We're TW & CC — two seniors chasing the good life, sharing cruises, favorite meals, photography, and the places we go, one good memory at a time.
What we do
Practical, honest stories for travelers like us — what a ship is really like to walk, where to sit, what dinner costs, and whether the excursion is worth it. Plus what's cooking at home in North Texas.
Ship tours, port days, and straight talk on comfort, value, and pace — from Galveston to Alaska.
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Slow-cooker favorites, Kamado Joe smokes, and the recipes our family actually asks for.
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Sunsets from the rail, ports at golden hour, and a few decades of learning where to stand.
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Our story starts with a first cruise in 2001, a honeymoon sailing in 2014, and a shared belief that the best years for traveling are the ones we're in right now. We post daily — cruise news that matters, ship stories, and home cooking — on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Meet TW & CC
Galveston, live
Our homeport on camera around the clock — and today's weather for every port on our upcoming sailings, one tap away.
The port's own cameras — all four cruise terminals, including Terminal 25, where Carnival Jubilee docks.
▶ Watch the CruiseCamThe classic sail-away cam at Harbor House, with volunteer operators following the ships on turnaround days.
▶ Watch the Cruise CamVisit Galveston's view over Terminals 25 and 28 — Carnival country.
▶ Watch the Harbor CamA wide harbor view of Terminals 25 and 28 — the whole waterfront in one frame.
▶ Watch the Emerald CamCarnival Jubilee — Bahamas from Galveston:
Norwegian Bliss — Alaska from Seattle:
