Escape to the Caribbean: Shipwrecks, Tenders, and Painkillers
Back in late June, my wife and I did something brand new—a “side by side” cruise. First, we sailed on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise out […]
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Lovely Cruise: Sailing on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
Last month, my wife and I set sail aboard one of the most talked-about cruise ships currently operating: Margaritaville at Sea Paradise. Famously known as […]
Beloved Captain Michele Bartolomei Dies Suddenly Aboard Diamond Princess
Captain Michele Bartolomei, a beloved and respected cruise ship captain commanding Diamond Princess, suddenly passed away in the early morning of May 19, 2025. The […]
Blazing Star: The Loss of the Angelina Lauro
Greetings from the US Virgin Islands! My wife and I are on a Caribbean cruise aboard the Norwegian Escape this week, and today we’re in […]
Why I Want to Sail on This 34-Year-Old Cruise Ship
“Why?” “That should be…interesting.” “Really?” “Eww.” These are just a few of the responses I’ve gotten when I’ve said that we’re sailing on the 34-year-old […]
Book Review: Making Waves by Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is a “badass CEO” who changed Celebrity Cruises and — as a result — the entire cruise industry. In her autobiography, Making Waves, […]
Captain Kate McCue Leaves Celebrity Cruises
On February 24, 2025, Captain Kate McCue announced that she was leaving Celebrity Cruises. It was a complete shock to the cruise world. Captain Kate […]
In Memory of Bug Naked (2016-2024)
On December 27, 2024, Celebrity Cruises’ Captain Kate McCue announced that her famous feline companion Bug Naked had suddenly and unexpectedly passed away the previous day. My heart broke instantly.
The Top Five Most Beautiful Modern Cruise Ships
I know it’s popular for ocean liner aficionados to hate on cruise ships. I get it. Cruise ships often don’t have the clean, graceful lines […]
Cruise Mode: August 2024
Hey there! Long time no see! I sincerely apologize for the lack of posts lately. Life has been nuts since the end of June. Between […]