Our Best & Worst Cruises of 2025 (Plus What We're Sailing in 2026!)
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This ship blew me away.
That cruise line shocked me in a good way.
My least favorite though has got to be the celebrity constellation.
I would want to do it again. I loved it so much.
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Ho ho ho! In this Christmas special, we take a break from our usual cruise vlogs to recap our entire 2025 cruising year. From sailing on brand-new ships to discovering our favorite cruise line vibes, excursions, and beach clubs — this video covers it all! We share: Our favorite cruise ships of 2025 The best and least favorite cruises Top excursions (UTVs, hiking, beach clubs & more) Our honest thoughts on MSC, Margaritaville at Sea, Carnival, and Celebrity A sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026, including several first-time cruise lines! Stick around until the end to see what cruises we have booked next year and let us know in the comments what excursions YOU think we should try 👇 ⏱️ Timeline / Chapters 00:00 – Christmas Special & 2025 Cruise Recap Intro 00:34 – MSC World America (Inaugural Sailing & First MSC Cruise) 01:31 – Margaritaville at Sea Islander (Surprisingly Amazing!) 02:24 – Carnival Vista Review (Big Ship, Big Lines) 03:15 – Celebrity Constellation (First Celebrity Cruise Experience) 04:49 – Favorite Ship of 2025 05:47 – Favorite Overall Cruise of 2025 06:41 – Least Favorite Cruise (Honest Review) 07:45 – Best Excursions of 2025 08:37 – Aruba UTV Adventure (Top Excursion Pick) 09:42 – El Yunque Rainforest Hike (San Juan) 10:49 – Best All-Inclusive Beach Clubs 10:53 – Mr. Sanchos (Cozumel) 11:01 – Maya Chan (Costa Maya – Favorite Beach Club) 11:06 – Kuza Beach Club (Cozumel) 14:45 – 2026 Cruise Plans Preview 15:11 – Star Princess (First Cruise of 2026) 16:03 – First Virgin Voyages Cruise 16:11 – First Norwegian Cruise Line (Go-Karts!) 16:37 – Carnival to Close Out 2026 17:06 – Viewer Excursion Suggestions & Wrap-Up Follow Sea Trippin' on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaTrippin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_trippin/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seatrippin/ Pinterest: https://pin.it/4o8znRb Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@seatrippin/ Email: seatrippincruising@gmail.com Here is a link to our Amazon Shop with links to some of the Essential Items we bring on our cruises! https://www.amazon.com/shop/seatrippinwkimandscott?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfseatrippinwkimandscott_D3ZVZX19PVJR06NPJJ0M #2025review #2025cruisereview #cruiselife #2025 #2026preview #2026 #cruisevlogger ********************************************************************************************