Boston is a convenient home port for cruisers from the Northeast and a great gateway to popular cruise destinations like Canada/New England cruises and the increasingly popular option of cruises to places like Iceland and Greenland. Here we review all of the cruises from Boston offered by Holland America Line, plus a bonus land and…
If you have a cruiser in your life this list is for you. From great gift card ideas to home decor, cruise gear must-haves and more, this list has something for everyone at every price point. Perfect for everything from that special gift for your special one to the random co-worker you got for Secret…
Glacier Bay National Park is a must-see when cruising in Alaska. We’ve done the research and found the best cruises that visit Glacier Bay – curated by a former cruise ship crew member and Alaskan cruise expert having sailed on over 50 cruises to Alaska. Best Cruises to Glacier Bay 2026 These are the best…
There are so many options for transatlantic cruises, how do you choose? We’ve narrowed down the best transatlantic cruises – the best deals but also awesome itineraries. Any transatlantic cruise is an incredible experience – leaving one continent to cross an ocean to another. There is always something about it that feels significant, charting a…
If you’re thinking of cruising, most likely you’ve looked at cruises sailing from Florida. If so you’re in luck because when asking which cruise lines sail from Florida, it’s most of them! There are 30 cruise lines calling Florida home from 6 cruise ports, including Miami the busiest cruise port in the world. Florida is…
Holland America has several options for doing your laundry while sailing. We dive into packages, pricing, and more, plus a couple ways to get “free” laundry. Holland America is known for it’s destination cruises to far flung ports around the world. Whether you are sailing on one of these months long multi-continent adventures or a…
There is so much to be excited for when planning a life at sea. It’s an incredible chance to explore the world and pursue a career. There is also a bit of planning involved, not least of which involves quite a few documents that you’ll need. For most seafarers, that will include a Seaman’s Book….
World Cruises continue to gain in popularity, with 15 World Cruises in 2026 sailing on 13 different cruise lines – just in the English speaking market. These range from mainstream cruise lines to all-inclusive ultra luxury. World Cruises 2026 These particular World Cruise itineraries have been shaped by global events, specifically the war in Gaza…
Whether you’re planning a cruise or had a cruise booked and are now pregnant. The big question is, can you go on a cruise pregnant? Being pregnant on a cruise can be both a fantastic reprieve from the real world but also comes with a whole host of extra things to think about. I get…
The Holland America World Cruise 2026 has one of the most interesting World Cruise itineraries available – largely because of a recent itinerary change. The World Cruise. The Grand World Voyage. I’ve been lucky enough to sail on several Holland America World Cruises, plus a few Grand Voyages, and I’ve spent the last few years…