Our Story
Bridge & Bow Travel started the way most planning sites should: out of frustration with the ones that already existed. Cruise review sites are either written from press kits and sponsored ship tours, or they're forums buried in a decade of outdated comments. We wanted something in between — real opinions, written after actually sailing, updated when the details change.
We're a Texas family with a toddler, and Bridge & Bow started the way this site began for a lot of families — by planning our own first Disney cruise and getting frustrated with what was already out there. We're sailing this September, and everything on this site right now reflects real research, real comparisons, and real questions we had to answer for ourselves before booking. Once we're back, we'll update every guide with real photos and firsthand details from our own trip — the port guides, the packing list, all of it. This site is built to grow alongside our own cruising, not written once and left alone.
What we do differently
- Every ship review and port guide is written from a real sailing, not a press release
- We flag when something isn't worth booking, not just what is
- Guides get updated after each trip, not published once and left stale
- Affiliate links are clearly marked, and we only recommend what we'd book ourselves
How we make money
Bridge & Bow Travel earns a small commission when you book through some links on this site, at no extra cost to you. It's what keeps the site free and ad-banner-free. Full details are in our Privacy & Cookie Policy.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, or a port we should cover next? See our Contact page.