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Best Cruise Vlogs to Binge Watch

Last updated on January 29th, 2024 at 01:50 pm

As cruise lovers, we prefer to be on board in the middle of the sea than being on land, even virtually. But during those times we have to be away from the blue, we have modern-day storytellers that would bring us back right in the midst of the salty air–vloggers. Armed with cameras, microphones, tripods, and laptops, they tell stories that we love to immerse ourselves in.

Cruising is HOT and so are the Cruise Videos!

Now that cruising from the USA is moving full steam ahead, we’ve decided that 18 cruise vlogs just aren’t enough. We’ve added a few bonus channels to our list that we’ve found over the past year.

To help keep your bucket full, here’s a list of the best cruise vlogs that are truly binge-worthy.

Jordan Bauth – Performer on Royal Caribbean

Don’s Family Vacations – Lots of great, up-to-date cruise-related content.

Chris Wong Vlogs – Cruise ship employee on Royal Caribbean

Cruise with Ben & David – Over 40 cruises under their belt!

Life Well Cruised – Their videos are coming close to 1 Million Views on YouTube.

Eat Sleep Cruise – The YouTube channel to go along with their popular blog.

Harr Travel – In-Depth ship tour videos created by a travel agent with extensive cruise experience.

Cruise Tips TV – Sheri and her family started CruiseTipsTv in 2013. They are making astonishing progress, moving forward to 2020, having over 480 videos, more than 80,000 youtube subscribers, a Cruising academy, and almost 15 million viewers, their vlogs are treasure troves for both new and seasoned cruisers.

Sean & Stef Updated 2021: Sadly Sean passed away after battling cancer in April 2021. Sean and Stef Mullen, are professional filmmakers who have won 3 Emmy awards, are producing informative but fun cruise vlogs that are topnotch.

Emma Cruises – Creator of the page “Cruising Isn’t Just For Old People,” Emma breaks the stereotyping of cruisers as old school. In her cruise vlogs, she features cabin tours, cruise booking tips, and tricks, ship reviews, and she genuinely sails the coolest ships making cruising hip for Millenials.

SoloCruiser – A solo traveller, Julia produces vlogs that present the reality of cruising, both good and bad. She started uploading videos on youtube in 2012 and shares her personal insights she has learned from various lines, which are extremely helpful for people who want to try cruising alone .

In The Loop Travel – John, the content creator of this innovative vlog, was able to integrate fitness into cruising. Their philosophy is to travel fit, travel happy, and travel often. He provided answers to health-conscious cruisers who do not want to miss out on both fun and fitness.

I Like Cruise Ships – This youtube channel launched a little over 3 years in creating video content and has been steadily gaining traction. Russell, who has worked on cruise ships for more than 20 years, is running this channel with the expertise we all need to know about cruising.

Cruising with Wheels – A channel that primarily focuses on everything about cruising and provides informative videos for accessibility on and off-board while cruising. To get the most out of your vacation, preparation is imperative when cruising with a disability , and watching vlogs of this sort is a massive help.

Cruise Radio – Cruise Radio has made it onto the list of both our favorite cruise blogs and now, one of our fav cruise vlogs. Their YouTube channel consists of over 26,000 subscribers and over 4 million total views on their videos. Since launching the website in 2009, founder Doug Parker has created exceptional content, whether that’s on the website, podcast or video. Their ship tours are well done, informative and interesting.

Popular Cruising – Jason Leppert, the genius behind Popular Cruising, produces in-depth cruise reviews and tour views. He acquired his passion for cruising from his parents when he was just 2 years old, and after 130 sailings, I don’t think there’s stopping Jason from embarking . You’ll definitely love his behind-the-scenes cruise explorations, previews on upcoming ships and shoreside excursions.

Cruise Fever – Founded by two brothers who are passionate about cruising –Ben Souza and Jonathan Mark. These siblings made sure that their viewers are not just obtaining tips, reviews, and ship information — they keep their followers posted on the latest trends and news in the cruising industry. Their youtube channel has over 40,000 subscribers and about 17,000,000 views.

Paul & Carole Love to Travel – Paul and Carole have travelled to over 40 countries, tried different kinds of accommodations, and have been to 19 cruises. Now they want to give back to the cruising world by offering their honest opinions through their festive vlogs.

Griff & Alyssa – A lovely couple who adores cruising shares their adventures and provides informative videos with fantastic cinematography. Their content is perfect for cruise veterans and new cruisers alike who are looking for reliable information about their next travel.

Jim Zimmerlin – Jim has been running his own youtube channel since 2006 and has attained almost 300,000,000 views. People love him, he is an enjoyable person to watch with videos that offer varieties of fun – from cruising, trains, American Cocker Spaniel dogs to expensive toys.

La Lido Loca – Started uploading videos on youtube April of 2017, and they haven’t stopped since. In their lively vlogs, they generously share practical tips and realities of cruising that can help anyone in making informed decisions for their next cruise. To help out the cruising community, they created a Facebook community called La Lido Loca Community to help answer questions about cruising and provide a platform for wonderful travelling stories to be shared on.

Josh Hocum – Travel, Sleep, Repeat –that is Josh’s mantra. Though he seems laid back, he creates videos with thrilling cruise contents that transports viewers right at the very deck of each featured ship. If you are interested in the Carnival, you’ll love him more because a lot of the videos in his channel features the Carnival. His 3.8 million viewers are enough testament that he produces one of the best cruise vlogs out there.

Paro DeeJay – Since July of 2013, Jay and his wife Dee have been uploading content on youtube, which now has 685 videos and almost 2.8 million views. Besides the undeniable fact that they provide cruise tips, reviews, and tours of different cruise lines, what sets them apart is their amusing parody songs and cover tunes.

EECC Travels – An absolute must-watch vlog for families who enjoy cruising together. EECC Travels is composed of Alisa and Jason (Couple) and three sons. They make travelling as a family doable, especially for those who have children and haven’t tried cruising. You can check out their channel and be ready to be inspired to travel with the whole fam.

Trev & Chels – Viewers absolutely love this young couple on their travels, with the traction of over 56 million views, there’s a reason why cruisers are captivated by them. They create videos with superb editing and perfect voice-overs that feature their cruise experiences vividly, and it is keeping people hooked.

Talking Cruise – Equipped with the current news, cruise ship tours, and topics from around the world of cruising in a fun and unique format. Hosted by Chris Cardona, with 19 years of working in the cruise industry, his channel is a gem for anyone who’s planning to go on a cruise.

Before you start your vlog-watching spree…

Going on a cruise can be intimidating with all the preparation, booking, parking, finding the right ports, and so on and on, but these vloggers manage to contribute to the cruising industry by featuring and creating content that will genuinely make the process a bit uncomplicated. But hey! It’s all worth it, so I hope you’ll enjoy watching 19 of the best cruise vlogs.

And, don’t forget to check out our Top Cruise Blogs post too !

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About Jonathon Hyjek

Jonathon is the tech guy behind CruiseportAdvisor.com. When he's not stuck in front of his computer, Jonathon enjoys travel & cruising (even after being on a cruise ship that caught fire - a story for another day!)

6 of the Best Cruise Vloggers and their YouTube Channels to Follow

If you can't be on a cruise ship perhaps the next best thing is watching videos of cruising adventures from great cruise vloggers! You can find an array of content on these cruise-focused YouTube channels, from ship tours, to island escapes, to tips and info. Kind of like this blog…but in video form.

One day we'll get to some great video content too but in the meantime we want to give some love and shoutouts to some amazing, inspiring vloggers in the cruise world, around the globe. They constantly inspire us with their posts and knowledge.

Best cruise vloggers and their YouTube channels with an image of a TV with a cruise ship on the screen.

We asked each cruise vlogger…

We asked all the cruise vloggers the same questions regarding when they started to vlog, what their most watched cruise vlog content is, what they specialize in (if anything in particular) and what they're proudest of in their cruise vlogging career and the cruise YouTube content they've produced.

Table of Contents

Tips for Travellers

Gary Bembridge is one of our all-time favorite cruise vloggers. Partially because he spends a lot of time and energy on videos that talk about what we love and gravitate towards: small format cruises! This includes river cruises , barge cruises , and the like. But we also adore his YouTube account because the tone of his voice and accent are so soothing!!!

Why did you start vlogging and what year?

My first video was posted on YouTube in August 2006, pretty much as YouTube was starting up. I began posting clips of hotel rooms and sites I was staying in or visiting, as I used to travel 3 out of 4 weeks for work around the world for a corporate marketing job. It was mostly to show friends and family (and to remind me of what hotels I liked and did not).

As I got more into cruising for vacation, I started posting that. My channel really took off after I retired from corporate life and started to focus on it and cruising specifically.

What's your most watched content?

Some of the very old clips I posted of Las Vegas thrill rides have millions and millions of views, and people still watch them. They are pretty bad looking back.

Nowadays, my most popular content is cruising tips and advice (as the name of my channel would suggest, as that is what I focus on and guess people expect from me).

In terms of specific videos, overall the most views come from topics that help people make choices around cruising like cabin choice, cruise line overviews and reviews, packing advice, and best cruises to do in different regions.

Do you specialize in any particular type of videos?

All my videos are focused on tips and advice. I see myself as helping make it easy and fun to discover, plan and enjoy cruise vacations.

What else would you like viewers to know?

Vlogging is hard work and takes a lot of time. But if you focus on what your target market wants to know and watch, it is incredibly rewarding to see how much you can entertain, inform and help them. The best part is when people come up to me on a cruise to say hello and thank me for helping them choose and organize that trip – and that they are loving it.

What is your all-time favorite video you've created, or one you're proudest of?

Some of my favorites are not necessarily the biggest in views, but where I feel have covered something a bit unusual that will really help. Like this one focusing on if people should consider doing a barge cruise in Europe :

Check out Gary's helpful complete list of top cruise vloggers , which he updates quarterly.

CruiseTips TV

Sheri Griffiths and her husband, Mr. Cruise Tips, have great content, both in their cruise podcast and cruise vlogs. Sheri is a natural “reporter” and is always up on the latest cruise news. They have content that's far-reaching beyond the Americas areas, including content in Asia .

When did you start vlogging and why?

While CruiseTipsTV started in 2013, we did not start vlogging until 2016. We started to create and share our travel films because we believed bringing the viewer along with us offered a deeper way to share our knowledge and experiences with our audience, outside the studio environment.

What's your most watched content?

Day One cruise Vlogs (everyone loves embarkation day!), tips about specific cruise lines and what NOT to do on a cruise tend to be most popular.

Do you specialize in any particular videos?

CruiseTips TV focuses on adventure and outdoor experiences suitable for families on a variety of cruise lines.

We cruise to see the world and love to visit destinations like Alaska, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera. We have cruised the most with Princess Cruises, but we also LOVE the MSC Yacht Club, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Holland America.

What else would you like viewers to know about you?

High-quality audio and video are very important to us. Because while it may seem like a subtle difference, viewers appreciate the extra effort. So we invest in proper equipment and spend a considerable amount of time editing.

Cruising with Matt

Matt Mramer has a relatable approach to cruising. You feel like you're watching a friend share his advice when you watch his vlogs. Matt aspires to have his own cruise series one day on TV, and we can't wait to say, “We knew him back when…”

But there's no need to wait until he reaches celebrity status to see his videos; his cruise content is on YouTube right now.

I started vlogging as a personal hobby on a cruise onboard Norwegian Escape in 2017. It was my first ever cruise with my dad and I wanted to make a video to remember it. That was my first real experience with using video to relive or recreate my trip and I fell in love with the creativity of it; I have been video-recording my trips ever since.

My most-watched content is probably my ship tours. I created several ship videos both on my own and during my time working for Cruise.com that have been among my most popular content on YouTube. I'll include a link below for a recent ship tour I put together.

Do you specialize in any particular videos or content?

I wouldn't say that I have one specialty, but I do strive to be engaging and informative. I want my videos to be exciting enough that people stick around to watch them but I also want viewers to be smarter about cruising after they watch. Recently, I have sailed with Norwegian most often so I do have a bit of an NCL vibe to my content but I'm not exclusive to NCL by any means.

I mostly want readers to know about my most recent project and the one that I am most excited and passionate about, which is the namesake of my online identity. Cruising With Matt is an idea that I've had for many years that I have worked very hard to bring to fruition on my own.

It is a cruising web series designed to bring viewers along for an immersive cruise experience. It is very similar to several popular travel programs being created today, but I have done everything for the project myself from scripting and shooting to hosting and editing. If there is any of my work that I hope people see, it would be this project.

Here is Episode 1 of Cruising with Matt, a Quarantine Virtual Cruise to Bermuda:

Alanna Zingano

Alanna's energy is contagious in her cruise vlogs. Her point of view and dedication to cruising are great, and we especially love her cruise line trivia videos. She has loads of other content, though, not just about cruising!

I started my channel in 2018 and took it full-time just a year after that. I started vlogging simply because I wanted to better document the places we were traveling to.

For example, in the years prior to starting my YouTube channel, I went on an incredible cruise trip with my lifelong childhood friend; we took a very minimal amount of photos! I look back and think, “Wow, we were having such a good time that we were too busy to take photos. We just snapped the bare minimum.” Now I travel with portable hard drives for all of the photos and videos I'm taking. I've made a complete 180.

The same goes for a trip my husband and I took to Cuba. I would love to go back and watch those vlogs from our trip since we can't go back and experience that destination anymore! And, if I'm being honest, I've always been fascinated about being a ‘YouTuber' and having a channel. It was a goal of mine for a long time but was too scared to start.

