Sarah Books Cruises

Day 3: Tequila, vineyards, and the realization that 3-day cruises are criminally short. 😩

We docked in Ensenada, Mexico today and Royal Caribbean made the whole process shockingly smooth. Getting off and back on was a breeze—no chaos, no stress, just straight to the fun.

We headed to Cuatro Cuatros for a tequila + mezcal tasting surrounded by vineyard views, good vibes, and one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. 10/10 recommend if you’re ever in the area. 🍷🌵

Back on the ship, we rallied for dinner (still dreaming about the food), and caught another jaw-dropping show.
This ship? Vegas vibes on water—lights, shows, bars, and something happening literally every minute.

Oh, and casually stumbled into Shonda Rhimes and her crew doing karaoke like it was no big deal.
Spoiler: it was a very big deal. 🎤👀

Tomorrow we say goodbye to Ovation of the Seas, and I am NOT emotionally prepared.
This trip has been unforgettable—from learning cruise tips I can pass on to my clients, to soaking in every experience I possibly could in just 3 days (which, btw, is TOO SHORT).

If you’re thinking about cruising, let’s make sure you do it right. Because this? This is how cruising should feel. 🚢✨

Day 1 on Ovation of the Seas: I’ve been on board for 3 hours and I’m already emotionally attached.

This ship? Stunning. The food? Dangerous.
I’ve walked 8,000 steps just to explore and somehow ended up at the buffet twice. For science. 🍽️

Here to soak up everything Royal Caribbean has to offer on this invite-only sailing—and let me tell you, I’m taking very detailed notes…
like which pool chair has the best sun angle and which cocktail hits just right at sailaway.

Stay tuned for:
✨ Room tour
🍸 Top deck vibes
🎭 Entertainment previews
🍤 Me accidentally joining a conga line or participating in a silent disco (it could happen)

If cruising’s on your 2025 bucket list… just wait ‘til you see what I’m bringing back for you. 👀🚢

🚨B I G N E W S 🚨

I was invited on a 4-day, 3-night, all-expenses-paid cruise on the inaugural LAX sailing of Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas… and no, this isn’t a drill.

This is an invite-only event just for top agents partnered with host agencies. Translation: I’ll be getting the VIP treatment and secretly scoping everything out so I can plan even better trips for you.

Yes, I’ll be “working”… if by working you mean taste-testing every dessert, rating the pool chairs, and pretending to be a Broadway critic at the onboard shows. All in the name of research, of course.

Setting sail May 31—so stay tuned for behind-the-scenes, cruise tips, and probably a photo of me trying to sneak into the captain’s chair.