On June 5th 2021 we set sail on the very first cruise ship to safely sail the Caribbean in over 15 months! In this video we talk about the process and what was different about this cruise. We discuss and show the pre-cruise process, restrictions, what it was like onboard, the rules for going ashore, and more! read more
The last day of any cruise is relaxing and a bit sad – the final moments of a wonderful trip. This final day on Celebrity Millennium was no different, except our disappointment that things were about to come to an end were eclipsed by how grateful we are to be back to sea, and back to a little bit of normal... read more
Our day began like many on this trip: sunlight coming in around blackout curtains and my wishing I had the willpower to get to bed early. Today, though, our Celebrity Millennium cruise was in Willemstad, Curacao, and I’ve decided it’s one of my favorite destinations in the Caribbean... read more
Our cruise started in Philipsburg, St Maarten, and today we arrived an Aruba, another semi-autonomous Dutch nation. This was clearly an exciting visit for the island, as early this morning multiple ships and boats welcomed us with horns, which was probably exciting to those who were already awake. We had a late night, so instead of getting up to see the fanfare, we waited for our 9am coffee delivery and then prepared to head ashore... read more
The excitement of the first Caribbean cruise back, combined with the tropical sunlight coming in from around the blackout curtains were powerful forces, yet no match for the comfortable mattress in our stateroom. Late starts aren’t always bad starts, but still there was a lot on the schedule to check out today. Eventually rising, with the assistance of coffee, juice, and pastries being delivered to the room, I realized I’d not posted the previous day’s blog. I sat out on the verandah with coffee and remembered how lucky I am to be here... read more
On day three of the first Caribbean cruise back in service, we woke up earlier than we usually do on land. No, not for an early shore excursion, or to watch the ship entering port – but to catch a glimpse of ourselves on The Today Show! Being on the first cruise ship back AND the guy on national TV saying he almost cried stepping back on a ship after a year? Yep. Despite the excitement though, we had an objective: check out Bridgetown, Barbados! Though that mission today, required some extra planning... read more
If you travel a lot, you might have woken up in a bed and taken a moment to remember where you are. When we woke up this morning just before 9:00am to the first sea day of the cruise, and the year, I knew exactly where we were – but I still couldn’t believe we were onboard... read more
For the first time in 471 days, we’re writing this while enjoying the gentle motion of a cruise ship’s movement, and to say that we’re delighted to be back is an understatement. But what’s the experience like on Celebrity Millennium? Is it too restrictive? Are things up to snuff? Let’s look at the very first day of the first Caribbean cruise back to see since March 2020... read more
Friday (June 4), the two largest cruise lines in the world made more clear their policies on vaccine requirements for recently-announced US sailings. In both cases, the announcements were a bit surprising as they were contrary to what each line had previously indicated. read more
This Summer Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Summits are cruising out of St Maarten. If you’re taking one of these cruises though, it’s critical you understand the requirements of both the government of St Maarten, as well as Celebrity Cruises. From COVID tests and vaccines, to entry authorization forms and insurance, it’s not as complicated as it sounds - as long as you know what to expect. Note that after the basic rules or requirements, we'll also share some tips we found helpful read more