Daniel Ruyter’s Cruise Travel Blog
Welcome to my cruise travel blog! This is one of my favorite places because it’s here that I can showcase all of the past cruises that my family and I have been on. You’ll find Carnival cruises, Royal Caribbean, MSC and Disney and we’ll be adding more as soon as cruising resumes. Bon Voyage!
Be Our Guest: 10-Night Disney Transatlantic Cruise
2019 Westbound Transatlantic (WBTA) Disney Cruise Aboard the Disney magic In September of 2019, before all of the COVID-19 craziness happened, my family and I were able to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip aboard the Disney Magic. We did our very first (hopefully not our...
What the canceling of our Oasis of the Seas’ Transatlantic vacation has taught me about cruising.
On Monday, April 1st, an accident occurred with the Oasis of the Seas while it was in dry dock in the Bahamas for some repairs. We learned a lot that week – about ourselves, about cruising and about Royal Caribbean.
Carnival Horizon Review – 8 Days Aboard Carnival’s Newest Ship to the Southern Caribbean
Read our Carnival Horizon review. We sailed aboard Horizon to the Southern Caribbean in early 2019. Here’s a review of our experiences.
Family Travel: Top 10 reasons you should consider a cruise.
There are probably a hundred reasons to go on a family cruise. Here are Dadtography.com’s top 10 reasons cruises are a great option for families.
Follow the Journey of 200lbs of School Supplies to the Island of St. Maarten aboard Oasis of the Seas
In September of 2017, powerful hurricane Irma struck both the island of St. Maarten / Sint Maarten as well as our home in Florida. A few months after, we visited the island for the first time and decided to visit again with a donation of school supplies. Follow our journey to the Oranje School with over 200lbs of supplies.
Carnival Sunshine vs Carnival Liberty – Which is better for family travel?
If you’re looking at going on a Carnival Cruise, but you can’t decide between the Carnival Sunshine vs the Carnival Liberty our in-depth review comparison of these two great ships will help you decide! We’re a family of 4 with younger kids and we’ve traveled on both, multiple times! Which cruise and ship are better for family travel?
Word to the Wise: Read these five tips before you visit Falmouth, Jamaica
Falmouth, Jamaica is a town located on the north coast of the island of Jamaica. Falmouth is one of the most popular ports for cruise ships on the island. We visited recently and ventured outside of the port of Falmouth. That may not have been the smartest decision we’ve ever made. Learn from our mistakes and read our tips.
Carnival Sunshine Review – A family travel review of their 9-day eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, FL
We sailed as a family with teenage and younger children aboard the Carnival Sunshine for spring break 2018. Here is an in-depth Carnival Sunshine review, including our thoughts on the ship, the pools and slides, the dining, entertainment, service, staff and ports-of-call on this 9-day family adventure.
Why you should have a family cruise packing list and the 9 things you’ll regret not taking.
Confession: I’m a planner. No, not one of those crazy, minute-by-minute kind, but I do like to plan ahead to lower stress while traveling. That’s why I put together a family cruise packing list before we leave. You should, too, and here are a few things you’ll regret not taking if you forget them on your next trip!
Family Travel Debate: Inside vs Outside Cruise Cabins and Why?
When it comes to family cruises – it can be difficult to decide between an inside and outside cruise cabin. This in-depth review compares inside vs outside cruise cabins – suites, balconies, window and interior staterooms, which is best for family travel and why.
Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas All Access Ship Tour Review
We recently sailed aboard the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas. Come along with us as we explore areas of the cruise ship not often seen by passengers!
Carnival vs Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise Comparison
Trying to decide between a Majesty of the Seas vs Carnival Liberty Bahamas cruise? We’ve sailed both in 2017 and compare two popular Port Canaveral cruises.