If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know how much my family loves to cruise. So much so, my husband and I were even married on a cruise ship. Since I started cruising, a little over 13 years ago, I've been on nearly two dozen cruises. It never gets old, and there's always a new and exciting place to cruise to. I currently have my eyes set on the Hawaiian Island, the Baltic, the Panama Canal and Asia (dreaming BIG here!), but I'm open to sail just about anywhere. Cruising is my favorite way to travel.
October is National Cruise Vacation month, and while I don't have any cruises planned (yet!), I thought it would be fun to look back on some of my favorite cruise posts -- perhaps it will even inspire your family to book a cruise 🙂
Carnival Miracle - Alaska
Carnival Freedom - Southern Caribbean
- A Look Inside Camp Ocean on Carnival Freedom
- Seuss at Sea: Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast on Carnival Freedom
- Seuss at Sea: Dr. Seuss Bookville on Carnival Freedom
Holland America - Canada & New England
- Ten Things I Love About Holland America & ms Veendam
- Holland America Veendam: Canada and New England Discovery Cruise
- Holland America Excursion: Peggy’s Cove & Titanic Combination
- Holland America Excursion: Relive History at the Fortress of Louisbourg
- Holland American Veendam: Embarkation & Quebec City Overnight
- Bar Harbor, Maine: Downeast Lobster Special at West St. Cafe
Carnival Sunshine - Europe
- Carnival Sunshine: Ji Ji Asian Kitchen #CCLSunshine
- Carnival Sunshine: A Day in Aix-en-Provence, France
- Instagram Travel Photos: Rome, Italy
- Instagram Travel Photos: Pisa, Italy
- Instagram Travel Photos: Aix-en-Provence, France
- Barcelona Pre-cruise: La Boqueria & La Sagrada Familia
Carnival Breeze - Europe
- Five Reasons to Take Your Family on a Mediterranean Cruise
- Carnival Breeze for Kids
- Carnival Breeze: A Fresh Look for Carnival
Disney Fantasy - The Bahamas
- The Rainforest Room on the Disney Fantasy
- Disney Fantasy: Aqualab Splash Zone
- Disney Fantasy: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Carnival Liberty - Western Caribbean
- Carnival Liberty Review: Fun Ship 2.0 Enhancements
- Carnival Liberty: Alchemy Bar
- The Best Burger at Sea? Guy’s Burger Joint
The thing I love so much about cruising is that you can visit multiple destinations without hassle. Other than getting on and off the ship-- you don't have to do any work, and that's what vacation should be about! If you're planning a cruise, don't forget to look for cheap flights to get you to and from the ship.
Cat Davis - Food Family Finds
I haven't been on a cruise yet ... but after the kids are a bit older I'd like to take a cruise with my husband around the Hawaiian islands.
admin
That's a good one, Cat! I always forget about the cruises to Hawaii. There's one round-trip from San Diego or L.A., that would eliminate the need to fly to Hawaii.
Jennifer
You and your kids are the luckiest people ever.
I've never been on a cruise. My husband has one time but that was before we met.
I love everything Disney (of course so do the kids) so any Disney cruise would be awesome and seems so fun! Since we live in Central Florida I know we wouldn't need a flight which could cut costs but the whole trip just seems so expensive though
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I love Disney, too -- but you're right there a bit more expensive. You can find great deals from Port Canaveral though! That's where we usually sail from. My husband and I once went on a cruise from there for $179 each!
Donna
I have never been on a cruise. Not sure if I could get my hubby to agree to it. :/
Sheri
I've never been on a cruise, so any cruise would be awesome...but mostly, I think Disney would be my choice. We are big Disney fans!
Jennifer The Quirky Momma
My husband worked on a fishing boat in Alaska for a couple years, and he has told me MANY times that he had no desire to ever set foot on a boat again. That being said, we ARE planning a large family Disney vacation in the future, and it will include a short Disney cruise. I think he would love seeing how excited the kids will be.
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
Italy! I've been on a cruise before but not there.
Kathleen
I would love to be able to go on an Alaskan cruise!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy
I want to go to Jamaica. We are planning on it in 2013.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
I think I'd like to do an Alaskan cruise!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving
I've never been on a cruise. Honestly I'm afraid of boats but I would love to travel and see more of world.
Theresa
I've never been on a cruise before, but it looks like you have been on some awesome ones!
Notorious Spinks
I'd love to go to Italy via a cruise.
Jenn
A Mediterranean cruise is on my bucket list!
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Your Cruise Trip was excellent, I wish if I could go on Cruise to Australia!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
I would love to do a Disney cruise anywhere!
Mellisa
I want to go on both an Alaskan Cruise and a Disney Cruise.
rachel @ Following In My Shoes
I think a mediterranean cruise for me!
Zipporah Sandler
All of our cruising (I think we've been on 5 or 6 cruises) have been in the Caribbean. I'd love to cruise the Greek Isles next.
Becca @ Mama B
Oooh, a Disney cruise!
Or an Alaskan cruise. My grandparents have been on a few and RAVE about their adventures!
A Time Out for Mommy- Elaina
Soo cool! I would love to go on a European cruise!
Lolo
The Bahamas!! Aaaaaah!
Colleen
I would just love to go on a cruise but I'm more of a tropical island type of girl.
Leilani
I've only been on one short weekend cruise that went down to Catalina Island and then Ensanada, Mexico. I want to go on a longer one next time.
Travel Equipment
Really October is a National Cruise Vacation Month ? That's I think the reason why there are lots of packages online. October is nearly over. I hope I could still be able to get some bookings!
Courtney
As much as I would LOVE to go on a cruise I have such a fear of boats 🙁
Stefani
There are too many places to list. I want to travel, but I have a large family so it isn't always easy to plan a big vacation. I do want to see Jamaica though! Oh and Hawaii...
Marcie W.
My husband and I have cruised numerous times (on Carnival) and just loved our experiences. Although we haven't taken the kids, I think we will once they get a bit older to fully appreciate the opportunity!
Jenn @therebelchick
I love cruises! I've only cruised around the Caribbean but I dream of taking a cruise to Alaska and through Europe!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins
I would love to go to Italy!
HilLesha
I've never been on a cruise before, so I don't know. Honestly, I'm scared of being on the water, lol. 🙂
olivia garza
I would like to go on a cruise with my husband and have that nice experience