The Jelly Beans

"OUR TIPS COME FROM OUR TRIPS"

Recent Updates

Aug 3, 2026: Added video Carnival Sunshine: Embarkation Day Lunch Options.

Cruise Tips & Info

• Dec 20, 2025 Holland America
  Koningsdam

• Aug 2, 2025 Princess
  Majestic Princess

• Jun 8, 2025 Norwegian (NCL)
  Getaway

• Mar 29, 2025 MSC
  Seascape

• Dec 29, 2024 Carnival
  Venezia

• Dec 22, 2024 MSC
  Seashore

• Aug 10, 2024 Carnival
  Celebration

• Jun 16, 2024 Celebrity
  Eclipse

• Mar 30, 2024 Holland America
  Nieuw Amsterdam

• Dec 17, 2023 Holland America
  Nieuw Statendam

• Aug 14, 2023 Carnival
  Venezia

• Jun 11, 2023 MSC
  Seaside

• Apr 1, 2023 Princess
  Caribbean Princess

• Dec 21, 2022 Carnival
  Sunrise

• Dec 11, 2022 Holland America
  Rotterdam

• Oct 2, 2022 Carnival
  Sunshine

• Aug 7, 2022 Carnival
  Glory

• Apr 3, 2022 Carnival
  Legend

• Dec 19, 2021 Princess
  Emerald Princess

• Dec 13, 2021 Carnival
  Sunrise

• Aug 9, 2021 MSC
  Meraviglia

• Dec 21, 2019 Norwegian (NCL)
  Escape

• Dec 16, 2019 Disney
  Magic

• Aug 4, 2019 Celebrity
  Summit

• May 25, 2019 Holland America
  Nieuw Amsterdam

• Mar 31, 2019 Norwegian (NCL)
  Escape

• Dec 22, 2018 Carnival
  Conquest

• Dec 16, 2018 Royal Caribbean
  Navigator of the Seas

• Jul 16, 2018 Carnival
  Triumph

• Mar 31, 2018 Holland America
  Nieuw Amsterdam

• Dec 17, 2017 Carnival
  Sunshine

• Dec 19, 2016 Norwegian (NCL)
  Gem

• Dec 11, 2016 Norwegian (NCL)
  Breakaway

Cruise Q's

While the cruise industry was on pause due to COVID-19, our regular YouTube channel was also on pause. During that time, we recorded a series called "Cruise Questions"—or "Cruise Q’s"—where we asked a "Cruise Q" conversation starter, then shared our answers and invited viewers to do the same in the Comments.

• What was your first cruise?

• What is your favorite port that you have visited?

• What is your favorite cruise ship dessert?

• What is your favorite cruise ship activity?

• Inside, Oceanview, or Balcony?

• What is your favorite nighttime ship entertainment?

• What is your top tip for first-time cruisers?

• What is your favorite cruise port beach?

• What is your favorite new food from a cruise ship?

• What is your favorite departure port?

• What are your must-pack items for a cruise?

• What is your cruising personality?

• What do you tell others you enjoy most about cruising?

• Main Dining Room, Buffet, or Specialty Dining?

• What are your cruise questions for us?

• How do you dress for formal night?

• What souvenirs do you collect when cruising?

• How do you decide what cruise to book?

• What is the best "on your own" port experience you ever had?