I am ecstatic to be writing this blog post from aboard the Norwegian Getaway! As I write this live blog, I am currently sitting in our surprisingly spacious indoor cabin, reflecting on all of the events and experiences of the past 14 hours.

Our morning began at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott at the Orlando International Airport, where we awoke and made our way down to the complimentary breakfast. After enjoying a light breakfast consisting of fruit, pastries, eggs, and coffee, we hopped in the car and began the drive to Port Canaveral.

Tomorrow I will journeying to Orlando, Florida where I will be waiting to board the Norwegian Getaway for the first time! This will be my first sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line and I am very excited to experience all the ship has to offer, as well as share my observations with all of you.

Images of palm trees, white powdery beaches, crystal clear and warm ocean waters are why so many people choose a Caribbean cruise.

No longer just a winter break, sailings to southern destinations run all year long. You will not have a short window like if you were to plan an Alaska cruise, as they only run during the summer months. 

There are few things in life that I love more than finding an incredible cruise deal. For me, it’s so thrilling to find a last minute cruise deal that doesn’t break the bank and actually works with my crazy schedule. 

Booking a cheap cruise also means I can spend money on things that I value when traveling, like splurging on food or fun excursions. It also allows me to travel and cruise more often - and who doesn’t love that?

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) currently has two iconic vessels within its Breakaway Class, the Norwegian Getaway and the Norwegian Breakaway. With the Norwegian Breakaway previously named ‘Best Cruise Ship for Families’ by USA Today, these impressive vessels offer many opportunities and experiences for guests to make the most out of their cruise vacation.

Hello CruiseBlog friends! It’s Sunday today, which means it’s our final day onboard this 4-night Carnival Ecstasy sailing from Mobile. We had a busy day squeezing in everything that we wanted to do (and eat!).

Angie and I are both surprised by how many things there are to do onboard the ship, especially considering its age.

Happy Saturday from Cozumel! It's Day 3 of our 4-night cruise and the weekend is flying by.

I can't believe we are able to be whisked away to Mexico over the weekend - one of the many reasons I love cruising and living in the south. It was so easy to get to the cruise port from my home that this really makes the perfect weekend getaway. With only 4 days to see and do everything, we've been trying to squeeze in as much as possible.

Angie and I had another busy day both ashore in Cozumel and onboard Carnival Ecstasy!

It’s our second day onboard Carnival Ecstasy and we had a busy day exploring everything this old girl has to offer.

It almost seems like we’ve entered a time warp to the 90s onboard this ship. Everything is brightly colored with neon shades everywhere you look. The ship wasn’t designed for easy navigation either, as we constantly have trouble figuring out where we need to go.

Hello from Carnival Ecstasy! We’re on our way to Cozumel right now, where we should arrive on Saturday. We had a busy day today getting to the port, settling into our cabin and exploring the ship.

I am sailing this weekend with my sister, Angie.

Around 11:30 a.m. today, Angie and I started our drive from Florida to Mobile, which took us just under 2 hours. As we drove into downtown Mobile, we could see the famous Carnival tail in the distance.