus from my cruise to Bermuda on Norwegian Joy in August 2023. Dinner (day 2) Breakfast (same every day) Dinner (day 4) Dinner (day 7) Dining on Norwegian Joy More about Norwegian Joy The…
Bar menus on Norwegian Joy

Here are the bar menus from my cruise to Bermuda on Norwegian Joy in August 2023, including The Local, Maltings and wine list. Main bar menu The Local Maltings Wine list for most restaurants Dining on Norwegian Joy More about…