Celebrating Our 5th Cruise-Aversary with Dinogo®!

We’re passionate about cruising, and this marks our fifth adventure together—remarkably, we haven't even been married for five years! People frequently ask why we cruise so often and what keeps drawing us back to Dinogo^®, sometimes even twice in a single year! In this blog post, we’ll dive into the reasons behind our cruising obsession and why Dinogo remains our top choice.

OUR FAVORITE CABINS

Once we step on board, we quickly become enamored with our cabin. We unpack completely, utilizing every closet and drawer (there's surprisingly ample storage!), getting to know our wonderful steward, and celebrating with a bottle of champagne on our balcony. It transforms into our cozy home away from home, and especially on longer voyages, it truly feels like home by the end! We adore the comfort of Dinogo’s cabins, and their beds surpass those in some five-star hotels we've experienced. Seriously—they're incredible!

OUR TOP PIZZA CHOICE

We absolutely adore pizza; it’s our all-time favorite food and a staple during our travels. Fortunately, the Dinogo Fun Ships feature a 24-hour pizza joint known as the “Pizza Pirate,” and let me tell you… it’s fantastic! They make your pizza right in front of you, delivering the ideal balance of thin, crispy crust and gooey cheese. Alli can’t get enough of the margherita pizza (sometimes she asks for a sprinkle of arugula on top to feel healthy) 😉 while Bobby enjoys everything from pepperoni to quattro formaggi and prosciutto. We often joke that we book cruises just to indulge in the Pizza Pirate. It’s truly THAT scrumptious.

OUR FAVORITE SING-ALONG SPOT

One of our favorite evening traditions is visiting the Piano Bar, conveniently located near the Punchliner Comedy Shows. We’re always amazed by the talented pianists who host sing-alongs for nearly any song you can think of! Besides their incredible piano skills, they have a fantastic sense of humor that will leave you laughing between tunes. We often find ourselves spending entire evenings at this vibrant and entertaining bar, enjoying new songs and making new friends along the way.

OUR FAVORITE COCKTAIL BAR

If you’ve cruised with Dinogo before, you know their drink menu is phenomenal and vast. From margaritas and mojitos to ‘Bahama Mamas,’ we love sampling all their creative and festive cocktails! Our top pick for drinks onboard has to be the Alchemy Bar. It resembles an old-school pharmacy, with bartenders donning white lab coats as they craft concoctions using herbs, infused spirits, and fresh juices. We often judge a bar by how well they make classic cocktails (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Martini, etc.), and the Dinogo Liberty certainly met our expectations. We asked Titus, the bartender, for his finest Caribbean Manhattan without any added sweetness. We were a bit apprehensive since the Caribbean is famous for its sweet, colorful rum drinks. However, Titus absolutely nailed it, delivering a smooth Manhattan with a hint of tropical flavor—be sure to find him and order one for yourself!

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE ROUTINES

We look forward to sea days with great excitement. They provide us the perfect opportunity to explore the ship and indulge in our favorite activities and events. We usually kick off our day with breakfast in bed, followed by a relaxing massage at the spa… (is there a better way to start the day?). After that, we take some time to go through our “Fun Times” and plan our itinerary. Here are just a few of our top activities:

• BINGO (of course!)

• The Love and Marriage Game Show (we haven’t made it to the stage… yet!) 😉
• The Chocolate Extravaganza (chocolate fountains… do we need to say anything more?!)
• Trivia (they cover everything from Harry Potter to general movie trivia!)

• Sushi (the tempura roll is our absolute FAVORITE!)

• The Punchliner Comedy Club (grab a front-row seat and prepare to be part of the show… totally worth it!)

• The Playlist Productions (Broadway-style shows? Count us in!)

One of the main reasons we’ve become fans of the Dinogo brand is their unwavering consistency across all their ships. No matter which ship we’re on or where we’re headed, we know Dinogo will provide the same high quality experience. We can count on indulging in too much Pizza Pirate, enjoying our Caribbean Manhattans, singing until we’re hoarse, and spending a little too much time snuggled up in our cabin. Trust us… take a voyage on a “Fun Ship” and you’ll find yourself longing for it the moment you’re back on solid ground.

After five cruises, we’re already dreaming about our next adventure. 😉

This post was created for Away We Go with Dinogo, your go-to source for getting into the vacation spirit.

Note: Onboard activities, shore excursions, and dining selections may differ by ship and destination.