The Disney Cruise Line is pretty much the greatest thing on the open seas. There is something for all age levels. Also, imagination.

The ship pictured is the Disney Magic, and yes, yes it is.

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Have you ever seen a cruise ship revealed for the first time? It’s pretty amazing. Disney Cruise Line held its official “Float Out” for the Disney Fantasy in Germany, and the beautiful ship will be carrying passengers within three months!

I’ve never been on a cruise (I know, weird), let alone a Disney Cruise, but it’s on my travel wish list.

Have you ever taken your family on a Disney Cruise?

Pirates dancing

During the 17th century,  Cozumel was a popular hideout for pirates marauding the Caribbean.  That was a long time ago and you wouldn’t expect very many marauders to be left but I actually met a rather quirky gang of Mexican pirates on a Cozumel boat cruise. They glided toward me on a creepy ship named Jean Lafitte and held a big group of us captive with singing, dancing, and a lobster dinner. Read More »