The Captain’s Blog
Stories, Reviews & Port Adventures,
Honestly Told
Dispatches from the deck — filed by Captain J.J. and First Mate Jon
Disney Cruises Have No Casino. It Has Something Better.
0945 Underway, DISNEY MAGIC, 10NM NW of Ketchikan, AK. Sea state 2. Mostly sunny. 1000 Bingo Pre-sale for $7,500 Jackpot begin. 1030 Bingo has started. Betty has been encouraged to…
The USB Situation on Older Ships Is Not a Rumor
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…
Pixie Dusting on a Disney Cruise? The Magical Upgrade
When we started planning our first Disney cruise on the Wonder, I did what any responsible First Mate…
Don’t Over-Extend Yourself with Fish Extenders
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…