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About Our Blog Author:
Alexandra "Alex" Waverly is a cruise travel expert, blogger, and vacation planner with over 15 years of experience reviewing and sailing the world's best cruise itineraries. Having completed 120+ cruises across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, and Norwegian fjords, Alex is one of the most well-traveled and trusted voices in the cruise travel industry.
As the author of this cruise tips and reviews blog, Alex has helped hundreds of thousands of travelers find the best cruise lines, cabin deals, and shore excursions — whether they're planning a luxury cruise vacation, a family cruise holiday, or a budget-friendly cruise getaway. She has sailed with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Cunard, and Viking Ocean Cruises, offering firsthand, unbiased insights you won't find anywhere else.
Her expert guides cover everything from cruise packing tips and cruise ship reviews to best cruises for couples, solo cruising advice, and cruise port destination guides — making this blog your #1 resource for cruise travel planning.
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Alex is always on the water — and always sharing what she finds.