Explore cruising from a chill perspective.
What’s New
-
Good and bad mid-cruise surprises on Regal Princess in the British Isles
I’ve been on a British Isles cruise on Regal Princess for 10 days now and it’s definitely not what I expected. Some ports were much more welcoming and enjoyable than others and we’ve spent much more time than I planned…
-
So far so (mostly) good on Regal Princess to the British Isles
I’m three days into a British Isles cruises on Regal Pirncess and it’s going well, for the most part. I’m enjoying the many features they’ve removed from newer Royal class ships like the Sea Walk and a large adult pool…
-
Fjords from 5,000 feet! My unforgettable day in Gerainger, Norway
My cruise ship just stopped in the port of Geiranger, Norway and it’s quickly become one of my favorite ports of all time. From the quaint cafes and grass-topped shops at sea level to the stunning never-ending waterfall going right…
-
WOW is all I can say after 2 nights on Holland America’s newest ship
After 2 nights on board Rotterdam, Holland America’s newest ship, I’m very impressed. Here are my first impressions on design, food and entertainment with comparisons to previous Holland America cruises as well as cruise lines like Princess and Norwegian Cruise…
-
Tour of the casino on Ruby Princess
Join me as I walk you through the entire casino on Ruby Princess, including all slot machines and tables. More about Ruby Princess
-
Days 6-7 on Ruby Princess: Ketchikan + sea day
In this video I share the highlights of my final 2 days onboard Ruby Princess to Alaska with my mom. On day 6 we docked in our last port of Ketchikan and our final day was at sea on the…
-
Days 3-5 on Ruby Princess: Juneau, Skagway & Glacier Bay National Park
In this video I share the highlights of days 3-5 on our Alaska cruise aboard Ruby Princess, including Mendenhall Glacier National Park, the Goldbelt Tram, the White Pass Railway and Glacier Bay National Park. I also share how things are…
-
First impressions of Ruby Princess on the way to Alaska
In this video I share first impressions of my cruise on Ruby Princess to Alaska. This is a special cruise for me with many firsts, including sailing with my mom for the first time. More about Ruby Princess
-
Sun Princess 101: How to navigate this confusing new ship
Sun Princess is very different compared to other Princess ships …and very confusing. If you’re used to Royal or Grand class ships, there’s a huge learning curve when it comes to the layout. The buffet’s moved to the middle of…
-
Daily programs on Ruby Princess
Here are the daily programs from my 7 day cruise to Alaska (including Glacier Bay National Park) on Ruby Princess in July 2024. More about Ruby Princess What’s new
-
Main dining room menus on Ruby Princess
Here are the main dining room menus from my cruise to Alaska on Ruby Princess in July 2024 with photos of what we ordered. Day 1 (lunch) Day 1 (dinner) Day 2 Day 4 Day 5 (breakfast) Day 6 Day…
-
My top 10 ways to save time and money after 40 cruises
After 40 cruises on 3 continents, I’ve learned to use several tools that help me save hundreds of dollars on every cruise, avoid several hours of waiting in airport and port lineups while getting free perks throughout every trip like…