REVIEW / I've Found THE Absolute Best Cruises For Your Bucket List / Tips For Travellers

I've been on 100 cruises and found that there are 11 that are so remarkable, memorable, and enjoyable that I suggest you beg, steal, borrow or more sensibly (like me) scrimp and save to do as many of these as you can! Spoiler: 2 of the most popular are not in the best list!

TIPS / Can you change passenger names on cruise bookings?

REVIEW FOOD / We try Royal Caribbean's NEW Controversial Menus /

Royal Caribbean have ripped up the old main dining room menus and replaced them with some very controversial ones. Is the food bad as people are saying, and is this just a cost-cutting exercise? We are onboard Symphony of the Seas for 12 nights - join us as we try each menu and give our honest and brutal opinion!

TIPS / Cruising South America Wasn’t What I Expected (Or Planned) / Tips For Travellers

I cruised around the base of South America for 14 nights on Holland America Oosterdam, and in this video, I explore all the things I wish I had been told me before going that would have meant I was better prepared and got even more from the trip.

TOUR / Celebrity Beyond | Full Walkthrough Ship Tour & Review | New Ship 2023 | Celebrity Cruises

REVIEW / Boarding Symphony of the Seas - THE Ultimate Guide to Embarkation Day

REVIEW / Holland America Line MS Noordam Ultimate Ship Tour - The PERFECT size cruise ship? / Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)

Come with us as we take you around Holland America Line's beautiful mid-size cruise ship MS Noordam. We'll show you all the public areas in beautiful detail and give you a few little opinions along the way. Is Noordam the perfect size cruise ship? Come aboard with us and find out!

REVIEW / Holland America was NOT what we Expected! (Our HONEST Full Review)

JJ Cruise News today, we tell you our honest review of Holland America Line after our first cruise on the Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam Cruise Ship, the new Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam cruise ship Pinnacle class! We had a lot of expectations for our first Holland America Cruise but our first cruise was NOT what we expected! Join us as we review all of our time onboard our Holland America Line cruise ship, Nieuw Statendam! The Holland America Line Cruise Ship we sailed on is part of the Biggest Cruise Ship Class for HAL, Pinnacle Class, Holland America Line’s Largest cruise ship class. We were so excited to be able to climb onboard our first Holland America Cruise! However, there are things we wish we would have known regarding Holland America’s Passengers when it comes to age, demographics, the vibe onboard, what it is like onboard a Holland America Cruise Ship including the food, the drinks, the music walk and entertainment, the activities, excursions, prices, staterooms, ship design, pool deck, and overall service on our cruise! We sailed on our first Holland America Line Cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Cruise Port onboard Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam Cruise Ship for my Caribbean Cruise. We tell who Holland America is for and if we will ever sail Holland America again.

NEWS / Royal Makes BIG MISTAKE… Again (OVERSOLD CRUISE)

REVIEW / The Retreat on Celebrity Beyond - Improved and Expanded, is Suite Class Worth It?

We sailed on Celebrity Beyond in Suite Class and spent a lot of time in their new, much expanded suite only area called The Retreat. What are the brand new Retreat areas like? What is the exclusive dining like? We review the restaurants Luminae and Blu and also the new Lounge and Sundeck and give you our verd

Way Too Many Cruisers Make These Cruise Dining Mistakes..

In this video I look at the 8 cruise dining mistakes I keep seeing my fellow cruise passengers make these days. As things are changing constantly, it is easy to slip out, get caught out and not quite get dining right.

TIPS / 6 Game-Changing “Cruise Weapons” That Transform My Cruises! / Tips For Travellers

There are 6 “secret weapons” (hacks and tricks) I saw smart cruisers use before cruise that since I used have improved my cruises, and saved me money too. I thought it was time to share these so you can also try them out and see of they make a big difference too.

REVIEW / We Tested the 9 Newest Cruise Ships in the World - Here's How they Ranked! /

We sailed on 9 of the newest cruise ships of the year. Now, we are back to tell you how they rank on 15 categories. From quick service dining, to entertainment, staterooms, and more, we have the best cruise ships based on our first hand experiences cruising in 2022!

NEWS / Cruise News - Ship Breaks Down During Cruise, Viking Gets a New Ship /

Passengers on the NCL Sun are uncertain of the future of their cruise. They have been stuck in Columbia as the repairs are being doing to the ship. NCL Bliss is celebrating an anniversary. Viking cruises takes ownership of a new ship and they receive a medal from a opening North American cruise port. Plus a peek at my visit to Invergordon, Inverness, and Loch Ness.

NEWS /Icon of the Seas floated out of the shipyard for the first time /

TIPS / Best things to bring on a cruise under $10 I always regret forgetting to bring / Royal Caribbean Blog

NEWS / Carnival Makes Food Changes That Guest Aren’t Happy About (MY RANT) / The Shiplife 193K

SHIP REVIEW / Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship 2023 | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad & Ugly / JJ Cruise

In our JJ Cruise News today, Celebrity Cruises classic cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Review 2023! Like the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Wonder of the Seas Cruise ship for Royal Caribbean, the classic Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship is one Celebrity Cruises cruise ships overseas in 2023! We share our Honest Full Review of Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship 2023 for our Transpacific Cruise and Australia Cruise! We tell you the Good, the Bad, and the UGLY of Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Eclipse 2023!

PORTS / A Walk Through Limassol, Cyprus by Celebrity Cruises (Why I Wasn't A Fan)

I recently visited Limassol, Cyprus with Celebrity Cruises and took a shore excursion. I was onboard Celebrity Apex and chose the Walk Through Limassol shore excursion through the cruise line. I set sail on the Celebrity Apex in Rome, Italy (Civitavecchia) for a 12-night cruise to the Eastern Mediterranean. This was my second time on Celebrity Apex, which was my first cruise with Celebrity Cruises back in 2021. This time I was headed to Greece, Turkey, Israel, and Cyprus on this exciting voyage on Celebrity Apex.

NEWS / Royal Caribbean created new kinds of cabins for Icon of the Seas / Royal Caribbean Blog

TIPS / Going On 100 Cruises Taught Me 7 CRUCIAL Cruise Tricks / Tips For Travellers

TIPS / 11 reasons to get as early a check-in time as possible for your cruise / Royal Caribbean Blog

The earlier you get onboard your cruise, the more quickly you can start the vacation you’ve been dreaming about for so long. Here are the top 11 reasons to get as early a check-in time as possible for your cruise.

TIPS / 13 *NEW* Amazon Cruise Must-Haves (I'm packing now!) /

New travel essentials to pack for a cruise vacation! These cruise must-haves are genius items to bring on a Caribbean cruise. From new beach bags to packing items to make getting ready for a cruise easier, these travel gadgets and cruise essentials are new Amazon finds I'm packing for my cruise.

NEWS / Carnival Cruise Passenger Dies, Icebergs Disrupt Cruise and More / La Lido Loca

Tragedy has struck a Carnival cruise. A cruise passenger from the Carnival Sunrise has passed away. Icebergs and bad weather have impacted the transatlantic sailing of the NCL Dawn. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 was forced to cancel two cruise because of technical difficulties and Carnival is making a food change. WPT to launch first poker room at sea.

NEWS / Man Smokes, Watches Inappropriate Videos, & "More" on Ratatouille Ride, Guests Bathe in Fountain / WDW News Today

Should You Book Direct With Cruise Lines?

FYI / Boarding Symphony of the Seas - THE Ultimate Guide to Embarkation Day / Cruise With Ben and David

30 Big Dining Mistakes to Avoid on a Cruise

SHIP REVIEW / I Took A Cruise On The World’s MOST EXPENSIVE Cruise Ship (I WAS BLOWN AWAY) - The Shiplife

All The Things To Do As Soon as You Get to Your Cruise Cabin!

From meeting your stateroom attendant to decorating your cabin door, here are 15 things to do as soon as you get to your cruise cabin.

FYI / Celebrity Cruises Stateroom Categories - Confused? All included or a la carte?

Celebrity Cruises has several categories of staterooms with several levels and types for each. Inside / Ocean View vs Balcony & Suites!. Which staterooms default to the All Included promo and which ones require upgrading?

PORTS - EXCURSIONS / I Made An Expensive Mistake In My Least Favorite Cruise Port

NEWS / Aggressive Passengers Act Up On Cruise Excursion / La Lido Loca

Nothing like cruise passengers behaving badly. On a recent port stop in Dover I encountered some interesting behavior during a cruise excursion triggered by a simple mistake. Let's talk about it.

NEWS / DeSantis Suggests a Prison for Reedy Creek Property, Pride Nite Coming to Disneyland & More

In this episode, Governor Ronald Dion DeSantis fires back at Disney, once again, dropping the tolls but keeping taxes and adding on state ride inspections along with potential uses for Reedy Creek property like a prison, Pride Nite is coming to Disneyland Park, Splash Mountain at Disneyland has an official closing date, and more.

We sailed our first Transpacific Cruise 2023 | Our Honest Full Review | The Good, Bad and Ugly

In our JJ Cruise News today, just like the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Wonder of the Seas Cruise did in 2022, we sailed on our First Transpacific Cruise 2023! We share our First Impressions of our Transpacific Cruise onboard the Celebrity Eclipse Cruise Ship 2023! We tell you the Good, the Bad, and the UGLY of our first Transpacific Cruise Review 2023!

I Took An “ADULT ONLY” Cruise That Had A Tragedy Take Place On The First Day

Royal Caribbean check in process guide!

How does a cheap Celebrity cruise compare to Royal Caribbean?

Celebrity Just Canceled My Cruise (And Why They Might Cancel Yours!)

Celebrity just canceled my upcoming cruise and they might have canceled yours too! Celebrity Cruises has announced numerous cancellations for Celebrity Millennium sailing in Japan this Fall and into the Spring of 2024. Celebrity Cruises has oversold Celebrity Millennium and my upcoming cruise to Japan was impacted by the cruise cancellations. This latest cruise news will tell you all about Celebrity Cruises' recent cancellations.

REVIEW / My (Very Honest) Review of CELEBRITY SUMMIT - Is This Ship Too Old?!

In my very honest review of Celebrity Summit, I tell you all about the third oldest cruise ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet. Celebrity Summit was sailing from Miami, Florida on a 4-day cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. In this Celebrity Summit review, I will tell you all about the cruise ship, food, entertainment, ports, and service. I was able to dine at a couple of specialty dining venues onboard Celebrity Summit, including Tuscan Grille and Sushi on 5. I give my food review of these and the main dining room, Oceanview Cafe, and more.

SHIP TOUR / Disney Dream Full Ship Tour 2023

In this tour of the Disney Dream, we'll take you on a journey through all the incredible features of this magnificent ship. From the luxurious public areas to the thrilling entertainment options, you'll discover why the Disney Dream is the ultimate destination for families looking for a magical vacation experience. Explore the ship's impressive design, with attention to detail and unique Disney touches in every corner. Discover the variety of onboard restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining experiences, and indulge in delicious cuisine from around the world. Experience the world-class entertainment on offer, including Broadway-style shows and thrilling water coasters. Meet your favorite Disney characters, from classic favorites to the newest additions, and make unforgettable memories with your family.

I Cruised Disney To See Why It Costs So Much. Here’s What I Found

A Disney cruise can cost two- or three-times more than resort family lines, like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, or Norwegian Cruise Lines, and often 40% more than other premium lines, like Celebrity, which Disney is more like. Is it worth it.....??

MAJESTIC PRINCESS | FULL SHIP TOUR - 2023

My LIVE CRUISE Q&A with Special Guest @ChrisFrameOfficial Saturday 15 April 2023

LIVE Cruise Q&A and chat with Special Guest, cruise ship enrichment speaker, maritime historian and Cunard expert @ChrisFrameOfficial Saturday 15 April 4pm UK / 11AM EST / 8am PST

I Just Spent 7 Days Crossing the Atlantic Ocean on a Cruise Ship

I just spent 7 days crossing the Atlantic on the Holland American Line cruise ship MS Rotterdam. This is my first transatlantic cruise and I was curious going in would I be impacted by rough seas and would I be bored. Here is a quick breakdown of what the last 7 days at seas has been like.