Some of my most-watched content is my interview series and cruise vlogs. I love to share tips and tricks throughout my videos and you can see this throughout vlog-style content; I find viewers enjoy this.

My “Living at Sea” series, specifically, has been incredibly popular. I have interviewed a few people who have lived on cruise ships full-time, along with loads of other fascinating crew members in various roles who work aboard the ships.

Do you specialize in any videos?

I love to share content from lots of different cruise lines. This is why I call myself the “TGI Friday's sampler,” meaning there's a little something for everyone in my content. I take a lot of pride in having sailed on nearly all the contemporary cruise lines.

Anything else you want viewers to know?

I try and have as much fun as possible! We make the best out of every travel situation even if it isn't pretty. Like when we were stuck on the side of the road in a broken-down van in Jamaica. (Hey, as long as we made it make to the ship on time, it made for a funny vlog!)

One secret we love to share is we always tick the box to say we are celebrating something on a cruise! It's worth celebrating so many different moments in life and if you try hard enough there is a birthday, anniversary – something – to celebrate while you are onboard, even if it is around the corner.

Check out Alanna's video of 7 Things to know about Perfect Day Coco Cay (Royal Caribbean's Private Island) before you arrive:

Eat Sleep Cruise

Don and Heidi are highly regarded in the cruise blogging and cruise vlogging world. We turn to them as a fellow cruising couple, particularly for their expertise in larger cruise ship lines, though they do have great content about smaller format cruising sprinkled in too.

Why did you start vlogging and what year?

We launched our blog in late 2014, and focused on writing and social media for the first few years as we built EatSleepCruises' presence. Many of our posts focused on in-depth cruise reviews, guides, and cruise tips.

We decided in late 2018 to start creating videos around our most popular post. We had some early success with those initial videos.

Then, in 2019, we started putting out one video a week, focusing on similar topics like cruise ship reviews and guides. In 2020, we had to pivot to more news and topical commentary videos, which did well for the beginning of the year. Now, in 2021 as cruising returns, we are transitioning again to more general and evergreen cruise reviews, ship tours, and tips.

This year it has been difficult finding the right balance for our audience, as there is still a lot of uncertainty around the resumption of cruising in the U.S. With any content we create, we provide our honest, first-person perspective as a couple that loves to travels together.

Some of our most popular cruise vlogs include our Cruise Ship videos for 2020 and 2021, as well as our Guide to Alaska cruises. Our Drink Package and Speciality Dining Package Guides for Royal Caribbean have also done well. Additionally, our video guides and reviews for Perfect Day CocoCay are among the most watched YouTube cruise vlogs. As over-planners and researchers, we want to provide thorough analyses so viewers can make informed decisions regarding their next trip.

Do you specialize in any particular type of (or particular cruise line) videos?

We mostly do reviews and tips, with some cruise news and updates. This year we are starting our first ever live show on Sunday nights. We are looking forward to adding this additional content to connect with other cruisers and discuss the return of cruising.

We focus mostly on contemporary cruise lines. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity C ruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line are the ones we have sailed the most with in the past. Still, we have reviews for other cruise lines including Carnival, Viking Ocean, and River Cruises , MSC Cruises, and even Windstar Cruises.

Anything else you want readers to know ?

We are always happy to hear from other travelers or answer any questions cruisers have after watching one of our videos or reading a review. We love cruising and our so grateful to those who follow along with our adventures. It is so rewarding when we get comments or emails letting us know that a video or blog post was helpful. You can find us all over social media @EatSleepCruise.

Cruise with Ben and David

The adventure and love shine through what this traveling couple creates. Their fun-loving energy and spirits radiate in the cruise vlogs they produce and broadcast on YouTube. We love to watch their candor and honest reviews unfold as we watch their cruise videos.

We uploaded our first video in April 2016 but didn't start posting regularly until a year later in 2017.

Our first video was a tour of the cruise ship, Britannia. We couldn't find any good videos of the ship showing what it was like when initially planning our trip. So whilst on board, on a rainy day, we decided to film a tour of the ship on our iPhone. We didn't expect anything from it, just thought it would be useful for other cruisers in the future.

About 6 months later we checked the video again and noticed it had gained over 50,000 views in the first 6 months and had wonderful feedback asking for more. We couldn't believe it! So a year later we decided to post regularly with weekly travel tips, advice, and eventually vlogs.

What's your most-watched content?

Before the pandemic, our most-watched content was our ship tours and tips videos. Obviously, travel and, in particular, cruises, have had a huge hit in the past year. Because of that, our recent most-watched content has been cruise news and updates.

Do you specialize in any particular type of (or particular cruise line) videos?

We don't specialize in any particular cruise line. We've covered all aspects of cruising from the big mainstream companies like Royal Caribbean, to luxury cruises to river cruising. We always try to make our videos informative, fun and show what cruising is really like. The most important thing is also to be honest. We wouldn't want to recommend something that a viewer would not like.

What is the all-time favorite video you've created, or one you're proudest of?

We are most proud of the recent Virgin Voyages video we created. It shows everything we do in one video. A ship tour and a vlog with a little bit of humor thrown in!

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Meet the ‘cast’ of the 9-month cruise that’s taking over TikTok

There’s not much drama aboard the Ultimate World Cruise, but TikTok users are obsessed

Joe Martucci was beginning the trip of a lifetime, and he intended to tell his kids all about it.

On Dec. 10, after two years of planning, the recently retired 67-year-old and his wife, Audrey, finally embarked on Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise . The itinerary on the nine-month expedition includes 65 countries across every continent. They’d see the snowy shores of Antarctica, climb the ruins of Machu Picchu and feast across Southeast Asia. Between their ports of call, they’d play mini golf, attend lectures and relax at the spa on the 965-foot Serenade of the Seas.

To share it all with the folks at home, Martucci started recording updates for his four adult children, who encouraged him to post the videos online. Almost overnight, a star was born.

Unbeknownst to Martucci, an insatiable interest in his cruise had been growing since his ship left port in Miami. How could anyone stand to be on a cruise for nine months? How could anyone afford to with rates starting at $61,000? Across the internet, people were clamoring for as much information as they could find.

Dozens of TikTok accounts have popped up to document all things Serenade of the Seas. Some are run by a few of the 600-something travelers staying on board for the entire 274-night itinerary. Others are spectators on land. The culmination of their content — with hashtags such as #ultimateworldcruise, #worldcruise and #9monthcruise — has racked up hundreds of millions of views. The effect is comparable to a reality TV show, complete with “cast members,” drama and intrigue.

Unlike a traditional reality show, with meddling producers and forced cliffhangers, content from the nine-month cruise comes from average Joe Martuccis. That’s what makes #CruiseTok so captivating.

“Those of us who haven’t been on a cruise before or don’t even like the idea of it are probably thinking, ‘These people must be crazy,’” said Beth Fletcher, 39, who started a series recapping Ultimate World Cruise news called “Ship Happens” on her TikTok account a few days after it departed. “Like, we want to know more.”

While the internet loves the folksy content Martucci and others share, it’s also thirsty for reality-show infighting.

“Everybody likes to think there is conflict,” Fletcher said. “My first couple of posts, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, if I was traveling in a small cabin with anyone in my family, after a week or so I would want to throw them overboard.’”

Such plot twists have yet to actually emerge. To understand the appeal of TikTok’s favorite cruise, you’ve got to meet the “cast.”

The ‘mom and dad’

Joe Martucci: @spendingourkidsmoney

@spendingourkidsmoney #royalcaribbean #cruising #explore #WorldCruise #UWC #Serenadeoftheseas #cruise #cruisedad #UltimateWorldCruise #traveltiktok #travel #cruisemum #9monthcruise #cruisemom ♬ original sound - joe

Martucci’s family asked him to post his recaps online for their friends to see. He started a TikTok account with the handle “spendingourkidsmoney,” because he often jokes that the cost of the cruise could have been their inheritance. On Dec. 18, he published his first public check-in. It has now been watched more than 1 million times.

“People tell me, ‘Joe, you have 76,000 followers in three weeks, that’s amazing!’” Martucci said. “And I sit there and go, ‘Well, how many am I supposed to have?’”

The most wholesome account on Serenade of the Seas, the Martuccis are a fantastic antidote to the increasingly chaotic nature of many viral videos . No real editing, no second takes, just your “cruise mum and dad” checking in.

“If I mess up, we just let it run,” Martucci said. “I have a little speech dyslexia, especially when it comes to pronouncing words, … and Audrey’s always correcting me, but we just leave that in.”

To feel like you have parents on the Ultimate World Cruise, this is your follow.

The bucket-lister

Angie Linderman: @angielinderman

@angielinderman Ultimate World Cruise Q&A or really FAQ since i dont know how to do a Q&A on here. Help! I tried to andwer as many as I could that I know a lot of people have, but let me kniw what else you want to know about what its like on @Royal Caribbean’s Ultiamte World Cruise. #RoyalCaribbean #crusing #explore #solotravler #worldCruise #UltimateWorldCruise #UWC #SerenadeOfTheSeas #cruise #travel #solofemaletraveler #cruiseship #cruisetok ♬ original sound - Angie

Passenger Angie Linderman became a breakout star thanks to an early Q&A sharing how she ended up on the ship.

After both her parents died of cancer, Linderman discovered that she also had an elevated risk for breast and ovarian cancer. She had a preventive double mastectomy and plans to have both of her ovaries removed in the near future. “To me there is no thought of retirement,” she shared in a TikTok, adding: “Doing all of the things I can do now is kind of the motto.”

Linderman spent her inheritance to book the Ultimate World Cruise with her brother’s family, and is continuing to work remotely along the way.

“She will be inspiring lots of people who receive cancer diagnoses, and cancer survivors, to go out and just live your life as if every day could be a last,” Fletcher said.

The swingers (or, not?)

Adita: @aditaml2759

@aditaml2759 We’re not swingers, but we do love our Pineapples 🍍 #ultimateworldcruise2023 #ultimateworldcruise #royalcaribbeanultimateworldcruise #pineapples ♬ original sound - Adita

Adita (last name unknown) has been drumming up fan interest with her sassy , slightly wacky videos that wink at the potential of her and her husband being swingers. The main culprit for the rumor: her obsession with pineapples. When shown upside down, the fruit is known to be a signal in the swinger community that you’re game. Many of her posts wink at the theory, although Adita has (perhaps unconvincingly ) denied the claim.

“She says that they aren’t and that she just likes pineapple,” Fletcher said. “But that’s a heck of a lot of pineapple.”

Adita also loves to clean and share tidbits of ship life , such as how she stays organized on board.

The crew member

Daniele Salvatore Arbisi: @singing.sailor

@singing.sailor Getting to know Crew! Pt.1 🛳️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👀 #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruise #rcltalent #singer #dancer #actor #performer #cruise #cruiseship #theatre #traveltheworld #friends #ultimateworldcruise #serenadeoftheseas #worldcruise #singingsailor @Royal Caribbean @Beth Anne @UK Secret Travel📍🗺️ ✈️ @L u l u @atseawithashleigh @BellaDonna ♬ Lo-fi hip hop - NAO-K

For a behind-the-scenes look at working life on the cruise, there’s the @singing.sailor Daniele Salvatore Arbisi. Originally from Essex in the United Kingdom, Arbisi comes to the ship as a performer and has amassed a following for his crew cabin tour s , thorough travelogues from port days and helpful Q&As, such as when he tapped the ship’s captain to find out the best side of the ship for whale watching.

“He’s very, very talented,” Fletcher said. “His content is fantastic. … He’s got a real good likability, and he’s very funny.”

The solo traveler

Anthony McWilliams: @anthonyantoine1021

@anthonyantoine1021 Good Morning ☀️ #ultimateworldcruise I’m joining the #christderedeemer #christtheredeemer excursion with my UWC Family. @Royal Caribbean #royalcaribbean don’t let me down! #anthonyantoine #worldcruise2023 #worldcruisetiktok #riodejaneiro #brazil🇧🇷 ♬ original sound - Anthony Antoine

Anthony McWilliams was working in public health at Emory University at a job he loved when tragedy struck. “I lost my husband to cancer in 2018,” McWilliams, who goes by Anthony Antoine on social media, told The Washington Post. “From diagnosis to his passing was literally eight months and one day.”

His late husband left him with a request: to travel the world. “He said traveling would be my salvation,” McWilliams said. So he retired and hit the road that year.

Now McWilliams is one of the most beloved passengers on the ship — both to fellow cruisers and online fans. After a mix-up with Brazilian cruise regulations , he had to fend for himself on land for a week until he was allowed to return. “Everybody was cheering for me to come back on,” he said.

He mostly posts joyous port recaps and musings, such as when he said he’d gained 10 pounds in five days on the ship. He gets messages constantly that his travels as a solo Black traveler is inspiring.

“That’s my number one travel rule : to not wait on the others. If you’re waiting on the others, you’ll end up going nowhere.”

The Lake sisters

Shannon Marie Lake: @swankalamode ; Brandee Lake: @iambrandeelake

@iambrandeelake #stitch with @Shannon Marie Finally the room reveal you all have been asking for! #ultimateworldcruise #serenadeoftheseas #blackworldcruiser #cruisetok #blackworldcruiser #melaninatsea ♬ original sound - Shannon Marie

Could you spend nine months sharing a room with your sister? That’s the social experiment Shannon Marie and Brandee Lake are carrying out in real time for fans. So far “it’s working well,” Shannon Marie told The Post.

“We travel together a lot, so we know each other’s hotel style, like, ‘Okay, you take long showers,’” Shannon Marie said.

