Best Seasickness Medication: A Complete Guide for Cruisers
THE GEN X WANDERER / Best Seasickness Medication: A Complete Guide for Cruisers TABLE OF CONTENTS Best Seasickness Medication: A Complete Guide for Cruisers If you have ever cancelled a cruise booking, or talked yourself out of one entirely, because you were worried about getting sick on the water, you are far from alone. Fear of seasickness is one of the top reasons people avoid booking a cruise in the first place, even when everything else about the trip sounds appealing. The good news is that with the [...]
MSC vs Celebrity for your First Cruise?
THE GEN X WANDERER / MSC vs Celebrity for your First Cruise? TABLE OF CONTENTS Which on is better? MSC or Celebrity? If you've been down the cruise-research rabbit hole for more than thirty minutes, you've probably landed on the same question I did: MSC vs Celebrity, which one actually makes sense for a first cruise? >> If you haven't, be sure to check out my article on Is Celebrity Aqua Class Worth It? My Honest Take After Sailing on the Celebrity Beyond I've been on both. I get it. [...]
Is Celebrity Aqua Class Worth It? We Sailed on the Beyond for our 25th Anniversary
THE GEN X WANDERER / Is Celebrity Aqua Class Worth It? My Honest Take After Sailing on the Celebrity Beyond TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre and Post Cruise Stays This is a definite must and if you haven't read my post about Cruising for First Timers, please do! And the whole reason for this blog is the points hacking. I will shout it from the rooftops until my voice is hoarse to everyone who wants to hear. POINTS = FREE STAYS! We booked our pre and post-cruise stays for free (that's [...]
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 [...]
First Time Cruisers: What You Need to Know (2026)
THE GEN X WANDERER / First Time Cruisers: What You Need to Know (2026) / St. Thomas ~ U.S. Virgin Islands TABLE OF CONTENTS Never been on a cruise before? Here are you first time cruise tips and a no nonsense guide on why you should book your first cruise! Also, if you haven't yet, be sure check these related articles: Fear of Cruising 6 of your Biggest Worries About Cruise Ships Are Probably Wrong 4 Best Cruise Lines for First Time Cruisers ~ which compares 4 of the [...]