CRUISES BOOKED for 2026! (Our Big Reveal)

7 CRUISES BOOKED! 🚢 We’re revealing our massive 2026 cruise schedule, including Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity, and Princess Cruises. After sailing 5 incredible cruises in 2025 (from Hawaii to the Caribbean), we learned a lot about what makes a perfect vacation. Today, we're breaking down why we chose these 7 specific itineraries, including our first Alaska cruise on the Norwegian Encore and a massive 11-night Europe trip on the Celebrity Apex! In This Episode: • 2025 Recap: Our favorites (and least favorites) from last year. • The 2026 List: Every ship, port, and itinerary we have confirmed. • Why These Ships? Comparing Discovery Princess, Holland America, and more. • Cruise Planning Tips: How we organize a 7-cruise year without burnout! ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00 Cruise Recap 2025 & 2026 Cruise Plans 00:58 Norwegian Pearl Caribbean Cruise 2025 03:10 Ovation of the Seas Mexican Riviera Cruise 2025 05:23 Pride of America Hawaii Inter-Island Cruise 2025 08:30 Norwegian Jade Mexican Riviera Cruise 2025 12:30 Navigator of the Seas Catalina Island & Ensenada Cruise 2025 13:28 Favorite Cruise Ship of 2025 – Norwegian Pearl 14:17 Favorite Cruise Destination of 2025 – Hawaii 15:14 Least Favorite Cruise Ship of 2025 – Norwegian Jade (Rough Seas) 16:30 Least Favorite Cruise Destination of 2025 – Cabo & Ensenada 17:01 Cruises Booked for 2026 Overview 22:35 Final Thoughts & What’s Next Thank you for sailing along with us and supporting Calm Sea Cruise. Your encouragement truly means the world to us. 💙🌊 🌊 Subscribe to Calm Sea Cruise | Cruise Vlogs, Tips & Ship Experiences At Calm Sea Cruise, we share real cruise experiences to help you cruise smarter and travel better. 🌴🚢 📺 Subscribe on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCruise 🎓 Learn More with Grounded Life (Affiliate Links) If you’re over 40 and interested in creating a successful YouTube channel or planning meaningful retirement travel, we highly recommend these courses: ▶️ YouTube After 40: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Retirement Travel Jumpstart: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Bundle – YouTube + Retirement Travel: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 🧳 Cruise Essentials, Packing & Filming Gear Explore all the products we personally use for packing, cruising, and filming—our must-have gear for every voyage. 🛍️ Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/calmseacruise 🎒 Packing & Travel Gear → https://amzn.to/4p9JbCv 🪶 Cruise Essentials List → https://amzn.to/45QcTVA 👗 Ladies Cruise Wear → https://amzn.to/49ytCgU 💄 Beauty Essentials for Travel → https://amzn.to/4qIZCpf 👕 Men’s Cruise Wear→ https://amzn.to/4qw4ePU We earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 🎥 Our YouTube Filming Gear 📸 Main Camera – Sony ZV-E10 🌊 Underwater – GoPro Max 🚶‍♀️ Walking Shots – DJI Osmo-3 📱 Photos & B-roll – iPhone 17 Pro 👉 Full Gear List: https://amzn.to/46WjRsP 📄 FREE Cruise Packing Checklist Planning a cruise? Download our free printable cruise packing checklist to help you prepare with confidence. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_A7u6wHQMUnO_zLO2ZLSUKWxcoRD0ScZ/view?usp=drive_link 💬 Connect With Us on Social Media 📸Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calmseacruise 📱TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@calmseacruise 🎵 Background music provided by Storyblocks and YouTube Audio Library 👉 https://www.storyblocks.com #Cruises2026, #CruisePlanning, #CruiseVlog, #RoyalCaribbean, #NorwegianCruiseLine