Ports & Pensions

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hosted by Matt

7K subscribers·59 videos·89% cruise-focused

Join me, a retired Fire Chief who's traded alarms for ocean views, as I vlog my cruising adventures and share life at sea in full retirement mode. This channel is your guide to the best in cruising, cars, and travel adventures. We post detailed cruise ship tours, cruise food reviews (like on the Star of the Seas), and high-energy carspotting videos from events like Endless Summer Cruisin' in Ocean City, MD. Ready to follow me as I cruise into retirement? Hop aboard.

Videos (59)

7:05Tips

Carnival Sunshine Sailing? Try This Norfolk Food First

🥈 · 78 views · 3 weeks ago

Highly Positive

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Sunshine

11:57Tips

First Time on Star of the Seas? Don't Make These Embarkation Mistakes

🥈 · 2K views · 4 weeks ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Star of the Seas

0:28Vlog

This cruise ship moment took my breath away #travelvlog #cruiseship #shorts

🥈 · 314 views · 1 months ago

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Jewel

1:05Vlog

Cruising in Style | Ports & Pensions with a Retired Fire Chief

🥈 · 72 views · 1 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Sunshine

0:56Tips

What I Ate in ONE DAY on Star of the Seas (All FREE Food!)

🥈 · 2K views · 1 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Star of the Seas

15:51Tour

Independence of the Seas Complete Ship Tour | Still Worth It in 2026?

🥈 · 679 views · 1 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Independence of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas

0:16

This Cruise Restaurant Charges Extra But Wait Till You See #cruisedining #royalcaribbean #foodreview

· 1K views · 1 months ago

Royal Caribbean Group

Star of the Seas

0:10

This Cruise Ship Promenade is INSANE #royalcaribbean #viral

· 1K views · 1 months ago

Royal Caribbean Group

4:12Review

We Drove 20 Minutes for This Legendary Pizza Hut Buffet | Here's What Happened

🥈 · 748 views · 1 months ago

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9:07Tips

Royal Caribbean Drink Package vs. Going It Alone: The Numbers Don't Lie

🥈 · 368 views · 2 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Freedom of the Seas

0:36

Hidden Interactive Game on #staroftheseas while #cruising #rccl

· 168 views · 2 months ago

Royal Caribbean Group

Star of the Seas

3:46Tips

Royal Caribbean Suites: The Truth About What You Get

🥈 · 2K views · 2 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Independence of the Seas

Star of the Seas+2 more

5:27Tour

Cruise to Falmouth Jamaica in 2026? Here's What We Found

🥈 · 2K views · 2 months ago

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5:29Review

We Paid Extra for This VIP Experience at CocoCay | Was It Worth It?

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Independence of the Seas

Star of the Seas

5:48Tips

Everything About Grand Cayman Tenders Before You Cruise

🥈 · 5K views · 3 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Carnival Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line+3 more

0:55Vlog

Best poolside snack? 🐟🍟 Fish & Ships on Independence of the Seas! 🚢

🥈 · 940 views · 3 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Independence of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas

0:27

We Almost Missed the Norwegian Aqua - Glad We Turned Around #CruiseShip #Miami

· 2K views · 3 months ago

Norwegian Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Group

Norwegian Aqua+1 more

0:06

This cruise ship is MASSIVE #mscseashore #nassau #shorts

· 80 views · 3 months ago

MSC Cruises USA

MSC Seashore

0:24Vlog

I didn't expect this many cruises in 2025 #yearrecap #travel #shorts

🥈 · 315 views · 4 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

2:16Tour

Modern & Bright | Why This Junior Suite Surprised Us on Wonder of the Seas

🥈 · 372 views · 4 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Wonder of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas

8:01Compare

Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas: The Sweet Spot for Cruisers?

🥈 · 17K views · 4 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Wonder of the Seas

Star of the Seas+2 more

1:35Vlog

No Tender Boats Needed! Grand Turk's Perfect Pier Docking

🥈 · 133 views · 4 months ago

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Carnival Cruise Line

3:58Tips

Your CPAP Power Strip Will Get Confiscated (Here's Why)

🥈 · 1K views · 4 months ago

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Royal Caribbean Group

Star of the Seas

0:10

Two mega ships docked in Nassau at once #cruiselife #shipspotting #nassau

· 2K views · 5 months ago