When she’s not spending time with her parents, who are also on board, Brandee keeps in touch with her audience through “ sea day chats .” She made headlines in the first weeks of the cruise after sharing a post about her experience being regularly confused for a staff member, as she and her sister are among the few guests of color on board. “She was like, ‘Oh my God. Is this going to be the case for the next nine months?’” Fletcher said. “That seems to have settled down now, but obviously that leaves a bit of a bad taste in your mouth.”

Shannon Marie is more inclined to share street art from their on-land excursions. Both sisters answer tons of the public’s questions and dance their way around the ship . If you can’t get enough of their videos, you can also listen to their podcast , “Brannon Files.”

The other sisters

Brooklyn Schwetje: @brooklynschwetje ; Madison Schwetje: @madisonschwetje

@brooklynschwetje Look who we ran into!🫡⚓️🚢🌎 #ultimateworldcruise #royalcaribbean #serenadeoftheseas #royalcaribbeancruise #royalcaribbeaninternationalcruise #worldcruise2023 #cruisetok #worldcruise #royalcaribbeanworldcruise #uwc ♬ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - neozilla

Traveling with their parents, Brooklyn and Madison Schwetje take their roles as the eyes and ears on the ship seriously, posting tons of content for their growing audience. They share vlogs of unglamorous sea days, featuring bad weather and laundry duties , as well as the highlights, such as what it’s really like to visit a World Wonder .

One of their most popular posts was an extensive tour of the ship Madison took in the wee hours of the night, giving us an eerie and fascinating look at the massive ship almost completely empty.

“They know how to create a post that’s engaging,” Fletcher said. “They’re good at highlighting things that people want to see.”

The wild card

Little Rat Brain: @little_rat_brain

@little_rat_brain There’s the beginning of the bathtub scene at the end 🫣 THE WAY I’M OBSESSED WITH MOVIE through my friends alone, however it’s not available due to my location!!! So I’m going off vibes and vibes ONLY . #ultimateworldcruise2023 #9monthcruise #9monthcruisetok #ultimateworldcruise #saltburnmovie ♬ Murder On The Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

For a dose of Gen Z bizarro comedy, there’s “Little Rat Brain,” whose real name has been kept private. Even the other “cast members” call her that in videos and interviews.

“We love Little Rat Brain,” Martucci said.

Little Rat Brain, who’s traveling with her mother, shares expertly edited, highly silly updates of life on board, such as experiencing the “Drake Shake” (the sort of turbulence that comes with crossing the Drake Passage) and itinerary changes .

The influencer

Amike Oosthuizen: @ amike_oosthuizen

@amike_oosthuizen A glimpse of what I would eat on a cruising day! There’s so many options, but we just ate at the buffet area on this day 🍔🌭 #SAMA28 #worldcruise #travelvlog #royalcaribbean #foryou #travel #fypシ゚viral #cruisetok #fyp ♬ Deck the Halls - Lofi - Gentle State

A seasoned social media user, Amike Oosthuizen posts highly satisfying day-in-the-life videos that bring you into her world. Since the South African boarded the cruise with her parents and her husband, she has taken us along for sea-day gym sessions , what it’s like to dine on board and how she learned to do gel manicures ahead of the cruise so she could save money.

Her mother, Renske Lammerding , has actual reality-TV experience as a cast member on “The Real Housewives of Pretoria” But Oosthuizen told The Post that people gravitate most to her everyday experiences.

She knows people are waiting for drama to erupt, but unfortunately (for them, not for her), “all of the people I’ve met on the ship are just so nice, and they’re all here with their loved ones for a vacation or to travel the world,” she said. “I just don’t think that expectation will become a reality, to be honest with you.”

More cruise news

Living at sea: Travelers on a 9-month world cruise are going viral on social media. For some travelers, not even nine months was enough time on a ship; they sold cars, moved out of their homes and prepared to set sail for three years . That plan fell apart, but a 3.5-year version is waiting in the wings.

Passengers beware: It’s not all buffets and dance contests. Crime data reported by cruise lines show that the number of sex crimes has increased compared to previous years. And though man-overboard cases are rare, they are usually deadly .

The more you know: If you’re cruise-curious, here are six tips from a newcomer. Remember that in most cases, extra fees and add-ons will increase the seemingly cheap price of a sailing. And if you happen to get sick , know what to expect on board.

11 Black Travel Vloggers You Should Be Watching On YouTube

There are countless videos featuring travel vloggers exploring the world, and here are 11 black YouTube channels that are worth watching.

Shontel Horne • Aug 16, 2018

YouTube is the go-to destination for beauty tutorials, celebrity interviews and entertaining webseries for years, but the platform is also a great place to learn more about your next big travel destination. There are countless videos featuring travel vloggers exploring towns, cities and countries all around the world, and here are 11 black YouTubers that are worth watching.

Oneika The Traveller

A world-renowned travel influencer, Oneika the Traveller has mastered the art of making captivating videos of her adventures and discussing travel in a way that’s thoughtful and engaging. From language lessons and videos about traveling while black to city tours, Oneika has something for every type of traveler.

Visit her channel here.

Chels Chanae’

An avid traveler, Chelsea takes viewers with her as she goes on cruises and visits new cities. She’s relatively new to the platform, but her Alaskan Cruise videos are fun and in-depth.

Visit her channel here.

Abigael is a Londoner who spent time living in Canada and Asia, so if you’re thinking about visiting or moving to South Korea, her videos will help make your experience much better.

RELATED: 5 Black Instagrammers To Follow For Food And Travel Inspiration

Tosin and Zoie

A married couple from London, most of Tosin and Zoie’s videos are about their marriage but they also have vlogs of trips to Mykonos, Mallorca and Morocco that will give you ideas for your next #baecation.

Visit their channel here.

Mario Rigby

Mario spent two years walking from South Africa to Egypt, and his channel has many videos from his epic journey as well as new videos from his more recent trips.

Visit his channel here.

Minority Nomad

Writer, photographer and world traveler Erick is behind this dynamic channel, where he covers everything from racism abroad to what it’s like to be a backpacker in your 30s. The topics he addresses are important for all travelers, but if you’re just getting starting on your travel journey, start here.

Hey Gor Jess

Jessica Franklin’s YouTube channel is filled with beauty tutorials and workout videos, but she also has no shortage of clips highlighting her trips to places like South Africa, Guadeloupe and St. Croix. If you need tips on how to look your best while traveling, Jessica is your girl.

The BLKPACKER

For honest videos about what it’s like to visit destinations like Greece and Switzerland as a black traveler, The BLKPACKER is great to watch. Fun and candid, the videos are exciting, relatable and real.

Visit his channel now.

Being Neiicey

Watching Neiicey’s videos is like traveling with your bff. She’s always honest about her experiences traveling to places like Trinidad, Brazil and Jamaica, and her candid conversations make her the homegirl you wish you had.

Visit her channel here.

Maryjane Byarm

When it comes to vlogging, Maryjane is a pro. Her YouTube videos are striking and professional and she shares everything from tours of foreign destinations to tips on how to take better photos when you travel.

AshleySmithTV

Think flight attendants have it easy? Think again! With her YouTube show The “Real Life” of a Flight Attendant , Ashley Smith gives an insider look into what it’s like to be a flight attendant, sharing the struggle of working 12-hour days to answering questions about her profession.

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15 Cruise Bloggers Reveal Their Best Cruise Tips

14 cruise bloggers share their best cruise tips

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15 Cruise Bloggers Share Their Best Cruise Tips and Advice

The following advice comes from cruise travel bloggers, who specialize in different niches and each have their own unique perspective.

You’ll find awesome tips to help with cruise planning, saving money while cruising, cruise packing tips, cruise dining tips, luxury cruising tips and more!

Without further delay, here are the very best cruise tips from 14 expert cruise bloggers and vloggers!

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#1. Best Cruise Tips by: Jonathan Souza: Cruise Fever

Cruise Fever was founded by 2 brothers and is a huge resource of cruise tips, cruise reviews and cruise news. In addition to the website, you can follow Cruise Fever on Facebook .

1. On day one of your cruise try to explore as much of the ship as possible . You will be tempted to just unpack your luggage and hit the pool or buffet, which is totally fine. But some areas of the ship like the spa and thermal suite are open for tours during this time and you will be able to see all the ship has to offer. I know some cruisers that didn’t realize certain features of the ship until the last day of a cruise.

2. Try a different dining venue each day , whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This way you will not only know what kind of eateries are available, but you’ll know which one to hit again later in the week.

3. Arrive at the cruise port city a day early , and find a hotel that offers complimentary shuttle service. There are usually several of these to choose from and it makes the trip slightly more hassle-free when your transfers are already taken care of. Often these hotels will allow you to leave your car in their parking lot for the duration of the cruise as well, sometimes for a nominal fee.

#2 Money Saving Cruise Tips by : Jonathan Hyek – Cruise Port Advisor

1. Don’t “buy” the hype!

Let’s face it – cruise lines know how to make money! From the time you set foot on a cruise ship, the entire experience is designed to help you part with more of your hard-earned money. Purchasing extra drinks, spa packages, low quality “luxury” watches and jewelry could end up costing you hundreds of dollars over the course of a week. Avoid the hype and allure of purchasing stuff you don’t need. Rarely is something sold on a cruise ship that you can’t get somewhere else for less money. Set your budget before you get on the ship and avoid spending on those incidentals. A little self-control could save you hundreds of dollars!

2. Explore on your own

Choose your destinations wisely so that you can explore on your own. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on excursions, many locations are safe enough to explore by yourself. Bermuda, USA, New Zealand, Japan, Europe, Canada as well as the Cruise lines private islands are safe and easy to explore on your own. There’s no need to purchase an excursion. Just use common sense as you would in any new city within Canada or the USA. Be careful in many Caribbean destinations though, as crime and theft is a real concern for tourists!

3.Stay “inside”

#3 cruise packing tips by: lucy williams – lucy williams global.

I love to follow Lucy’s travels (her photos are gorgeous) and hope you will too: Instagram @lucywilliamsglobal

1.Don’t over pack for a long cruise as on most cruise lines there are laundrettes that you can use yourself for a small charge. There are laundry detergent and fabric softener you can buy in the laundrette or you can bring your own or buy some ashore. Or you can take advantage of the the ship laundry service and have it all done for you.

2. Pack a capsule wardrobe for a long cruise, as you really do not need so much clothing as you think. If you stick to a few colours that coordinate you can make up lots of different outfits. Remember you can wash your clothes onboard and nobody remembers what you wore a few days ago.

3. People always bring too many pairs of shoes with them on a cruise and there is no need. For warm climate all you need are one pair of each; sports shoes, flip flops, ballet pumps, heels. For a cold climate; walking boots, sports shoes, ballet pumps, heels. If you bring neutral colours for ballet pumps and heels they will go with all your outfits.

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#4 Cruise-ship Tips by: Annabel Cornall – Go and Cruise

Go and Cruise is a place where you can escape the day to day and be inspired to plan your next cruise and travel adventure. You’ll find wonderful cruise and port reviews and guides written by Annabel, as well as guest contributors. I think you’ll enjoy Go and Cruise on Instagram.

Choosing Your Cabin

Deciding on and choosing your cabin is a really exciting part of your cruise planning. Once you have decided upon a type of cabin that you would like; it is really worth putting into internet searches and YouTube the cabin number or type of cabin and ship. Many travelers will kindly upload videos of the cabin, detailing their features and layout, so you can gain a sneak preview.

Specialty Dining

If you fancy trying the gastronomical delights of a specialty restaurant onboard your cruise ship, think ahead of when you are going to go. Why not start your cruise with a delicious delight; many ships will have great offers for the first night aboard. In addition, you can often book your dining preferences online before you embark, that way being able to plan your dining pleasures.

Port Days in the Spa

On your itinerary, there may be places that you have visited already and you might decide not to go ashore. What can you do with your time? I would suggest enjoying the amazing spa facilities that you find on cruise ships. On port days, spas will give you the best offers they have, often suggesting a package price for a number of treatments – go on treat yourself!

#5 Cruise Travel Tips by: Chris and Bradley: Chad Cruisers (You Tube Channel)

I love watching Chris and Bradley’s cruise adventures and how they offer great tips all while keeping it real! In addition to their youtube channel, you can also follow on Instagram

1.Save money and travel more often by booking inside staterooms.

We have experienced over 20 cruises, in balcony rooms, ocean view and even suites. We found that with the endless on board activities and venues on the ships, we were never spending that much time in the room. We now only book interior rooms, that way we can save our money for cruise excursions, on board spending and even future cruises!

2.Casino Benefits

The casino can be your ticket to future deals! We are suckers for the slot machines and enjoy playing on board. We bring a set amount of money to play with and enjoy the casino on sea days. We always make sure to insert our cruise card into the slots or give to the attendants at the tables, as you spend money at the casino we earn points, which can translate to future cruise offers and discounts plus free cash play for a future cruise.

3.Build Loyalty with Cruising with the same Cruise Line

We have sailed with Carnival, Royal Caribbean but mostly with Princess Cruises. We enjoy the laid back, quiet and relaxed atmosphere that Princess offers, as well as their variety of itineraries. We have enough Princess Cruises to enjoy such loyalty perks as free internet access, priority boarding, a Captain’s Cocktail party and some other good perks. Many other cruise lines offer incentives and programs for repeat cruisers.

#6 Cruise Tips/Budget Cruising by : Emma LeTeace – Cruising Isn’t Just for Old People/Emma Cruises

Cruising Isn’t Just for Old People is a cruise blog where you’ll find fabulous cruise information of all sorts. Emma also a vibrant group of young and young at heart cruisers in her Facebook group .

