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Ships We've Sailed

Every vessel I’ve personally sailed

Ships I've Personally Sailed

The Fleet I Know

Harmony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
✓ Sailed
Royal Caribbean International
Harmony of the Seas

A true icon of ocean travel — seven distinct neighborhoods, the heart-stopping Ultimate Abyss drop slide, Broadway-caliber shows, and dining that covers every craving. Harmony lives up to every syllable of her name and remains one of my all-time favourite ships at sea.

👤 5,479 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 5.0 / 5
5.0
Wonder of the Seas · Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
✓ Sailed
Royal Caribbean International
Wonder of the Seas

The Oasis-class taken to its absolute peak — Central Park at sea, the iconic AquaTheater, and a suite neighbourhood that rivals the finest land-based resorts. Pure wonder from bow to stern.

👤 6,988 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.9 / 5
4.9
The Fun Ships

Carnival Cruise Line

Pure vacation energy. Carnival ships are built for one thing: maximum fun for everyone on board. Waterslides, celebrity chef restaurants, live shows every night, and a party atmosphere that never stops.

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Carnival Celebration
Carnival
✓ Sailed
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Celebration

Carnival's crown jewel — six distinct zones, Guy Fieri's burger joints, Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken, electric entertainment every night, and that unmistakable Carnival energy at full volume. The perfect first cruise ship for families or a group looking for non-stop fun.

👤 5,374 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.8 / 5
4.8
Carnival Horizon
Carnival
✓ Sailed
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon

A Vista-class stunner with an incredible outdoor SkyRide cycling attraction, a sprawling WaterWorks aqua park, and one of the best pool deck layouts in the fleet. Great value for families.

👤 3,954 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.5 / 5
4.5
Port Day · Costa Maya
Carnival
✓ Sailed
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Glory

A classic Conquest-class ship that still delivers the Carnival magic in spades — multiple pools, great entertainment, classic steakhouse dining, and an atmosphere that never takes itself too seriously.

👤 2,974 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.3 / 5
4.3
Carnival Magic
Carnival
✓ Sailed
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Magic

A Dream-class gem featuring the beloved WaterWorks slides, Serenity adults-only retreat, and a superb variety of dining options. Magic delivers exactly what the name promises — a little bit of wonder every day.

👤 3,652 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.4 / 5
4.4
Carnival Venezia La Piazza Atrium
Carnival
✓ Sailed
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia

Originally built for Costa Cruises, Venezia brings a distinctly Italian elegance to the Carnival fleet — beautiful Venetian-inspired décor, excellent dining, and a refreshingly different atmosphere compared to Carnival's other ships.

👤 4,232 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.5 / 5
4.5
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival
✓ Sailed
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunshine

A beloved classic completely transformed — Sunshine underwent one of Carnival's most extensive renovations, adding Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, the Havana bar and pool area, and Dr. Seuss Bookville for kids. Warm, fun, and full of personality.

👤 3,002 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.4 / 5
4.4
European Elegance at Sea

MSC Cruises

MSC brings the sophistication of European design to every voyage. From the glass-floored oceanwalk on Seashore to the world-class Yacht Club experience — MSC is in a class of its own.

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MSC World America at night
MSC Cruises
✓ Sailed
MSC Cruises
MSC World America

MSC's flagship achievement — purpose-built for North American cruisers and launched in 2025. Six spectacular neighborhoods including the iconic World Promenade, the most advanced Aqua Park at sea, the exclusive Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship, and a dining program that showcases the full spectrum of Mediterranean cuisine. The benchmark for modern cruising.

👤 6,762 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 5.0 / 5
5.0
MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises
✓ Sailed
MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore

Glass-floored oceanwalk terraces, the exclusive Yacht Club, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine — Seashore's cosmopolitan character feels genuinely unlike any American cruise line. A personal favourite.

👤 4,540 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.8 / 5
4.8
MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises
✓ Sailed
MSC Cruises
MSC Seascape

Seashore's sister ship and equally spectacular — the longest zip-line at sea, a stunning pool terrace carved into the stern, and that world-class Yacht Club experience. A must-try for any serious cruiser.

👤 4,540 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.8 / 5
4.8
MSC Seaside
MSC Cruises
✓ Sailed
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside

The original beach resort at sea — Seaside's design wraps the ocean around you with panoramic walkways and a swim platform steps above the water. Groundbreaking when she launched and still stunning today.

👤 4,134 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.6 / 5
4.6
MSC Grandiosa at dock
MSC Cruises
✓ Sailed
MSC Cruises
MSC Grandiosa

The first of MSC's Meraviglia-Plus class — grander, longer, and more spectacular than Meraviglia. The indoor LED promenade, Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows, and an adults-only Top 19 deck make this a ship of pure spectacle.

👤 4,888 Guests
🌊 Mediterranean
⭐ 4.7 / 5
4.7
MSC Meraviglia at night
MSC Cruises
✓ Sailed
MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia

Where MSC truly found its voice — the dazzling 461-ft LED sky dome, Cirque du Soleil entertainment, and an indoor promenade lined with restaurants and boutiques. "Meraviglia" means marvel in Italian, and she earns that name entirely.

👤 4,488 Guests
🌊 Caribbean
⭐ 4.7 / 5
4.7