My 2026 Cruise Plans: 9 Weeks of Vacation & A Career Sabbatical!! Bring on the Cruises!
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2026 is a unique year for me because I have a sbatical at my full-time job.
I am on MSC the MSSE seaside that is currently doing weekends out of Miami.
I'm in a balcony on MSE Grandiosa for seven nights for $800. I will take that all day long.
I have never done luxury cruising. And I think, keep me honest, travel agents, in the comments down below. Luxana is considered luxury.
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How do you go from a budget weekend getaway to a high-end luxury sailing in the same season? 2026 is officially the year of the sabbatical, and I am using my nine weeks of vacation to try out as many cruise lines as I can! In today’s video, I’m opening up my notes to show you how I balanced my schedule between "Old Faithful" favorites and brand-new cruise lines I’ve never stepped foot on before. I’ll share which ship has me feeling a bit anxious about the price tag, the upgrade hack that landed me a balcony for a steal, and why I’m preparing for 15 nights straight on one of my longest sailings yet! The Weekend Cruiser 2026 Sailings are officially live! Join the Conversation! Group Cruise Newsletter: https://www.theweekendcruiser.com/group-cruise-sign-up Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theweekendcruiser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweekendcruiser/ Buy Me a Coffee and get a personal video reply from Brandon - The Weekend Cruiser! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theweekendcruiser