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Cruise Port Challenge

The best souvenirs aren't bought. They're earned — one local drink at a time.

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The Idea

What is the
Cruise Port Challenge?

Instead of buying another fridge magnet or another keychain that ends up in a drawer, you collect something that actually lasts: a story. In every port you visit, you find one local drink — and you bring home the memory instead of the merch.

  1. 1 Visit a port.
  2. 2 Ask a local where they drink.
  3. 3 Order their favorite.
  4. 4 Take a photo.
  5. 5 Collect the story. That's your souvenir.
Always ask a local where they eat. The one rule that turns every port into an adventure.
A traveler sharing a drink with a local at a Caribbean beach bar
1 drink
per port
The Ritual

How It Works

Four simple steps. Repeat them in every port until your passport tells the whole story.

01

Find a Local Bar

Skip the pier-side tourist traps. Walk two streets back and find where the locals actually go.

02

Order the Local Favorite

Ask the bartender what the island drinks. Order that — not what you'd order back home.

03

Capture the Memory

One photo. The drink, the place, the people. That's your stamp for this port.

04

Repeat in Every Port

Every stop adds a story. By the end of the cruise, you've collected a coastline.

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Hosted Experiences

Choose Your Adventure

Whether you have one week or two, there's a hosted Liquid Itinerary experience waiting for you. Both are hosted by Russell & Shelley and booked through Havacation Travel.

The Mediterranean coastline at golden hour
Only 10 Balcony Cabins at Group Rate
Seven Nights at Sea

Mediterranean Cruise Experience

Aug 29 – Sep 5, 2027

Spend seven unforgettable nights aboard Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas as we sail through Italy and Greece. Explore Santorini, Ephesus, Mykonos and Naples while taking part in the Liquid Itinerary Cruise Port Challenge.

Collect local drinks. Discover hidden restaurants. Meet incredible people. Create unforgettable stories.

  • Hosted by Russell & Shelley
  • Cruise Port Challenge
  • Odyssey of the Seas
  • Starting at $1,770 per person
RomeSantoriniEphesusMykonosNaples
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A Tuscan vineyard in golden afternoon light
Recommended The Full Journey
Fifteen Days in Italy

Signature Tuscany & Mediterranean Journey

Aug 21 – Sep 5, 2027

Begin your adventure with an unforgettable week in Tuscany before joining the Mediterranean cruise. Imagine yourself…

  • Wine tasting in Chianti
  • Hands-on cooking experiences
  • Exploring medieval hill towns
  • Long dinners in family-owned restaurants
  • Wandering Florence
  • Discovering local markets

Then spend Friday and Saturday in Rome before boarding Odyssey of the Seas with the group. This isn't simply a vacation — it's two unforgettable journeys woven into one incredible experience.

Pricing coming soon. Join the priority interest list to receive first access once the Tuscany package is finalized.
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Side by Side

Which Experience Fits You?

Cruise Only

Mediterranean Cruise

Perfect if you have limited vacation time.

7 Nights
  • Mediterranean Cruise
  • Hosted Group
  • Cruise Port Challenge
Tuscany + Cruise

The Complete Italian Experience

Perfect if you want the complete Italian experience.

15 Days
  • Food & Wine
  • Florence
  • Chianti
  • Rome
  • Mediterranean Cruise
  • Hosted Group
  • Cruise Port Challenge

Travel isn't measured by the number of places you visit.
It's measured by the stories you bring home.

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The Uniform
Official Cruise Port Challenge shirt worn portside
Featured Challenge Shirt

Drink Local, Every Port

This isn't merch. It's a signal. Wear it up the gangway and the right people nod — the ones who know the good bar is never the one closest to the ship.

Soft-washed, built for humidity, and quietly confident. It doesn't shout where you've been. It proves you were paying attention.

$38
  • Garment-dyed, pre-shrunk heavyweight cotton
  • Hand-drawn vintage port badge print
  • Proof you're part of the challenge
Shop Shirt
The Liquid Itinerary Cruise Port Passport with tickets and a glass of whiskey
Cruise Port Passport
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Coming Soon

Your Challenge Passport

Soon, every drink you log becomes part of a living travel journal — a digital passport that fills up as you sail. Collect the ports. Earn the badges. Keep the stories forever.

  • Passport Stamps
  • Digital Badges
  • Travel Journal
  • Photo Uploads
  • Personal Drink Log
  • Progress Tracker
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The Code

The Rules

Five lines. Follow them and every port gives more than it takes.

Rule 01
Always ask a local where they eat.
Rule 02
Try the local specialty.
Rule 03
Respect the culture.
Rule 04
Drink responsibly.
Rule 05
Collect stories, not souvenirs.
Field Notes

What You'll Be Drinking

A starter map for your palate. Five signature pours from the itinerary — worth crossing a gangway for.

Aperol Spritz
Rome, Italy

Aperol Spritz

A classic Italian aperitivo enjoyed before dinner throughout Rome.

BittersweetBubblyAperitivo
Assyrtiko Wine
Santorini, Greece

Assyrtiko Wine

Santorini's famous volcanic white wine with crisp citrus and mineral notes.

CrispCitrusMineral
Rakı
Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

Rakı

Turkey's iconic anise spirit traditionally enjoyed with seafood and meze.

AniseBoldTraditional
Ouzo
Mykonos, Greece

Ouzo

Greece's traditional anise-flavored aperitif, best enjoyed slowly at a waterfront taverna.

AniseSmoothWaterfront
Limoncello Spritz
Naples, Italy

Limoncello Spritz

Southern Italy's famous lemon liqueur served as a refreshing spritz.

LemonSweetRefreshing
Traveler Stories

Why People Keep Sailing With Us

★★★★★
"I've cruised for twenty years and never realized how many incredible local bars I was walking right past."
MMarcus D.
14 ports · 14 stories
★★★★★
"We stopped buying junk in every port. Now my daughter asks the bartender for the local mocktail and writes down the story. It's our favorite part."
JJenna R.
Family of four
★★★★★
"The shirt started more conversations than I can count. Turns out there's a whole tribe of us who'd rather find the hole-in-the-wall than the gift shop."
TTheo & Ana
Repeat cruisers
Good Questions

Frequently Asked

Not at all. The challenge is about the local story, not the alcohol. Every great port bar has a signature mocktail, fresh juice, or local coffee. Order the non-alcoholic local favorite and you're fully in the game.

Absolutely — and they love it. Kids collect the same way with local sodas, fresh coconut water, or a regional treat. It turns "are we there yet" into "who can find the best local drink." A memory-collecting habit that beats another plastic souvenir.

That's the whole idea. One drink, one story, every port you visit — across a single cruise or across a lifetime of them. The more ports you log, the richer your passport becomes.

Photo uploads live inside the digital Challenge Passport, launching soon. For now, tag your ports on social and join the waitlist — early members get first access when the passport goes live.

Badges unlock as you log ports and drinks in your passport — first port, five ports, a full region, a themed drink collection, and more. Think of them as the stamps that prove where your curiosity has taken you.

Your next cruise already has an itinerary.
Now give it a story.

Collect memories, not souvenirs. One local drink, every port — and a passport full of proof you were really there.

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