My First Day On Board The Most Beautiful Cruise Ship In The World (CELEBRITY BEYOND)

13 Ridiculous Time Wasters All Cruisers MUST Avoid!

These cruise tips & tricks will help you to avoid these cruise time wasters, that could impact how you enjoy your cruise holiday. Not only do we share what time wasting mistakes to avoid on a cruise, but I share the cruise travel tips you need to have a better cruise!

Best things to bring on a cruise under $10 I always regret forgetting to bring

Staying in the LARGEST SUITE Onboard Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas - Royal Suite Cruise Vlog

Today we board Liberty of the Seas and tour the largest suite onboard, the Royal Suite! Room 1640. We find out all about our Royal Caribbean suite perks, and check out our private hot tub on our balcony. Then we do a ship tour and check out the unique tidal wave water slide. This is Day 1 of our 2023 cruise vlog.

I've booked my first Celebrity cruise!

CRUISE NEWS - Cruise Entertainer Grabs Passenger Camera, Royal Changes Itinerary, Big Princess News

Major passport crunch as backlog grows | GMA

Millions of Americans hoping to travel abroad are instead stuck in limbo in a mounting backlog of passport applications.

Celebrity Makes BIG CHANGES to 2023 Cruises (You Will PAY More $$$)

Celebrity Cruises has recently made a number of BIG changes onboard their cruise ships that will impact your 2023 cruises and cost you more money overall. Price increases for sailings, the removal of Always Included, drink package cost increases, and food availability have all been changes recently implemented by the cruise line. Celebrity Cruises is one of the top cruise lines in the United States with 3 of their new ships, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Beyond, being regarded as some of the best cruise ships in the world.

HUGE PROBLEMS Boarding the Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas for Transatlantic Voyage, March 2023

The Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas was the largest cruise ship in the world when it was launched, and it has just set a new World Record! Our transatlantic voyage from Miami to Barcelona started off on somewhat of a sour note because of huge lines and chaos at the port in Miami!

Cruise CEOs Paid Millions During the Shutdown | Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival Cruise News

We reported in the cruise news that Frank Del Rio was the last of the cruise shutdown CEOs to step down. That mean we have new leader in charge of Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holding. Richard Fain, Arnold Donald, and Frank Del Rio made millions during the shutdown while their companies lost billions. Were the cruise CEOs forced out? Where the cruise CEOs overpaid? I sit dow with Doug Parker of Cruise Radio to talk about all of this.

Popular Cruise Ships With Very Surprising Histories!

When I found out by chance a well-known cruise ship I was on had a murky past I decided find out if any other popular cruise ships that I have been, or plan to go on, also have crazy, mysterious or weird hidden unspoken pasts. These are six of the craziest I came across.

SEA SICK on Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Cruise from Miami to Barcelona

There is a myth that you will not feel the motion of the ocean on the big cruise ships, such as the NCL Prima or Royal Caribbean's Oasis class of ships. Unfortunately, this is only half true! While you may feel it less when cruising on a big ship, you will STILL FEEL IT. On our transatlantic crossing from Miami to Barcelona in March of 2023, we definitely felt the waves and I even got a little bit sea sick!

Making An Icon | Episode 7: Next Level Accommodations

March 2023 – From families to couples, to groups of friends, every type of vacationer can make memories their way every day on Royal Caribbean’s #IconoftheSeas, even when it comes to where they stay. In “Making an Icon: Creating Next-level Accommodations,” the experts walk through the longest timeframe the cruise line’s ever dedicated to designing the perfect homebase, 28 different types, for everyone. Discover details about the research, design and construction of the rooms on the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation, where every detail was scrutinized to create more categories for families, more layouts with ocean views and more space for groups of three, four, five and more.

Cruise Passengers Sick on Multiple Ships - Cruise News

Carnival Coporation and Royal Caribbean Group cruise ships have been investigated for Norovirus after cruise passengers presented with symptons. The CDC has confirmed Norovirus outbreaks on 3 cruise ships that sailed in March. Norovirus has been confirmed on Celerbrity Equinox, Celebrity Constellation, and the Ruby Princess. In this show, I talk what Norovirus is, how Norovirus spreads, and how to present against Norovirus. Let's tlak about it.