I haven’t posted as much as I would like, mainly because life, travel, editing, and keeping up with everything has been a lot. But I definitely haven’t forgotten about this community, and I want to start bringing more useful cruise updates back in here again.🛳️ Perfect timing too, because in early July I will be back where I belong, on a cruise ship.🛳️ I am heading to the Norwegian Fjords on the newly revamped Liberty of the Seas, and I’m going to use the trip to share as much helpful, real-time content as I can inside this group. I have done the Fjords before, but this will be my first time doing them on Liberty since her revamp, so I am really interested to compare the experience. This is always such a different kind of cruise to a warm-weather sailing. It’s scenic, colder, packing is different, ports are different, and the whole pace of the cruise feels very different from a Caribbean or Med itinerary. While I am onboard, I will share updates on: • What Liberty of the Seas is like after the revamp • What the ship feels like day to day • Food, entertainment, cabins, and onboard tips • Norwegian Fjords port days • What I pack and what I wish I packed • Anything that surprised me • The little practical things that make a cruise easier If you have done the Fjords, what is one thing you think people should know before they go?👇 And if you haven’t, what would you want me to check out while I’m onboard? I will use your questions to guide what I post when I’m on the ship.😊

Royal Caribbean has now opened Royal Beach Club Santorini, and I am really interested to see what people think of this one.🇬🇷 It is their first beach club in Europe, and it is part of the Ultimate Santorini Day excursion, so you get Oia, Fira and then time at the beach club with transport, loungers, Wi-Fi, food and drinks included.🍽️🍹 I can see why this will appeal to a lot of people because Santorini can be a stressful port if you are trying to do everything yourself, especially with crowds, queues and limited time. Having something organised could make the day feel a lot easier. But I also know some people won’t love the idea of Santorini becoming another “beach club” style cruise stop, especially when part of the appeal is exploring the island properly. It is a beautiful island, I am really torn on this one! Would you book it, or would you rather do Santorini yourself?🇬🇷

If you are not familiar, wave season runs January to March. It is when cruise lines release their biggest deals of the year to fill ships. We are halfway through it right now. Have you booked anything during wave season this year? Or do you book at a different time of year?🛳️

We have got a growing community here and I am curious where everyone’s loyalty sits (or doesn’t).😅 If your loyalty does sit with one cruise line, it would be great to know why!👇 Or, if I have not mentioned your cruise line, pop it in the comments below!☺️👇

Royal just announced two firm ship orders (with options for four more). First ship arrives 2029. No details yet on size or itineraries, just that it is “a bold new concept” designed to take guests to “breathtaking destinations around the world.” Speculation has been building for years that these will be smaller ships for Europe, Alaska, and Asia. We will have to wait and see.👀 What do you want Discovery Class to be? Smaller ships for more unique ports? Or a mega-ship packed with features?! Let me know below👇