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You might be thinking about your next vacation and wondering how to plan an Alaska Cruise. Alaska is such a bucket list destination and the perfect vacation for a family, multigenerational trip, couples, and adventurous honeymooners. But there are so many factors to consider when planning an Alaska cruise, so keep reading for some preliminary information to help you get started planning your Alaskan adventure.

Harmony Skillman, Cruise Travel Agent in Glacier Bay Alaska on the HAL Koningsdam

How to Plan an Alaska Cruise

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MSC is the largest cruise company in Europe, and other parts of the world, and in the last 5 years, this cruise line has been trying to break into the North American market. MSC offers gorgeous ships, exotic itineraries at a fantastic price for all guests, but they also have perfected the ship within a ship experience with their yacht club. This is mass market cruising at its absolute best, and I’m excited to introduce you to MSC’s yacht club.

MSC Yacht Club

Everything you Need to Know about the MSC Yacht Club

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Last week, my family had the most fun sailing on the worlds largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the seas. This ship just started service in January 2024, and is sailing week long itineraries out of Miami, Florida. I know in our area there has been a ton of commercials for the ship and lots of posts on social media, but is the Icon of the Seas really worth the hype and the high price tag? Keep reading to find out my thoughts and my full Icon of the Seas review.

Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas Review: Is the new Royal Caribbean Ship Worth the Hype?

 

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Last week I had the honor of being invited to an overnight on the Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity’s third Edge Class Ship. She just arrived in North America, to New York City, after a full summer sailing the Mediterranean in Europe. I was only on board for one night, but I got to explore every bit of this incredible ship (and meet Captain Kate McCue), and can’t wait to share with you. Keep reading for my full Celebrity Beyond Review.

Celebrity Beyond
photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

I was invited to stay on this industry overnight. As always, all opinions are my own.

Celebrity Cruise Line: Celebrity Beyond Review

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Last week I had the honor of being invited on one of the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima inaugural sailings. This was a pre-revenue sailing, for travel trade and press only. We spent four nights on the NCL Prima, and sailed from New York City, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, (and back) and I got to explore every nook and cranny of this incredible ship! Keep reading for my full NCL Prima review!

Norwegian Prima
Photo courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line

I was invited to sail on this industry inaugural sailing. As always, all opinions are my own.

NCL PRIMA REVIEW: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship

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I just got off a 3-day Disney Wish cruise and it was phenomenal! This is Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship and I really loved this sailing. I’m so excited to share with you 7 reasons to sail on the Disney Wish and my Disney Wish Review and thoughts with you. Hopefully this will help you decide if you want to sail on the Disney Wish!

Disney Cruise Line Disney Wish Parked in Nassau Bahamas

7 Reasons to Sail on the Disney Wish

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This February, my family had a great vacation aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas! Anthem of the Seas is a fabulous ship for a family vacation, sailing great itineraries year round. I love cruising and am so excited to share my full Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas ship review with you.

Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas Ship Review

 

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Anthem of the Seas Ship Review

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The Scarlet Lady has recently set sail! Back in September 2021, I had the pleasure of touring her from top to bottom, spending an incredible day aboard this new, adults only cruise ship. Last week, I finally got to sail on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady on a 5-night Dominican Daze itinerary. I was super impressed with all the staterooms, suites, food, and amenities on board the Scarlet Lady and cannot wait to share my full review with you.

Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady Ship Tour

 

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Cruising is one of my favorite vacations and with sailing paused for over a year, I was so excited to finally be back at sea! My first cruise in 2021 was aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam and it was a great sailing. Our itinerary was a seven night cruise, round trip out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The Nieuw Amsterdam is a beautiful ship, and Holland America is a fantastic cruise line. I know you will love sailing with HAL and I am so excited to share my full Nieuw Amsterdam Review with you!

Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Full Ship Review

I was invited to sail on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam with a group of agents to learn more about the brand and the healthy return to sea. As always, all opinions are my own.

 

Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam – Full Ship Review

 

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The world of ocean cruising is about to be turned upside down – and I am here for it! In October 2021, after MANY months of anticipation, Virgin Voyages, an adults-only cruise line, will be setting sail with its first ship, the Scarlet Lady. But you might be wondering, what is Virgin Voyages and how is this new cruise line different?

Virgin Voyages, New Adults Only Cruise Line

A New Adults only Cruise Line: Virgin Voyages

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