The Jelly Beans

"OUR TIPS COME FROM OUR TRIPS"

Recent Updates

Mar 27, 2023: Added video Holland America Rotterdam: Tips, Shortcuts, & Secrets.

Cruise Tips & Info

• Carnival
  Conquest

• Carnival
  Glory

• Carnival
  Legend

• Carnival
  Sunrise

• Carnival
  Sunshine

• Carnival
  Triumph

• Celebrity
  Summit

• Disney
  Magic

• Holland America
  Nieuw Amsterdam

• Holland America
  Rotterdam
  RECENTLY UPDATED!

• MSC
  Meraviglia

• Norwegian (NCL)
  Breakaway

• Norwegian (NCL)
  Escape

• Norwegian (NCL)
  Gem

• Princess
  Emerald Princess

• Royal Caribbean
  Navigator of the Seas

• Cruising 101: Top 5 Things You Didn't Know You Need to Pack

Cruise Q's

While the cruise industry was on pause due to COVID-19, our regular YouTube channel was also on pause. During that time, we recorded a series called "Cruise Questions"—or "Cruise Q’s"—where we asked a "Cruise Q" conversation starter, then shared our answers and invited viewers to do the same in the Comments.

• What was your first cruise?

• What is your favorite port that you have visited?

• What is your favorite cruise ship dessert?

• What is your favorite cruise ship activity?

• Inside, Oceanview, or Balcony?

• What is your favorite nighttime ship entertainment?

• What is your top tip for first-time cruisers?

• What is your favorite cruise port beach?

• What is your favorite new food from a cruise ship?

• What is your favorite departure port?

• What are your must-pack items for a cruise?

• What is your cruising personality?

• What do you tell others you enjoy most about cruising?

• Main Dining Room, Buffet, or Specialty Dining?

• What are your cruise questions for us?

• How do you dress for formal night?

• What souvenirs do you collect when cruising?

• How do you decide what cruise to book?

• What is the best "on your own" port experience you ever had?