What is Shore Leave & In-Port Manning?
One big reason why people go to work on a cruise ship is explore and see the world. While the views of the ocean from the ship are beautiful, the real adventure comes while exploring the ports while on shore leave. While shore leave is great there are some reasons why it might not be…
What Is a World Cruise?
Have you been thinking about going on an Around the World Cruise but are wondering what all of the fuss…
Circumnavigate Australia Cruises 2024 & 2025
Australia – the land down under – each year becomes an even more popular cruise destination. Australia is a lot…
New Year, New Adventure!
Happy New Year! It’s a New Year and my life is off on a new adventure with a new job!…
Can You Work On a Cruise Ship While Pregnant?
Working on a cruise ship is hard work. It’s exhausting. It’s long hours. Just because you are away at sea…
Holland America Line’s Pole-to-Pole Grand Voyage 2025
The Arctic and Antarctic are on opposite sides of the earth – but did you know you can visit them…
My Blog is in a Book!
I’m in a book! Or more specifically, this blog is in a book! Last year I got a message from…
Visiting Keukenhof Gardens 2023
When you think of the Netherlands – or think of Holland – idyllic images of tulips, windmills, and wooden clogs…
What is a Repositioning Cruise?
Have you ever dreamed of sailing across the Atlantic? Or maybe you want to go big and go for the…
World Cruises 2024
Thinking about cruising around the world in 2024? It may surprise you just how many cruise lines will be offering…
About Me
Iris is an avid cruiser, former crew member, and cruise ship officer spouse. Working onboard cruise ships has brought her to 75+ countries around the world and she has sailed on many Grand Voyages and World Cruises.
On this blog she hopes to help answer the questions first time crew members might have and introduce people to the incredible opportunity to see the world through Grand Voyages and World Cruises.
For more information check out her About Me page.