Honest Celebrity Retreat Review: Is the Suite Life Worthwhile?
An honest Celebrity Retreat review across two Edge-class ships — Luminae, your butler, and whether the suite life is worth the extra cost.
Athens Acropolis Excursion: An Awe Inspiring Cruise Finale
An Athens Acropolis excursion on disembarkation day — the Parthenon, Piraeus logistics, and getting to the airport on time.
Mediterranean Cruise Sea Days: Feasts, Trivia & Nonstop Fun
Two Mediterranean cruise sea days aboard Celebrity Xcel — Bora brunch, Bazaar festivals, trivia, and Captain Kirk’s Rock Show.
Stunning Santorini Cruise Port Day: Oia & Cable Car
A Santorini cruise port day exploring Oia, Fira, wine tasting and the cable car above the caldera.
Celebrity Xcel Mykonos: A Charming Greek Surprise
A windy anchor wake-up, Little Venice cats, and 600-year-old baklava — why Celebrity Xcel Mykonos surprised us more than we expected.
Celebrity Xcel Kusadasi: Best Excursion Yet in Ephesus
A private Ephesus tour beyond our expectations — our best Celebrity Xcel Kusadasi excursion yet, complete with a gladiator show and Turkish Delight.
Celebrity Xcel Malta: Stunning Arrival, Excursion Letdown
A stunning Grand Harbour sail-in, a disappointing shore excursion, and how we turned our Celebrity Xcel Malta port day around in Valletta.
Celebrity Xcel Sky Suite Review: Stateroom 9112, Honest Take
An honest, detailed review of the Celebrity Xcel Sky Suite, stateroom 9112 — including a side-by-side comparison with our Infinite Veranda stateroom from the preview cruise, real photos of the veranda view, and whether that view is actually obstructed.
Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean Embarkation Day — From Barcelona to Fine Cut Steakhouse
A full look at Celebrity Xcel Mediterranean embarkation day — from checking out of our Barcelona hotel and boarding in under an hour, to our first Luminae lunch, Fine Cut Steakhouse dinner, and a speakeasy we’ll definitely be back to.
A Memorable Barcelona Day Trip Itinerary: Cathedral, Boqueria & Seafood in El Born
A memorable Barcelona day trip itinerary before boarding a Mediterranean cruise — from the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral to La Boqueria market and seafood in El Born.
