CruiseTipsTV Unplugged - Cruise Tips and More

Fresh off Star Princess, we're comparing notes on everything from food and entertainment to excursions, cabins, and overall cruise experience. In this fun father-and-son-style review (well, mother-and-son in our case!), Junior joins me to share his perspective as a young adult cruiser—and let's just say he had strong opinions, especially when it came to the food. We talk about our stateroom, favorite meals, the restaurants that stood out, the Alaska excursions we loved, onboard entertainment, and who we think Star Princess is best suited for. Whether you're considering Star Princess for Alaska or just curious how this newest Princess ship stacks up, you'll hear two very different perspectives from the same sailing. And yes, somehow we also spend a surprising amount of time talking about steak. Shop our favorite cruise essentials on Amazon 👉 Visit our storefront: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/KRMDO Visit us on AmazonLive! https://www.amazon.com/live/cruisetipstv

In this CruiseTipsTV Unplugged Q&A episode, we're answering your cruise questions on everything from Norwegian Luna and MSC Cruises to Japan trip planning, Alaska wildlife viewing, Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships, and even traveling to Japan with toddlers. We compare Princess and Viking in Japan, share our favorite spots on NCL Luna, discuss whether MSC might be right for your travel style, and offer practical advice for first-time Oasis of the Seas cruisers. Plus, we tackle jet lag strategies for Japan and talk about our favorite cruise lines and why. Later in the show, we spotlight two travel resources you may not know about. First, we share details on a unique new 100% gluten-free sailing with Celiac Cruise aboard Oceania Vista in 2028, designed for travelers with celiac disease and gluten sensitivities. Then we introduce Yes You Can Concierge, a service that may help simplify your travel planning. Whether you're planning your next cruise, dreaming about Japan, or just love talking travel, this episode is packed with tips, opinions, and inspiration. Shop our favorite cruise essentials on Amazon 👉 Visit our storefront: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/KRMDO Visit us on AmazonLive! https://www.amazon.com/live/cruisetipstv

We're recapping our fully hosted Japanet cruise aboard a Viking ship — from Yokohama and Tokyo to unforgettable ports like Yakushima, Nagasaki, Amami Oshima, and Jeju, South Korea. In this episode, we talk about the fully guided travel style, the all-inclusive Viking experience, the cultural performances and excursions that made this trip unique, and who this type of cruise is really best for. If you've ever wanted to visit Japan but felt intimidated by planning it on your own, this episode is for you. Shop our favorite cruise essentials on Amazon 👉 Visit our storefront: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/KRMDO Visit us on AmazonLive! https://www.amazon.com/live/cruisetipstv

Cruising as an older teen or young adult can feel… awkward. You're too old for the kids club, not quite an "adult cruiser," and trying to figure out if cruising is actually fun at 18–25. In this episode, we break down exactly what cruising is like for older teens and young adults — the good, the weird, and what no one really talks about. We cover: Whether cruising feels awkward at this age (and why) How cruising changes as you grow up What an average day on a cruise ship looks like for 18+ The parts of cruising we don't love What we wish more people understood about cruising The best cruise destinations for teens & young adults Dream travel destinations (cruise and non-cruise) Cruise fashion tips Packing tips, including: Top 5 must-pack items Bonus items that make cruising way better If you're 18+, cruising without kids clubs, or traveling as a young adult and wondering if cruising is worth it — this episode is for you. Follow and chat with us live on AmazonLive! at https://www.amazon.com/live/cruisetipstv

This episode is a narrative exploration of Alaska's history, culture, and folklore, based on publicly available historical records, oral traditions, and multiple secondary sources. Details are presented for educational and storytelling purposes and may reflect differing historical interpretations. Legends and traditional stories are shared respectfully and in context. This podcast is independently produced and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any historical institution, cultural group, or cruise line. Follow and chat with us live on AmazonLive! at https://www.amazon.com/live/cruisetipstv

In this episode, we're breaking down our full Carnival Legend experience—from embarkation and debarkation to ports, food, and onboard service. Plus, we share a quick but exciting announcement about our upcoming Discovery Princess cruise to New Zealand and why this return means so much to us. If you're considering Carnival Legend or just love cruise talk, this one's for you. Follow and chat with us live on AmazonLive! at https://www.amazon.com/live/cruisetipstv

As 2025 comes to a close, we're taking an honest look back at Cruising in 2025: What We Got Right, What Surprised Us, What Missed the Mark at the year in cruising—what we got right, what genuinely surprised us, and what didn't quite live up to the hype. In this Unplugged episode, we talk through the trends we accurately predicted, the changes we didn't see coming, and the cruise lines that quietly over-delivered when no one was looking. We also dig into the ideas that sounded great on paper but fell short in real life, and how our own cruising habits, expectations, and mindset shifted over the past year. We wrap things up by looking ahead to 2026—what we're excited about, what we're cautiously optimistic about, and what we're hoping cruise lines continue to get right. No hot takes for the sake of hot takes—just thoughtful reflection from a year at sea and where we see cruising heading next. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

In this episode, we welcome Dan and Mikkel of Sometimes Sailing to break down their experience onboard Celebrity Xcel. From embarkation impressions to favorite spaces, dining highlights, surprises, and tips for future guests, this conversation offers a fresh look at Celebrity's newest ship. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com