Welcome to Cruise Notes by Alicia—your place for cruise tips, travel inspiration, destination ideas, and helpful advice for planning your next journey at sea.
Whether you're preparing for your first cruise, searching for your next destination, or simply dreaming about your next getaway, you'll find ideas and information here to help make the planning process easier.
From cruise planning and packing tips to destinations, seasonal getaways, cruise experiences, and things to know before you sail, Cruise Notes by Alicia is here to help you travel with confidence and enjoy the journey along the way.
Your cruise. Your journey. Your Way.
From tropical islands and Pacific coastlines to glacier-carved wilderness and far-reaching South American journeys, Princess Cruises’ 2028–2029 season offers many ways to plan a memorable getaway. The season includes a wide range of destinations, voyage lengths and itineraries—with bookings opening on October 20, 2026, for groups and October 27, 2026, for general sale.
Melbourne is more than a gateway to Australia’s cultural capital — it is also an established cruise destination with ships arriving from major cruise lines throughout the season.
Planning a cruise for a group sounds simple: find a sailing, choose cabins, and have everyone book.
Planning a vacation should feel exciting—not overwhelming.
Taking your first cruise is exciting. There is something magical about stepping onto a ship, seeing the ocean stretch beyond the horizon, and realizing that your vacation has officially begun.
