What Is a Pilot Boat? The Most Dangerous 60 Seconds You Will Most Likely Miss!
THE GEN X WANDERER / What Is a Pilot Boat? The Most Dangerous 60 Seconds You Will Most Likely Miss! TABLE OF CONTENTS What Is a Pilot Boat? A Complete Guide for Cruise Travellers If you’ve ever stood on the deck of a cruise ship that just departed from port, you may have noticed a small, fast-moving vessel approaching your ship. This vessel is known as a pilot boat, and it plays a vital role in maritime safety and navigation. But what is a pilot boat, and why is it [...]
Inside vs Balcony Cabin on Cruises: Which One Should You Choose?
THE GEN X WANDERER / MSC World America / Balcony Stateroom Deck 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE GEN X WANDERER / Inside vs Balcony Cabin on Cruises: Which One Should You Choose? / Celebrity Edge Class Inside Cabin vs Balcony Cabin So, you're doing your research and chosen your sailing dates. And now you're staring at the cabin selection wondering why the price gap between an inside vs balcony cabin on cruises feels like the difference between economy and business class. It's one of the most loaded decisions in [...]
Best Cruise Cabins for Seasickness / Motion Sickness
THE GEN X WANDERER / Best Cruise Cabins for Seasickness or Motion Sickness / MSC World America / Deck 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS The right cabin location can make or break your cruise experience. So this blog post is going to tell you exactly where to book if you're prone to feeling queasy at sea. Take it from me, I suffer from motion sickness and vertigo (the latter mainly due to changes in weather pressure). Living in Canada, we have 4 seasons and even though April is my [...]
Fear of Cruising? 6 of Your Biggest Worries are Probably Wrong
THE GEN X WANDERER / Fear of Cruising: 6 of Your Biggest Worries are Probably Wrong TABLE OF CONTENTS If you've ever felt a knot in your stomach at the mention of booking a cruise, you're not alone. Fear of cruising is one of the most common travel anxieties out there, and often one of the most misunderstood. From worries about rough seas and motion sickness to the feeling of being trapped in the middle of the ocean, millions of people talk themselves out of what could be the trip [...]
First Time Cruisers: What You Need to Know (2026)
THE GEN X WANDERER / First Time Cruisers: What You Need to Know (2026) TABLE OF CONTENTS New to Cruising? Don’t miss my informational articles below so you can get sailing! • Ultimate Cruise Packing Guide + Itinerary! Free Download • Fear of Cruising? You’re Fears are Probably all Wrong • First Time Cruising? Let’s Put Your Mind at Ease • Prone to Seasickness? Choosing the Right Cabin Matters! Never been on a cruise before? Here are you first time cruise tips and a no nonsense guide on why you [...]
Day 7: MSC’s Ocean Cay Marine Reserve: Add this Hidden Gem to Your Bucket List
THE GEN X WANDERER / 7 Days Aboard the MSC World America Eastern and Western Caribbean This post covers both the Eastern and Western Caribbean itinerary. Both cruises ended up here on the last day: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, MSC's own private island. I have been here now 3 times and when I say this island is breathtaking, I really mean it. Eastern Caribbean Day 1: Embarkation Day 2: At Sea Day 3: Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic Day 4: San Juan | Puerto Rico Day 5+6: At Sea Day 7: Ocean Cay Marine Reserve [...]