We love cruises and exploring new destinations! Here’s a running log of our family’s cruise adventures — where we’ve been, and where we’re headed next.
Trip Recaps
Short write-ups of sailings we have already completed — with links into the photo album where we have matching shots.
- Western Caribbean 2017 · Norwegian Epic
- Greek Isles 2021 · Norwegian Epic
- Caribbean 2022 · Norwegian Escape
- Transatlantic 2024 · Norwegian Star
- Mexican Riviera 2026 · Norwegian Jade
Watch on YouTube
Shore days and travel clips from our sailings often show up on HILL TOP ADVENTURES — hop-on bus tours, ceremonies, and other on-the-go footage.
Our Cruise Log
- December 2, 2017Sailed
7-Day Western Caribbean · Norwegian Epic
From Orlando (Port Canaveral) — Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic
- October 31, 2021Sailed
11-Day Greek Isles · Norwegian Epic
Spain, France, Italy, Croatia & Greece
- December 3, 2022Sailed
7-Day Caribbean Round-Trip · Norwegian Escape
From Orlando — Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic
- December 5, 2024Sailed
17-Day Transatlantic · Norwegian Star
Lisbon to Buenos Aires — Canary Islands & Brazil
- January 24, 2026Sailed
7-Day Mexican Riviera · Norwegian Jade
Round-trip from San Diego — Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas
- November 29, 2026Upcoming
7-Day Caribbean Round-Trip · Norwegian Breakaway
From New Orleans — Harvest Caye, Cozumel & Roatan
- August 20, 2027Upcoming
10-Day Alaska · Norwegian Joy
From Seattle — Juneau, Skagway & Hubbard Glacier
Live Fare Monitor
Tracked NCL fares for our upcoming sailings — updated daily from public NCL prices with our travel profile discounts applied.
Booked
Sailings we have already reserved — tracking for reprice opportunities.
7-Day Caribbean Round-trip from New Orleans
Norwegian Breakaway — 7-Day Caribbean from New Orleans
Nov 29, 2026 · 7 nights
Paid in full · below $24 vs cruise+taxes · sail in 92 days
Paid in full — estimated ~$24.20 below cruise+taxes. One courtesy adjustment per cruise (FCC or complimentary upgrade) may apply; original promos must match. Call NCL.
Cruise fare estimate ~$24.20 below our cruise+taxes basis (FCC/upgrade only if NCL allows)
Our cabin: Balcony (Balcony Stateroom GTY, Category BX) — ~$709 pp est.
Other cabin types today
Cruise fare estimate only — excludes travel protection, prepaid gratuities, package fees, and shore excursions.
Estimated trend: $774 → $709
- Paid in full · final payment complete (Aug 1, 2026)
- Sail date in 92 days (Nov 29, 2026)
NCL promos (4)
- Kids Sail Free3rd and 4th guests sailing in the same stateroom sail for taxes, fees, and port expenses only. Additional cost will be added to your booking for optional package selection.
- Free 2nd Guest Buy 1st Guest & Get the 2nd Guest Sails Free (Only Paying Taxes)
- Travel Protection | NorwegianCareTravel Protection can help with unforeseen circumstances and get your trip covered from shore to ship.
- Travel Protection | EssentialsTravel Protection | Essentials
10-Day Alaska Round-trip Seattle: Hubbard Glacier, Skagway & Juneau
Norwegian Joy — 10-Day Alaska from Seattle
Aug 20, 2027 · 10 nights
Booked · below $17 vs cruise+taxes · sail in 356 days
Before final payment — estimated ~$16.62 below paid. Call NCL to reprice and lower your balance.
Estimated $16.62 below what we paid
Our cabin: Balcony (Balcony (cat BF) — ~$2,674 pp est.
Other cabin types today
Cruise fare estimate only — excludes travel protection, prepaid gratuities, package fees, and shore excursions.
Estimated trend: $2,674 → $2,674
- Final payment in 236 days (Apr 22, 2027)
- Sail date in 356 days (Aug 20, 2027)
NCL promos (4)
- 2-For-1 DepositsLock-in this vacation today with half off deposits for every two guests on your reservation.
- Risk-Free CancellationCancel up to 120 days in advance for a full refund
- Free 2nd Guest Buy 1st Guest & Get the 2nd Guest Sails Free (Only Paying Taxes)
- Travel Protection | NorwegianCareTravel Protection can help with unforeseen circumstances and get your trip covered from shore to ship.