Banter Onboard

Join us for a thoughtful and fun livestream as we ask the question: Do cruise lines still care about classic cruisers? We’ll talk about the traditional style of cruising so many of us fell in love with — great food, warm and personable service, elegant dining rooms, relaxed pool decks, friendly crew, and that special “Love Boat” feeling that made cruising feel different from any other vacation. As...

Join us live as we dive into how AI is changing the way we plan, research, and enjoy cruising. From figuring out travel arrangements before you sail, to understanding onboard details, comparing options, organizing documents, and getting helpful information about ports of call, AI can be a surprisingly useful travel companion. We’ll share practical examples of how cruisers can use tools like ChatGP...

Alaska is one of the most breathtaking cruise destinations on the planet — and we love it. But after digging into the science behind the August 2025 Tracy Arm event, where a 64-million cubic metre landslide sent a wave nearly 500 metres up a fjord wall, we realized this story never got the attention it deserved. No passengers were harmed — but only because no boats were in the fjord that morning....

Have you wondered about a Mediterranean cruise? Are the crowds too much? Is there a quieter time, like May? Join us as we dive into the details of our recent group cruise to the Med and all that we found cruising from Venice to Rome, with a land trip thrown in for fun. Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised on ten different cruise lines for over t...

Have you noticed that things have changed from cruise to cruise - and often it's less of something you loved. Share with us the cutbacks you've noticed and we'll share ours. Can you remember the first cutback you ever noticed? Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised on ten different cruise lines for over twenty years now, and we look forward to sha...

Our viewers have asked for a Northern European Group cruise and we finally are ready to announce the details and start taking bookings. We can't wait to be sailing with all of you on this new adventure in the Spring of 2027. Check out our LIVE for the details. Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised on ten different cruise lines for over twenty...

We have sailed on 12 different cruise lines and we are always trying to figure out which one is our favourite. We've added some new cruise lines this past year and there's been some changes in cruise lines we've cruised with before - so it's time to reevaluate and here your opinions too! Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised on ten different crui...

We have waited so long to try a smaller Celebrity ship and we are back to talk all about it. Do you like the new Edge Class, or smaller ships like the Summit we were on? Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised on ten different cruise lines for over twenty years now, and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you. We will be posting Cruise...

We are back after cancelling last week's live due to a trip to the hospital. Tune in to get updates on Jerry's health, find out about our next cruise in two weeks and hear an update on another group cruise in 2027 to Europe! Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised on ten different cruise lines for over twenty years now, and we look forward to shari...

Are we the worst travel influencers/vloggers on the internet? Probably. We don't post every day, we turn down products we haven't tried, we show you the sea sickness and good with the bad, and somehow we're totally fine with all of it. In this week's live show, Jill and Jerry pull back the curtain on why Cruising Canucks deliberately breaks every rule in the influencer playbook — and why being rea...

Join us as we celebrate all the things that we LOVE about cruising and want to hear the same from you. What draws you to cruising over other kinds of travel? Favourite cruise lines? Favourite ports? What do you LOVE doing onboard. Let's celebrate Valentines with sharing the joy about cruising. Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised on ten differen...

This is a topic nobody wants to think about but EVERYONE needs to know: travel cancellations and disruptions! Whether it's airlines canceling your flight the night before your cruise, weather derailing your plans, or that dreaded "mechanical issues" announcement, we'll share our hard-earned wisdom from years of cruise travel (including some of our own disaster stories!). We'r...

Join us as we look back at what an incredible 2025 cruise season it's been! We're reflecting on our year of cruising adventures (including our first-ever Seabourn and Azamara experiences), discussing the cruise industry additions, and sharing the biggest surprises, successes, and disappointments of the cruise year. Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. W...

Join us for a LIVE deep-dive into our highly anticipated 11-day Caribbean adventure aboard the Azamara Onward, a small ship hosting fewer than 500 passengers. Fresh from a Seabourn cruise, we'll share why we chose Azamara for our first experience with the line, dissect our Caribbean itinerary, and offer an honest comparison between Azamara, Seabourn, and other cruise options, covering everythi...

Join us as we expose the truth about Black Friday cruise "sales"! We've been tracking cruise prices for years, and what we've discovered might surprise you. While everyone's focused on Black Friday deals, we'll show you why these sales are often more about added perks (free gratuities, drink discounts, onboard credits) than actual price drops. We'll reveal when cruise...

We're back from our first ultra-luxury cruise aboard the Seabourn Sojourn, and boy do we have stories to share! Join us LIVE this Sunday as we give you the complete honest review of our Seabourn experience – the good, the surprising, and the three massive storms that tested both us and this luxury ship. With only 450 guests in all-suite accommodations and complimentary premium spirits and wines Se...

We're doing something we've never done before – our first ultra-luxury cruise experience aboard the Seabourn Sojourn, and we're going LIVE this Sunday to talk about what we're most curious about before we sail next week. Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean travel with all-suite accommodations, complimentary premium spirits and fine wines, and only 450 guests onbo...

Ever wondered what happens when cruise lovers sail together? Join us as we share the heartwarming stories behind both our group cruises (open to everyone!) and our Canucklings Patreon community. We'll reveal how strangers become dinner companions, solo cruisers find their travel tribe, and why that person you met at the Lido deck might just become your next cruise buddy. From our group cruise...

Welcome to something different - our "show about nothing." No agenda, no planned topics, no script. Just us, coffee, and whatever YOU want to talk about. Ask us about cruising, vlogging, that group cruise ship decision we're wrestling with, or what we had for breakfast. This is less "educational webinar" and more "hanging out with friends who happen to cruise a lot.&qu...

Join us for an uplifting celebration of why cruising continues to be one of life's greatest joys! After 52+ incredible cruises, we're sharing the real stories that never make headlines - the spontaneous friendships formed at sea, the breathtaking sunrises that start perfect days, the delicious discoveries in unexpected ports, and yes, even how our recent "itinerary surprises" led...

We dive into all the details from our recent Bermuda and Caribbean adventure that definitely didn't go according to plan! We'll share the real story of how a hurricane completely flipped our itinerary upside down, left us stuck at the port in NYC longer than expected, and turned what was supposed to be a relaxing cruise into quite the adventure. We'll tell you how we finally made it to...

Hurricane Erin is brewing between our embarkation port and our planned destinations, so we're talking real cruise life: what happens when Mother Nature crashes the party? Join us live as we dive into our next Princess cruise adventure on one of their smallest ships – but there's a twist! We'll share our honest thoughts on sailing smaller ships during hurricane season, how cruise lines handle weath...

The Canucklings need to see this! We're breaking down the latest cruise and travel scams that are targeting cruisers just like you. Don't become the next victim - knowledge is your best protection! Have you been scammed?? Tell us. Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised on ten different cruise lines for over twenty years now, and we look fo...

Join us live as we unpack the three big ways to explore a port — booking through the ship, joining a third-party group tour, or doing it all yourself. We’ll share what’s worked for us (and what hasn’t!), real cost comparisons, time-saving tips, and hilarious mishaps from our recent Florence vlog. Have a favorite tour memory or a DIY disaster? Bring your stories — Canucklings, we want to hear from...

Join us for a Canuck-flavoured Live Show packed with laughs, cruise stories, and all your burning questions! Whether you're dreaming of your first cruise or you're a seasoned sailor with sunscreen in your veins, this is your chance to chat with us live. We’re diving into cruise life – from favourite ports and packing fails to cruise line quirks, upcoming plans, and behind-the-scenes vloggi...