The Captain’s Blog
Stories, Reviews & Port Adventures,
Honestly Told
Dispatches from the deck — filed by Captain J.J. and First Mate Jon
What to Do in Ketchikan in Just a Few Hours
We did not arrive in Ketchikan until about 1 p.m. due to pier construction at another terminal. This pushed our gangway opening back to 2 p.m. and set our all-aboard…
Disney Alaska Cruise: A Journey Like No Other
An Alaska Disney Cruise Is Definitely Different We have sailed Disney Cruise Line multiple times. The Wonder, the…
Stikine Icecap Glacier Viewing: What It Is and What to Expect
Standing on the upper deck of a catamaran, surrounded by chunks of ancient ice floating in near-silence, with…
Icy Strait Point Disney Cruise: Explore Hoonah Culture
The Disney Magic docked here on our Alaska sailing, and I’ll be honest I didn’t know much about…
Skagway Port Guide: What to Do During Your Disney Alaska Cruise Stop
Skagway is a small cruise port in southeastern Alaska with an old western, early 1900s feel about it.…
Disney Cruise Line Has No Casino — But Bingo Gets Serious
0945 Underway, DISNEY MAGIC, 10NM NW of Ketchikan, AK. Sea state 2. Mostly sunny. 1000 Bingo Pre-sale for…
Disney Cruise USB Outlets: Why You Need a Hub
The Disney Magic is a great ship. She's also been sailing since 1998, and the stateroom outlets reflect…
Disney Alaska Cruise – Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel Review
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport sits directly above the USA Departure terminal, connected by elevator to the Disney Cruise…
Fish Extenders and Pixie Dusting on a Disney Cruise: The Complete Gift-Giving Guide
There is a moment that happens to almost every first-time Disney cruiser who stumbles into the Fish Extender…
Why the San Diego to Vancouver Repositioning Cruise Deserves Your Attention
There is a particular kind of Disney Cruise Line guest who will read the words “four nights, all…
We Almost Missed Our Disney Wish Cruise
A canceled flight, a mad dash to another airport and one very unimpressed giraffe. Here's how we made…
Wyndham San Diego Bayside Disney Cruise Hotel Stay
The Wyndham San Diego Bayside sits directly across the street from the San Diego cruise terminal. The rooms…