1.Research the cruise line

My first tip for any cruiser would be to research the cruise line so that you can find the one that suits you best. I’m a firm believer in the idea that there is a cruise for everybody but there is no point picking a cruise line with strict dress codes if you don’t want to get dressed up. Proper research can ensure you make the most of your time onboard doing things that you want to do.

2.Book an inside cabin

To save money consider booking an inside cabin. I usually cruise in inside cabins and although balconies are nice I rarely end up spending much time in my cabin. An inside cabin not only saves you money but also encourages you to get out and explore the ship. One of my favorite things about cruising is always being able to find entertainment going on somewhere, whether that’s live music or something more interactive like a game-show.

3.Travel off-season

If you are able to do so consider travelling out of peak season. School holidays are much busier than other times of year and are generally more expensive too. If you are looking for a bargain months like November and January can be great options. A cruises around the Mediterranean or Canary Islands during winter are a particular favourite of mine, the weather is usually still relatively warm (compared to the weather in the UK!) and the prices are dramatically less.

Cruise More Often for Less

You may also want to consider taking this course by Emma from Emma Cruises, on saving money on a cruise. It is full of information to help save money on cruises, and will pay for itself with the first cruise you book.

Here’s the info if you want to check it out: How to Cruise for Less (course)

#7 First-Time Cruise Tips by: Tanner Callais – Cruzely.com

I always suggest that passengers book an excursion in at least one port . Excursions can seem pricey, especially if you’re a frugal cruiser, but they are almost always worth the money and the memories. You’ll definitely remember the adventure you had years later compared to a day of simply sitting on the beach.

As well, if you forget anything from water shoes to cold medicine, wait until the ship gets into port. These items are for sale on the ship, but they are extremely expensive (we’ve seen cold medicine for nearly $18 a bottle). Every port has a small pharmacy and a number of other shops where you can pick up anything you forgot for cheaper.

Finally, don’t forget to bring an outlet adaptor . With all the electronics we carry these days, most cruise ships only have one or two outlets. An adaptor (make sure its not a surge protector and that its approved by the cruise line) that provides more plugs can be worth its weight in gold

# 8 Cruise Tips/Family Cruising by: Alyson – My Virtual Vacations

Arrive to the port early

Unless you live a short drive away from your departure destination, consider arriving the day before. On the day of embarkation, you must be on board early and the check-in process can be lengthy. If flying to your cruise, there can be flight delays and you don’t want to stress about missing the ship. Arrive a day before and start enjoying the departure city right away.

2. Book your next cruise while onboard

Sometimes it’s hard to plan ahead but it’s not permanent. If your dates or plans change, you can easily cancel or move to a different date without penalty. But it’s all about the perks! You’ll typically get more free perks when booking on board (think drink packages, WiFi, or onboard credit) and often reduced deposits.

3. Bring your picky eater!

A cruise can be the best type of vacation for picky eaters.There are numerous choices and varieties of food on board. The buffets often have signage pointing to gluten-free or nut-free selections. Also, notify the cruise line ahead of time and the main dining-room will accommodate specific food preferences and allergies.

# 9 Cruise Advice and Tips by: Ilana Schattauer – Life Well Cruised

1.Book an excursion: If its your first time in a port, book an excursion with the cruise line or research on-line ahead of time. Whatever you do, don’t wing it! Most cruise ports require you to at least take a cab to the beach – and the port area will feel really “touristy” at best. The good stuff is out there, but you need to leave the port area and go and find it!

2.Get extra on board credits: On board credits (OBC) are extra money placed into your cruise account that you can use while cruising. This is a great way to “save” money by using it to book shore excursions, buy drinks, photos and even gifts at the shops. So, how do you get them?

Book your cruise when the cruiseline has this type of promotion
Book with a travel agent who may add additional OBC’s
Book your next cruise onboard (you’ll be rewarded with OBC’s)
Purchase cruise line shares (check the conditions, but this can be very advantageous)

3. Cruise complaints: If something isn’t right, don’t wait until you’re back home to complain about it. Cruise lines want you to have a great experience, so if you have an issue, bring it up politely with guest services and allow them the opportunity to get things resolved. It will help you avoid days of potential frustration and leave you with only good cruise memories.

4. Cruise Packing Tips

Here are some cruise packing tips , to help you get ready for your cruise.

50 Expert Cruise Travel Tip from Cruise Bloggers

#10 Cruise Tips/Dietary Needs Tips by: Sanna – Vegan Cruiser

Cruise Tips cruise bloggers Vegan Cruiser

I love Sanna’s cruise reviews which provide a view into Vegan dining, as well as provide other helpful dietary and allergy information. In addition to her blog you can also follow her Facebook page .

Here are 3 tips for cruising – to save money and have a great cruise 🙂

1) save money by booking with a cruise specialist travel agent, 2) do you have dietary needs and are worried cruises can’t cater.

3) Don’t get stuck in the rut and sail with one company only

It may gain you loyalty points on that brand but go experience the world our there! Different cruise lines have different things to offer – you could do the same itinerary but have a totally different cruise experience. Sister brands may recognize your loyalty status (Royal Caribbean & Celebrity do) and MSC will status match all major cruise , airline and hotel loyalty program levels. Not every cruise line will suit everyone, but there are several that you might enjoy.

15 Cruise Blogger Share Their Best Cruise Hacks

#11 Family Cruising Tips by: Claire – First Initial Sea

1.Do your research and find a ship that is right for your family

Most ships offer a pool and kids clubs at the very least. However, if you have two sea days or possibly more in a row, you might just need a little more than this to keep your children entertained. Cruise Lines such as Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises and Carnival offer an amazing array of fun features and almost endless entertainment for your children. Research opening hours and age ranges for the children’s clubs in your research as these tend to vary significantly with each cruise line.

2.Pack wisely

Whether you’re heading out to the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords or the Caribbean, sea nights can see temperatures drop and the breeze pick up. If like us, you like to walk off your 3 course MDR (main dining room) meal and perhaps like to partake in a little top deck shuffle board or catch a movie under the stars. Your children will thank you for packing a couple of cardigans or their favorite fleece.

Remember, embarkation day is in fact day 1 of your cruise which you have paid your heard earned money on, enjoy this day and make the most out of it. Pack the swimmers in your handbag/travel bag. Sun cream and goggles too!

3.Cruise with extended family

Now this tip comes with a warning. I appreciate that not all of us are either lucky enough to have other family members around or who share a love for cruising, furthermore not all of us get along with extended family members. Thankfully and gratefully, we do.

Grandparents are often keen to stay on board when we dock in a destination that they have previously enjoyed, thus resulting in them wishing to enjoy the ships facilities with their Grandchildren who can sometimes be reluctant to walk around exploring historic buildings and cultures for the day. Therefore they choose to spend the day together on the ship making those magical memories that last a life time together.

Consequently, this enables my husband and I to immerse ourselves fully in to experiencing various ports. Everyone’s a winner!

#12 Luxury Cruising tips by: Richard and Helen – Visit with Us

If you’re interested in luxury cruising (and why not?), then I encourage you to check out their videos on your tube. These are genuinely some of the most engaging (and informative) vlogs I’ve seen. Visit with us can be found on Facebook and Instagram. You can also join their Facebook Group The Luxury Cruise Society .

1. All-inclusive benefits: The main thing we love about luxury cruising is the all-inclusivity of your cruise experience. For example, not having to produce your cruise card every time you go to the bar. However, not all of the luxury cruise lines are totally all-inclusive. While most have gratuities, drinks, specialty dining and WiFi included, some charge extra for these. A few even include shore excursions so it’s always best to read the small print.

2.Mainstream cruise “luxury” options: Luxury cruise lines tend to have smaller ships than most sailing the high seas these days. However, if you prefer the facilities and entertainment offered on larger family style shipst, don’ rule out luxury cruising. Many ships now offer a ‘ship within a ship’ experience for their suite passengers, which allows them to experience luxury on a larger ship, such as MSC’s Yacht Club and NCL’s Haven.

3. Luxury Cruise “deals”: Lastly, don’t exclude luxury cruising thinking it’s too costly. Many cruiselines offer ‘guarantee’ fares (unassigned cabins) which are less costly. If you aren’t bothered about choosing a specific room, this can be a very attractive offer.

#13 Cruise and Destination Tips by: Ryazan – Everything Zany

1.Be time wise

Time is gold. This is true, especially on cruising or within the maritime industry. Visiting a new port or city can be really fun and it’s easy to lose track of time. If you do, this can cause a major disruption to the trip. If you haven’t booked a cruise excursion without a guaranteed return to ship, you might risk the possibility of being left behind and having to make your own arrangements to get onboard the ship at the next port.

2.Research on your destinations

Researching your port of calls can be handy, especially if you only have a very limited time in each port. If you are planning to DIY your excursions, make sure you have handy information ready. Other than typical guide books, joining various online travel communities would be useful.

3.Take the stairs

Burn those calories! One of the best parts of cruising is tucking in to the tasty food onboard. Since buffets are available all the time, it is a good option to skip that lift and use the stairs. You get free exercise too.

#14 Family cruising/Cruise booking advice by: Alex – On Travel Mode

1. Book early – In my experience, you should book a cruise vacation as early as possible. Booking early means you usually get the best price. Cruise lines also like to sweeten the deal by offering freebies called Perks. Perks can come in the form of onboard credits, unlimited beverage packages, and Wi-Fi plans. Who doesn’t love freebies, right? Don’t forget to monitor for any price changes. If the fares go up, you can smile knowing that you got in at the right time. If they go down, the fares can be adjusted and you get to do a happy dance. If you’re looking to save money while on a family cruise I suggest taking advantage of free activities on board.

2.Daily Planner – Check out the daily flyer provided by the cruise line. There are so many things happening each day. In fact, so many that your family will never run out of things to do. We always take advantage of the many free activities onboard. We have watched demo cooking classes, learned how to dance salsa, sung Karaoke, and so much more thanks to our “Freestyle Daily” flyer. It is possible to have a lot of fun without having to pay for any onboard activities.

#15 Couples Cruise Tips by: Paul and Carole Love to Travel

Recap: 15 Expert Cruise Bloggers reveal their best cruise tips

I want to thank each contributor for sharing their personal cruise tips and advice. I hope you enjoyed reading the variety of tips and that some will be helpful to you as you’re planning your cruise.

If you’ve enjoyed this, you may enjoy reading about the the Most Frequenly Asked Questions by new cruisers or Practical Cruise Packing Tips.

Have you taken a cruise? What’s the best cruise tip you can share? Please let me know in the comments below.

Happy Cruising!

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22 Comments

Really enjoyed reading all the other bloggers tips and so please ours are included too! Great post!

Great to have your tips and thanks so much for taking the time to comment!

Real cool tipps from professional cruisers… very good, thank you for that list. There are some things I’ve never thought about before, but now I really do. Cruising doesn’t have to be expensive…

i’m so glad you found this list helpful! It’s true that there are ways that cruising can be so affordable – we cruised in an inside cabin for years when my kids were little (and often they were heavily discounted), and this way we could cruise more often.

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!

One of the best tips I ever heard is to make sure everything works as soon as you can and report problems right away. I told my mom that TIP before her first Alaska cruise and indeed her hot water did not work. They moved her from a standard cabin to the Presidential Suite.

Hi Charles,

I think you’re 100% right! I never thought of checking everything right away, but you make a good point. And wow! A very lucky upgrade for your Mom. I’m not sure if that happens much these days, but nevertheless it’s a great tip!

Thanks for taking the time to comment,

Your blog really nice. Its sound really good. I am very time read your blog.Thanks for the sharing this blog with us.Keep it up.

Thanks for reading my blog posts and taking the time to leave a nice comment!

This is a great list and one that has many of the things I do when on a cruise. I am going on the MSC Belissima next month and can’t wait.

I’m so glad you liked it Edward. What a beautiful ship you’ll be on!

I have just returned from a cruise to St. Petersburg and one tip I would like to offer is research a plan B for a port destination. We arrived late at one port because of a medical emergency the night before and all shore excursions were cancelled. Luckily I had spotted a museum that looked interesting. Also Google to see if there is any thing interesting happening the day you are in port.

Thanks a great point. Although unlikely, it is good to have researched a port at least at a minimum to find an alternative plan. Very true that there could be a festival, free museum day and other interesting things to do and see.

I’m glad for you that you were able to see St. Petersburg and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

Oh, it’s great to know that most long cruises have laundry stations for you. I’m actually hoping to take European river cruise with my wife next year. It would be wonderful to see the European countryside sail by us.

Some ships have self service laundry, while others don’t. It’s always best to check with the cruise line or travel agent for specific information. That river cruise sounds phenomenal!

amazing collection for us, blog users.

Glad you enjoyed the list of tips from bloggers and vloggers! Thanks for taking the time to comment John!

I like Lucy William’s tips. Her advice will probably work for me. Because I always take a long time to prepare my belongings carefully before every trip.

That’s awesome! So glad Lucy’s tips were helpful! She has a wealth of knowledge about packing well for long cruises!

There’s so many great tips you’ve collected here, Ilana. It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut when you’ve cruised a lot, so it’s good to learn from fellow cruises what their tips are. I’d agree that it’s good to explore other cruise lines – it can also give you a new perspective of what you like and help to identify or confirm what’s most important to you when you cruise.

I love that Steph! It’s true that confirming what you enjoy most and want out of your cruise vacation is important.

This really encourages all of us to be part of the cruise ship journey. Thank you for sharing.

Great to hear!

40+ black travel bloggers to follow

09/11/2021 by Roobens Leave a Comment

Before reading the article, be aware that I wrote a 200+ pages book about traveling as a black person. Click here for more info .

