I was lucky enough to be able to sail on two Royal Caribbean cruises within a relatively short period of time. These two cruises consisted of the Eastern Caribbean on Harmony of the Seas, and the Southern Caribbean on Odyssey of the Seas. The nice thing about experiencing these two ships is that they are part of two different classes. Royal Caribbean separates their ships into classes. Ships that belong to the same class are designed very similarly with only minor differences

Taking your first cruise can be an incredibly exciting experience. It can also be quite daunting, especially if you aren’t sure what to expect. That’s why it’s important to do your research and plan ahead to ensure that your first cruise is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Here are a few tips and tricks that will help make your first cruise go smoothly. Research Your Destination Before you set sail, make sure you do your search on the destination you’re visiting. Read u

When many people think of an Alaskan cruise, they think of freezing-cold weather, glaciers, and bears. Of course, visitors are likely to experience all of the above on an Alaskan cruise, but there is so much more to expect and appreciate! Expect to see a wide variety of wildlife. Not only will you have an opportunity to spot bears, but you may also encounter rare deer, exotic seabirds, moose, bald eagles, Alaskan salmon, harbor seals, and even humpback whales! Expect ample co

First-time cruiser? I’m sure you’ve got a million of questions, but there’s no need to lose sleep wondering about how it will all go. I am here to help! Here’s what you need to know about getting on and off the cruise ship. Embarkation This is the process used by cruise ships to verify everyone who will be sailing with them. Most likely, you will have a time slot at which you will be scheduled to arrive. Drop off your luggage with the porters. It will be scanned by security a

Do you enjoy traveling to multiple destinations but just hate the thought of having to unpack multiple times? Perhaps an ocean cruise is for you! Except for river cruises, what other type of travel allows you to visit different countries and/or destinations while only unpacking once? However, many people will not consider an ocean cruise due to misconceptions they have about them. These are the typical reasons why travelers won’t give an ocean cruise any consideration and why