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Trip reports, honest reviews, and points & miles news from around the world — written after actually staying, sailing, and flying.
MSC Seashore Review: A Modern Mega Ship from Port Canaveral
A full MSC Seashore review: the EVO-class ship from Port Canaveral, the MSC Yacht Club, dining, slides, Ocean Cay, the deck plan and best cabins, and how to book for less.
MSC Seascape Review: Is the MSC Yacht Club Worth It?
My MSC Seascape review and MSC Yacht Club experience: the complimentary suite upgrade, Ocean Cay, dining, the deck plan and best cabins, and Galveston sailings.
MSC Divina Review: Glam, Value, and an F1 Simulator
A full MSC Divina review: the Fantasia-class ship, the F1 simulator, the Swarovski staircases, the MSC Yacht Club, dining, deck plan and cabins, and how to book for less.
Mariner of the Seas Review: A Great Short-Getaway Ship
A full Mariner of the Seas review for 2026: the amplified Voyager-class ship, short Bahamas and CocoCay getaways from Port Canaveral, the slides, Sky Pad, dining, best cabins, deck plan, and how to book for less.
Majestic Princess Review: A Royal-Class Ship Built for Comfort
A full Majestic Princess review: the Royal-class ship, SeaWalk and SkyWalk, Crown Grill and Sabatini's dining, best cabins and deck plan, 2026 itineraries, OceanMedallion, and how to book Princess Plus or Premier for less.
Jewel of the Seas Review: A Bright Radiance-Class Ship from Fort Lauderdale
A full Jewel of the Seas review for 2026: the glass-walled Radiance-class ship from Fort Lauderdale, the dining, bars, entertainment, best cabins, deck plan tips, embarkation, itinerary, and how to book for less.
Freedom of the Seas Review: An Amplified Royal Caribbean Favorite
A full Freedom of the Seas review for 2026: the amplified Freedom-class ship from Miami, the Perfect Storm slides, FlowRider, dining, best cabins, deck plan tips, and how to book this Royal Caribbean ship for less.
Celebrity Solstice Review: Premium Cruising on a Freshly Refit Ship
A full Celebrity Solstice review after her 2026 refit: the new Lawn Club, Trattoria Rossa and Fine Cut, The Retreat, AquaClass and Blu, best cabins, deck plan, Alaska and West Coast itineraries, and how to book for less.
Carnival Valor Review: Easy Caribbean Cruising from New Orleans
A full Carnival Valor review: the Conquest-class ship sailing short Western Caribbean cruises from New Orleans, with a new WaterWorks aqua park after the 2025 dry dock, plus dining, deck plan, best cabins, and how to book for less.
Carnival Miracle Review: The Spirit-Class Ship That Sails the Routes the Big Ships Cannot
A full Carnival Miracle review: the Spirit-class ship with its fantasy-themed decor, Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico itineraries from the West Coast, the dining, deck plan, best cabins, and how to book for less.
Carnival Luminosa Review: The Former Costa Ship Sailing Alaska and Australia
A full Carnival Luminosa review: the former Costa ship now sailing Alaska from Seattle and Australia from Brisbane. Cabins, dining, deck plan, best cabins, 2026 itineraries, and how to book for less.
Caribbean Princess Review: A Grand-Class Workhorse That Still Delivers
A full Caribbean Princess review: the Grand-class Princess workhorse, the Piazza, Crown Grill and Sabatini's dining, best cabins and deck plan, 2026 Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, OceanMedallion, and how to book Princess Plus for less.
Disney Magic Review: Our 3-Night Sailing from Fort Lauderdale
An honest Disney Magic review from my 3-night sailing to Lookout Cay and Nassau: our stateroom, the food, the shows, Palo, and how the oldest Disney ship holds up.
Utopia of the Seas Review: What To Know Before You Sail
Utopia of the Seas review and full tour. Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis-class giant runs 3- and 4-night cruises from Port Canaveral. What to know before you sail.