Are there any black travel bloggers out there? Hell yes! Traveling while black brings numerous challenges to overcome but that doesn’t mean that consequently, black people don’t travel. Just in the US, African Americans contributed more than $109 billion to the tourism industry in 2019! And many of them run a blog. Unfortunately black people are almost invisible in the tourism industry, an industry that painfully lacks diversity and inclusivity.

How ironic it is when you know numerous people say traveling opens their mind, makes them empathetic, blablabla… So here’s a list of black travel bloggers covering different travel niches: solo, adventure, budget, luxury, family, couple… I’m lucky enough to personally know most of them, running different black travel blogs! Here we go!

Table of Contents

Roobens (Been Around The Globe)

Let’s start with some shameless self-promotion. I’m Roobens, black travel blogger from France. I’m sharing my experiences as a black traveler, but I also share numerous travel tips. Oh and I wrote a self-published book, Traveling while black .

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Oneika (Oneika the traveller)

Oneika launched her blog in 2009! For a long time, she was one of the very few female black travel bloggers. She shares her experiences and doesn’t hesitate to speak her mind regarding the lack of diversity in the travel blogging field. She’s lived in Mexico, Hong Kong, France, Canada and the US. She worked with numerous brands and she also hosts Travel Channel’s One Bag and You’re Out and Big City, Little Budget . She’s encouraging black women to travel the world. Her blog .

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Francesca (One girl one world)

Based in Los Angeles, Francesca shares travel tips but also beauty tips for black women traveling (hair, skincare…). She’s the author of a Martinique travel guide, and she’s polyglot. Francesca is also a journalist. Her blog .

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Ciara (Hey Ciara)

Ciara worked for two years in corporate Human Resources and saved money. Then she quit her job and she’s been traveling solo since then. On her blog she share numerous tips and advice for solo female travelers (safety, how to take great photos…), but also cool stories to read. Her blog .

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Olivia (O.Christine)

Olivia also quit her job to travel the world. She’s sharing travel itineraries, remote work tips but also wellness tips. She loves outdoor travel and she’s still traveling, although she’s living with lupus. Her blog .

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Nadeen (The Sophisticated Life)

Nadeen is a travel blogger but she’s also a physician. Her blog covers travel, food, wine, culture and art. She shares affordable luxury travel tips, so you can enjoy chic travel without breaking the bank. She wrote several travel guides, and she’s been on CNN as a medical expert. Her blog .

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Monet (The traveling child)

This is the family travel blog of Monet, James, Jordyn and Kennedy! Based in Miami, they realized there were no family travel blogs run by black people. They share tips for affording travel, but also itineraries to make planning process easier. Their blog .

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Eulanda & Omo (Hey dip your toes in)

A couple travel blog run by Eulanda and Omo! Based in London, their blog shares travel tips but also focuses on food, lifestyle and culture. Their blog allowed them to win several awards, and they’re also speakers at conferences. Their blog .

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Erick (Minority Nomad)

Erick wants to be the first African American to travel to every country in the world! Unlike many travelers who have the same goal, Erick takes his time to reach this milestone. Erick is also a great photographer, journalist and philanthropist. His blog .

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Lola Akinmade

She has her own Wikipedia page! Lola was first a travel blogger but she diversified and she’s also a speaker, photographer, and author of several books, one of them being the critically acclaimed In every mirror she’s black . Based in Stockholm, she visits popular countries as well as remote places, and shares her experiences through culture, food and tradition. Her website .

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Ashlee (Will drink for travel)

The name of her blog speaks for itself. Ashlee likes to travel, and she also likes to drink! Her blog is a mix of travel and discovering new cocktails in the cities and countries she’s visiting. She shares tips about things to do but also what to eat and where to drink good cocktails. Her blog .

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Lauren (Outdoorsy diva)

Lauren runs an outdoor travel blog. She wants to show the world black people also go hiking, skydiving, canoeing, camping, fishing, and backpacking! She dis many things like sleeping in a tree house, going to a nudist camp… On her blog, she also shares her love for food. Her blog .

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Tomiko (Passports and grub)

A luxury travel blog! Tomiko shares on her blog the latest luxury trends but also where to eat all over the world. She also shares couple travel and family travel tips. Her blog .

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Gabby (Packs light)

Gabby’s energy is contagious, even through a screen! She runs a blog where she shares how to find fully funded travel opportunities. During her studies she won $40,000 in scholarship to study abroad. Her blog is a goldmine for those who would like to travel but don’t dare to take the leap. Her blog .

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Nicole (I luv 2 globe trot)

Nicole is a travel blogger, freelance writer and English teacher. She’s lived in South Korea, South Africa, Germany and now she lives in Oman. On her blog she shares numerous Oman tips. She also wrote a guide “ A Guide to Landing an English Teaching Job Abroad ”. And she’s the admin of a Facebook group with over 10,000 members to help those who want to be an expat. Her blog .

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Sarah (Jet Set Sarah)

Based in Miami, Sarah runs a travel blog focusing on the Caribbean islands. Her blog is a good mix of travel, lifestyle and fitness. Sarah is also a TV host. She shares numerous tips for those who want to spend some time the Caribbean islands. Her blog .

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Karen (The mom trotter)

A family travel blog! Karen wants to show people that having kids doesn’t mean not traveling anymore. She’s encouraging families to find the right balance between parenting, traveling the world with your family and homeschooling. She also shares budget travel tips for families. Her blog .

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Ursula (Caribbean and Co)

This blog’s name speaks for itself. Caribbean and Co is a travel blog focusing on the Caribbean islands. Ursula promotes this area on her blog, with a touch of luxury lifestyle. She’s not just sharing beautiful pictures of idyllic spots, she also talks about the cultural heritage of the area. Her blog .

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Annette (From Annette with love)

Annette defines herself as a ‘fat girl’. She wants to show the world fat people travel too. It seems like many women could relate to what she’s talking about, because she’s now running small group trips for plus-size women. On her blog, she also shares fashion tips for plus-size women. Her blog .

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The list goes on…

There are numerous other ones running black travel websites, blogs or just black travel influencers! I’m thinking about Lee ( Spirited pursuit ), Glo ( The blog abroad ), Jeff ( Chubby Diaries ) a plus-size blogger, Ashley ( Hey Ashley Renne ), or Martina & LJ ( That couple who travels ).

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There’s also Joanna ( Joannae.com ), Kay ( The awkward traveller ), Jessica Nabongo ( The catch me if you can ) who visited all the countries in the world, Sojourner ( Sojournies ), or Travis Levius who’s not really a blogger but a freelance travel writer.

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I have to mention Tausha ( The globe getter ), Kellee Edwards a great adventurer who’s also a TV host, Jessica ( The ufuoma ), Monique ( An unstoppable journey ), Carole Cain ( Girl gone travel ), and Marty San Diego , a diversity in travel consultant.

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I’m gonna end this list with Ernest ( Fly Brother ) also a TV host, Kemkem ( Next bite of life ), Danielle ( The thought card ) who hosts an interesting podcast, Kerwin ( Passrider ) the flight expert, Philwaukee , and Xavier ( Black Voyageurs ) who owns a platform that curates one-of-a-kind travel experiences to Afro-descendant travelers, in destinations around the world.

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That’s it! You have numerous travel blogs to read, and not just mine! Bloggers of different age, gender and travel niches. You can also read this article listing black explorers who made a mark in history .

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30 Black Top Travel Bloggers To Inspire Your Wanderlust

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Are you looking for Black travel bloggers or creators to follow on Instagram? Look no further! I’ve compiled a list of 30 amazing Black bloggers who are inspiring others to travel the world and share their experiences.

From family friendly trips to solo adventures, these Black travel creators are creating impactful content for all of us to enjoy.

So, if you’re ready to be inspired, check out my list of the must-follow Black bloggers on Instagram.

I created this list of the best black travel bloggers to follow because diversity, equity, and inclusion in the travel industry was trending for most of 2021 when brands pretended like they cared about inclusivity but it’s back to business as usual.

I have not seen many brands put their money where their mouth is when it comes to hiring and collaborating with Black travel bloggers.

We know African American travelers contributed more than $109 Billion to United States tourism in 2019! Can your brand afford to miss out on the revenue Black travelers bring to the table?

The Black Travel Alliance partnered with MMGY to develop a series of market research studies to better identify the needs, behaviors, and sentiments of underrepresented travel communities.

The first installment of these studies, powered by MMGY Travel Intelligence , is titled The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities & Priorities and focuses on Black leisure travelers and meeting professionals.

The Black Traveler study was published in November 2020.

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Black women alone spend $55 billion dollars according to Neilsen data but brands still have a hard time using their trade fund dollars to market to people of color.

Last year, according to Nielson less than 3% of overall advertising showcased African-Americans. Black people are not waiting until they turn 65 to start traveling.

We are traveling now and there are some amazing travel bloggers highlighting their epic vacations via Instagram, social media, and their blogs.

Black travel bloggers have to work twice as hard and make sure every damn I is dotted and T is crossed because we will never be on the mainstream list of “Best Travel Blogs” that often leave out multicultural bloggers.

The Importance of Following Black Travel Bloggers on Instagram

In a world where representation matters, it is essential to follow Black travel bloggers on Instagram. These creators share their unique experiences, cultures, and stories while exploring the world.

By following them, you can expand your knowledge, perspective, and appreciation for diversity. Black travel bloggers offer a fresh and exciting outlook on the world and inspire you to visit new destinations and try new things.

By sharing their experiences, they shed light on hidden gems that may otherwise be overlooked. Therefore, following Black travel bloggers on Instagram is not only an act of solidarity but also an enriching experience.

Not including Black Travel Bloggers on these coveted “best of” lists leads brands and the media to believe that Black people don’t travel, write informative articles, or draw high traffic to their travel blogs which is further from the truth.

Black women travel more than any other group and we travel in packs while spending those coins.

If you need a little travel inspiration from bloggers that look like you keep reading as I will provide you with the best of the best when it comes to Black travel bloggers and content creators!

Passports and Grub – Tomiko Harvey
That Couple Who Travels – Leslie & Martina
Hey Dip Your Toes In – Eulanda and Omo
ABC Travel Greenbook – Martinique Lewis
Tia Takes World
RIck_on the Run
LilMsAwkward
The Sophisticated Life – Dr. Nadeen White
Outdoorsy Diva – Lauren Gay
jet Set Jose
Jet Set Sarah – Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
The Hotel Whisperer – Danielle Pointdujour
O- Christine – Olivia Christine Perez
Hannah_ajala
Mister Levius – Travis Levius
Road 2 Culturedom
Leahslayovers – Leah
World of Wanderer – Colby Holiday
BeyondbMore – Brian Oliver
Consciously Lisa – Lisa
Calculated Opulence
Travel Jewels – Jewels
Frontpage_eb – Ebony Thyme
Mrrenaissance_man
Travelingblackwidow
Loulouexplores
Traveleatslay
Kingronthedon
Lifewithbugo
I am Sierra

Criteria for Selection of Top Black Travel Bloggers on Instagram

Selecting the top black travel bloggers on Instagram was no easy feat. I carefully analyzed and evaluated the profiles of several Black travel bloggers to identify the cream of the crop.

Here are the key criteria I used to select my list of the top Black travel bloggers:

1. Quality of content: I considered the overall quality of the blogger’s content, including the clarity of images and the creativity of captions.

2. Engagement with followers: I assessed the level of engagement that blogger has with their followers. High levels of interaction, including responding to comments and direct messages, helped to distinguish the top Black travel bloggers.

3. Relevance to the travel industry: We considered the blogger’s relevance to the travel industry, including the number of sponsored posts, collaborations with other brands, and opportunities to participate in travel-related events.

4. Diversity and inclusivity: I made a conscious effort to select Black travel bloggers who showcase diverse travel experiences and promote inclusivity within the travel industry.

Using these criteria, I identified 30 of the Best black travel bloggers to follow on Instagram.

By following these travel creators, you’ll gain access to incredible travel tips, destination inspiration, and stunning travel photography.

Black Top Travel Bloggers to Follow on Instagram

1. tomiko harvey.

Tomiko Harvey is the founder of Passportsandgrub.com, a travel blog dedicated to sharing her experiences as she explores new cultures, tries new cuisines, and finds new adventures around the world. Tomiko has traveled to over 60 countries and her blog is a testament to her passion for travel.

On her Instagram page, you can see breathtaking photos of her travels, along with tips and recommendations for anyone who is planning their next trip.

What makes Tomiko’s Instagram page so great is the honesty and authenticity she brings to her content. She shares not only the glamorous moments of travel but also the real-life struggles that come with exploring the world.

Her captions are full of personal anecdotes, practical tips, and heartfelt reflections that make her a relatable and trustworthy voice in the travel community.

In addition to running her own blog, Tomiko is also an active member of the Black travel community. She uses her platform to highlight other Black travel creators and to advocate for diversity and inclusivity in the travel industry.

Her passion for travel, her authentic voice, and her commitment to making the travel industry more inclusive makes her an inspiration to anyone who loves exploring new places.

Keep up with Tomiko on Instagram

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2. That Couple Who Travels

Leslie and Martina of That Couple Who Travels are a dynamic duo who share their adventures and experiences through their Instagram account. Based in Atlanta, the couple has traveled to destinations such as Mexico, Brazil, and Thailand, just to name a few.

Their photos capture the essence of each destination they visit, from colorful street art to serene landscapes. Their feed is a mix of adventure and culture, showcasing not only popular tourist attractions but also hidden gems and local hotspots.

In addition to travel photography, the couple also shares their personal experiences and insights, giving followers a glimpse into their relationship and what it’s like to travel as a couple.

