Cruising With Captain Cliff

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๐ŸŒ 90 Countries, 40+ States, 6 Continents ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ 85 Cruises, 747 Days at Sea ๐ŸŒŸ 5 World Wonders ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Foodie ๐ŸŽญ Adventure Seeker โœˆ๏ธ Exploring the world one trip at a time!

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโš“ Shoutout to Captain Gennaro Arma, master of the new Star Princess, for hosting U.S. veterans & allied forces on Oct ...
10/11/2025

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโš“ Shoutout to Captain Gennaro Arma, master of the new Star Princess, for hosting U.S. veterans & allied forces on Oct 10, 2025. Forever grateful, Captain! ๐Ÿ™

โ€œLeaders inspire service beyond self.โ€

๐Ÿ“ฃ Attention All Veterans Aboard the Star Princess! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโš“This message goes out to all veterans currently sailing on the Sta...
10/07/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ Attention All Veterans Aboard the Star Princess! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโš“

This message goes out to all veterans currently sailing on the Star Princess (October 4, 2025 voyage) โ€” our Captain Gennaro Arma is personally inviting you to a Veterans Gathering on October 10, 2025 (Sea Day) at 11:00 AM, ship time.๐ŸŽ–๏ธ
๐Ÿ“ Venue to be announced โ€” itโ€™s a surprise! ๐ŸŽ‰

Please contact Paul Stead, Charles David, or myself (Clifford โ€œCliffโ€ Lopez) through Guest Services, and theyโ€™ll connect you by phone. When you call, kindly leave:

Your full name
Branch of service
Cabin number

Additionally, Mr. Dโ€™Souza, our Hotel General Manager, has generously offered a venue for another special gathering โ€” tentatively on October 12, 2025 (Sea Day) โ€” to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Navy! โš“๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Letโ€™s make these moments unforgettable and celebrate the bond we share as veterans sailing together on this incredible new ship.

Thank yโ€™all for your service and dedication.
โ€” Clifford โ€œCliffโ€ Lopez

Photo taken last night Captain Toast

10/05/2025

**๐Ÿšข Day 1 Countdown: Sail Away on the New Star Princess! ๐ŸŒŸ**

What a way to kick things off โ€” one lucky passenger got to **pull the lever and sound the horn** to start the party as we sailed away from **beautiful Barcelona, Spain! ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ‰** The energy, the excitement, and that first blast of the horn โ€” pure cruise magic! ๐Ÿ’ซ

What do you think of this new way to start the celebration? Have you ever sailed from Barcelona? Drop your thoughts below! โ›ต

๐Ÿ’ก *Fun fact:* Barcelonaโ€™s port is one of the **busiest cruise ports in Europe**, welcoming millions of travelers each year. โš“

โœจ *Travel quote:* โ€œThe best journeys begin not when the anchor lifts, but when your spirit does.โ€ ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’™

10/03/2025

โœจ๐ŸŒ Aloha Spirit Meets the Balkans! ๐ŸŒโœจ

What a blessing to experience the Primeclass Lounge at Skopje International Airport ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ today. Out of respect, I asked if I could just film the sign โ€” but the supervisor smiled and said, โ€œWhy not include our wonderful team?โ€ ๐Ÿ’™ Just like Captain Kate says about her ship, a lounge is only as good as its cheerful staff.

Even though I was the only passenger inside, I got to witness the heart of this place: from the cleaning personnel to the manager, everyone was working with pride, preparing, tidying, and welcoming. The lounge may be small, but its hospitality is huge. ๐Ÿ™Œ
I even left a survey and snapped a photo with the team, all of us flashing the ๐Ÿค™ Shaka sign to spread a little aloha spirit across the Balkans.

Thank you, Skopje Primeclass Lounge and North Macedonia (Country #90!), for the outstanding service and warm memories. Next stop โžก๏ธ Barcelona, Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ to board the brand-new Star Princess ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ for 30 days of adventure โ€” cruises #84, #85, and #86 โ€” adding to my 729 total days at sea. โš“

And of course, none of this possible without my Priority Pass via Capital One Venture X. ๐Ÿ™ Another gem unlocked!

Fun Fact: Primeclass lounges are known for going above and beyond with personal touches โ€” itโ€™s the staff that makes the magic.

โ€œHospitality is not about the size of the space, but the size of the heart that welcomes you.โ€


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๐Ÿ˜ท Flashback to When Masks Were the Hottest Cruise Fashion Statement!Back in August 2021, cruising was just slowly making...
10/01/2025

๐Ÿ˜ท Flashback to When Masks Were the Hottest Cruise Fashion Statement!

Back in August 2021, cruising was just slowly making a comeback after the long pause. I sailed a 7-day cruise on the Carnival Panorama with my awesome friend , and letโ€™s be real โ€” masks werenโ€™t just for safety, they became part of the outfit of the day!

Itโ€™s wild to look back and realize how far cruising has come since then โ€” from masked-up sailaways to packed pool decks today. Grateful for the memories, the laughter, and the resilience of the cruise family.

