Maiden voyages are always neat, usually full of swag, and interesting when you're among the first to see a new ship. This time is really special, though, because Icon of the Seas isn't just the largest cruise ship ever built, but she introduces many new concepts to Royal Caribbean's offering. read more
MSC Cruises may be a new name to Americans, but they're a major player in Europe, and the third or fourth largest cruise line in the world by passenger volume. They're known for their flashy new ships and European styling, and the World America is the first sister ship to the World Europa - both of which are 216k GT beasts, carrying a maximum of nearly 6,800 guests! We're onboard for World America's very first cruise, and if you've ever wanted to check out a maiden voyage this is a great opportunity. Prices are surprisingly low for a maiden, and the ship will hav read more
Looking to get away on an adults-only cruise of fun and relaxation, visiting places in the Caribbean you probably haven't explored yet? We'll be on this group cruise, hosted by our friend Mike, from Touring and Cruise (formerly known as TouringPlans Travel). Like on other group cruises we're involved with there will be extra fun and value on this cruise. read more
Since touring Carnival Mardi Gras (sister ship to Celebration) we were so impressed that we knew we needed to check her out for a proper cruise. I promise, these new Excel Class ships are NOTHING like you've ever seen (from Carnival or anyone else). Celebration and her sister aren't just the largest ships Carnival offers, but they have some truly innovative and wonderful features. In addition to Bolt, the first roller coaster... read more
It's been seven years since we cruised Alaska, and because we enjoyed our recent Norwegian Prima sailing so much (check out the vlog here) we've decided to try out Norwegian Encore, a Breakaway-Plus class ship from NCL. We'll be sailing round trip from Seattle, with stops in Juneau, Skagway, a scenic tour of Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, and Victoria (BC). Our Mt Roberts tram ride and hike, along with our day in Vict read more
This is a special one, because it's a CruiseHabit Group Cruise. That means special events and value adds. For example, on the recent Scarlet Lady Group Cruise, we included additional onboard credit, an all-inclusive beach day/shore excursion, a secret magic show in an off-limits area of the ship, a custom bar crawl, and more. - Join Us! read more