Banter Onboard

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...

Join us for a Canuck-flavoured Live Show packed with laughs, stories, and a sprinkle of Canadian cruise trivia! Whether you’re a trivia buff or just want to test your knowledge while sipping something cold, we’re diving into cruise facts with a northern twist—think maple syrup meets the high seas. From Canadian cruise ports and travel trends to ships we’ve sailed and quirky cruise facts, it's all...

In this week’s podcast, Jill and Jerry dive into the world beyond the classic 7-day cruise. After 51 cruises, they reflect on what pushed them past those early short itineraries and into the realm of 12-day, 22-day, and even bucket-list transatlantics. From repositioning cruises to world cruise dreams, they chat about budgeting excursions, onboard routines, and whether longer cruises really change...

We are back Europe after 12 days onboard the NCL Pearl. Join us for a discussion about our adventure and bring your questions about NCL and 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 sharing our experiences with you. We will be postin...

We are heading to Europe later this week and can't wait to share travel plans with you and get some suggestions. Have you ever been to Europe, or heading soon - let's talk about it.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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 o...

Do we all love a private island? There seems to be a new one every year. What is your favourite island and what do you think of the latest news.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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 C...

A week away from our invitation to join the new NCL AQUA, we found out it had been cancelled. Learn how we handled a cancellation, and let's discuss your strategies for when this happens to you.

We've spent decades refining our strategies for success while travelling through airports. Today, we'll share those tips with you, and hopefully, you share some of yours with us.

Let's talk about cruising Europe and how it's different than North America.

Get ready to set sail on the latest episode of our Sunday Livestream with Jill and Jerry! We are ready to announce our next group cruise(s!?) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 Cr...

We are back from our second group cruise and our first Virgin cruise ever. Join us for an update on both adventures and we are ready to take your questions about both.

A recent health scare has us discussing the challenges of travelling with illness and how that may shape future travel plans. As we age, accessibility for travel becomes a larger concern - so how are you navigating these challenges? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 twent...

We have booked our first-ever Virgin cruise. We need help - should we be worried? What are your experiences, or your fears, of this new cruise line? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 pos...

It's the start of 2025, and we thought it would be time to talk about what's coming up for cruisers in 2025! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 VLOGS, videos that cover shi...

It's the end of 2024, and we thought it would be time to reflect on our 7 cruises, spanning 55 days and discuss the highlights. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 VLOGS, vi...

We have sailed over Christmas time with and without our children and have many reasons why it's fun and other reasons why it's not. Let's discuss holiday cruising and what you can expect. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 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 o...

It's been a few weeks since we've chatted about all the latest news in the cruise world. Let's discuss various topics today, ranging from a private island facelift to more cancelled cruises to upside-down pineapples. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 20 years now on ten different cruise lines, and we look...

We've had a few weeks to reflect on our Sun Princess experience and have some ideas to discuss with you! There are some great things about this new ship class and things we'd certainly change before the Star Princess arrives. Join us in sharing some ideas for Princess. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for ove...

It's just over 24 hours since we were on the Sun Princess and the Celebrity Apex before that! Join in the question and answer of what we found out with this new cruise line and new ship for us. Check out our Patron program at https://www.patreon.com/CruisingCanucks and become a subscriber. Our Cruising Canucks merchandise is NOW available at https://cruising-canucks-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join our e...

We leave later this week on a new ship, the Sun Princess, and also try Celebrity Cruiseline for the FIRST time on the Apex. We need your advice on what we should do on Celebrity and what you want to see on the Sun Princess. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 15 years on five different cruise lines and...

Something embarrassing happened this week, we released a video to our Patreons and they got more than they expected. Unknown to us, Mr. Canuck, was caught talking on camera while a mirror behind him showed that something was missing. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hi, we are Jill and Jerry, and we invite you to subscribe to our channel. We have cruised for over 15 years on five different cruise...