Fun Fact: Carnival Panorama was the first new Carnival ship homeported on the U.S. West Coast in 20 years when it debuted in 2019.

โ€œWe travel not to escape life, but so life doesnโ€™t escape us.โ€

All Aboard the Star Princess: Sailing Into History! ๐ŸšขThe countdown is ON โ€” luggage tags just landed, and Iโ€™m set to join...
09/27/2025

All Aboard the Star Princess: Sailing Into History! ๐Ÿšข

The countdown is ON โ€” luggage tags just landed, and Iโ€™m set to join the brand-new Star Princess on her inaugural sailing October 4, 2025 from Barcelona, Spain!

Even better? Iโ€™ll be sailing with fellow veterans Bill and Leslie ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โ€” couldnโ€™t ask for better shipmates on this adventure across continents.

This is truly special for me: I just wrapped cruise #83 on Royal Caribbeanโ€™s Star of the Seas (Sept 7, 2025)โ€ฆ and now I get to be part of the history of not one, but two new ships.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Star Princess Inaugural Itinerary

Oct 4 โ€“ Nov 5, 2025 | Barcelona โ†’ Fort Lauderdale

10/04 โ€“ Barcelona, Spain

10/05 โ€“ Marseille, France

10/06 โ€“ At Sea

10/07 โ€“ Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

10/08 โ€“ Naples, Italy (Capri & Pompeii)

10/09 โ€“ Palermo, Sicily, Italy

10/10 โ€“ At Sea

10/11 โ€“ Cartagena, Spain

10/12 โ€“ At Sea

10/13 โ€“ Gibraltar

10/14 โ€“ At Sea

10/15 โ€“ Barcelona, Spain

10/16 โ€“ At Sea

10/17 โ€“ Malaga, Spain

10/18 โ€“ Gibraltar

10/19 โ€“ Cartagena, Spain

10/20 โ€“ At Sea

10/21 โ€“ Marseille, France

10/22 โ€“ Barcelona, Spain

10/23 โ€“ Palma de Mallorca, Spain

10/24 โ€“ At Sea

10/25 โ€“ Gibraltar

10/26 โ€“ At Sea

10/27 โ€“ At Sea

10/28 โ€“ Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

10/29 โ€“ At Sea

10/30 โ€“ At Sea

10/31 โ€“ At Sea

11/01 โ€“ At Sea

11/02 โ€“ At Sea

11/03 โ€“ At Sea

11/04 โ€“ At Sea

11/05 โ€“ Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Celebrity Xcel Preview Itinerary

Nov 9 โ€“ 13, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale Roundtrip

11/09 โ€“ Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Depart 4:00 PM)

11/10 โ€“ At Sea

11/11 โ€“ Cozumel, Mexico (7:00 AM โ€“ 8:00 PM)

11/12 โ€“ At Sea

11/13 โ€“ Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Arrive 7:00 AM)

Special Note: Veterans Day (Nov 11) falls during this journey โ€” the perfect reminder of gratitude and service. Thank yโ€™all for your sacrifices and inspiration ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ.

๐Ÿ“ See the full map of ports & routes here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Google Map of Itinerary https://tinyurl.com/Star-Princess-Inaugural

Your turn!

Have you visited any of these ports?

Whatโ€™s your favorite canโ€™t-miss dish, hidden spot, or shore excursion?

Drop your tips below so I can experience them along the way!

09/23/2025

Chic Night & Ribbon Cutting Magic with Captain Kate!

Back on August 8, 2022, aboard Celebrity Beyond for a 10-night Greek Isles adventure, I had the honor of seeing Capt Kate prep for another ribbon cutting! I wore my US Army Mess Dress Blue, and she even complimented meโ€”truly a memorable moment.

Now, Captain Kate is set to debut the new Four Seasons ship. Wishing you all the best, Captain Kate, and thank you for the amazing memories! ๐Ÿšข

"Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.โ€ โ€“ Anonymous

Who do you think could play her if Hollywood makes a movie? Iโ€™m voting Sandra Bullock!

09/21/2025

to my very first MSC Cruise on board the stunning MSC Seashore. On June 10, 2023, I set sail from Genoa, Italy, making MSC my 5th cruise line!

Iโ€™ll never forget walking on board as a Diamond loyalty-tier guest โ€” even though it was my first MSC sailing. Thanks to the loyalty match program (before the new Blue Diamond tier rolled out), my black card stood out right away. The guest service team even whispered, โ€œWow, blackโ€ when they saw it ๐Ÿ˜Ž.

One of the most memorable parts was hearing the Captain deliver his welcome speech in multiple languages. It truly showed MSCโ€™s international heart.

Fun fact: MSC cruise directors are often polyglots โ€” seamlessly switching between languages to connect with the diverse mix of European guests.

This cruise wasnโ€™t just about the itinerary; it was about people too. I even reconnected with a former crew member from another cruise line โ€” proof that the cruise world is a small, special family. With 83 cruises completed so far, I feel incredibly blessed that MSC Seashore is part of my story.

Thank you MSC Seashore for the wonderful memories.

โ€œCollect memories, not things.โ€

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