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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.
Quantum of the Seas Review: Does a Mega Ship Work for a 2-Night Weekend?
An honest Quantum of the Seas review from my 2-night sailing out of LA to Ensenada: the North Star, SeaPlex, my balcony cabin, dining, deck plan tips, and 2026 Alaska.
Ovation of the Seas Review: My 3-Night Sailing from Los Angeles
An honest Ovation of the Seas review from my sailing out of LA: North Star, iFly, SeaPlex, virtual-balcony cabins, dining, the 2026 Amplification, and Alaska itineraries.
Radiance of the Seas Review: The Glass Ship Built for Scenery
A full Radiance of the Seas review: the glass-walled Radiance-class ship built for Alaska, dining including Samba Grill, bars, best cabins, deck plan, embarkation, and 2026 itineraries.
Allure of the Seas Review: What I Found On Board, and What Changed After the Amplification
My Allure of the Seas review from sailing her before the $100M 2025 amplification, plus everything that changed after: new slides, dining, deck plan, and best cabins.
Disney Dream Review: What You Need To Know Before You Sail
My Disney Dream review: rotational dining, Remy and Palo, the AquaDuck, the District, best staterooms and deck plan, plus Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay cabanas.
Oasis of the Seas Review: What You Need To Know Before You Sail
My Oasis of the Seas review after sailing the original Oasis-class ship: the 2019 amplification, dining, bars, shows, the deck plan and best cabins, and how to save.
Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Guide | Disney's Newest Private Destination
A full Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point guide: what's free vs paid at Disney's newest Bahamas destination on Eleuthera, the beaches, cabanas, food, excursions, and vs Castaway Cay.
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Review: The Adults-Only Cruise Done Right
A full Scarlet Lady review for 2026: Virgin Voyages' adults-only ship from Miami, what's included, the dining, the cabins, the Bimini Beach Club, the vibe, and how to book this grown-up cruise for less.