Cruises

I’ve fallen in love with cruising (with some caveats), and I’ve been lucky enough to take some amazing trips. I could probably blabber on about cruising for hours, but the tl;dr is that for me, it’s a reliable way to turn money into fun. This is a huge privilege and a splurge.

Fall 2008Carnival FreedomMediterranean – Rome, Sicily, Pisa, Florence, Dubrovnik, Venice, Monte Carlo, Barcelona. Paid for with the money from Fiddler’s Engineering Excellence award.
Got engaged.
End of 2011Carnival SplendorMexican RivieraCancelled after the boat caught fire on a prior sailing.
Spring 2018Disney MagicBahamasFirst cruise with the boys.
Spring 2019Disney WonderBajaWest Coast cruise
End of 2020Disney MagicBahamasFinal cruise as a couple. #Awkward
End of 2021Royal AdventureMexican CoastFirst solo cruise
Spring 2022Royal AdventureMexican CoastMe and the boys
Sept 2022Royal OvationAlaskaBrews Cruise
End of 2022Disney MagicWestern CaribbeanCousins cruise – the boys, their cousins, and aunt and uncle.
Spring 2024Royal VoyagerMexican CoastMe and the boys
Summer 2024Royal VisionBermuda, Bahamas, CocoCayFamily vacation with kids, parents and cousins. It’s a (relatively) small older boat, but we splurged on (relatively) giant suites.
End of 2024Royal IconSt Thomas, St Kitts, CocoCayThe biggest cruise ship in the world. Had an awesome time.
Spring 2025Royal MarinerCozumelSolo cruise. Fun, but short.
Fall 2025Royal HarmonyRoatan, Costa Maya, CozumelMe, the boys, and their grandparents
?Icon or Star?Boys and Cousins

One day, I’d love to do the Greek Isles, Australia, and Antarctica.