Leslie and Martina’s feed is not only visually stunning, but it also inspires and encourages travelers of all backgrounds to explore and experience the world. Their unique perspective and candid storytelling make them a must-follow on Instagram for anyone seeking travel inspiration.

That Couple Who Travels on Instagram

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3. Hey Dip Your Toes In

Another fantastic black travel creator you should definitely be following on Instagram is the duo behind Hey Dip Your Toes In.

Eulanda and Omo are a married couple with a passion for travel, culture, and community.

Their Instagram feed is full of beautiful photos and stories from their adventures around the world, but they also share their own personal journeys and experiences.

What sets Hey Dip Your Toes In apart is its focus on highlighting local communities and sustainable travel. They make a conscious effort to connect with locals and learn about their cultures, which in turn allows them to share a more authentic and meaningful travel experience with their followers.

Their love for travel and photography is evident in their visually stunning posts, but it’s their dedication to supporting local communities that really sets them apart as travel creators.

Follow them for inspiration, beautiful photos, and a reminder to always strive for responsible and ethical travel practices.

Keep up with Dip Your Toes on Instagram

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4. Marty_Sandiego – ABC Travel Greenbook

Another amazing Black travel blogger to follow on Instagram is Marty_Sandiego of ABC Travel Greenbook Global.

As the founder of this amazing platform, Marty’s mission is to help travelers of color find safe and welcoming destinations around the world.

ABC Travel Greenbook Global serves as a comprehensive guide to Black-owned businesses, attractions, and accommodations.

Through her Instagram account, Marty provides inspiration and practical tips for travelers of color. From exploring the hidden gems of her hometown in Oakland to navigating the streets of Barcelona, she documents her travels with stunning photography and relatable insights.

In addition to being a passionate traveler and entrepreneur, Marty is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the travel industry.

She is a member of the Travel Unity Advisory Board and the President of the Black Travel Alliance which aims to promote equity and equality in travel and has been recognized as a leading voice in the Black travel movement.

If you’re looking for inspiration, travel advice, and a fresh perspective on the world of travel, be sure to follow Marty_Sandiego on Instagram.

Her insights and recommendations will take you on a journey you won’t forget.

Keep up with Marty on Instagram

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5. Tia Takes World

Tia is a Jamaican-born, Toronto-based blogger who takes her readers on a journey around the world through her stunning Instagram photos and informative blog posts.

With a passion for solo travel, Tia shares her adventures and personal experiences to inspire and empower women to travel confidently.

Her blog, Tia Takes The World , covers a wide range of topics such as destination guides, travel tips, and cultural experiences. Tia’s writing is engaging and relatable, making her blog an excellent resource for any travel enthusiast.

What sets Tia apart is her ability to capture the beauty and essence of the destinations she visits through her Instagram photos.

Her stunning visuals provide a glimpse into the places she has visited and will make you want to pack your bags and book your next trip immediately.

Tia’s blog and Instagram feed not only showcase her love for travel but also her pride in her Jamaican heritage. Through her posts, she highlights the diversity and beauty of her culture, from food to music to fashion.

If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on solo travel, destinations off the beaten path, and the richness of Jamaican culture, Tia Takes the World is a must-follow Instagram account and blog to add to your list.

Keep up with Tia on Instagram

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6. RIck_on the Run

Another fantastic black travel blogger that deserves recognition is Rick_ontherun. Rick is a seasoned traveler and has visited over 30 countries around the world.

He is passionate about sharing his experiences with others and inspiring them to explore the world.

Rick’s blog, rickontherun , is full of stunning photos, insightful travel tips, and personal stories from his adventures.

His blog posts are informative, entertaining, and relatable, making him an excellent resource for anyone looking to plan their next trip.

One of the things that make Rick stand out from other black travel bloggers is his focus on responsible travel. He is committed to promoting sustainable tourism and supports local communities wherever he goes.

His passion for eco-friendly travel has inspired many of his followers to travel more consciously and make a positive impact on the world.

In addition to his blog, Rick is also active on Instagram, where he shares breathtaking photos of his travels and engages with his followers.

He is always happy to answer questions, provide advice, and share his insights with anyone who is interested in travel.

Overall, Rick_ontherun is a must-follow black travel blogger on Instagram. His unique perspective, responsible travel practices, and passion for exploration make him an excellent resource for anyone looking to plan their next adventure.

Keep up with Rick on I nstagram

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7. LilMsAwkward

Alexa Moore (Lilmsawkward) is a travel content creator, digital storyteller, and social media strategist from the Washington, DC, area.

While her love of travel started as a curious child, it exploded after studying abroad while receiving a degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Since then, she’s traveled to almost 50 countries.

She created her blog and social media platform, Lilmsawkward, in 2019 to encourage her audience of over 150,000 followers, primary women of color, to travel the world.

Her stories and videos have been featured in articles for Buzzfeed, USA Today, Travel Noire, and PureWow. She has collaborated with world-renowned travel companies and brands such as MSC Cruises, Airbnb, United Airlines, Neutrogena, MGM Rewards, and Amazon.

Keep up with Alexxa on I nstagram

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8. The Sophisticated Life – Dr. Nadeen White

Dr. Nadeen White, the creator of The Sophisticated Life, is a travel enthusiast who loves to explore different cultures, cuisines, and landscapes.

Her Instagram feed is a visual treat for all travel enthusiasts, with beautiful pictures of exotic destinations from all over the world.

Apart from travel, Dr. Nadeen White is a Pediatrician by profession and a lover of fine wines. Her blog not only showcases her travel experiences but also provides insights into different aspects of travel such as food, wine, and lifestyle.

Her attention to detail is evident in all her travel-related content, making it a valuable resource for fellow travelers.

If you are looking for a travel blogger who combines luxury with adventure, The Sophisticated Life by Dr. Nadeen White is a must-follow on Instagram.

Her feed will inspire you to explore new destinations and experience the world in a more sophisticated way.

Keep up with Nadine on Instagram

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9. Outdoorsy Diva – Lauren Gay

Lauren Gay is a travel blogger and adventurer based in Tampa, Florida. She is the creator of Outdoorsy Diva, a platform that aims to inspire and empower women of color to get out and explore the outdoors.

Lauren’s passion for the outdoors was sparked by a family camping trip when she was a child. Since then, she has been on countless adventures and has climbed mountains, gone kayaking, and even skydiving.

On Outdoorsy Diva, Lauren shares her experiences and tips for outdoor travel, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.

She believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the beauty and excitement of the outdoors, regardless of their background or abilities.

Through her blog and social media presence, Lauren encourages her followers to step out of their comfort zones and try something new. She also highlights the importance of changing the narrative how Black travelers are viewed when it comes to the great outdoors.

Follow Lauren on Instagram to keep up with her latest adventures and for inspiration for your next outdoor excursion.

Keep up with Lauren on Instagram

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10. jet set jose

Jose Ramos is a New York City-based travel blogger and influencer. His Instagram account, @jetsetjose, is filled with vibrant photos and inspiring stories of his adventures around the world.

Jose’s passion for travel began in college when he studied abroad in Spain, and since then he has visited over 30 countries.

On his Instagram, you can expect to see stunning images of beautiful landscapes, unique architecture, and mouth-watering food. Jose also shares personal stories and insights on different cultures and experiences, giving his followers a well-rounded perspective on the destinations he visits.

One thing that sets Jose apart from other travel bloggers is his focus on sustainable and responsible travel.

He believes that travel should have a positive impact on both the traveler and the local community, and he makes an effort to support local businesses and initiatives wherever he goes.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next trip or simply want to vicariously experience the beauty of the world through Instagram, @jetsetjose is a must-follow for any travel enthusiast.

Keep up with Jet Set Jose on Instagram

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11. Jet Set Sarah – Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

Jet Set Sarah, also known as Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, is a travel journalist, TV host, and content creator who has been exploring the world for over 25 years.

She has a passion for culture, cuisine, and adventure, and has written for numerous publications, including CNN, Essence, and Travel + Leisure.

Sarah’s Instagram account, @jetsetsarah, is full of stunning travel photos that capture the essence of each destination she visits.

Her feed features vibrant colors, beautiful landscapes, and cultural experiences that will make you want to pack your bags and hit the road.

What sets Sarah apart is her love for the Caribbean. She has explored every island in the region and has even written a guidebook called “Caribbean Curated” that highlights the best of the islands.

Her Instagram account is a must-follow for anyone who loves the Caribbean or is looking to explore the region for the first time.

Overall, Jet Set Sarah is a must-follow for anyone who loves travel, culture, and food. Her Instagram account will inspire you to explore new destinations and try new things.

Keep up with Jet Set Sarah on Instagram

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12. The Hotel Whisperer – Danielle Pointdujour

Another fantastic Black travel creator that you absolutely must follow is Hotel Whisperer. This account is run by a seasoned travel writer and luxury hotel aficionado who goes by the name Hotel Whisperer.

Her photos showcase some of the most stunning hotels and resorts from all around the world, giving her followers serious wanderlust.

One of the things that set Hotel Whisperer apart is her keen eye for detail and her ability to showcase the most luxurious aspects of each property she visits.

From plush beds and cozy robes to stunning views and indulgent meals, her photos make you feel like you’re right there with her.

In addition to showcasing some of the most luxurious properties around, Hotel Whisperer also shares valuable travel tips and insights that help make her followers’ trips even better.

She’s always up for a good adventure, whether that’s a helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon or a hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley.

If you’re looking for a travel account that’s all about the finer things in life, look no further than Hotel Whisperer. Her stunning photos and insider travel tips will inspire you to plan your next luxury getaway ASAP.

Keep up with Danielle on Instagram

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13. O- Christine – Olivia Christine Perez

Olivia Christine Perez is a multi-talented travel blogger and photographer known as O- Christine on Instagram. Her passion for adventure, photography, and storytelling has taken her to more than 40 countries across six continents.

Through her travel experiences, Olivia hopes to inspire and empower women, especially women of color, to explore the world fearlessly.

Her Instagram page is filled with stunning images and captivating stories that showcase her wanderlust and love for cultures around the world.

One of her most remarkable travel experiences was her visit to Ghana during the Year of Return, which marked the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the United States.

Through her journey, Olivia was able to reconnect with her roots, learn about her heritage, and witness the beauty of the African continent.

Aside from her travels, Olivia is also a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She believes that self-care is an essential part of a fulfilling travel experience and often shares tips on how to prioritize self-care while traveling.

Overall, Olivia Christine Perez is a must-follow Black travel creator on Instagram for her stunning photography, inspirational travel stories, and dedication to empowering women.

Keep up with Christine on Instagram ,

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14. Hannah_ajala

Hannah Ajala is a British-Nigerian travel writer and journalist based in London. Her Instagram account, which boasts over 26k followers, showcases her love for exploring new destinations and experiencing different cultures.

Hannah’s passion for travel and storytelling is evident in her stunning photographs and thoughtful captions, which often touch on issues of identity, diversity, and inclusivity in the travel industry.

She is also a regular contributor to leading travel publications, including Lonely Planet and BBC Travel.

Hannah’s travel experiences range from exploring the colorful streets of Havana, Cuba, to witnessing the beauty of Norway’s Northern Lights.

Her feed is a must-follow for anyone looking to broaden their perspectives and discover unique travel destinations.

So if you’re looking to add some diversity to your travel inspiration, be sure to follow Hannah Ajala on Instagram.

Keep up with Hannah on Instagram

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15. Mister Levius – Travis Levius

Another fantastic Black travel blogger to follow on Instagram is Mister Levius. His account is full of stunning photos from his travels around the world.

From Japan to Italy to Morocco, Mister Levius shares his adventures and experiences in a way that will inspire you to add these destinations to your own travel bucket list.

In addition to sharing beautiful photos, Mister Levius also offers travel tips and advice for those who are looking to embark on their own journeys.

Whether you’re a solo traveler or you’re planning a trip with friends or family, you’ll find plenty of helpful information on his account.

What sets Mister Levius apart is his focus on luxury travel. He shares information about the most luxurious destinationseco and accommodations.

By following his account, you’ll not only get to see amazing places, but you’ll also learn how to travel in a way that is mindful and respectful of the environment and local communities.

Overall, Mister Levius is a must-follow Black travel creator on Instagram. His account is both inspiring and informative, and it will leave you itching to plan your next adventure.

Keep up with Travis on Instagram

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16. Road 2 Culturedom

If you are looking for a travel account that explores diverse cultures, then @road2culturedom is the perfect Instagram account to follow.

Founded by self-proclaimed “Culture Connoisseur” Jess, this travel account provides an insightful and thought-provoking look at different cultures around the world.

@road2culturedom showcases unique experiences and traditions that may not be well-known to many, but are significant in the local communities.

Kendra’s account aims to create awareness and appreciation for cultural diversity, while also encouraging followers to learn and explore more about different cultures.

Jess’ photography skills are also evident in the stunning visuals displayed on her Instagram account. Each photo is carefully composed to tell a story, and her eye for detail captures the essence of the cultural experiences she shares.

Overall, @road2culturedom is an excellent Instagram account to follow for those who love exploring diverse cultures.

You’ll learn about lesser-known destinations, engage with thoughtful and enlightening captions, and have a greater appreciation for the richness and diversity of cultures worldwide.

Keep up with the Jess on Instagram.

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17. Leahslayovers

Leah of Leah’s Layovers is a travel blogger and content creator who uses her Instagram platform to share her adventures around the world.

With a passion for discovering new cultures, trying new foods, and meeting new people, Leah’s content will inspire you to pack your bags and head out on your next adventure.

Her Instagram feed is full of stunning travel photos, showcasing some of the most beautiful destinations in the world.

