Welcome to our cruise hub! We’ve been sailing since the late 1980s, and over the years cruising has become one of our favorite ways to explore the world. From weekend getaways in the Caribbean to bucket-list journeys across Europe & Australia, we love sharing insider tips, loyalty hacks, and full trip reports to help you make the most of your time at sea.
Whether you’re planning your very first sailing or you’re a seasoned cruiser, this section of our site is designed to guide you:
🚢 Browse by Cruise Line
Looking for details on a specific line or ship? We’ve organized all of our reviews and tips by cruise line so you can dive right into the ships you’re interested in.
- Royal Caribbean – Our go-to line for casino comps, loyalty perks, and mega-ship fun.
- Celebrity Cruises – We’ve only sailed once, but we’ll share our first-hand experience from when Celebrity resumed cruising post-Covid.
- Carnival Cruises – We’ve cruised Carnival a few times and will give you an honest take on how we felt it compared to other lines.
- NCL Cruises – My first-ever cruise back in the late 80’s was with NCL, and it’s where my cruising journey began.
- Margaritaville – Guest content from a family travel agent coming soon.
- Viking Ocean – Still on our bucket list, but it’s our dream line for a once-in-a-lifetime world cruise.
🎰 Casino & Loyalty Perks
One of the reasons we cruise so often (and so affordably) is because of casino comps and loyalty programs. We share how to maximize Casino Royale Prime perks, Crown & Anchor benefits, and NextCruise offers so you can stretch your vacation budget further.
🌍 Why We Cruise
For us, cruising is more than just a vacation—it’s a lifestyle. We love the mix of relaxation and adventure, the friendships made onboard, and the chance to wake up somewhere new each morning. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to plan smarter, cruise cheaper, and enjoy every moment at sea.
But cruising isn’t the only way we love to travel. We also take land-based vacations where we continue our theme of “travel farther for less.” Whether it’s road trips, national parks, or international getaways, you’ll find that same smart-travel mindset across all of our adventures.
📖 Read Our Trip Reports
We don’t just cruise—we document the journey! Each trip report includes day-by-day blogs, photos, gambling reports and highlights from the ship and ports.