Some cruises are about the ship. Some cruises are about the ports. And some cruises are about realizing that a trip does not have to be long, expensive, or packed with paid excursions to feel like a really good travel decision. Our 5-night Norwegian Bliss repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver in April 2026…
Cruise specialty dining sounds simple until you actually have to decide where to use the credit. Do you go familiar? Do you pick the steakhouse? Or do you try something a little outside your comfort zone? On our April 2026 Norwegian Bliss repositioning cruise, we finally tried Le Bistro for the first time. Since we…
Everyone talks about getting to Butchart Gardens when you stop in Victoria. And to be fair — it’s absolutely worth it. But what really stood out to us on our recent sailing aboard the Norwegian Bliss… was how the second half of the day ended up being just as good as the main attraction. Planning…
Victoria, British Columbia is one of those cruise ports that can feel like an afterthought… until you realize what you can do with the right timing. On our recent sailing aboard the Norwegian Bliss from Los Angeles to Vancouver, we got something a lot of cruises don’t offer: A long port day and an overnight…
Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Free at Sea” offer sounds simple: pick a few perks, get more value, enjoy your cruise. But like most things in travel, the real value depends on how you use it. We’ve sailed Norwegian multiple times — including our recent Norwegian Bliss repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver — and we’ve…
On a Norwegian Bliss sailing, the daily Freestyle Daily is the best way to see everything happening onboard—from activities and entertainment to dining hours and venue schedules. For this cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver, we saved each day’s schedule and reviewed them after the trip to get a clearer picture of what was actually…
Important note: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial professional before making investment decisions. Many cruisers don’t realize that owning stock in a cruise company can come with a travel perk: free onboard credit on your cruise….
On a Norwegian Dawn sailing, the daily Freestyle Daily schedule is the best way to see everything happening onboard—from activities and entertainment to dining hours and venue schedules. During our 4-day Bahamas cruise from Tampa to Great Stirrup Cay, we saved each day’s schedule and reviewed them after the trip to get a clearer picture…
When we booked this four-night Bahamas cruise on the Norwegian Dawn, we were genuinely curious how we’d feel about the ship. In the last year we’ve cruised twice on the Norwegian Bliss and once on the Norwegian Escape — both larger ships with a more modern feel and plenty of “wow” spaces. The Dawn is…
When you see whale watching online, it looks unreal. Perfect timing.Massive whales.Once-in-a-lifetime moments captured effortlessly. So going into our first dedicated whale watching tour during our Alaska cruise, we actually kept our expectations pretty low. And that turned out to be the best mindset possible — because reality absolutely blew us away. Want Help Planning…
