Cruises
Cruises reviewed here range from small expedition ships to luxury ocean liners, sailed and assessed personally as part of the travel I’ve done across 135 countries. I evaluate cabins, itineraries, onboard dining, and shore excursions the way a guest actually experiences them, not from a press deck tour. As a diver, I pay close attention to any cruise offering snorkeling or diving excursions and how well they’re run. My goal is to tell you whether a cruise line delivers on the experience it sells before you book. Represent a cruise line or expedition operator? See how I review or work with me.

Quino El Guardian Review: Sea of Cortez Liveaboard (Now Quino del Mar)
Update, October 2026: the Quino El Guardian is no longer operating. Its last listed departure was in July 2025, and its owners, Mexico Liveaboards, have













