Joselynn Chua

Are you going on an MSC cruise and wondering what’s there to do on the ship if the weather turns bad?  The weather can turn in an instant— especially during hurricane season when there are more frequent rainstorms. I’ve cruised many times and have definitely experienced those miserable rainy days. Some days were so stormy

I’ve always found cruise disembarkation stressful — it just feels so hectic and rushed! After sailing on MSC Cruises many times, I’ve developed a routine that makes it a lot less stressful. Below, I’m sharing my full disembarkation routine. I’ll walk you step by step through what to do the day before you leave and

Do you have an upcoming Princess cruise? I’ve sailed with Princess several times, and I’m sharing my favorite free things on Princess Cruises that most people don’t even realize are included. You don’t need to upgrade to Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages—these perks are all included with your standard cruise fare. Some of these

If you’re thinking about sailing on Celebrity, you’re probably wondering — is it really more upscale, or just smart marketing? And more importantly, is it worth paying extra? Celebrity is marketed as a more luxurious alternative to its sister cruise line, Royal Caribbean, and it’s usually more expensive. But does the experience actually justify that

Are you going on an MSC cruise and wondering what to do on sea days? I’ve cruised with MSC multiple times and I’ve perfected my sea day routine. Below, I’m sharing my best MSC sea day tips, mistakes to avoid, and the best things to do so you don’t waste your day at sea. Don’t

Are you going on a cruise and stopping in Nassau? I’ve been to Nassau many times, and I know it gets a bad reputation. Some people say it’s not worth getting off the ship — and yes, that can be true if you don’t know what you’re doing. Below, I’m going to show you how

Do you have an upcoming Regal Princess cruise? I’m sharing everything I learned on my 12-night cruise—from onboard experiences you don’t want to miss, to money saving tips—basically all the things I wish someone had told me before my Regal Princess cruise. Champagne Waterfall Event One of the highlights of my Regal Princess cruise was

Are you going on a Caribbean or Bahamas cruise on MSC? I’ve sailed in the Caribbean many times, and over the years I’ve learned a lot. I’m going to show you how to save money on shore excursions, what to watch out for at the cruise ports, and how to stay safe while still having

Are you getting ready for a Celebrity Cruise and wondering what you really need to do before you go? I’ve sailed with Celebrity multiple times, and over the years, I’ve developed a simple pre-cruise routine that makes sure I don’t forget anything important. Below, I’m going to share exactly what I do before every Celebrity

Here is a complete guide about gratuities and tipping on MSC cruises. Let me be very clear right from the start: this is not about being cheap or not tipping. Cruise staff work deserves fair pay, and I fully support tipping for exceptional service. But there are several things about MSC’s gratuities that feel confusing,