The Traveling Steve's

Of all the stops on an Alaskan itinerary—and perhaps anywhere we have traveled worldwide—Ketchikan holds a uniquely bittersweet place in my soul. It’s a town of deep nostalgia, incredible humor, and a life-changing memory that makes me incredibly grateful to…

Sailing through Glacier Bay is, without a doubt, the undisputed highlight of any Alaskan cruise itinerary. The majestic Glacier Bay National Park spans a massive 3.3 million acres, and to protect this pristine wilderness, the National Park Service strictly limits cruise ships…

🚂 Riding the White Pass Railway in Skagway, Alaska! Another fun and unforgettable day on our Royal Princess Alaska cruise! This morning started with an early arrival and a scenic tender ride into the historic, wild-west town of Skagway. While…

We arrived in Juneau, the Capital of Alaska, via the Royal Princess around 1:00 PM, right on schedule. As Princess Cruises and sister company Holland America have been traveling to Alaska the longest—and boast the most sailings and land tours—they…

Our First Sea Day: High Speed to Juneau, Alaska 🚢 Our first full day at sea was a perfect contrast to the heat we left behind in the Orlando area. As seasoned cruisers with over 100 sailings under our belts,…

Hey everyone, it’s the Steves again! Steve (DOS) and I just finished an incredible 7-night Alaskan Group Cruise on the Royal Princess, sailing roundtrip from Seattle. While we’ve cruised around 100 times on voyages both short and long, and this was our 6th trip…

Today was an absolutely outstanding day of sightseeing of touring, dining, and meeting new friends at our evening meet-and-greet prior to our group Alaska Cruise! After yesterday’s incredible tour at the Boeing factory itself in Everett, we spent our Friday…

After a fantastic night’s sleep at the Grand Hyatt Seattle, DOS and I kicked off our morning right from our 27th-floor suite. We enjoyed a private breakfast in the Club Lounge before diving into a packed day of exploring the Emerald City. Heading…

This summer has been a typical Florida summer, and that means it is hot, hot, hot! Throw in some afternoon thunderstorms and it makes for humid days and steamy nights. Cooling off in the pool helps, but it doesn’t work…

We just wrapped up an incredible seven-night stay celebrating Steve’s birthday week! Our destination was the beautiful Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida, located adjacent to Disney Springs. We have stayed at this resort many times and always love coming back.…

Ketchikan: The Port That Left a Permanent Mark on My Heart!

Sailing Glacier Bay on Princess Cruises: Tips and Private Views! 🛳️ 🥶 ❄️ 🔭

Tenders, Buses, Trains, and Timber Trestles: Our Day in Historic Skagway 🚤 🚐 🚂 🛤️

Whale Watching in Juneau, Alaska! 🐳👀

Relaxing Day at Sea and First “Formal Night”

Welcome Aboard the Royal Princess Alaska Cruise!

Touring The Seattle Museum of Flight!

Boeing Factory Tour in Seattle!

Escaping the Summer Heat! Heading to Seattle and our Royal Princess Alaska Cruise!

Celebrating Steve’s Birthday Week at the Hyatt Grand Cypress by Disney Springs!