The Gangway: My Favorite Cruise Essentials
Welcome to The Gangway, my curated collection of the gear, excursions, and services I personally use and recommend. Think of this as your bridge to the best stuff for your cruise.
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Onboard & Packing Essentials
These are the items I never cruise without. From cabin organization to the tech, this is the gear that makes my life at sea easier.
Recommended Shore Excursions
I almost always book independent excursions for better value and smaller groups. Here are the tours I recommend in some of my favorite ports.