From picturesque beaches to historic landmarks, Leah’s photos will give you a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of our planet.

In addition to her stunning travel photos, Leah also shares practical travel tips and advice on her Instagram page.

Whether you’re looking for advice on packing, finding the best deals on flights, or navigating unfamiliar destinations, Leah’s tips will help make your travels smoother and more enjoyable.

Follow Leah on Instagram to stay up to date with her latest adventures and travel tips. Her stunning photos and practical advice will inspire you to explore the world and make the most of your travels.

Keep up with Leah on Instagram

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18. World of Wanderer – Colby Holiday

Another black travel blogger who deserves your attention is Colby Holiday of World of Wanderer. With over 70 countries under her belt, Colby is a seasoned traveler who shares her adventures with her followers on Instagram.

Her vibrant photos showcase the beauty of each destination she visits, and her thoughtful captions provide insight into the local culture and history.

Colby also offers practical travel advice, from tips on packing efficiently to finding affordable accommodations.

Aside from her stunning travel content, Colby also shares her personal experiences as a black traveler. She raises awareness on important issues such as cultural appropriation and highlights the beauty and diversity within the black community around the world.

If you’re looking for travel inspiration from a seasoned black traveler, Colby is your girl!

Keep up with Colby on Instagram.

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19. BeyondbMore – Brian Oliver

Brian Oliver, better known as BeyondbMore, is a Black travel blogger and digital creator who shares his journey of exploring different parts of the world.

With a focus on authentic travel experiences and immersing himself in the local culture, Brian inspires his followers to step outside of their comfort zones and see the world through a new lens.

His Instagram feed is filled with breathtaking photos of landscapes, vibrant city streets, and of course, mouth-watering food. He also shares his travel tips and advice on his blog, which covers everything from solo travel to budget-friendly trips.

Brian’s passion for travel is evident in everything he shares, and his content is both engaging and informative. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting out, BeyondbMore is a must-follow for anyone looking for inspiration and tips on how to make the most of their adventures.

Keep up with Brian on Instagram

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20. Consciously Lisa

Another Black travel blogger that should be on your Instagram radar is Lisa, also known as Consciously Lisa. This travel influencer shares her journeys through her stunning photos and videos that inspire you to pack your bags and explore the world.

Aside from travel content, Lisa also talks about conscious parenting and mental health.

She is all about mindful and conscious travel, which makes her stand out from other bloggers. If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on traveling and living a conscious lifestyle, Consciously Lisa is the blogger you need to follow.

With her beautiful photos, thought-provoking captions, and honest stories about her adventures, Lisa’s Instagram page is the perfect platform for armchair travelers and those planning their next trip.

She also gives practical travel tips and shares her experiences with different cultures and traditions, which is essential for any traveler who wants to be culturally aware.

Follow Consciously Lisa on Instagram and be part of her journey toward a more mindful and fulfilling life.

Keep up with Lisa on Instagram.

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21. Calculated Opulence

Mercedes Arielle is a travel blogger and influencer who specializes in providing her followers with tips and advice on how to experience luxury travel without breaking the bank.

With a keen eye for style and sophistication, Mercedes provides a fresh and unique perspective on affordable luxury travel.

Through her blog and Instagram page, Mercedes offers a wide range of resources to help travelers plan their next luxurious getaway, including insider tips on affordable luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, and the best things to see and do in top destinations around the world.

But Mercedes is more than just a travel blogger – she’s also a pro at “calculating opulence,” or figuring out how to get the most value out of your luxury travel experiences.

She believes that travel should be an attainable goal for everyone, regardless of their budget, and she’s passionate about sharing her insights and experiences with others.

Whether you’re looking for tips on how to save money on your next five-star hotel stay or seeking inspiration for your next glamorous travel adventure, Mercedes Arielle’s blog and Instagram page are the perfect place to start.

With her focus on affordable luxury and her infectious enthusiasm for travel, Mercedes is sure to become a must-follow for any avid traveler looking to elevate their vacation experiences.

Keep up with Mercedes on Instagram.

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22. Travel Jewels

If you’re looking for inspiration to travel more, look no further than Travel Jewels. Her Instagram feed is full of vibrant, colorful photos of her travels around the world.

She’s been to over 30 countries and counting, and her photos will inspire you to explore new destinations and embrace new experiences.

One thing that sets Travel Jewels apart from other travel bloggers is her focus on traveling solo. She encourages women to take solo trips and shows that it’s not only possible but can also be incredibly empowering.

Her posts are full of tips and advice for solo travel, from staying safe to finding the best spots to eat and explore.

In addition to her stunning travel photos, Travel Jewels also share her thoughts on self-care and mindfulness while traveling.

She believes that travel can be a powerful tool for personal growth and encourages her followers to use their travels as a way to connect with themselves and the world around them.

If you’re looking for travel inspiration, travel tips, and a healthy dose of self-care, be sure to follow Travel Jewels.

Keep up with Jewels on Instagram

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23. Frontpage_eb

Frontpage_eb, also known as Ebony Thyme, is a black travel blogger and Instagram influencer who takes her followers on a journey to discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Her love for adventure and travel has taken her to destinations such as Iceland, Thailand, and Greece, among others. Her vibrant photos and witty captions showcase her adventurous spirit and encourage her followers to step out of their comfort zones and explore new places.

What sets Frontpage_eb apart from other travel bloggers is her unique perspective on travel. As a black woman, she provides a much-needed voice in the travel industry, shedding light on issues that are often ignored by mainstream media.

She encourages her followers to embrace diversity and inclusivity in travel and to use travel as a means to break down cultural barriers and build bridges between people of different backgrounds.

In addition to her Instagram feed, Frontpage_eb also runs a travel blog where she shares her personal experiences and travel tips with her followers.

Her writing is insightful and engaging, offering a glimpse into her travels and inspiring others to explore the world.

If you’re looking for a black travel blogger to follow on Instagram, Frontpage_eb is definitely one to add to your list. Her beautiful photos and inspiring message will leave you itching to pack your bags and hit the road.

Keep up with Ebony on Instagram

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24. Mrrenaissance_man

He is a spontaneous adventurer and adrenaline junkie at heart, which naturally makes him down for anything so he had to extend his limits beyond his neighborhood, beyond his city…and into the WORLD!

Four years later and having been to 20+ countries, he can happily say that he has been consumed by wanderlust because he has been riding the traveling wave and doesn’t plan on stopping…EVER.

Travel has become who he is. He is been blessed with the opportunity to not only travel but to travel often.

He is a planner by trade so that carried over into his pre-planning and budgeting for all his trips. Planning and budgeting have been his saving grace for these trips.

Instead of buying expensive items and going out every weekend, He spends money on trips.

Keep up with MrRenaissance_Man on Instagram

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25. Traveling Black Widow

Charlotte Simpson, the woman behind The Traveling Black Widow, finds adventure and positivity in everything she does and hopes to inspire that in others.

Even when she worked as a special education teacher and then a guidance counselor, Charlotte wanted to help others live out their potential and lead the best life for them.

After her husband passed away, Charlotte and her daughter decided to travel to celebrate the first Christmas without him. To her joy, Charlotte spoke with solo travelers and took great inspiration from them. The following summer, she took her first solo trip.

From there (and with some coaxing from her daughter), The Traveling Black Widow became a reality on Instagram.

Just as people love their kids, pets, and friends in different ways, Charlotte loves traveling. It’s palpable. The rush of endorphins when she gets to their airport, soaking up every view outside her window seat; for Charlotte, nothing compares to seeing the world with her own eyes.

Keep up with Charlotte on Instagram.

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26. Loulouexplores

One of the things we love most about LouLou Explores is how she showcases the diversity of destinations she visits.

From hiking in Scotland to relaxing on the beaches of Bali, Louise shows that travel can be enjoyed in many ways. She also provides useful travel tips, such as budget-friendly accommodation options and the best times to visit certain destinations.

LouLou Explores’ Instagram feed is a visual treat, with stunning photos of landscapes, architecture, and delicious food from around the world.

Her engaging captions make her followers feel like they’re traveling alongside her. So, if you’re looking for some travel inspiration with a touch of style, be sure to follow LouLou Explores on Instagram.

In addition to her Instagram account, Louise also runs a blog where she shares in-depth travel guides and personal anecdotes about her travels.

She’s also collaborated with travel brands such as Expedia and Norwegian Airlines, showcasing her influence in the travel industry.

Overall, LouLou Explores is a must-follow for anyone who loves travel, fashion, and culture. Her passion for exploring new places and documenting her adventures is infectious, and her content is sure to leave you with a serious case of wanderlust. So, be sure to give her a follow and keep up with her travels around the world.

Keep up with LouLou on Instagram.

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27. Travel eat slay

Founded by Caroline Sande, a BA Hons Events Management graduate with a passion for travel and content creation. Inspired by her personal travels, she wanted to provide a souvenir or memento that people can take along their travels.

Created to give travelers a relatable travel accessory. TravelEatSlay is not just a brand, it’s a movement. Today, the TravelEatSlay community has expanded to hosting day trips, events, local experiences, and adventures.

Uniting solo, like-minded jet setters, creators, and explorers through mutual interests in travel, food, and fashion while creating lasting travel memories.

Keep up with Caroline on Instagram.

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28. King ron the don

Rondel Holder, also known as @kingronthedon, is a travel blogger and photographer based in New York City. With his stunning photographs and captivating storytelling, Rondel takes his followers on unforgettable journeys around the world.

As the founder of the travel platform Soul Society 101, Rondel is committed to showcasing the beauty of Black travel and culture. He has been featured in major publications such as Travel + Leisure and Essence and has even hosted his own travel TV series.

On his Instagram account, you can find breathtaking shots of Rondel’s adventures in destinations such as Thailand, Italy, and Egypt. He also shares helpful travel tips and insights for those looking to embark on their own journeys.

In addition to his work as a travel blogger, Rondel is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the travel industry.

He uses his platform to raise awareness of the challenges faced by travelers of color and to encourage greater representation and equity in the industry.

Overall, Rondel Holder is a must-follow Black travel creator on Instagram. His unique perspective, stunning visuals, and commitment to cultural exchange and inclusivity make his account a true gem in the travel blogging world.

Keep up with Rondel on Instagram.

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29. Life with bugo

Another must-follow black travel blogger on Instagram is Bugo, the founder of Life With Bugo. With a focus on budget-friendly travel, Bugo’s feed features stunning photos from destinations like Greece, Morocco, and Indonesia.

But what sets Bugo apart is her dedication to showcasing the practicalities of traveling on a budget, such as tips on finding cheap flights and accommodations.

Her honesty and transparency make her a great resource for anyone looking to explore the world without breaking the bank.

Don’t miss out on following Life With Bugo for both travel inspiration and budget-friendly travel tips.

Keep up with Bugo on Instagram.

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30. I am Sierra Redmond

Sierra Redmond is a Las Vegas-based journalist specializing in Las Vegas, luxury family travel, food and adventure.

She is the creator of The Daily Impressions travel blog, which chronicles her experience living in Fabulous Las Vegas and traveling the world with her military service member spouse and seven-year-old son.

She is also the founder of East Star Media, a digital media agency and consulting firm in the travel and tourism space.

Sierra’s bylines can be found in publications such as LA Times, Essence, The Points Guy, and more.

Aside from her blog, and freelance writing in travel publications and social media channels; Sierra is a travel industry expert with a degree in travel and tourism specializing in destination marketing strategy to minority and other underserved market segments.

Keep up with Sierra on Instagram.

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Conclusion of the Best Black Travel Bloggers To Follow in 2023

If you are looking for inspiration to fuel your wanderlust, then make sure to follow these amazing Black travel bloggers on Instagram.

These bloggers share breathtaking photos, stories, and tips that will make you want to book your next trip right away.

They are passionate about travel and aim to inspire their followers to explore the world and step out of their comfort zones. Their stories are authentic, and they share tips that will help you plan your own adventure.

So whether you are interested in budget travel, luxury travel, adventure travel, or solo travel, there is a blogger on this list that will suit your style.

Hopefully, I’ve introduced you to some amazing travel bloggers you can now follow and they will inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and get those passports stamped.

If we want mainstream media to support travel bloggers of color we must engage with them on social media, share their content, and sign up for their newsletters.

Don’t allow diversity to be just another buzzword! Please follow all of these amazing travel bloggers and engage with them, please.

If you are a brand looking to collaborate with Black bloggers I suggest becoming a member of the Black Travel Alliance.

Black Travel Alliance is a professional non-profit organization [501(c)(3)], created in 2020 to encourage, educate, equip, and excel black travel professionals in education, media, and corporate positions.

With professional resources and a vast network, Black Travel Alliance is positioned as the organization that is trusted by the industry to directly connect brands with Black travel media, as well as to conduct and report research that supports insights and analysis on the black traveler and the state of the industry in relation to Black travel professionals.

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I LOVE Onieka! When I first started wanting to do more travel blogging, I was always reading her blog. Thanks for this list, I have a whole new group of bloggers to follow and get inspiration from!

I really wanted to highlight some great bloggers of colors and I really appreciate your support and following these ladies and men. I really appreciate you so much!

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Great List! I follow most of these but discovered new peeps to be inspired by. Thanks!

What a wonderful list! You have so many on your list that I already follow, but there are some that I didn’t know as well. I am particularly impressed by the mommy and me ones. I hope to do more traveling with my little ones soon.

This is an incredible list, I’m familiar with some of the travelers. However, you have put me on to a lot of new black travel bloggers. We so need this, I’ve pinned it to Pinterest.

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Why the 9-month Ultimate World Cruise is social media's latest obsession

It only took two weeks into a nine-month global cruise for it to go viral on TikTok.

