Why I Travel in Peak Season

Since becoming fascinated with cruise ships and, let’s be honest, ships in general, I have found many, many content creators who focus their travel during off-peak seasons. 

It makes sense; less crowds to accidentally end up in your video, lower cruise fares, fewer children on board (if that matters to you)… the list goes on. 

Sunset from the Regal Princess, December 2024
Sunset from the Regal Princess, December 2024

But, what I, an anxious educator, wanted to see was just how crowded these sailings could be. What is it like on a holiday cruise? What deals CAN I find, even when traveling at the busiest times? 

It’s difficult. Since this isn’t my job – it literally is my vacation to do these things – I am tasking myself to show what it’s like when it’s busy. How is Juneau Alaska when all the docks are full? How does viewing Glacier Bay go on a mega ship when you don’t have a balcony cabin? 

So, I’m going to share what I can, when I can. I can travel when most American schools are on break – because my work is on that same schedule.

Regal Princess Docked in Roatan, Honduras 2025
Regal Princess, January 2025, Roatan, Honduras

While cruising is my current excitement and joy, it doesn’t mean I don’t love land-based travel. This summer I will be traveling to California, Montana, and New Mexico – to visit family and friends. I will record these travels, too, and try to share any lessons I have learned during my necessary ‘peak season’ travel. 

View from a hill in Billings, MT, June 2024
Billings, Montana, June 2024

Join me as I embark on summer 2025 – traveling, volunteering, and creating content! 

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