Category: Cruises

Disney Wish: Review of Stateroom 12526 (Concierge One-Bedroom Suite)

by Gunes, posted in Cruises

Sailing aboard the Disney Wish is an experience in itself, but staying in a Concierge One-Bedroom Suite elevates the voyage to an entirely different level. For travelers considering splurging on concierge level, a one-bedroom suite offers a compelling mix of luxury, comfort, and convenience—along with a few design quirks worth noting. When my family sailed on the Wish, we stayed in stateroom 12526. From the moment I stepped into our suite, I was struck by how bright, elegant, and modern the space felt. Disney has clearly moved away from the darker, more traditional nautical styling found on their older ships. The Wish's staterooms embrace a lighter color palette, sleek lines, and layouts that feel both upscale and functional.

Why Cruise on a River?

by Gunes, posted in Cruises, Europe

River cruising offers an unparalleled travel experience, blending the ease of all-inclusive travel with intimate access to the world's most beautiful and historic regions. Like any unique travel experience, it can bring up a lot of questions. How long does a cruise typically last? What amenities can you expect on board? What's included in the price?

Why You Should Take an Expedition Cruise

by Gunes, posted in Cruises

What makes an expedition cruise different from a regular ocean cruise? Ocean cruises typically feature large ships, bustling ports, and a focus on entertainment and relaxation. Expedition cruises, on the other hand, utilize smaller vessels to reach remote locations, emphasizing exploration, education, and close encounters with nature. 

Cozumel: Disney Cruise Line’s Dolphin Discovery Excursion

by Gunes, posted in Bahamas & the Caribbean, Cruises, Disney, Family Travel, Mexico

Cozumel, Mexico, was one of the ports of call during our 5-night Western Caribbean Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Magic in December 2017. I was very excited that we would be traveling to Mexico on this cruise. I had visited Cozumel previously when I was a teenager, cruising with my family on-board a Holland America ship (this was way before Disney Cruise Line even existed!). During that visit, we tendered to Playa del Carmen and did a fantastic excursion to the Tulum Mayan ruins and Xel-Ha, a beautiful brackish water lagoon where we snorkeled. At the end of the excursion, we boarded the ship in Cozumel, where it had docked after dropping us off (and this was at night: it was quite a long day).

Disney Magic: Review of Cruise Ship Stateroom 8086 (Concierge One-Bedroom Suite)

by Gunes, posted in Cruises, Disney, Family Travel

I stayed in this stateroom on when my family sailed on the Disney Magic cruise ship during a Very Merrytime Cruise, December 24, 2017, through December 29, 2017. Room 8086 is a Category T One-Bedroom Suite with Verandah. It is towards the back of the ship (aft). In choosing this cabin for our cruise, I wanted a quiet location and plenty of space with the concierge level of service.