The Ultimate World Cruise, a 274-night voyage aboard the Serenade of the Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruises, departed from Miami on Dec. 10. The cruise, which promises passengers travel to more than 60 countries and almost a dozen world wonders during its course, was intended to give those aboard the opportunity to spend the months “bonding with like-minded explorers over global discoveries across all seven continents,” according to Royal Caribbean’s website .

Shortly after its departure, many aboard the Serenade of the Seas began documenting their time on the ship. Some showed off cabins in the style of the MTV show “Cribs” while others opted to give tours of the entire ship. One couple made videos onboard joking about how they spent their children’s inheritances on the price of the cruise.

As people began to share their experiences on board, those on dry land were already reveling in the reality show that they believed would soon unfold on the Serenade of the Seas. On TikTok, the #UltimateWorldCruise tag has more than 54.8 million views as users obsess over what they speculate will turn into seaside drama.

One person began tracking all the content creators on board so that others could easily follow along. Another offered advice to those on the ship on how to stay safe and healthy.

“I’m so invested in this 9 month world cruise happening cause I know it’s gonna be some MESS,” one person posted on X.

“There’s going to be mutiny,” said one TikTok user. “There’s going to be blood. Someone is going overboard. I want to watch. Bravo, where are you? I need eyes,” the person said. “We’re witnessing Fyre Festival, Alabama Rush and no one is rushing there.”

Rumors also quickly began to circulate on TikTok, with some people alleging that the ship wasn’t at capacity and how some travelers with better membership status were being treated differently than the others on board.

A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean Cruises did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment regarding the rumors, as well as the virality of the cruise itself.

Although no major drama has unfolded aboard the ship, those following along on social media appear eager for reality TV-style turmoil to unfold.

Jessica Maddox, an assistant professor of digital media at the University of Alabama where Bama Rush takes place each year, said she knows first-hand how morally gray it can be to wish drama onto the lives of real people.

“For the world cruise TikTok, I think it’s OK to think of the content we consume on TikTok as reality television,” she said. “But I think it’s important to remember these are real people, and that even reality television is scripted and coerced and is forced drama.”

Here’s everything we know.

Where is the cruise going and how much did it cost?

There are four legs of the cruise. The first traverses North America and South America over 67 nights and includes stops in Brazil, the Caribbean and Antarctica.

The next leg of the cruise heads to the Pacific, stopping at 87 destinations in 87 nights. These stops include New Zealand, Japan, Australia, China and India, among other countries.

The penultimate leg of the trip heads to the Mediterranean and Middle East destinations over the course of another 67 days. The stops include Egypt, Greece, Italy and Turkey.

Finally, the last leg sees passengers touring Europe, with stops in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway over the final 63 nights.

Some said they cannot fathom what being on the cruise, traveling to that many locations while eating and drinking the days away, would do to a person physically.

“Imagine eating unlimited cruise food for nine months, like what that’s going to do to your body. I just worry people aren’t going to pace themselves and it’s going to be really hard on their bodies. They’re vacationing for nine months. Like, you can’t vacation for nine months! You need to have balance,” one TikToker said in a video about concerns for the passengers aboard the ship.

But travelers were not required to book the entire nine-month duration of the cruise. Instead, they were able to purchase either a nine- to 28-night duration aboard the ship or one of the four segments of the trip, rather than booking the entire trip, Royal Caribbean's website states.

Those who chose the full trip, prices started at $53,999, according to the Royal Caribbean website.

What’s really happening onboard?

The passengers on the Serenade of the Seas so far seem to be enjoying the cruise, according to several who spoke to " TODAY ."

Sisters Brandee and Shannon Lake, who are Black, said they’re sharing a cabin and said that quarantining together during the pandemic prepared them to live in close quarters on the ship for nine months.

Brandee Lake, 46, said the staff and passengers have been “so friendly, so kind, so much energy,” quashing some of the online chatter that there’s tension among different travelers.

She appeared to have one issue, according to a TikTok that she posted, saying she has been repeatedly asked if she is a member of the ship’s staff rather than a traveler.

“If I get asked if I work on this ship one more time,” she said in the video. “After I said I was not working, then I was asked if I was independently wealthy — like, basically, how did you afford this?

But she told "TODAY" that after she posted her TikTok, the cruise’s hotel manager made it a point to greet her during dinner. She and Shannon Lake, 42, said that nothing has happened yet on the ship that would be worthy of reality TV.

Brandee Lake did not immediately respond to a request for comment made by NBC News.

Other passengers told "TODAY" they were on the cruise to celebrate wedding anniversaries. One traveler, Angie Linderman, said she took the trip because she is at a higher risk for developing cancer in her lifetime and wanted to check off bucket list items while she is healthy.

“Retirement age is not a guarantee. And so (there is) an emphasis on just doing all of the things I can do now while I’m healthy, while I’m able, instead of putting them off in hopes that I can do them later, when in reality that may not happen,” she said.

So is there drama and why is social media obsessed?

Well, not really.

Some have homed in on the fact that “pinnacle members,” Royal Caribbean’s highest tier of membership, have access to different excursions and have allegedly had town hall meetings. This doesn’t appear to be out of the norm for a cruise, Maddox said.

But there have been some suggestions that people of different backgrounds might be experiencing different treatment on the ship.

One person claimed that American and non-American guests were being treated differently on board the ship.

Beyond that, those documenting their time on the ship have yet to report any reality TV-worthy drama for TikTok to consume. The posts from those on land have mostly consisted of documenting who is aboard the ship, creating “bingo cards” for events on the ship, and cheering on drama.

“I don’t love the idea of people dubbing themselves ‘gossip director’ or ‘content curator,’ which I’ve seen to describe, like, talking about viral trends and events on the ship,” Maddox said. “These are real people with real lives on the other side of the screen.”

Like Maddox, many likened the cruise to the viral BamaRushTok — the time of year when sororities recruit new members at The University of Alabama, which is often shared by potential recruits on TikTok. Maddox, who has taught some of the women who became stars of the Bama Rush phenomenon, said she’s seen first-hand how real people being treated like figures on reality TV can be damaging and stressful.

“There’s definitely this fascination that’s baked into TikTok that we see exacerbated in things like Bama Rush and the world cruise of ‘I could never live this life, so I’m now going to live vicariously through these people,’” Maddox said.

Maddox said it makes sense that people are trying to use the language of reality TV to understand what they see on TikTok, where “storytime” posts and drama are often posted episodically. Still, she urged viewers to remember that where reality TV is often scripted and planned behind the scenes, those on the Ultimate World Cruise are real people living their real lives.

“It’s an ethical issue to hope and wish drama upon people who are just trying to do this fun thing with their lives and decided to share it with us,” Maddox said. “So I hope everybody, including the people who are enjoying watching this content, take a pause and remember that ethical social media use applies to them too.”

Kalhan Rosenblatt is a reporter covering youth and internet culture for NBC News, based in New York.

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Awkward moment Tom Cruise nearly gets into Rishi Sunak’s car in London

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Tom Cruise suffered a pretty awkward moment after attempting to get into the Prime Minister’s car.

The Hollywood legend , 61, was in London last week and could be seen waving to fans as he strode out into the car park at London Heliport in Battersea.

However, the Top Gun actor was then snapped and filmed attempting to open the door of a black Audi before quickly realising it was not the car he was meant to be in.

Although most of us have faced similar situations when approaching Ubers or forgetting which vehicle is ours in car parks, Tom had been trying to enter the car of one of the most powerful figures in the country.

Currently in the UK filming the latest instalment of the Mission Impossible film series, Tom then walked awkwardly to the right car while one of his entourage ushered him in.

Later in the day, Sunak was spotted leaving the heliport and getting into the same vehicle that Cruise had previously darted towards.

Tom Cruise getting into Rishi Sunak's car

Although the politician didn’t have any trouble finding out which car he was meant to enter, it was made slightly easier by the fact an aide held the door open for him.

The mix-up took place on a day Sunak arrived back in the capital after an election campaign trip to Cornwall and Devon.

The Prime Minister had taken the sleeper train to the South West, arriving in Penzance in the morning.

He then returned to London by helicopter later that evening.

Meanwhile, last month Tom was spotted at Battersea after flying himself there in his own helicopter.

The actor has held a pilot’s licence since 1994 and owns several planes.

On that day he flew from Longcross film studios in Surrey, where the next Mission Impossible is being shot.

Last month his Top Gun: Maverick co-star Glen Powell revealed Tom pulled a heart-stopping prank on him.

Glen, who plays Lt. Jake ‘Hangman’ Seresin in the film, revealed that Tom once pretended to lose control of a helicopter they were flying in, plummeting over the city of London.

‘Tom goes, “Oh no, oh no,” and he starts dropping the helicopter over London,’ he told GQ.

He then recalled thinking: ‘Am I about to be the unnamed guy that dies with Tom in a smoking hole in the middle of London?’

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Black World War II medic given posthumous award for D-Day services

Army medic Waverly Woodson Jr. was posthumously awarded for his services on D-Day.

(CNN) – A Black medic credited with treating many wounded soldiers on D-Day has been posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.

It’s the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the Army.

Army medic Cpl. Waverly Woodson Jr. was part of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion.

The battalion was the all-Black unit which had the task to deploy balloons to protect troops along the beaches of Normandy from German fighter planes during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.

That day was the first of the Normandy landings that laid the foundations for the Allied defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

Woodson spent 30 hours treating fellow soldiers as the assault took place.

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What Are The Biggest YouTube Cruise Vlogger Channels Right now?

by Gary Bembridge · February 7, 2023

What are the top cruise vlogger channels on YouTube right now?

If you are looking for cruise content and the best cruising vlogging channels to follow this, I hope, will be a helpful.

I have updated my tracker of the (now) 175 cruise vlog channels I am aware of on YouTube with subscribers and all-time views as of 7 February 2023.

As this is now such a huge, and time consuming task, I have only listed the 50 largest (based on subscribers) in the online table below. However, to see the full 175 channel list and where your favourite channel sites today, you can see them all (along with clickable links to every channel) in this downloadable 175 Y ouTube Cruise Vlog channels PDF.

In there you will find many smaller and up-and-coming channels to explore and follow, which I encourage you to do. If any channel you like, or yours, is missing leave a comment on this post to be added at the next update.

The chart below was updated on 6 February 2023, and the next update will be in four months time.

Some observations on what has happened since the last update just under 4 months ago:

The Top 5 Channels have changed

The top 5 (based on subscribers) are now: Tips For Travellers, Royal Caribbean Blog, La Lido Loca, Emma Cruises and The Shiplife. With Emma Cruises and The Shiplife now in the top 5

11 Channels now have over 100,000 subscribers

Harr Travel and Life Well Cruised hit that milestone and earned their Silver YouTube Play Button since the last update

5 Channels added over 30,000 subscribers in the last 4 months

The Shiplife (+47,000), Emma Cruises (+48,000), Life Well Cruised (+39,700), Royal Caribbean Blog (+36,000), Tips For Travellers (+33,000)

Top 5o Cruise Channels on YouTube

To see the full list of 175 cruise vlog channels ranked by subscribers, with clickable links to each, click on the image below or here.

Subscribers is from each page’s number shown on YouTube
All time views from Sociablade

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Thank you for all your hard work. I enjoy the newsletters and your videos. Lots of great information.

No surprise that you are number 1 Gary, you deserve it! Keep up the great content

Yay!!! Happy to see my little channel made the list. #160.

Please add @swadventures01 to the list.

https://youtube.com/@SWAdventures01

Thanks for letting me know about your channel. I have put it on my spreadsheet, and will add at the next update. Gary

Gary. Your channel has been a wonderful resource for me and my family. Would you mind if you start tracking my channel? We only been at it for a little under a year, but grew the channel from 0 to over 6500 subscribers with over 600k views! The channel’s name is Cruise Sea-kers and the URL is https://www.youtube.com/c/CruiseSeakers Thanks!

Congrats and thanks for the helpful travel tips! We have a cruise channel not on your list yet. Taste 4 Travel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLK-B4a8Z4_ckr06gO1qrw

I know a channel that is missing. Nauti Life Cruising. I love watching cruise ships leaving ports https://www.youtube.com/@NautiLifeCruising

Please consider including my cruising vlog. It’s at at https://www.youtube.com/@HBCruising14 . Thank you.

Hi! As per our FB messages , thanks and added! Gary

Great list Gary, Please add SeaDayz to you list of channels. We are growing our subs list every video that we put out.😉

Thanks for letting me know about your channel. I have put on my speadsheet for the next update, Gary

Hi Gary, Love your channel. Could you add me to the end of the list 😉😁 https://youtube.com/@TheEmptyArmchair

Thanks for sharing this, Gary. Could you include https://www.youtube.com/c/cruisedayfun in the future?

Please add us for the next round. Thanks! https://www.youtube.com/@ourlivestraveled

Hey! Could you please add:

http://www.youtube.com/@hookedoncruisin

Hey Gary, We love your channel. We came across this channel that you might like to add. https://www.youtube.com/@TravelWithSueJoe

There is a very easy reason why you are at the top of the charts–your content simply is the most informative and digestible. My wife and I have started a channel and trying to build it. We are currently on the MSC Poesia world cruise and posting daily shorts in addition to working long-form videos for past trips. We would be honored if you would consider adding us to your list: https://www.youtube.com/@janandtraceytravels

Thanks for everything you do for the travel and cruising community.

Jan and Tracey

CharlotteLouiseLockley has 284 subscribers

Gary — Thanks for being the leader! Could you please add: https://www.youtube.com/@mytravelwindow3061

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