Captain's log · since 2012

A family of four, in love with cruising.

We've taken 16 cruises since 2012 — and we're still counting.

Two Sailors and a Half family logo

We're the Two Sailors and a Half — mom, dad, and two boys who'd rather be at sea.

Since our first sailing in 2012 we've logged 16 cruises, and every one taught us something worth passing on. From the first nervous embarkation to the sixteenth sail-away, this is our family's ongoing voyage — one entry at a time.

We share our travels, tips and experiences with fellow cruise lovers.

The proof is the mileage

16
Cruises logged
and counting
2012
Since
our first sailing
4
Sailors aboard
mom, dad + two boys

What you'll find in the logbook

Honest, family-tested cruise notes — no fluff, no sales pitch.

Real travels

Where we sailed and what the ports were actually like — the beaches, the excursions, and the spots worth your time.

Tips

Packing, booking, cabin picks, and the lessons we only learned by sailing sixteen times.

Experiences

The honest highs and lows, family-tested — so you know what to expect before you board.

Latest from the logbook

Cruising MSC Seaview with a baby

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Every sail-away feels like the first — salt air, the horizon, and the four of us aboard.

The Two Sailors and a Half · at sea

Fresh off the ship

Cruising MSC Seaview with a baby.

Seven things we learned taking our 11-month-old on his first cruise — earmuffs, cabin picks, and what to pack.

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